1/4" drive adapters.

[scratchedup]

I've been working with tools (not professionally) my whole life but lately a question has arisen that I need help with.

Say I want to drive a 1/4" bit from a 1/4" square drive. It seems kind of awkward...the bit wants to fall out...lots of pieces...

There must be an adapter to go from 1/4" square drive to 1/4" hex with lock in or magnets...

 

[Dustball]

http://apexbits.com/m-825-apex-1-4-square-drive-bit-holder-magnetic.aspx

Used one- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cooper-Apex...694?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f186813fe

 

[scratchedup]

I knew this was an easy fix.
THX

 

[Matt_C]

I use one of these

1/4"sq to 1/4" hex, nice strong magnet, and doubles as a finger driver too.

Doesn't have to be the Snap-On (BluePoint) one - there's loads of copies out there. Can't vouch for the magnet in the copies though...

 

[scratchedup]

I use one of these

1/4"sq to 1/4" hex, nice strong magnet, and doubles as a finger driver too.

Doesn't have to be the Snap-On (BluePoint) one - there's loads of copies out there. Can't vouch for the magnet in the copies though...

Those look great! I need the SO guy to come to my house

I just purchased this-
http://www.amazon.com/Wera-Hexagon-797-BiTorsion-Holder/dp/B003KN3FL0/ref=sr_1_6?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1401553412&sr=1-6&keywords=magnet+bit+holder

 

[Matt_C]

Copies - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Titan-Tools...0711521808&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr

Blue Point - http://www.ebay.com/itm/SNAP-ON-VAL...t=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4180871d81

It's actually really useful. I often use it with a 1/4" ratchet to get in places even a stubby screwdriver can't, but also on the end of extensions for long reach applications, and also on the end of a 1/4" driver like you want to do. And it's great as a finger driver on it's own. I think I bought mine off the truck when it was on special, for not a lot of dosh

 

[KnurledNut]

While there are many cheaper alternatives, you might like this if you are concerned about retention:

Snap-on TMC109A

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=645288&group_ID=675086

 

[Packard V8]

Makes one wonder what were the many maker of bit drivers thinking when they didn't include a magnet? The Craftsman #41467 driver with magnet has been my go-to for many years.

The higher-dollar Chapman Gunsmith Screwdriver set has ball-detent drivers and bits.

http://www.chapmanmfg.com/index.html

I've been using theirs for precision work for many years. Replacing the bits is a PITA, so I use whatever if there's a probability of damage.

jack vines

 

[bw77]

I use one of these

1/4"sq to 1/4" hex, nice strong magnet, and doubles as a finger driver too.

Doesn't have to be the Snap-On (BluePoint) one - there's loads of copies out there. Can't vouch for the magnet in the copies though...

Is the magnet strong enough to hold the screw to the bit?

 

[scratchedup]

stop already....

I have now placed 2 orders for a total of 4 adapters!

 

[Matt_C]

While there are many cheaper alternatives, you might like this if you are concerned about retention:

Snap-on TMC109A

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=645288&group_ID=675086

I've got a Würth one like that

Is the magnet strong enough to hold the screw to the bit?

I just checked - surprisingly, it's not! Tried the same bit (SO ACR Phillips #2) in my SO ratchet screwdriver and it held the screw, but it wouldn't hold the screw in the finger driver. So maybe it's not as strong as I thought.. Although it is nice and strong in the respect it "snaps" the bit into the holder.