warmpancakes
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Does anybody make one? for somereason I cannot find one
3/8 to 1/2 impact adaptor?
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kunkernator
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NissanTechWill
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Snap-On part number PA2A
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...674881&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...674881&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all
Steevo
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That about covers it.
braol
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I have a Mac ap1216 it has a pin instead of a ball
Chadwilliam1
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I have two made by apex USA. I got them from cripe I think.
garfunkle24
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dankicksass
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Pin retainers are a huge pain in the ***.
adamsredlines
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Sunex
5mall5nail5
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Why? I just ordered an SO impact adapter that has a pin I think, looked fine.
metaleltr
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You have to use a punch or a small screwdriver to remove the socket.
kiatech
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pins are fine if you only ever use one socket on that tool.
Jawn
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SK 45684 or SK 45685 (depending on which way you want to go - 1/2" socket on 3/8" gun, or 3/8" socket on 1/2" gun). I don't recall which part number is which, SK's site shows the same picture for both (which is the wrong item in either case).
When I get home later I'll look at mine and clarify this.
When I get home later I'll look at mine and clarify this.
bcradio
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Do you guys not have toolboxes? My punches are only a couple drawers away from my impact sockets... takes about 5 seconds to pull one out and remove the thing. A ball is easier for sure, but its not THAT big of a deal.
3xpendable
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You will love that pin when said adaptor lets lose and tries to take your face off or dings a unit in your shop
AZ_Catskinner
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For those who prefer ball retainers, buy the 7 piece impact adapter set at Harbor Freight. They are good adapters at a consumable price.
thaghost87
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My 1/2' to 3/8" reducer is ball but my 1/2" impact swivel is pin because sockets love to fly when their on my impact. Both are SO
bobcatdan
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My two cents, but one that can easily warrantied. Its not that they are expensive, but if used on an impact, you will break it sonner or later.
5mall5nail5
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How would you use a screwdriver on that?
garfunkle24
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Through the receiver hole in the socket.
garfunkle24
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Then either it won't stay on or you won't be able to get it off...
AZ_Catskinner
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They are actually easier to get off - pull on it with one hand and bump the gun. I put the sockets on 90 degrees off the hole when I'm switching sizes a lot, like doing motor/belt alignment on some of these shaker screens that have 2 sizes on the motor base and 2 different sizes on the jacking bolts (apparently the engineers had some good drugs back when they designed these things).
I have these, they work great untill the magnets fall out and you loose them.
I also have this set, it's really nice.
Buckgnarly
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I have these, they work great untill the magnets fall out and you loose them.
x3 on these....does not add a whole lot of length to the sockets too.
braol
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I have these, they work great untill the magnets fall out and you loose them.
Yep those are great, i use the 1/4-3/8 all the time.
bcradio
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I have these, they work great untill the magnets fall out and you loose them.
Now i've got another thing to add to the list... thanks a lot!
Chadwilliam1
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AZ_Catskinner
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They are Grey Pneumatic - I've seen them at Sears, and pretty much the whole range of online tool places.
BigAl62
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OK, I have to ask: Why would you want to use a 1/2" drive socket on a 3/8" impact gun? BTW, how many of those adapters are impact and not just power tool (impact driver or cordless drill) rated?
Fordman7795
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The first snapon one linked to is deceiving because it is not impact rated
Chadwilliam1
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why not? maybe the op doesn't own a 1/2 impact.
maybe his 1/2 impact is too big. maybe he likes using the lighter weight 3/8?
Or you have the right size socket in 1/2 but your half inch gun is broke or being used by another tech (i hate sharing tools but sometimes you have to...)
NissanTechWill
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OP
warmpancakes
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because My 3/8 gun will do 99% of what I need it to do and I have a full set of 1/2 impact sockets and have 3 options but a new set of 3/8 impacts, a 1/2 gun or a adaptor I chose the cheapest option
BigAl62
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because My 3/8 gun will do 99% of what I need it to do and I have a full set of 1/2 impact sockets and have 3 options but a new set of 3/8 impacts, a 1/2 gun or a adaptor I chose the cheapest option
OK, thanks for the answer. I personally have complete sets of 3/8" and 1/2" impact sockets, that's why I asked. My 3/8" impact (Craftsman Professional, or in other words an IR composite) will do a lot, but my 1/2" is light (IR TI2135) so I use it a lot.
BigAl62
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I don't loan tools (too many walked away in the past). If you are going to work as a mechanic, buy your own tools!