3/8 Drive Spinner?

[tez929rr]

I find when working on my bikes I often wish for a 3/8 drive spinner. All of my hex and torx sockets are 3/8 drive; for brake and fork work (the calipers have to come off the change the front tire) I end up using the driven sockets a lot with a torque wrench. It's not a big deal; I ended up using a 1/4 drive spinner with an adapter, but since so many specialty drive sockets are 3/8 drive why aren't 3/8 drive spinners more common?

 

[bobemmerich]

Good question. I'm sure there is some out there...somewhere.....But I haven't found one yet. That would be a handy tool to have....I think you're onto something there...
I jumped the gun here. Apparently they ARE out there...

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=27902
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0496/
http://www.toolsource.com/drive-spinner-handle-p-111692.html

 

[jaysonb]

Snap on has a nice one. Sorry I don't have the part # handy.

 

[SMKS]

I have this older Cornwell. It's a little ugly, but it works great. It's actually for sale. PM me if you're interested.

 

[MAD]

VIM

http://www.tooltopia.com/vim-hd375.aspx?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=VIMHD375&utm_campaign=googlebase_18u&gclid=CKCruObr96wCFcHe4AoduFvfSA

 

[canuckian]

Here's one:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?search=true&item_ID=1623&PartNo=FRS70A&group_id=11440&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

If its a handled driver you're after
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=1622&group_ID=231&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[JSBriggs]

F40B

SGF50BR is an 8" instinct handle.

BLPCGHD388 Blue point version

-Jeff

 

[flintsghost]

Aside from the obvious driver handles, many shown here, there are the actual "spinners" previously mentioned that I have seen by several makers and own a couple. I have Snap On in 3/8" in both my traveling small tool box and my large main tool cabinet. They are readily found. I recently got a mint condition 1/2" drive model of the same design that is a Williams and I found it on Ebay. I'm sure Snap On makes one in 1/2" drive and I seem to remember that I have seen it in 1/4" drive though I have never used one in that size. I think if you look through some of the German makers like Hazet or Stahlwille, you'll find the same design in one of those lines in some size or another.

 

[darkzero]

Good question. I'm sure there is some out there...somewhere.....But I haven't found one yet. That would be a handy tool to have....I think you're onto something there...
I jumped the gun here. Apparently they ARE out there...

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=27902
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0496/
http://www.toolsource.com/drive-spinner-handle-p-111692.html

I second the Motion Pro T-handle. They make decent stuff & their tools are marketed for motorcycles.

 

[tez929rr]

I second the Motion Pro T-handle. They make decent stuff & their tools are marketed for motorcycles.

I have that whole Motion Pro set. But the T-Handle is in the way (hits the brake disc) sometimes working on, for example, the axle clamp bolts.

I appreciate all the suggestions, everyone. Like I said, I am using a 1/4 spnnder with an adapter so it's all good. I just can't figure out why most tool makers seem to make 1/4 spinners but not 3/8. Every Craftsman or Husky or Kobalt or whatever 1/4 set comes with one, but never with 3/8.

That Blue Point one is nice. The Snap On with the normal lengih shaft is 50.00. Seriously?

 

[JSBriggs]

The Bluepoint is also the same as the Williams

http://www.industrialsupplydenver.com/jhwi3drsphad.html

But they are just a handle drivers, where as the Vim above is a handled extension, so you can put a ratchet on it to pop it loose, or give it its final torque.

-Jeff

 

[fivespdcat]

If you already have a 1/4" drive handle just get the 1/4" to 3/8" adapter and you're all set!

 

[tez929rr]

If you already have a 1/4" drive handle just get the 1/4" to 3/8" adapter and you're all set!

Read at the top:

It's not a big deal; I ended up using a 1/4 drive spinner with an adapter

 

[Wakefield]

Dinky little S*K 45172 is a round little ratchet in 3/8ths,put an extension and a socket driver on it and it is like a little ratcheting screwdriver. Like a spinner only it actually ratchets.

 

[buffalobill]

you could always get a snap on palm ratchet and put knurled extensions on it. or a set of those nice Mac extensions that lock and have the comfort grip handle on the female end.

 

[MattT]

But they are just a handle drivers, where as the Vim above is a handled extension, so you can put a ratchet on it to pop it loose, or give it its final torque.

The female drive is a big improvement over a regular spin handle. Saves a lot of time not having remove the entire tool to switch sockets back and forth.

 

[Steevo]

I have a couple of "T" handle ones I made from Craftsman extensions years ago (1970's).
I made them in both 3/8" and 1/2". I like the ease of spinning loosened fasteners by twirling the handle.

 

[JSBriggs]

you could always get a snap on palm ratchet and put knurled extensions on it. or a set of those nice Mac extensions that lock and have the comfort grip handle on the female end.

These? Didnt know they existed, might be worth a look.

-Jeff

 

[Tim Cowan]

I have the stubby SO FRS70A 3/8 dr. and a MAC 1/4 " dr. and use them both. 3/8 is best for starting threads on spark plugs.

 

[buffalobill]

These? Didnt know they existed, might be worth a look.

-Jeff

yep, those. looks really nice, might ask for one of them for x mas from my wife.

5,4,3,2,1...ready for blastoff for the Mac Tools bashing.......

 

[ndoran]

make one from a screwdriver handle and a 1/4 hex to 3/8 socket adapter drll the handle and tap the adapter into the handle - I made my stubby this way

 

[BigAl62]

VIM

http://www.tooltopia.com/vim-hd375.aspx?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=VIMHD375&utm_campaign=googlebase_18u&gclid=CKCruObr96wCFcHe4AoduFvfSA

This is what I was going to suggest, they come in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive sets.

 

[Jim85IROC]

VIM

http://www.tooltopia.com/vim-hd375.aspx?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=VIMHD375&utm_campaign=googlebase_18u&gclid=CKCruObr96wCFcHe4AoduFvfSA

Anybody own these? How well made are they? I've got a Benchtop 1/4 handle extension and it's my most used 1/4" extension. I'd love to get some 3/8" stuff.

 

[Rico.]

I tend to use a swivel ratchet in these situations. A 1/4 swivel ratchet with a
3/8 adaptor is very compact and really quick to use. I have the 72 tooth
Britool set and since I've had them I've haven't needed to use my spinner.


britool swivel ratchet by Rico UK

 

[MAD]

VIM

http://www.tooltopia.com/vim-hd375.aspx?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=VIMHD375&utm_campaign=googlebase_18u&gclid=CKCruObr96wCFcHe4AoduFvfSA

Anybody own these? How well made are they? I've got a Benchtop 1/4 handle extension and it's my most used 1/4" extension. I'd love to get some 3/8" stuff.

Yes, I have them and use them all the time. They are high quality. VIM makes the MAC locking drivers others have suggested. The hard handle 3/8" and 1/2" drive ones from VIM are on clearance. I believe that sometime soon they will change over to the soft handle style like they make for MAC. The 1/4" VIM spinners have been the soft handle style for quite some time now.

Here is a link to the 1/4" drive VIM locking extensions (spinner handles) with soft grips.
http://www.tooltopia.com/vim-hd250.aspx