Socket for larger eye bolts/lag eyes?

[NoahG]

I use a fair number of eye bolts and eye lags, 1/4” thru 1/2”. Looking for a socket for the larger sizes. Tired of having to turn them with a screwdriver or a vice grip.


I have several wing nut drivers and sockets but they aren’t very useful over 1/4”.

 

[seber]

Cut slots in deep well sockets to fit. It may take several sizes. For smaller ones, the universal socket with pins works pretty well.

 

[woody 73]

I bought this set and no problems so far, but like someone posted already get a cheap socket and cut some slots in it.

Pardon Our Interruption

 

[KnurledNut]

Madi makes an impact rated one for lineman to use on large J-hooks, eyebolts, and other utility hardware.
They are expensive but here's the link and the pictures may give some ideas if you decide to make one.
https://www.madilinemantools.com/products/slot-socket-plus

 

[Nutria]

Who knew?

 

[johnre]

Get another "J" hook, either lag or machine thread, and cut off the thread portion. Then mount it in your drill / driver, select low range, hook the "J" into what you want to drive in, and give it just a little power until you get a feel for it.

Cutting off the threads avoids getting your drill chuck torn up or having too much runout.

 

[Beerhippie]

Get another "J" hook, either lag or machine thread, and cut off the thread portion. Then mount it in your drill / driver, select low range, hook the "J" into what you want to drive in, and give it just a little power until you get a feel for it.

Cutting off the threads avoids getting your drill chuck torn up or having too much runout.

I grind three flats on the threaded portion to fit the jaws of the chuck. Also works great for rebar tie wire.

 

[drokihazan]

Snap-On SPS10A will fit the 1/2" ones with a bit of slop. For 1/4", a Wing Nut socket will fit, like the Koken ones

 

[Steve_P]

Koken makes a few but may not be big enough for your task. As said, cheap solution is buy a cheap impact socket and get out the air tools to slice it up.

 

[NoahG]

Koken makes a few but may not be big enough for your task. As said, cheap solution is buy a cheap impact socket and get out the air tools to slice it up.

I bought those Koken sockets from HJE on July 4th

I found this socket on Bezos world. Made in England. Fits 1/2” forged eye bolts beautifully.

 

[signcrafter]

Get another "J" hook, either lag or machine thread, and cut off the thread portion. Then mount it in your drill / driver, select low range, hook the "J" into what you want to drive in, and give it just a little power until you get a feel for it.

Cutting off the threads avoids getting your drill chuck torn up or having too much runout.

I have been doing this for years after reading that tip somewhere. Works great.