I know it is a weird one, but I work in an industrial setting and I have a machine that has low clearance but have to use sockets up to 1-3/4 it would be a lot easier if something like a low profile 3/4 drive ratchet existed. Does such a thing exist? Or am I just dreaming?
Low profile 3/4 drive ratchet?
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Bighead38
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Would a large gear wrench work?
http://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench-9050d-1-3-4-jumbo-combination-ratcheting-wrench.html
http://www.gearwrench.com/gearwrench-9050d-1-3-4-jumbo-combination-ratcheting-wrench.html
gdocktor3
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My thoughts exactly
kunkernator
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I have a very similar situation in an industrial setting that I work in. I use these 'tubular' wrenches. Snap On makes them, and brands them under Snap On and Williams. VERY heavy duty, and versatile. I use them in combination with a torque wrench that PI makes, they are designed to slide in to the end.
http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-instruments-c4d600f.aspx
http://www.snaponindustrialbrands.com/cat-19-1-130/tubular-wrenches-and-handles.htm
jlipsky14
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How much torque is being applied to the bolts? Could you get away with using a high quality 1/2 inch? They will take a lot of torque before breaking and under 2" should be doable.
Wes J
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What's the budget? Hydraulic torque wrenches are the cats meow for this kind of app.
Otherwise get out the welder...
Otherwise get out the welder...
I hadn't seen the tubular wrenches before. I now need to get some of them. Thanks! Idk if they will work 100 percent with this problem but they do solve a couple other difficult spots I have.
Not a ton of torque usually not more than 50 to 80 lbs at the most. Who makes a 1-3/4 half inch drive socket tho. I have seen only up to 1-1/2 inch
kunkernator
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Not a problem. And dont be afraid to put some torque on them. I use them to torque bolts to 460 ft lbs on the daily!
You can order all the Williams ones from Amazon, or get Snap On ones from their website. The Snap On ones are IDENTICAL, just a different stamp, and double the cost. Get the Williams ones, and you wont be disappointed.
I don't need anything that big and welding isn't an option. It's not really a nut. It's actually a hex shaped die holder on a press.
kunkernator
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One last idea for you OP. Try these. then you can use a 3/4'' socket on a 1/2'' drive tool with very minimal space. I am sure you can find them individually, but this is just for example. The largest one in this set is what you would need.
http://www.amazon.com/REDUCING-ADAPTER-SLEEVE-TYPE-PROFILE/dp/B00AIV9SAO
http://www.amazon.com/REDUCING-ADAPTER-SLEEVE-TYPE-PROFILE/dp/B00AIV9SAO
jlipsky14
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Have not looked who else makes them but I know sunex does, both is shallow and deep.
Here is the shallow
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006L2322Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20
espyking83
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Looking for a low profile 3/4 ratchet seems to me like looking for the ketchup in a Chinese food restaurant. In my experience just two completely different concepts. Sorry I couldnt help.
Moto77
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I'm looking for the similar low clearance use and came across these in my search. Don't know if it would work for you but it's an option.
http://catalogue.facom.com/en/categ...e/accessories-1-2/produit/set-of-3-couplers-3
http://catalogue.facom.com/en/categ...e/accessories-1-2/produit/set-of-3-couplers-3
if you combine this low-pro adapetr with a 1/2 to hex you can then use a smaller ratcheting wrench. but gets expensive real quick if buying from new all these parts me thinks.
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Strouty
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This may work for you and they are easier to get, Amazon sells them.
http://www.gpsocket.com/products/product.phtml/2238RA/
Then you can use a 1/2" ratchet with the 3/4" drive socket.
http://www.gpsocket.com/products/product.phtml/2238RA/
Then you can use a 1/2" ratchet with the 3/4" drive socket.
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Outlawmws
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1": bolt; Cut the shank to 1 " long or so; square off the remainder to 3/4"? - use with the 3/4 drive socket and Ratchet wrench solution.
If it works you can drill a hole; get a close fitting steel ball bearing (ace hardware); and a backup spring; and peen it in with a punch.
If it works you can drill a hole; get a close fitting steel ball bearing (ace hardware); and a backup spring; and peen it in with a punch.
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Outlawmws
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Also check for older Wright, I have one in 1-5/8, - bigger than the current line up that stops at 1-1/2
Strouty
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Another thought would be to have a socket custom made. They could cut it down to the shallowest possible dimension, then weld a 3/8" square on it. If the torque is really low, that would get you the most clearance.
Matt Irvine
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I have a 3/4" drive Stahlwille head for a torque wrench, I would consider it fairly slimline,
Look up part #735/40HD
Look up part #735/40HD
geartow
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Had a simiar issue uset a 1/2 to 3/4 snapon adaptor and 2 inch wide by 3/8 thick 3 ft long piece of flat stock. Drilled a hole into an end then welded it and ground it down. And you have a 3/4 inch drive tool that is just over 1/2 inch thick. Rounded the ends it has had tons of torque on it holding up well.
Plomb (and maybe Proto) had 3/4" Ratchets where the male socket attachment was actually removeable. You were left with a female 3/4" square drive. (very low profile).
If you could somehow attach the socket to the ratchet's female square drive that might work.
If you could somehow attach the socket to the ratchet's female square drive that might work.
bcradio
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just cut your socket down. that would slim your whole setup much more than a low profile 3/4 ratchet.
Outlawmws
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Dave, I'm not following how this helps? the scoket sits against the rachet pretty much flush anyway...
This has possibilities if the socket height is a major factor. Tt sound like some height is necessary (Or he'd have gone with the ratchet wrench)
this is the best probable solution!
This is perfect thank you!
Strouty
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Hope it works for you, regardless, they are handy to have.
Strouty
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The facom ones are much nicer, but not as easy to get. I have them all the way up to 1"
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0021UGAL0/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TKH9IA/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0021UGAL0/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TKH9IA/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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You're right. He'd need to modify a socket so it's O.D. fit's into the ratchets I.D. (round socket in square hole). Probably a silly idea.
raiderhillbilly
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http://www.gedoretools.co.uk/fricti...pe-ratchet-with-ring-19-mm-4010886625439.html
Gedore makes friction ring ratchets with different size insert rings. I know they sell up to 115mm at least. The handles take a range of ring sizes and there are several sized handles.
Gedore makes friction ring ratchets with different size insert rings. I know they sell up to 115mm at least. The handles take a range of ring sizes and there are several sized handles.
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