impact adapter

[The Cobbler]

looking for an adapter for an impact socket to go from 1/2" to 1" . can this be done with 1 adapter or do I need 2? can't find any that go from 1/2 to 1
I don't have any 3/4" stuff and the only 1" is an impact for trailer hitch balls

 

[454ragtop]

If you have to go 2 adapters, this type http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Adapters/2238RA.html at least wouldn't be too bulky. Is the socket you're using only available in 1" drive for that size?
Jim

 

[The Cobbler]

..... Is the socket you're using only available in 1" drive for that size?
Jim

I picked the socket up at a flea market for $2 not realizing it's 1" drive.

thanks

 

[454ragtop]

Ah ha, well since you're working with a $2.00 socket, and probably don't want to spend a bunch of money on adapters you might try fitting some 1/4" flat steel bar inside the socket to choke it down to 1/2". If you carefully cut some pieces, hold them in place with a 1/2" drive extension, and tack weld them from the inside.
HTH, Jim

 

[The Cobbler]

yes, don't want to spend a lot on this occasional use socket. thanks for the tip. thats in my budget LOL

 

[zkling]

What size is the socket? You can probably get a random old USA brand off ebay for <$15. Not sure if it is worth fooling with that one or buying the adapters.

 

[see pictures]

Harbor freight has a7 piece adapter set from1/4 to 1" ive had it for a while havent destroyed it yet.http://t.harborfreight.com/7-pc-impact-socket-adapter-set-67937.html?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

 

[Zrexxer]

And the more **** you have between an impact driver and the socket the more of the force is absorbed and wasted.

 

[zkling]

http://www.cheaterwrench.com/product/one-inch-male-to-half-inch-female-socket-adapter/

 

[The Cobbler]

IT'S 1-13/16 I won't use it all that much and I don't want to spend a lot on adapters that wont get used either. I assumed it was 3/4 drive and would get 1 adapter. never paid much attention to the drive, I was more concerned with the rest of it . when I got it home and looked was when I realized the 1" drive

 

[The Cobbler]

http://www.cheaterwrench.com/product/one-inch-male-to-half-inch-female-socket-adapter/

doesn't say it's impact, suggests using it with a drill to remove already loosened nuts.

 

[zkling]

Based on the material specification and finish I'm pretty sure it is impact duty. It is designed to speed up the process after breaking loose. There isn't a huge market for adapters to allow people to use a 2x jump in drive sizes.

 

[The Cobbler]

Based on the material specification and finish I'm pretty sure it is impact duty. It is designed to speed up the process after breaking loose. There isn't a huge market for adapters to allow people to use a 2x jump in drive sizes.

I emailed them, they replied and are looking into specs for me. will get back to me

 

[The Cobbler]

as per their return email after checking out the specs, it is impact rated. good to know...