Hex insert strap winder

[fastjohnny]

Someone in the US should build this...I don't want to pay as much for shipping from AU as what the item costs...


http://www.ebay.com/itm/161376625996?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[racingtadpole]

PM me if you want some, I can't see international postage on them but I'm pretty sure I can get it to you cheaper than $99.

Or make your own. Its only a bit of round stock with a slot and chamfer attached to a hex drive.

 

[Kevin54]

What do you want to pay for one?

 

[astroracer]

Simple to make... A piece of 1/8th" x 3/8th's or 1/2" wide steel. Bent in a U with a piece of 1/4" rod welded to it. Probably take 15 minutes to build one...
Mark

 

[Stuart in MN]

Get a turnbuckle from the hardware store, cut off one end and you're pretty much there.

 

[Bruce4310TX]

got to make one of these

 

[astroracer]

Get a turnbuckle from the hardware store, cut off one end and you're pretty much there.

Perfect! We should all have a half dozen of these things in our tool boxes right NOW...

 

[racingtadpole]

Two bits of 1/4 bar stock welded either side of a hex driver is how I'm going to make a couple when I get home from work next week.

 

[astroracer]

I doubt the hex driver is really a requirement. A piece of 1/4" diameter rod will do the same thing. Drill bits have been round forever and they work fine. This winder thing should never see enough "torque" that a round mandrel will spin in the chuck.
Makr

 

[jayrush13]

I doubt the hex driver is really a requirement. A piece of 1/4" diameter rod will do the same thing. Drill bits have been round forever and they work fine. This winder thing should never see enough "torque" that a round mandrel will spin in the chuck.
Makr

But the hex driver would let you put it in an impact or one of the m12 screwdriver

 

[racingtadpole]

I doubt the hex driver is really a requirement. A piece of 1/4" diameter rod will do the same thing. Drill bits have been round forever and they work fine. This winder thing should never see enough "torque" that a round mandrel will spin in the chuck.
Makr

Its not about torque, its about being able to use it in 4 tools instead of just 1.

 

[fastjohnny]

Good ideas guys, I should clarify, mine needs to be a finished product, as I want to use it in the medical field winding compression bandages.

I did find this, but had subpar reviews.

http://www.ithacasports.com/wrap-wrench-bandage-roller.html

I like the hex for use in a hex driver, as mentioned.

The original listing was for 5 IIRC, they also had listings for single items

 

[astroracer]

Its not about torque, its about being able to use it in 4 tools instead of just 1.

Yea, using the lower speed 1/4 drive screwdrivers would be a good idea. Probably save a wrist here and there...

Mark

 

[Brian_WK]

Wouldn't work for fastjohnny as he is looking for a all metal finished look. But why not use a cheap 1/4inch shank bit and a piece of wood or plastic dowel with a slot cut in it and drill a hole and glue the hex bit in?

Brian

 

[sb7979]

I ordered enough material from McMaster Carr to make two of these. Will cost about $15 total for two.

Using Stuart's suggestion of a turnbuckle....that's what it looked like to me as well when I first glanced at it.

It will just have a round shaft, not 1/4" hex.

Going to use one of these turnbuckles, cut one end off, thread and weld a partially threaded rod into it. Done.

Not sure of the scale, maybe it's too small of a turnbuckle, we'll see.

 

[fastjohnny]

After looking at McMaster, I ordered 2 turnbuckles off Ebay. I chose that over the above as the turnbuckle had a machined taper rather than machined hex at the ends. I'm planning to not cut the end off, just slice through it with a cut off wheel. On the fence whether I'll loctite in a 1/4-20 threaded rod or weld in a 1/4" hex bit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281978019534?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[sb7979]

Before and after pic. Literally took 5 minutes to make. If you only spin in clockwise direction you wouldn't even have to tack weld the stud in.

I used it to roll up some 1 1/2" flat discharge hose. Worked perfect.

 

[joe--h]

After looking at McMaster, I ordered 2 turnbuckles off Ebay. I chose that over the above as the turnbuckle had a machined taper rather than machined hex at the ends. I'm planning to not cut the end off, just slice through it with a cut off wheel. On the fence whether I'll loctite in a 1/4-20 threaded rod or weld in a 1/4" hex bit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281978019534?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

That same turnbuckle is $2 at Home Depot.

Joe H

 

[bad_idea]

I made one a few years ago for a friend who drives truck. bent a piece of round stock into a u and then welded a piece to the middle of the u. took 10 minutes to make and he loved it.

 

[fastjohnny]

Finished project today, need to get a pic. The turnbuckle turned out to be aluminum, so I used epoxy to attache the hex bit. Worked great.

 

[fastjohnny]

Before and after pic. Literally took 5 minutes to make. If you only spin in clockwise direction you wouldn't even have to tack weld the stud in.

I used it to roll up some 1 1/2" flat discharge hose. Worked perfect.

Those look great!

 

[fastjohnny]

That same turnbuckle is $2 at Home Depot.

Joe H

Sure enough, thanks, I'll be getting them from there instead of ebay next time.