Need a 3/8" Hex Security socket

[d33pt]

This would be perfect, but they want $22 to ship this to me!

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

I just need a 3/8" hex security bit socket in either 3/8" drive or 1/4" drive. 3/8" preferred. Any other options other than buying a Chinese set from amazon?

 

[j3rf]

Haven't seen anything that small with the tamper proof/resistant part of it. I was thinking it was VIM for sure but they only list regular SAE hex stubby bits.

 

[RTM]

Funny, I've never seen one that big. Think my biggest might be 1/4", if that.

 

[619DioFan]

Take a normal one and drill a hole in it.

 

[Kscardsfan]

We have a T-65 or T-70, some obscenely large, security Torx socket at the shop at work. Its for playground hardware.

 

[snyder]

Weld a couple 3/8 nuts together and weld em on a deep socket. Or use an all thread connector.

 

[d33pt]

Funny, I've never seen one that big. Think my biggest might be 1/4", if that.

Yes, I have plenty of small ones up to 1/4". I just found a 3/8" on a 1/4" hex shank. I might just weld that to a 1/4" socket. Only $3!

 

[Bubba Fett]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MVBCIG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Made in Taiwan.

 

[3baygarage]

Why is it so much? Are you outside the United States? Or is that expedited shipping?

 

[Kurt4440]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MVBCIG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Made in Taiwan.

The Snap-on bit is also made in Taiwan.

 

[Steve_P]

Take a normal one and drill a hole in it.

Bits are going to be >RC50. Not too easy to drill. Maybe with a lathe and a carbide bit, but not too many of us have those resources.

 

[Tools4Me]

I have US made Bondhus 48332 and 48386 tamper hex L-wrench sets I use. If I was in need of a socket solution, I would probably buy an individual Bondhus 48314 tamper resistant hex L-wrench and cut one of the tamper resistant ends off with an angle grinder cut-off disc. Then I would insert it into a regular 3/8 hex socket to use it. It could alternately be epoxied into a spare 3/8 hex socket, or installed into an older set-screw style 3/8 bit socket to make a more permanent "official" tamper hex bit socket.

 

[Steve_P]

McMaster has these bits available individually. But you'll probably pay $20 shipping for a $5 bit as they've really increased shipping prices in the last few years.

 

[Bubba Fett]

The Snap-on bit is also made in Taiwan.

Even more reason to get the Titan set. Plus there will be other sizes for other projects.