Spline sockets
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General Geoff
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what size range? metric or SAE?
General Geoff
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The only one I can find that's cheap and goes up to 1" SAE, also includes a full metric set.
Craftsman Max-Axxess 85-piece set
Because it's the Max-Axxess line, the sockets aren't entirely compatible with standard 3/8" ratchets and extensions.
Runs about $110.
I have an old-stock Facom-manufactured SK spline socket set, but I don't know if you can still get that one. list # 94545
Craftsman Max-Axxess 85-piece set
Because it's the Max-Axxess line, the sockets aren't entirely compatible with standard 3/8" ratchets and extensions.
Runs about $110.
I have an old-stock Facom-manufactured SK spline socket set, but I don't know if you can still get that one. list # 94545
Askme42
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General Geoff
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That's a 6 point set, not spline drive. It says 94549, not 94545.
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General Geoff
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Is ok. 
The SK spline drive set, even if you do find it, only goes up to 7/8" on the SAE side.
The SK spline drive set, even if you do find it, only goes up to 7/8" on the SAE side.
knobby
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If 1/2" drive isn't a deal breaker there are are some Taiwanese made sets that are quite affordable and go to 1"
General Geoff
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12pt spline won't fit over those two shafts.
littletoes
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Interesting.
I have some S-K spline wrenches, but no sockets, and like said above, the splines are different.
I have some S-K spline wrenches, but no sockets, and like said above, the splines are different.
bob15
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I don't believe a spline socket will work in your application. A spline socket is very close to a 12 pt socket.
Your small shaft has 7 splines, the other 10 splines. How will a 12 spline socket work?
Your small shaft has 7 splines, the other 10 splines. How will a 12 spline socket work?
knobby
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Too bad this doesn't go to 1" http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gator-Gr...et-with-Power-Drill-Adapter-ETC120A/100351756
General Geoff
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This one does: http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9584464/00267
The larger shaft has threaded hole in it. Find the right bolt and cut the head off ->turn with drill.
Spline sockets will not help.
How about putting the yokes back on and where the U clamps hold the u-joint drill a flat plate to fit across that end of the yoke and bolt it to the yoke using the 4 holes. Then drill a 3/8 hole in the centre of the plate, put a 3/8 bolt through and weld or lock on with nuts. Now chuck your drill on the end of the 3/8 bolt and go at it.
Or get a piece of tubing that just slides over the shafts, support the shafts with blocking underneath (so you don't stress the bearings) and with a round end punch pound the wall of the tubing into the valley of the splines so you form inner splines on the tubing. Next go to your reject tool bin where you keep those chi sockets you get when you buy a used tool lot, find ones that fit inside the tubes and braze or fasten them in. Now you've got some special tools for the task. As long as you're not trying to turn the whole drive line with your drill they should hold up.
Or get a piece of tubing that just slides over the shafts, support the shafts with blocking underneath (so you don't stress the bearings) and with a round end punch pound the wall of the tubing into the valley of the splines so you form inner splines on the tubing. Next go to your reject tool bin where you keep those chi sockets you get when you buy a used tool lot, find ones that fit inside the tubes and braze or fasten them in. Now you've got some special tools for the task. As long as you're not trying to turn the whole drive line with your drill they should hold up.
Having messed around just a little with some cheap Craftsman and Kobalt spline sockets, I would suggest going with fairly high quality sockets, like these:
http://www.protoindustrial.com/en/i...49df0c0c7_Proto®-1|2"-Drive-Sockets---Spline/
http://www.protoindustrial.com/en/i...49df0c0c7_Proto®-1|2"-Drive-Sockets---Spline/
retDAC
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The Cman spline sockets, both regular and pass-thru, and spline wrenches will do pretty what Sears says, EXCEPT they won't turn even slightly rounded fasteners. And they don't grab like my other spline sockets will except for Kobalt.
The Kobalt spline sockets are combo sizes. The 14mm-9/16 definitely does not work for slightly rounded 14mm.
The Kobalt spline sockets are combo sizes. The 14mm-9/16 definitely does not work for slightly rounded 14mm.