The Jalopy Journal

eschoendorff · 02-06-2007, 03:27 PM

I found this on clearance at a local steel supply. It's an adjustable socket made by Channellock (looks to be NOS). I bought it because it was so damn unique... don't know what I'll ever do with it. It is 3/8 drive and covers size 1/4-5/8 (and metric equivalents). Check it out:

ba614 · 02-06-2007, 03:30 PM

that's pretty cool ... never seen or heard of one of them before

Canadian Charlie · 02-06-2007, 03:30 PM

Looks like a drill chuck, weird

1320stang · 02-06-2007, 03:35 PM

I wouldn't want to torque anything with it, but it would be pretty cool to have in the glove box in a pinch.

eschoendorff · 02-06-2007, 03:36 PM

I was thinking of using it on irregular fasteners, if anything. Actually, if you think about it, it is better than flank drive - there is NO contact at any of the hex corners AT ALL. Only contact is on the flats. Hmmm......

Uncle Buck · 02-06-2007, 03:48 PM

I have one in 1/2" drive, I think it is sorta cool, but I have never used it.

ImportTuner · 02-06-2007, 03:58 PM

Wow, it looks cool to own; not sure what I would need it for tho ..

REFLEXX · 02-06-2007, 04:20 PM

That's great. one socket for MM and SAE!

ba614 · 02-06-2007, 04:24 PM

I want one!

eschoendorff · 02-06-2007, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ba614

I want one!

I bought the last one at the place I was at today. So, I emailed Channellock to get more info... it's not on their website. I'll let you know what I find out.

eschoendorff · 02-06-2007, 09:10 PM

Got a response back from Channellock already:

"Hi Ed:

The #906 was a Channellock tool that was discontinued about 10 years
ago. It is an adjustable socket used to replace individual sockets
ranging in size from 5/16 to 5/8" drive.

It was not made by Channellock but by Milbar which is a company out of
Chagrin Falls, OH.

Thanks, Dee-Dee
Channellock, Inc."

How 'bout that. Made by Milbar.

Oh, and I placed an order with Channellock direct. I'll have to post those goodies when I get them.

ImportTuner · 02-06-2007, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschoendorff

Got a response back from Channellock already:

"Hi Ed:

The #906 was a Channellock tool that was discontinued about 10 years
ago. It is an adjustable socket used to replace individual sockets
ranging in size from 5/16 to 5/8" drive.

It was not made by Channellock but by Milbar which is a company out of
Chagrin Falls, OH.

Thanks, Dee-Dee
Channellock, Inc."

How 'bout that. Made by Milbar.

Oh, and I placed an order with Channellock direct. I'll have to post those goodies when I get them.

Cool, you have a inside contact ... any discounts?

eschoendorff · 02-06-2007, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportTuner

Cool, you have a inside contact ... any discounts?

Nah... they just sent me a catalog and I ordered some stuff that I couldn't find in any stores.

kartracer55 · 02-06-2007, 10:31 PM

Thats pretty cool. Milbar eh?

TNToy · 02-07-2007, 12:20 AM

You said you weren't bring your wallet to the Cummins sale. You're busted. Fess up.

Down Under Bloke · 02-07-2007, 02:49 AM

H'm not sure I'd use it either, how much did you actually pay for it.

PS: I think Dee Dee from Chanellock, Inc deserves my gold star for customer service for the day.

eschoendorff · 02-07-2007, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNToy

You said you weren't bring your wallet to the Cummins sale. You're busted. Fess up.

Uh... I wasn't at a Cummins. That thread is old. I was at ALRO Steel in Jackson, MI. The Wisner road store always has neat stuff on clearance (for all you Michigan poeple)

ImportTuner · 02-07-2007, 04:02 PM

Two of these Channellocks are available ... get them while they are available ..

http://cgi.ebay.com/NIP-CHANNEL-LOCK...QQcmdZViewItem

JayL · 10-14-2008, 03:17 PM

http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/07/rea...ket/#more-3595

Any luck finding some more of these adjustable sockets?

old salvage · 10-14-2008, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschoendorff

Got a response back from Channellock already:

"Hi Ed:

The #906 was a Channellock tool that was discontinued about 10 years
ago. It is an adjustable socket used to replace individual sockets
ranging in size from 5/16 to 5/8" drive.

It was not made by Channellock but by Milbar which is a company out of
Chagrin Falls, OH.

Thanks, Dee-Dee
Channellock, Inc."
P.S.
Did you know you can have your socket custom laser engraved by us ?
visit MyChannelocktools.com for more info.

02-06-2007, 03:30 PM	#2
ba614 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Jackson, Tennessee Posts: 264	Re: Check out this weird little thing that's pretty cool ... never seen or heard of one of them before

02-06-2007, 03:30 PM	#3
Canadian Charlie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern Europe Posts: 1,084	Re: Check out this weird little thing Looks like a drill chuck, weird

02-06-2007, 03:35 PM	#4
1320stang Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 1,753	Re: Check out this weird little thing I wouldn't want to torque anything with it, but it would be pretty cool to have in the glove box in a pinch.

02-06-2007, 03:48 PM	#6
Uncle Buck Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 9,127	Re: Check out this weird little thing I have one in 1/2" drive, I think it is sorta cool, but I have never used it.

02-06-2007, 03:58 PM	#7
ImportTuner Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 4,261	Re: Check out this weird little thing Wow, it looks cool to own; not sure what I would need it for tho ..

02-06-2007, 04:20 PM	#8
REFLEXX Maker of things. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Riversize, CA Posts: 907	Re: Check out this weird little thing That's great. one socket for MM and SAE! __________________ REFLEXX My Garage Mahal: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=1253 Take your budget & timeframe, now x3 everything and your close!

02-06-2007, 04:24 PM	#9
ba614 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Jackson, Tennessee Posts: 264	Re: Check out this weird little thing I want one!

02-06-2007, 10:31 PM	#14
kartracer55 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,832	Re: Check out this weird little thing Thats pretty cool. Milbar eh? __________________ Id rather hunt with Dick Cheney then Ride with Ted Kennedy If you can read this, thank a teacher If you can read this in ENGLISH THANK A SOLDIER Add yourself to the official Garage Junkies map! http://www.frappr.com/garagejunkies

02-07-2007, 12:20 AM	#15
TNToy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 1,219	Re: Check out this weird little thing You said you weren't bring your wallet to the Cummins sale. You're busted. Fess up. __________________ Notch a tube with a chop saw. Here's how..

02-07-2007, 02:49 AM	#16
Down Under Bloke Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Top End NT Australia Posts: 378	Re: Check out this weird little thing H'm not sure I'd use it either, how much did you actually pay for it. PS: I think Dee Dee from Chanellock, Inc deserves my gold star for customer service for the day.

02-07-2007, 04:02 PM	#18
ImportTuner Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 4,261	Re: Check out this weird little thing Two of these Channellocks are available ... get them while they are available .. http://cgi.ebay.com/NIP-CHANNEL-LOCK...QQcmdZViewItem

10-14-2008, 03:17 PM	#19
JayL Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 936	Re: Check out this weird little thing http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/07/rea...ket/#more-3595 Any luck finding some more of these adjustable sockets?

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