Stubby Universals?

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

What's everyone's thoughts on the idea of stubby impact universals?
On one hand brings the (assumingly in some way interfering) head of the impact closer to stuff around the bolt head, on the other hand people seem to like Snap On 207RIPFM (pictured center)

Just a prototype, don't get too excited
Diameter is similar, but pinless not currently an option for something with Nano drive outside hex

 

[nerraw117]

I dont see a need truthfully.

 

[gizardlizard]

Agreed. Cool idea but can’t really see the need.

 

[Callelle]

The only stubby universal that I use is a stubby 5/8 12 point for starters. Often I'm wishing I had deeper than I do shallower when it comes to universals. They probably have a use somewhere, but not for me, especially with the huge collar on it.

 

[AJHD]

Yeah I would have no interest in a set. I don't think I would ever actually need or use them either.

But if Astro could make a cheaper alternative to one of these, I would definitely buy one.

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[Callelle]

Yeah I would have no interest in a set. I don't think I would ever actually need or use them either.

But if Astro could make a cheaper alternative to one of these, I would definitely buy one.

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Exactly the one I was talking about.

 

[nicks78camaro]

I'd like a dual drive set that fits in a Milwaukee Insider. Now I know that's a tall ask as it's not the same size as the usual dual drives.

 

[d.mcfarland]

I don't think the hex drive end provides any benefits. If that can be removed and the overall size can be minimized, then it would be the smallest and that might be beneficial to someone.

 

[Retired dozer fixer]

Why? Too restrictive …..

 

[AJHD]

Exactly the one I was talking about.

I don't know if there is an viable alternative besides the CAT version with the extension built in.