I like those socket adapters shown near the Nepros rail. are they rated for impact driver use? Who makes them and do they come in all 3 drive sizes 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inches?My 1/4" wobble-fix extensions arrived today. That just about completes my Japanese socketry collection. I'm waiting for the 72 tooth 2525Z-160 to be released before getting a final 1/4" ratchet.
How do like how your sockets fit on those extensions? It may be just psychological, but I like the feel of my sockets on my old extensions with 'collars' (like your Ko-kens) rather than on extensions with just sloped 'shoulders'.My 1/4" wobble-fix extensions arrived today. That just about completes my Japanese socketry collection. I'm waiting for the 72 tooth 2525Z-160 to be released before getting a final 1/4" ratchet.
The KTC JBA3-65 is, and KTC doesn't make any other sizes. The Vessels are "high torque 40V compatible socket adapters, resistant to shaft breakage." They are not available in 1/4".
I tried them today with Nepros, Ko-ken, Z-eal, and Wera sockets and they fit really well on all of them.
Nice! I see couple of nepro extensions missing detent balls, what happened?My 1/4" wobble-fix extensions arrived today. That just about completes my Japanese socketry collection. I'm waiting for the 72 tooth 2525Z-160 to be released before getting a final 1/4" ratchet.
That's how they are made. It's hard to see in these quick phone photos, but the rear hole has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the spring.
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I guess in case grit gets in the ball detent mechanism it can be flushed out easier? Good eye, @DIYNY .That's how they are made. It's hard to see in these quick phone photos, but the rear hole has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the spring.
Does the Anex 397 ratcheting driver do OK in non-rat mode? I'm trying to decide if I need this one and either a Vessel 220 or Anex 3775 non-rat driver, or just this one. And how deep do the bits fit in? I'm not as impressed with the Vessel 2200 Ball Grip rat driver when using the handle as a bit driver. I know that's its secondary purpose but the bits don't fit into the barrel very far, only ~10mm with a spring clip.I didnt really 'need' any screwdrivers as I have sets of Felo, Wiha, Stanley (France made) and others. That was until I got on Amazon Japan late one night bored
Those Anex 72t ratchet bit drivers are the shiz.
The Anex is my current favorite ratcheting screwdriver. My fumbling fingers inadvertently turn the direction ring of the Vessel too often. The PB Swiss has the ratchet in front of the handle, and it ends up feeling sort of like the Frankenstein thing at the bottom of the photo, luxuriously smooth but heavy and imbalanced.I didnt really 'need' any screwdrivers as I have sets of Felo, Wiha, Stanley (France made) and others. That was until I got on Amazon Japan late one night bored
Those Anex 72t ratchet bit drivers are the shiz.
lol, nice Frankenstein combo
I am facing the same thing, I was looking at a few bits and adaptors totaling about $40 and shipping was going to be another $50. Ridiculous!
The magnetic rails at Harbor Freight are the same as the Koken ones. They are also available from SK (green only), Performance Tool, and probably others as well.Can anyone that has both the KTC and Koken rail socket holders provide some feedback? I have a few of the Koken and they're filling up. I came across the KTC EHBA which are about half the price and wondered how they compare.
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To be honest if I were you Id just buy the extra dedicated non ratcheting bit drivers as they are so damn cheap and so damn nice like the 2200w black ball grip with 3 double ended bits is like $7au in Japan + about a billion in shipping, but if you buy a bunch of stuff shipping is better. The Anex 397 does work well when locked in the middle non ratcheting position. I paid like $13 for the Anex 72tooth ball grip ratchet and its very nice, very low backdrag, hold bit with no wobble....just nice quality that you expect from Japan. I mean here a Snap On ratcheting stubby with NO bits is like $230!! My whole order in that photo was well less than that, but that's kinda how it is.
Thanks, since both you and @Reed Prince had good things to say about the 397 I just ordered it and an Anex bit kit. I'll order a dedicated non-rat later. We have Amazon Prime so I can buy a few tools at a time for usually less than Amazon Japan + shipping to see how well they fill my needs before I order more.
Good choice, you will like them and they are excellent quality, I am speaking from experience.I wish I knew about this make earlier. They're half the price of some I've purchased and just as good or better IMHO. The quality amazes me for the price. Love this thread!
Anyways, the Japanese tool purchases continue! Amazon comes tomorrow too lol
Because Amazon j is doing everything they can to discourage this cross border shopping thing, probably at the request of the various OEMs.
Yes, that adapter, has seen more use than I ever expected over the years.Another genius use of tools!! the struggle is real. I never really paid attention to those Ko-Ken pressure sensor sockets as I thought they would be too large at 1/2 drive for some applications. That 1/4 x 1/2 adaptor makes a world of difference. Thanks for sharing
Have you explored the correct case for this impact? I saw a black case that appeared to be made for this model? any thoughts or ideas as I would like to keep it in a separate bag preferably hard case. ThanksBy far the most exciting tool of Japan I have is my Makita TD172D impact driver, made in Japan (and purchased from Japan). Immediately out of the box the quality is noticeably better compared to the chinese made Makita tools I have. My first performance impressions are A++. I don't know what all power tools you can buy from Japan but I will certainly look for more Japanese Makita in the future. I have only had it for a few days but have used it to drive Tapcons into concrete and it was a dream to use. I plan to use it for light automotive mechanic use for when I don't need the bigger impact wrench but just want something to turn the nut or bolt faster than I can by hand. Can't wait to see what else I can throw at it!
I don't know about hard cases for this impact. I use a Harbor Freight soft carry bag for mine. You could buy something like a Pelican case and cut your own foam shape out of it if you want a custom fit and a protective case. I don't know how specific fit the Makita brand plastic cases are for their impacts. The Japan impact is very very similar in size and shape to the ones sold in the U.S. market but it is not identical.
Thanks for your feedback!
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