1/4" extension sets

[m_hatcher]

I been working on putting together a 1/4" extension set and have picked up a few of the sizes included in the snap-on extension set. I know that the set that is listed on their site stops at 11", but is there another set that has larger sizes? My reason for asking is that once I get all the sizes, I am going to locate a tray and drop them in it.

As always, Thanks!

 

[D9H 90V]

I have a Snap on 1/4" 18" and 24" extension

 

[billymade]

There are quite a few sizes; even to 36"...

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=674767&store=snapon-store

 

[Danglerb]

I always have my eye open for extensions, Craftsman or better usually, but I have a couple of the $10 HF sets, and generally they have been fine. Most of the time I need straight and long, not loads of torque.

 

[byoungblood]

There are quite a few sizes; even to 36"...

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=674767&store=snapon-store

A 3', 1/4" drive extension? Wow.

 

[Chamkila]

A 3', 1/4" drive extension? Wow.

i have used a 3" many times....1 place i can think of right away are the engine 7ha1 transducer on the v2500. 3 inch or else your fudged

 

[Mr Ratchet]

i have used a 3" many times....1 place i can think of right away are the engine 7ha1 transducer on the v2500. 3 inch or else your fudged

That was 3' (foot), not 3" (inch).

 

[Chamkila]

That was 3' (foot), not 3" (inch).

ooops i meant to say 3" not 3 foot...........YOU ARE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[m_hatcher]

Yea I know that snap-on makes extensions larger than 11". I was asking if they made a complete set of them that included extensions that were larger than the 11" that is included in http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=hand&item_ID=640824&group_ID=674767&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog.

I know back in the day that snap-on had a 1/4" set that included 2", 4", 6", 10" and 14".

Again, my reasoning is I want to pick up a tray soon and keep the extensions in it. If they dont make a set that has a tray for sizes larger than 11" then the 14" and 24" will just set in the toolbox and the smaller sizes will go in the tray they make now.

 

[Hootbro]

You just have to be careful with 1/4" drive extensions over 14". They tend to flex with a preponderance to unknowingly over torque either the faster in question and/or the ratchet being used. Most tool companies do not offer these longer sizes for these reason alone.

 

[muskaman67]

I see no point in using a 1/4" extension that is over 18 inches. Anything that long will just twist and flex and you won't be able to tighten down the fastener to spec.

 

[Chamkila]

I see no point in using a 1/4" extension that is over 18 inches. Anything that long will just twist and flex and you won't be able to tighten down the fastener to spec.

agreed 100% even in most manuals they tell you not to extend the socket no more then 15-18 inches away from the torque wrench because of inaccurate torque. Yes you can do the equations and all but you cannot put flex into the equation.

 

[billymade]

You would be surprised how many times those 36" extensions are helpful or make a tough job get completed. I like having any and all options to me; having more options make jobs goes easier and faster!