Are the Craftsman Finger Grip Socket Adapter useful?

homesale · Apr 28, 2013

Are the Craftsman Finger Grip Socket Adapter (3pk) useful? Or should I buy the 1/4" SK palm ratchet?

Has any one used the Craftsman Finger Grip Socket Adapter?

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-fing...P?prdNo=15&PDP_REDIRECT=false&s_tnt=39869:4:0

This 3-pack of socket adapters includes a 1/4 in. male to 1/4 in. female, 1/4 in. male to 1/4 in. hex female, and a 3/8 in. male to 1/4 in. hex female.

Allows access into tight areas using 1/4 in. & 3/8 in. sockets

Pumpman1968 · Apr 28, 2013

I could see VERY limited use. I have an S-K 1/4" finger grip ratchet and I've only used it a handful of times.

Holt · Apr 28, 2013

I had the 1/4 bit holding version (craftsman) and it saved my **** getting to a screw to open a panel where even my bit ratchet had trouble. For the cost I would get them. If I worked on cars for a living I would get these and a sk ratchet version.

homesale · Apr 28, 2013

Craftsman and the Cal-Van Tools Finger Socket Driver Sets look identical.

bonneyman · Apr 28, 2013

Very practical tool! I use my older version all the time. You get a pesky 1/4" or 5/16" screw buried in some corner - and it's gotta come out - the C-man tool is da bomb! :thumbup:

jrsulo · Apr 28, 2013

Bought a 3 pack at pep boys the other day for under 7 bucks !!

Fastbird · Apr 28, 2013

I have them, don't use them often at all, but when I need them, glad I have them.

mercman86 · Apr 28, 2013

I dont have those, but I do have the SK verson. I would definately get those. They'll save you when you need them!

#1SomeGuy · Apr 28, 2013

I have a set and haven't used or needed them once...save your money.

kerryt1 · Apr 28, 2013

I have this finger ratchet in 1/4" and 3/8" drive, and prefer it to a thumbwheel. Mine came from a local cheapo-tool place and was half of what Northern is selling for, only difference is the printed logo.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200385565_200385565

oldldh · Apr 28, 2013

I'd rather have them, and not need them, than need them, and not have them...

It's kind of like guns...

You don't NEED a gun, until you NEED ONE BADLY!!!

hofferwood · Apr 29, 2013

I don't know about the adapters. But I got this finger ratchet from my friend J.A.F.E., and like it's been said, when you need it it's GREAT.

Chuck

pendragon1998 · Apr 29, 2013

Personally, I haven't used mine much. If I can get my big hand in there, I can usually get a wrench in too.

homesale · Apr 29, 2013

Has any one used both a Craftsman Finger Grip Socket Adapter and a 1/4" palm ratchet? Which one is better?

homesale · May 3, 2013

The Craftsman Finger Grip Socket Adapters do not have a ratcheting mechanism inside. Does this reduce their usefulness?

The the ratcheting action make a big difference?

rick carpenter · May 3, 2013

Where is the reversing lever?

Elwood42 · May 3, 2013

I got these to use as a screwdriver in tight places. I have not used the socket adapter yet.

Hootbro · May 3, 2013

homesale said:
The Craftsman Finger Grip Socket Adapters do not have a ratcheting mechanism inside. Does this reduce their usefulness?

The the ratcheting action make a big difference?

Uh, they are meant to be used with a ratchet, so yeah, finger use only does reduce usefulness.

They are basically a spinner adapter.

homesale · May 5, 2013

If you have to attach a ratchet to the Craftsman Finger Grip Socket Adapters, the combination of the 2 tools will not fit in tight spaces.

HTGTS350 · May 5, 2013

Ive got a set of those finger grip things and when you actually need them they are very good but I have had mine for 10+years and have only needed them once or twice.

ChevyEFI · May 5, 2013

I've used the SO spinner adapters for decades (Dad always had one on an SK ratchet, now I do the same.)

From what I can see, the OP's Sears ones are small OD which is going to give you slightly quicker spinning speed at the expense of less leverage. I'll stick with the larger OD stuff that can better accessed while attached to a ratchet.

I also just picked up some additional spinner adapters and a palm ratchet. Will post those in the new tool arrivals thread sometime soon.

F-Bobby · May 5, 2013

I've got the ones that take the 1/4 inch bits. They have saved my *** doing interior work tons of times where I don't have the space to get anything else in there.

homesale · May 14, 2013

ChevyEFI, did you get your new spinner adapters and a palm ratchet?

ChevyEFI · May 15, 2013

Not yet. I might add it's an international transaction.

ChevyEFI · May 18, 2013

They're here.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3119348&postcount=8744

bonneyman · May 18, 2013

hofferwood said:
I don't know about the adapters. But I got this finger ratchet from my friend J.A.F.E., and like it's been said, when you need it it's GREAT.

Chuck

Whoa, baby! I gotta fab me one like that! :thumbup:

Midman914 · May 18, 2013

I don't own one of these yet, but I can see where these would be great when installing spark plugs on my old VWs and Porsche 914 where I like to finger thread them first. The knurled end would be much better than the slippery end of the socket. Gonna find me a set, but don't know what brand to buy yet. Are the CM USA made?

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