T-Handle Socket Source

[JMartin]

Hello all,

I am looking for some T-handle socket wrenches or drivers: 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm. The only thing I have found is something like these (http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0094/). Unsure of the quality, I thought I'd ask here if anyone could recommend the functional equivalent.

Thanks,
Jay

[loubapache]

Craftsman has a line of T handled nut drivers.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00934547000P?keyword=t+handle+nut+dr iver

Gearwrench also has sets of nut drivers shafts that can be inserted in their ratcheting drivers. The sets usually come with screwdriver type of handles but they also make a T handle ratcheting driver.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00991198000P?vName=Tools&cName=Hand+Tools%2C+General+Purpose&sName=Nut+drivers&keyword=gearwrench+nut+driver

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00960494000P?vName=Tools&cName=Hand+Tools%2C+General+Purpose&keyword=gearwrench+t+handle

Prices vary a great deal, though.

[Vulturej]

Toptul also makes them.

http://www.wrenhandtools.com/wrenches/sliding_T_socket_wrenches.html

[kartracer23]

I have the Craftsman. Pretty colors. :) Got them during Black Friday (half off).

Actually, they're fine. I thought I would use them more than I do, but I'm finding it rare that I have enough room for a T-handle - always something in the way.

[Monte]

http://www.witte-werkzeuge.de/img_shop/produktbilder/.1/172_225.jpg

[-B-]

T handle nut drivers by Whia i have older black square handle and like them for when needed ( rare now) http://www.wihatools.com/300seri/336sermm.htm

[Fedwrench]

How about something like this from Vim tools. You can attach whatver size you wish.
http://www.vimtools.com/product_detail.asp?id=TT250

There are also these on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T-Handle-MSR-Set-T-Handles-Metric-Tool-Pack-EXC-CRF-KXF_W0QQitemZ220386595745QQihZ012QQcategoryZ43994Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Chris Adams]

I bought the TopTul set, the handles slide to one side so you can store them 'L' fashion.
They are pretty nice, Don't know what Mike gets for them at Wrenhandtools, but I found mine on e-bay.
They are good, strong and very decent price.

[X1 Mike]

The Motion Pro t-handles are high quality, I use them and wouldn't hesitate recomending them. The Vim t-handle that Fedwrench suggested are also sold by SO as a BluePoint tool. I have those also and they work well. If I had to guess the MSR ones on e-bay are the same as the Motion Pro, for under 50 bucks shipped it's worth it to pick a set up and see if you like them. Personally the C-Man or Witte do not have enough heft on the t end, so you won't get any good momentum to spin things off.

[tmoneyr007]

These are awesome to work on the bike and quad with. Use your own sockets, it's honestly my favorite "ratchet" in my toolbox.

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?&navType=type&webTypeId=140&navTitle=Tools%2FShop&webCatId=22&prodFamilyId=1488

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/images/orprod/400/m/mot_t-handle.jpg

[JMartin]

Wow, thanks for all the suggestions. It's great to have options. The couple of comments about having T-Handles but rarely using them gives me some pause as to whether these will really make life easier? I suspect it is one of those things you only learn by trying.

Thanks again,

Jay

[T56 Impala]

Beta make them and they are top quality tools! Take a look around for them. I think the Amazon is selling Beta now.

[-B-]

Wow, thanks for all the suggestions. It's great to have options. The couple of comments about having T-Handles but rarely using them gives me some pause as to whether these will really make life easier? I suspect it is one of those things you only learn by trying.

Thanks again,

Jay

T-handle nut drivers are usually use for repetitive short thread run applications that usually make using a ratchet a nuance. For some of my applications it offers the fast and easy way to get the right torque on the bolt/nut.

BTW for some odd reason 9mm is a rare and odd size

[Chris Adams]

T-handle nut drivers are usually use for repetitive short thread run applications that usually make using a ratchet a nuance. For some of my applications it offers the fast and easy way to get the right torque on the bolt/nut.

BTW for some odd reason 9mm is a rare and odd size

Must be, none of my sockets, wrenches and my t-handle have ever been used on a 9.
Do they make 9mm hex heads?

[-B-]

Must be, none of my sockets, wrenches and my t-handle have ever been used on a 9.
Do they make 9mm hex heads?


Yep they are usually nuts for me and on derailleurs so a T handle nut driver is just the right tool to get the clamping tension I need for the cable.

[Chris Adams]

Yep they are usually nuts for me and on derailleurs so a T handle nut driver is just the right tool to get the clamping tension I need for the cable.

I haven't worked on a multi speed bike in 20 years, so that must be why I never used a 9. Cool to know there is a use for them.

[eric87]

the motion pro stuff is great . if you have a motocross bike you will really like them.

[speed bump]

I haven't worked on a multi speed bike in 20 years, so that must be why I never used a 9. Cool to know there is a use for them.

If you worked on a Honda motorbikes brakes you might see one there as well.

[eric87]

If you worked on a Honda motorbikes brakes you might see one there as well.

i own 3 hondas and i have not found a 9 on any of them

[RbrtAWhyt]

Hello all,

I am looking for some T-handle socket wrenches or drivers: 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm. The only thing I have found is something like these (http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0094/). Unsure of the quality, I thought I'd ask here if anyone could recommend the functional equivalent.

Thanks,
Jay

I have this set from Craftsman:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00987648000P?mv=rr

I really like them...

[Monte]

Already made a decision ? Why not get a T-handle ratchet so you can attach different length extensions and whatever socket you like... mm or inches....
Matco has a good one. Part no.: 863Q

[Coach James]

On the occassions that I've wanted one of these, I just used a sliding t-bar, extension and socket.

Coach

[JMartin]

Already made a decision? ...

Hi Monte,

I have put my order together, but haven't placed it yet. Thanks for the suggestion on the ratcheting T. I hadn't seen those before.

Jay