hose clamp nut driver

[mech-tech]

I'm wondering what you guys use on hose clamps that are in hard to reach areas? I often find a hose clamp on the equipment at work to be in a very bad angle up under a radiator against the frame where even a stubby nutdriver wont fit. Does anyone make really short 1/4" or 5/16" nutdrivers? I also see these long flex nutdrivers for hose clamps, but often times the area I have to reach is only big enough for one hand. So what are you guys using?

 

[thightower]

Those places call for a short 1/4 ratchet and 5/16 socket, and maybe an extention. At least thats what I used

 

[metaleltr]

Thumbwheel ratchet may also be advantageous.

 

[CWP1616L]

Long extension with 1/4 drive swivel socket. Snap-on.

 

[greasemonkey44]

Long extension with 1/4 drive swivel socket. Snap-on.

bingo
its what i use 90% of the time

 

[Snapped-off]

I've used these successfully. I have a 1/4" flexible extension to lengthen it as needed.

 

[mrtoolfool]

Ideal clamps actually sell a flexible nut driver with a reversible socket 1/4 & 5/16 on it.

It is pretty cheap also. 5.99 plus 3.00 s/h on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Tridon-9999V-Flexible-Driver-Reversible/dp/B00529CVS8

 

[mayhemman]

ratcheting 1/4 driver. ratchet with long extenstion, maybe just ratchet with just a socket.

every job has its unique needs. sometimes ya just gotta use a screwdriver and finish with a wrench. ya never know.

 

[Fedwrench]

Situation dependent. everything from flex shaft nut drivers, to swivel sockets on either various length 1/4 handled drivers, knurled extensions, or a tiny 1/4 drive ratchet.

 

[LSU]

Flex shaft nut driver.

 

[ex-x-fire]

I took a long (3 foot) off brand screwdriver that I had picked up used somewhere, welded a 1/4'' extension to it, had that lying around to. Works great. You might even be able to make one out of a BBQ utensil.

 

[Dieselbutterfly]

Flex shaft nut driver.

+1 on that

 

[JASTECH]

I use these flex nut drivers by JTC.

 

[jayrush13]

Klein makes stubby nut drivers

 

[Jrican]

2nd Kline I have 1/4 in my box.