jeepinerdeep
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I'm using the M12 Impact Drivers for light mechanic tasks. I already have 2 longer locking adapters from SK. What's the shortest one anyone has found, something closer in to the hex chuck, for maximum clearance?
Shortest 1/4 Hex to Square Adapter
- Thread starter jeepinerdeep
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So you're talking 1/4" hex male to 3/8" square male (or 1/4" square male)?
This Wiha one looks pretty small.
https://www.all-spec.com/Product/72115-56114
Potentially there are nutsetters out there that are even shorter than an adapter plus a socket.
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jeepinerdeep
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1/4" Square. Yeah I've got one of those style, but no retaining groove for impact drive use.
The ones I have and have seen came within a set of 1/4 square drive sockets with a 1/4 hex driver.
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designer485
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I have one of these and it is the shortest I have seen. Usually used with a ratcheting screwdriver.
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Hex-To-Square-Adaptors/1-4%22-Drive-1%22-Long-1%2F4%22-Hex-To-1%2F4%22-Square-Adaptor/GMB3041
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Hex-To-Square-Adaptors/1-4%22-Drive-1%22-Long-1%2F4%22-Hex-To-1%2F4%22-Square-Adaptor/GMB3041
klassenl
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jeepinerdeep
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Hey now we are talkin!
DerekV
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I have these and they're amazing. They're so short, the 1/2" drive one almost doesn't lock into the female hex! That's as short as it gets IMHO.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079V4TCL2/?tag=atomicindus08-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079V4TCL2/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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jeepinerdeep
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You guys are on to something there, looks like that'll be the easiest to get. Not sure why I didn't think about searching "stubby"
DFB
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Ya I also have the Titan Stubbys. Shortest I could find that are still actually a true 1/4" locking hex shank.
The difference between them and my Milwaukee is about 1/4" in overall length on each of the 3 sizes
The difference between them and my Milwaukee is about 1/4" in overall length on each of the 3 sizes
Paul_The_Builder
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Those are perfect! I've been looking for a 1/4" stubby adapter for ages. At $7 for a set those are a no brainer.
Thanks!
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bczygan
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Longer but $1.60 for the set. HF
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jeepinerdeep
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I'm not sure. I bought them and the whole M12 fuel driver and adapter is exactly the same length as just the bare M12 brushed driver. I think that's the best we'll muster.
KnurledNut
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42mm.
Ign
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If you wanna get crazy take one thats too long to a machine shop and tell them what you need. They can face to length and cut a new retaining groove.
I've actually done this.
I've actually done this.