t handle, speed handle

[goldie lox]

does anyone else use t-handles or a speed wrench, if you do which ones do you like

 

[Ric in Richmond]

I have a motion pro. Simple,cheap,strong. Sold through motorcycle type places. Enough mass to spin and just a good feel. Not fancy though.

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[fos373]

I use T Handles - primarily used with motorcycles but I think they are very handy for other things.

Motion Pro is the way to go:

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/category/t-handles/

 

[AA/FC]

I have this set. The red spinner sleeves come off to make them into basic T handles. They've worked good the few times I've used them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XIJ8FE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[GeorgeFromPa]

working 40 years at garages... have a speed handle from the early 70s that i bought new and i still havent used it.

 

[Old Steamer]

I have t-handle and speed wrenches, all old Craftsman and they are not used all that often. They worked well for me years ago in small engine repair. I guess as far as use, it depends on what you are doing as to the need.

 

[Finky198]

I have a snap on 3/8 speeder pt# F4LB
and a craftsman 1/4 t-handle.. (00927025000P)


I havent used the snapon in a while, (6mos), but the 1/4 T-H is great for assembly on a bench and is used regularly. def worth the $20

 

[crewchief888]

i used to use them quite a bit "back in the day" before i had an air/cordless tools.

nowadays not so much

 

[Road_runner]

I occasionally use a 3/8 speeder. Mainly when changing spark plugs. The rest of the time I usually just use a ratchet.

 

[AA/FC]

I used T handles all the time when when I worked on nitro funny cars. They are handy for zipping valve covers on and off.

 

[Dirty Diesels]

I've got a Britool (hallmark) sliding 3/8" drive T-bar I use with tap sockets and thread chasers, helps to keep them balanced straight so they don't ride to oneside.

 

[M6erfan]

T bar occasionally on motorcycles here as well

Gave my Craftsman speeder away after years of it just sitting in my box, never used it

 

[LXCam]

Great on bikes or anything that's mostly wide open, cars not so much.

 

[icthruu74]

As a kid I always loved watching racing/hotrod shows, especially when they showed them tearing down/checking/rebuilding engines. The speeder handles always looked so cool to me.

Anyway, I have a Harbor Freight 3/8 that I picked up a while back and just don't love it. I did use it yesterday to run a chase down headbolt holes and then to run the headbolts in before torquing. Part of that is how crappy the handle feels on it - doesn't spin smoothly.

 

[Dave455]

I use a Sliding T regularly, superb tools!

If a fastener isn't wound up breaker bar tight I'll usually use the T handle extended to break it loose, then in the mid position to spin it off!

Works best with relatively free fasteners. Anything stiffer and you're in ratchet territory!

I have Snap On, Ko Ken, Stahlwille and older (British) Britool.

I find I use my speed brace the most with screwdriver bits! I used to do a lot of assembly work and a speed brace makes the best screwdriver by far!

Snap On are about the best. As well as regular handles they offer a 'brace style' handle that you can lean on! Stahlwille offer decent ones too - the metal handle versions have a regular handle that accepts an additional pad!

 

[manioso]

The only "T" handle I use with any regularity is a 3/4" drive Proto. Usually with a 1 7/16" socket for VW and Porsche axle nuts, and crank nuts, and VW flywheel nut. With a six foot cheater, I'm able to get enough torque to break them free, and then retighten sufficiently.

I have a couple of speed handles, 3/8" and 1/2", but can't remember last time I used them.

 

[four.cycle]

just to give you an idea of how not in demand speeders are:

Here's a lot of eleven (count 'em - 11) assorted US-made speeders - $106.25 including shipping (works out to $9.66 per unit)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-Kal-Thor...290576?hash=item33b4e5ca90:g:T4wAAOSwAvJXBoYS

there are currently eleven Indestro #3208 1/2" drive speeders listed on Ebay, one of which has been up since November:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=indestro+3208&_sop=10

my Thorsen 62J 3/8" speeder has been in my box since 1988 and I've never used it yet.

funny that "T-handle" wrenches are now selling again - they were one of the earliest iterations of the "socket wrench":
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-WAL...598350?hash=item33bcf66c8e:g:7K0AAOSweW5VENlM

... maybe the "speeders" will at some point come full circle and be an "in demand" item again... stock up now and avoid the rush!

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I don't own a T-handle, but I have a full set of speeders that I occasionally use when I don't want to fire up the compressor to use a pneumatic tool. I don't use cordless tools, or else the speeders would likely never get used.

 

[Fedwrench]

I like my Vim Tee Handle.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I like my Vim Tee Handle.

What do you find yourself using it for? I've thought about grabbing one, but I just don't think it will get used much. A 1/4" would be handy, but every one I've come across seems to be too big in my opinion.

 

[four.cycle]

^ there have been several threads discussing speeders and t-handle wrenches.
the Japanese-made t-handle models look pretty nice - I've never used one myself, but they DO look like they'd make some tasks easier than a 1/4" spinner and socket (one of my standard "go to" items.)

