short 1/4" hex to square adapter?

[n8n]

I know they exist, I've seen them... but who makes them? I've been searching and all I can find are the long ones like you'd use with a drill or power screwdriver.

I would like one so I could use small sockets on a magnetic ratcheting screwdriver handle. Perfect would be something the same size as the short replaceable hand screwdriver bits, like this

http://www.grainger.com/product/1VX...1VXP6&ef_id=Ut2LQwAAALMRLVzL:20140404140635:s

 

[Voi]

Previous threads:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3835817

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211303

 

[zoso]

Snap-on has what I think you want. Part number is GMB3041.

 

[Zeke]

I think most hardware sections have those. Sometimes they are in kits and you have to buy the lot.

 

[Dustball]

http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/part.php?products_id=4449

http://www.stanleysupplyservices.co...x-insert-bits-socket-adapter-1-long/p/409-068

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003X50Z5Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.all-spec.com/products/4471B.html

 

[n8n]

Snap-on has what I think you want. Part number is GMB3041.

Perfect, I should have known. Today is snap on day so I texted one of the guys at the shop. For once a snap on product about fairly priced too!

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[Richard Cranium]

I've seen them in kits, but not by them self, now I know...

 

[sk farmer]

i went to a pawn shop. dug through the ice cream bucket of bits and found a couple . asked him how much and he said put them in your pocket.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

This is an sk one that I have. Check them too.

 

[Tinner]

The Apex EX-250B is 1 3/8" long, impact rated and very tough.

 

[ironmutt]

usualy the the discount rack at auto store has a bit pack that has them

 

[rice rocket]

This is an sk one that I have. Check them too.

Do those stay put in a quick change chuck w/o falling out?

 

[n8n]

Do those stay put in a quick change chuck w/o falling out?

Prob'ly not, but that is what I was looking for... I have a magnetic ratcheting screwdriver that on occasion I've wished I could use instead of my speeder handle with 1/4" drive sockets. I assume that's the intended use of the S-K and Snap-On ones posted. For a chuck I assume you'd want the more common longer ones, I see those all the time at Lowes etc.

 

[CJKaz]

$2.89 at Sears. Just bought one.

 

[n8n]

your sears is way better than mine apparently... mine has NOTHING useful. Lots of spline drive **** and chinese sockets and ratchets...

 

[stage20]

A touch of grease on one and it will hang in an impact for a short time, even hanging down but don't bump it. I've wound up with around 10 of these over the years

 

[bonneyman]

Chapman also makes a bit set with ratchet, and it includes the hex-to-square adaptor. Plus now they have metrics!

http://www.chapmanmfg.com/MasterKit.html

 

[machine_punk]

I think I got a set of two or three at Home Depot.

I also think I saw them at Ace Hardware (they have a good selection of hex bits).

Kev

 

[bonneyman]

I think I got a set of two or three at Home Depot.

I also think I saw them at Ace Hardware (they have a good selection of hex bits).

Kev

Don't get this set - they tend to run soft. I bought it because it had a nice assortment and I could toss it in the tools and have it handy. But they break off if you put any real torque on them. I should've known better.

I'm thinking of biting the bullet and getting a similar set from APEX.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/...18&cp=2568443.2568450.2628094.2629282.1259308