Soft handle Duralast 1/4 drive flex head ratchet

[bluechevy94]

I didnt like the handle on my duralast 1/4 drive flex head.I had a duralast screwdriver so I removed the blade and bored a hole for the ratchet handle to slide into.Much more comfortable now.
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[bsaint]

damn son.

 

[powertrip]

What size or sizes did you drill it too?

 

[bluechevy94]

What size or sizes did you drill it too?

I cut the back portion of the handle off with an angle grinder.I drilled the screwdriver handle with a 9/32 bit.It is a nice tight press fit.I didnt lose any length on the ratchet either.

 

[Pro-Painter]

I felt the same way so I made mine a mutt. I cut the handle down to fit the grip.

 

[bluechevy94]

I felt the same way so I made mine a mutt. I cut the handle down to fit the grip.

Looks good! How did you cut the handle down?I want to do my 3/8 flexhead duralast next.

 

[Pro-Painter]

I basically sanded it down using an expander wheel and 36g sanding belts. It took about 30 min and a steady hand, but it was fun to do and did not cost much.


I did a few of them.

 

[bluechevy94]

Hmmmmm may have to do that on the 3/8.I suppose I could do the same thing on my disc sander.I have a bigger duralast screwdriver that bought to use for the handle on the 3/8.