Astro nano socket back holder for ratcheting wrench use

[centerknurk]

Picked up some 3/8" Asto nano sockets that I plan to use with my VIM 17mm ratcheting wrench head. Problem is, I need the little backer adapter to keep the socket on the wrench if I turn the wrench upside down. Olsa makes an adapter set but it's a little pricey for what it is. I saw a guy on here selling what looked to be 3d printed plastic ones but I couldn't get a response from him. Anyone know of a cheaper option? Here's the Olsa ones: https://olsatools.com/products/clip-for-stubby-impact

 

[nafets47]

That adapter from Olsa is actually a very cool idea.

$26.87 for 3, that is a approx $9.00 a piece. If you buy it from their tiktok shop, whatever that is, you get free shipping but the price is a bit over $33.00, again not a bad price for 3.

How much do you think it would be ordering from someone 3D printing in plastic with shipping? If they are plastic they will just break...

 

[centerknurk]

That adapter from Olsa is actually a very cool idea.

$26.87 for 3, that is a approx $9.00 a piece. If you buy it from their tiktok shop, whatever that is, you get free shipping but the price is a bit over $33.00, again not a bad price for 3.

How much do you think it would be ordering from someone 3D printing in plastic with shipping? If they are plastic they will just break...

I need just the 3/8" so that might be the cost issue.

 

[Roger.donaldston]

couldn't you use basically any add-on socket spinner to accomplish this? good idea, I need one now.

Who makes the 3/8 and 1/2" with the thinnest disc?

 

[Professor Gascan]

You can always put a piece of masking tape over the faceted end of the nano socket.

 

[nafets47]

I need just the 3/8" so that might be the cost issue.

Fair enough