can you get these adapters in other sizes?

[tommydog35]

I am interested in the adapters similar to the picture below. These convert a normal ring wrench into a ratchet. They would be really useful with a few odd shaped obstruction wrenches I have. The ones in the picture come in 10mm, 13mm and 19mm hex, do you know if anyone makes these in others sizes, as I would really like 14mm, 15mm and 17mm.

 

[gdocktor3]

I have the Kobalt pass thru versions and I think the larger ones use 3/4" and 7/8" if that helps at all. I use mine with my flex head ratchet wrenches and they're pretty awesome. Only thing is they don't lock in because they don't have the little *** to fit in the groove.

 

[dnschmidt]

They are only made in these sizes for a reason and that's because they are all you really need. TOPTUL makes them, and I stock them in the 10 and 13mm sizes. They WILL NOT convert a normal ring wrench into a ratchet they will convert a normal ratcheting box wrench into a ratchet and that is their purpose. They contain no ratcheting mechanism.

 

[Katodog]

I have adapters like this in my Gearwrench sets, they do come in handy. You won't find other sizes because they're made to fit according to the socket size. 1/4" will fit a 10mm wrench because that's the size of the adapter. Same with 3/8" for 13mm and 1/2" for 19mm. My Gearwrench adapters only fit certain wrenches, whether metric or SAE.


The pass-thru versions should lock into the appropriate pass-thru ratchets. The ratchets have a ring that holds the adapter. My pass-thru set, and the ratcheting tap handle in my tap&die set, have a ring in them that holds the adapter.


None of these will stay in a regular ratcheting wrench though, nothing to hold them in. They're still work, but you'll have to be careful that they don't pop out while you're working. The type that Gearwrench has do have an o-ring on them, so they'll stay in any standard wrench, ratcheting or not.

 

[jeejay]

TOPTUL makes them...

Huh, seeing mention of Toptul again already, I hadn't heard of them until yesterday, when I was looking for socket L-handles (they seem to make one that is adjustable, but I couldn't find one listed, just a nifty picture).

 

[joe_padavano]

I am interested in the adapters similar to the picture below. These convert a normal ring wrench into a ratchet. They would be really useful with a few odd shaped obstruction wrenches I have. The ones in the picture come in 10mm, 13mm and 19mm hex, do you know if anyone makes these in others sizes, as I would really like 14mm, 15mm and 17mm.

I'm trying to understand why you need more than one of these for each square drive size? All you are doing is converting a box-end wrench to be a ratchet handle. Does it matter if you are using a 13mm or 15mm box end to operate a 3/8" square drive?

 

[tommydog35]

I'm trying to understand why you need more than one of these for each square drive size? All you are doing is converting a box-end wrench to be a ratchet handle. Does it matter if you are using a 13mm or 15mm box end to operate a 3/8" square drive?

Because I want to use them with certain speciality obstruction wrenches, which come in very specific shapes and sizes.

 

[LXCam]

Would something like this work.

http://www.ebay.com/p/Craftsman-Rat...e-Adapter-Set-8pcs-12-PT-USA-42800/1710218519

You could also get some metric tool steel hex rod and machine the adapter size you need too. obviously unless you got insanely fancy it won't have the ball detent but that's what duct tape and super glue are for.

 

[tommydog35]

Craftsman makes item number 43303 which is a set of 3 basic drive adapters. I have the 3pc set, and my 3/8 adapter works with a 14mm wrench. They are just simple adapters though, there is no quick-release for the socket or any retention mechanism to hold the adapter inside the box end of the wrench.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc-socket-cap-set/p-00943303000P

Thanks for this information. You say the 3/8" fits a 14mm wrench, what size wrenches do the others fit?

 

[tommydog35]

Would something like this work.

http://www.ebay.com/p/Craftsman-Rat...e-Adapter-Set-8pcs-12-PT-USA-42800/1710218519

Thats the exact thing I need but I want metric. Do these come in metric?

 

[LXCam]

They do come in metric but they are more expensive and harder to find. How do those work for you though, you need a different wrench size for each socket size? There will be sockets that won't fit the wrench sizes you have.

If you are truly interested in tools like that craftsman socket set you might want to look into "pass through" socket sets instead of just wrench drive adapters. There are many variations and brands that make this type of socket set. Husky, Gearwrench, Craftsman, Kobalt, Bostitch, Harbor Freight, etc. Almost all are Taiwan made and plenty good enough quality for most.

I know they make them metric, but haven't come across a set yet. For whatever reason the SAE sets have been on a perpetual clearance sale at the outlets forever for like $7.00. A couple of the sizes you mentioned are damn near direct cross overs, so maybe the SAE kit will at least cover a couple of your needs.

And I'm with Jeremy on the advice of a pass thru kit.

 

[T45]

Apex make them but they cost a fortune. $25-30ish per each.

P/N's

A-3-14MM,
A-3-15MM,
A-3-17MM

catalog http://mrotools.com/pdf/Apex-Tools-Page-77.pdf

pricing

http://apexbits.com/a-3-14mm-apex-3-8-socket-and-ratchet-wrench-adapter-metric.aspx
http://apexbits.com/a-3-15mm-apex-3-8-socket-and-ratchet-wrench-adapter-metric.aspx
http://apexbits.com/a-3-17mm-apex-3-8-socket-and-ratchet-wrench-adapter-metric.aspx

 

[tommydog35]

Apex make them but they cost a fortune. $25-30ish per each.

P/N's

A-3-14MM,
A-3-15MM,
A-3-17MM

Thanks for posting this. Are these marketed for use with a specific Apex wrench, or will they work with any standard ring wrench?.

 

[T45]

Thanks for posting this. Are these marketed for use with a specific Apex wrench, or will they work with any standard ring wrench?.

The trick with these units is they use pin-lock on the square drive, so you need sockets with a pin-release hole. The hexagon side have a ball retainer, so they should work fine in a 6pt and probably OK in a 12pt standard wrench or socket. Since they are so spendy, I'd call Apex and make an inquiry.

 

[tommydog35]

The trick with these units is they use pin-lock on the square drive, so you need sockets with a pin-release hole.

Not sure what you mean by pin-lock, do you have an example of some sockets that use this? Do Snap-on make them as I don't see them on the website?

 

[T45]

These sockets should work

https://store.snapon.com/POWER-SOCKETS-C795603.aspx

 

[dutchgray]

Not sure what you mean by pin-lock, do you have an example of some sockets that use this? Do Snap-on make them as I don't see them on the website?

Pin instead of a ball on the drive square to retain sockets, they won't release with out a tool to push the pin in unlike a ball retention. So you need sockets with a hole in the side for it to work properly. Common on European tool brands.

 

[tommydog35]

So do you suggest I look at Stahlwille, Hazet, Elora, Bahco and Gedore? I see the pin type only come in the much thicker impact sockets and don't come in the smaller sizes.

 

[WhiffySpark]

What are you trying to use them for? They're probably hard to find because there's not alot of use for them

 

[jeejay]

Huh, seeing mention of Toptul again already, I hadn't heard of them until yesterday, when I was looking for socket L-handles (they seem to make one that is adjustable, but I couldn't find one listed, just a nifty picture).

Ah, found one made by KT Pro Tools (hard to find searching for an adjustable L-handle, since they call it the Bust-a-Bolt set).

Looks like they offer each part individually too (75 or 105 degree L there [same part# described differently], and they make another with the indents that's 90).

 

[dutchgray]

I would actually look at Japanese manufactures as 14 and 17 are both common sizes for them, 10, 13, and 19 are what you find because they have been the most used metric sizes for a long time here in Europe and slightly less so in America. You might just find them.