Nutdriver that fits on 1/4" Ratchet

[camarotoolman]

I have an old c-man you can have for $6 shipped.

 

[Davo3]

Like this? Half of my shaft are for 1/4" sockets and the other are for bits.

What is the model number or part number for this set? Looks like a winner.

That looks like a nice set, I'm interested in the part number, too, please.

 

[Neodogg]

help the ignorant, why would you need the 1/4 drive in the back? Why wouldn't you just use an extension instead of this?

 

[Buckgnarly]

help the ignorant, why would you need the 1/4 drive in the back? Why wouldn't you just use an extension instead of this?

I'd guess breaking loose or final tightening.

 

[Chrislols]

I have an oldschool MAC red handled version of this from the 60's/70's from when my grandfather was alive.

It's still in perfect condition, although I don't use it to preserve it.

 

[Richard D]

I'd guess breaking loose or final tightening.

Yep, turn it by hand with just the handle, then finish it up with the ratchet. Real handy once you try one.

 

[Neodogg]

Yep, turn it by hand with just the handle, then finish it up with the ratchet. Real handy once you try one.

hmm, interesting I gather using the ratchet would give you more torque.
I see Grainger has a Proto one for $7.35 or a Blackhawk on clearance for $6.37. choices!

 

[Alchymist]

Couple of pics of the ones I have - the Sk has a solid shank all the way through, probably a handle molded around a 1/4" extension. The Easco has what looks like a pot metal recess molded into the handle - note the cracks in the corners.

 

[Gtamazing]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280474764409?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

USA Williams

 

[Alchymist]

Here's a variation I find useful at times, wish I had the Phillips version also.

 

[ishiboo]

Old post, but Cripe also has a Kobalt Made in USA spinner for $2.50, or a Craftsman for $4.50. I have a couple of the Kobalt's and they are fine.

 

[RCStocker]

It seems like every swap meet and junk store has one for a buck. I picked up 2 SK ones last week for a dollar each.
The Stahalwillie ones are fantastic, the have the driving square in the handle. That would be very handy.

 

[jayrush13]

Does anyone make a 3/8" version ?

 

[metaleltr]

I think snap-on does.

 

[losabio]

I bought the green handled extendable harbor freight version. I cant find a link to it, maybe someone can provide it. Cheap, great quality for the price and a nice handle feel.

I have this one and have used it more than I would have expected to. I like the weight and shape of the handle quite a lot.

 

[03protege]

Old post, but Cripe also has a Kobalt Made in USA spinner for $2.50, or a Craftsman for $4.50. I have a couple of the Kobalt's and they are fine.

Wow I ordered the Kobalt one a few weeks ago and didn't even realize it has the drive on the back. Just went and checked and it was there.

Unfortunately it appears to be exactly like that broken EASCo model shown above.

 

[hifi_hokie]

Threads like this are why I love this place...had no idea that "pass-through" models of these existed

 

[mvptrukin]

I think snap-on does.

I don't think SO makes one in 3/8" drive anymore. They make two in 1/4" drive. Armstrong still makes one in 3/8" drive.

 

[metaleltr]

Couple of pics of the ones I have - the Sk has a solid shank all the way through, probably a handle molded around a 1/4" extension. The Easco has what looks like a pot metal recess molded into the handle - note the cracks in the corners.

Older craftsman drive handles are made like that Easco, but the newer ones have and extension through the entire length.

 

[rt dak]

Just got one off the truck last week.

 

[JSBriggs]

Does anyone make a 3/8" version ?

Inspite of your avatar, I'll help you out.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=128740

-Jeff

 

[mattyrattypoo]

I don't think SO makes one in 3/8" drive anymore. They make two in 1/4" drive. Armstrong still makes one in 3/8" drive.

Snap-on still makes a 3/8 drive version. It just does not have the female end on top.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=hand&Group_ID=674823&store=snapon-store

 

[mvptrukin]

Snap-on still makes a 3/8 drive version. It just does not have the female end on top.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=hand&Group_ID=674823&store=snapon-store

They used to make one with the 3/8" drive in the handle, I have one in my work toolbox F50CSA but when I was looking to buy one for my home box couldn't find it in the catalogs or on the website, so I got the Armstrong 11-943 from Amazon!

 

[theoldwizard1]

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00943393000P?mv=rr

Older versions (clear and blue, not black) of this were called "extensions" and had a 1/4 female on the back. Great to adding just a bit more torque.


EDIT: Looks like they are still available, but the Sears web site fails to mention the female on the end

 

[metaleltr]

Older versions (clear and blue, not black) of this were called "extensions" and had a 1/4 female on the back. Great to adding just a bit more torque.

The newer black version also has the 1/4 drive in the handle.

 

[theoldwizard1]

The newer black version also has the 1/4 drive in the handle.

Yep. 9-43393

 

[KEH]

They are nice to have and are found in different levels of quality. Advantage over nutdrivers: you can use ordinary 1/4 drive sockets. if it has the female drive in the top you can use your ratchet for more leverage.

Advantage of nut drivers: the nut driver has a hollow handle and if you are running a nut on a long screw you can run the nut all the way down, usually, because the screw can run up into the hollow shaft.

Helped a friend who started a starter-alternator rebuild business. He settled on using the nut drivers for above reason. Unfortunately, his employees had a tendency to use pliers to hold on to the nut driver handle to get extra leverage, with the expected result of making the handle rough.

KEH