 

[Jim C.]

I have a 1/2" speed wrench which I've never used, a 3/8" speed wrench which I use more than I ever thought I would, and a couple different sized T handles, which I rarely ever use.

Jim C.

 

[Outlawmws]

My fave Speeders are this ones with the spinning handles in both places. If nothing else, they are more comfortable to use. I can't say I have a favorite. (26 in my inventory)

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

I use a red Milwaukee fuel speeder.
As mentioned earlier, the 3/4 slide bar is a thing of beauty.
Interesting thought on the 1/4 speeder as a screwdriver, I think screwdriving is a textbook activity for repetitive motion injury.

 

[Cruzan80]

My speeders get used all the time as a Dad/son team. I can hold the end, and my 3yo can turn the middle to "help".

 

[BK13]

http://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0556

I've been doing a lot of painting lately, one of these might be just the ticket for the annoying task of removing the (far too often broken, grrr) lightswitch and power outlet covers...

 

[Know Wosad]

does anyone else use t-handles or a speed wrench, if you do which ones do you like

I have a 3/8 Koken spinning T from Franks and a set of T handle swivels from Dennis by Toptul.
I use them all the time.

 

[M6erfan]

man, I wish Ko-ken offered that in a 1/4" drive. I'd be all over it

 

[anndel]

I have Beta T-handles with swivel sockets. They're great when you need them.

 

[superautobacs]

I have Ko-ken ones, as well as a PB Swiss 1/4 drive.

The 3/8 drive T-handle from Ko-ken can be used as an extension as well.

Dug up some old photos:

 

[BK13]

This works way better. Klein rotary screwdriver 670-6. Much lighter and faster and only $10. The handle spins freely on the shaft. It also allows you to keep fingers on the actual screwdriver tip and screw head while spinning the handle so the tip doesn't slide off the screw. If you don't want to order it online they also have them at Home Depot, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BO9T3Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I'll look into that next trip to HD.

Though there's nothing saying I can't get both, right?


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[wkndwarrior29]

I have one of these in 1/4 and one in 3/8. The price is right and surprisingly good quality. Could probably use the 1/4 with adapters for any given situation though.

http://m.sears.com/craftsman-17-piece-mach-t-handle-driver/p-00948025000P?intcmp=ken-pdp-buy-cta

 

[Wes J]

I have an old true kraft 3/8 speed handle that I used for years in the portable tool kit.

I just (3 weeks ago) bought a brand new Proto. I use it often. Power tools are not practical for the work I do.

 

[txlch]

I have Ko-ken ones, as well as a PB Swiss 1/4 drive.

The 3/8 drive T-handle from Ko-ken can be used as an extension as well.

Dug up some old photos:

What ratchet is that with the female end in the handle? That looks like it would come in handy.

 

[Know Wosad]

What ratchet is that with the female end in the handle? That looks like it would come in handy.

Those are called rotator ratchets. A bunch of people make them Some have the female in the *** end, some don't
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Z9D6EI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[superautobacs]

That looks like a Koken handle, but I don't remember them making a rotator ratchet. I know Proxxon makes one in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive but I think they all have a 1/4 drive handle end. There might be one other brand, I can't remember. I know a couple people on GJ have made their own version by swapping handles. The similar versions made by Stanley, Blackhawk, Kobalt, etc. work the same in terms of the "rotator" handle function but they don't have the female square drive.

Yes, I modified the Stanley rotator ratchet by putting a Ko-ken handle for better grip, and press fitted a socket on the end of the spline.

 

[1foxracing]

Kowa direct from Japan at webike http://japan.webike.net/products/1347662.html

I do use the Motion Pro holder/rack though

 

[bwringer]

I use 8mm and 10mm t-handles all the time on motorcycles -- just the thing when you have 4,312 friggin' case screws to remove just to get to the stator or clutch.

On cars, hardly ever have the room. I think I've used a t-handle for cam cap bolts and valve cover bolts a few times.

 

[jeejay]

Is this a sliding T/extension? Kinda seems backwards, what would you do, add different width T-handles, as opposed to different length extensions? All that to use the extension by itself, but not the T without an extension... okay. Maybe it would be smoother than those connected to the drive.

It is difficult to find one with a decent sized detent in the middle for spinning without it sliding otherwise (if using a separate rotating extension).

 

[T45]

^^^ You've obviously never tried to pack a T-handle in a small portable toolbox.

The high-end/better t-handles will disassemble to pack flat and compact. Lots of guys use these on racebikes and they need to go in the truck/track etc. If you search here for threads on "how to store my t-handles" you'll see the problems. Take a look at Beta, they are like this for packability.

Lastly, the handle is to keep the socket/fastener facing square as you spin, The more stable(+orthogonal) the shaft the faster you can spin. If you spin fast+crooked on soft case threads, obviously this is bad. So you either go slower or engineer a more stable design.