Hex socket driver.

[bmwrd0]

I am looking for a long, six inches or so and both 1/4 and 3/8 drive, hex drive socket driver for use in my Milwaukee M12 impact. I love this thing, use it all the time, but I would rather not use a standard length socket driver, one or two inches, on it with an extension if I don't have too. I have looked for an APEX industrial type, but haven't found one. I would love it if someone could point me in the direction of a good, quality made source.

 

[designer485]

3/8" - https://shop.snapon.com/product/Adaptors---Hex-To-Square-(Power)-(3/8")/3-8"-Drive-Power-Hex-To-Square-Adaptor/A3046

1/4" - https://shop.snapon.com/product/Hex-to-Square-Adaptors-(Power)-(1-4")/1-4"-Drive-6"-Long-Power-1/4"-Hex-To-1/4"-Square-Adaptor/GM3046

I have the 4in locking 1/4" version and like it alot.

 

[mreisner]

I have that same locking adapter and like it very much myself

 

[ER70S-2]

Cheap option:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1...et-Adapter-Set-6-Piece-HISKDRAPT6PC/309495870

 

[driftpin]

Cheap option:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1...et-Adapter-Set-6-Piece-HISKDRAPT6PC/309495870

I like mine, they do what I need 'em to do.

 

[KnurledNut]

I am looking for a long, six inches or so and both 1/4 and 3/8 drive, hex drive socket driver for use in my Milwaukee M12 impact. I love this thing, use it all the time, but I would rather not use a standard length socket driver, one or two inches, on it with an extension if I don't have too. I have looked for an APEX industrial type, but haven't found one. I would love it if someone could point me in the direction of a good, quality made source.

The 6” Apex with ball retention would be EX-250-B-6 for 1/4 drive and EX-370-B-6 for 3/8 drive.




Titan makes some that are wobble-plus if thats of interest.
I use the Apex with pin retention coupled to dedicated power sockets that have a pin hole, including some shallow magnetic, spring-loaded bolt clearance deep magnetic, a Snap-on 1/4 impact swivel adaptor, and 1/4 impact swivel sockets.
I also use a long 1/4+5/16 magnetic flip socket bit all the time.

 

[FigN⋅m]

Cheap option:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1...et-Adapter-Set-6-Piece-HISKDRAPT6PC/309495870

This. They are rather tough and if they do go kablooey - according to the product's video, they have a no-questions-asked replacement.

 

[bmwrd0]

Thanks everyone, this is exactly what I wanted/needed!

 

[lund]

I dont recommend using these kind of hex to square drive adapters other than for light duty stuff. For stronger impact applications you really need a 3/8 min or 1/2 drive square anvil. Every time i use these kind of adapters for heavier impact they twist like pretzels and snap.

I broke about 8 cheapies before buying an impact with a 3/8 anvil. Then no problems.

 

[Wamsutta]

Thanks everyone, this is exactly what I wanted/needed!

Which one; the locking Snap-on version or the Apex friction ball version?

 

[bmwrd0]

APEX. For what I do (usually driving lag screws) it is much simpler. If I need to remove something more difficult, I break out the 1/2" impact driver and real impact sockets.