Wobble extensions

[RalphInCA]

I know this is not new to many of you on this board, but they are new to me.

Today i discovered a new tool. Wobble extensions. These are socket extesions that allow you to slighly angle the extension in the socket. Helps you use a socket (in my case a spark plug socket) when you can't exactly get a straight shot to whatever you are trying to turn.

With several of these, and a universal joint, and a little creativity, you can get at just about any place you need to put a socket. Including the #3 cylinder on my Honda 919, which is really fricken hard to get to.

Don't know how I got by without these in the past. Wonderful invention.

A whole set of them in various sizes and lengths were $12 at HF.

 

[turbowoodworker]

I was gifted a 3/8" by 3" and a 3/8" by 1 " SnapOn set about 1980. I tend to use the wobblie on virtually every socket. Someday I'll buy more.

 

[blackz26]

I have that set. Haven't found a use, yet. Although I'm sure the beretta I'm going.to be getting will challenge that. Do you know the make flex extentions? Can bend them things 180°. They're a spring type looking deal.

 

[KEH]

Used them ever since Snap on came out with them. Early 80s? Late 70s? Very useful

KEH

 

[coljar]

Don't use them very often, but they are handy for some jobs. I've had a couple of them since about 1981.

 

[ford33]

I picked up a 3/8" set earlier this year. Save me effort when I replace a suspension component on my Chevy truck. Handy to have around.

 

[Dave B.]

Received a set of 4 (Snap-on) as a Christmas gift back in the late '80s. I've used the heck out of them ever since. If you're dealing with a nut/bolt that's only a bit hard-to-reach, they're sooooo much better than a universal-joint extension.

 

[sberry]

I have some, they come in handy on occasion, worth owning.

 

[ADSR]

Use them just about everytime i wrench.

 

[Jim_No_Garage]

I accidentally purchased one at a garage sale a few years ago. 3/8" X 9". It saved my A$$ when I had to disassemble/reassemble my Jet Contractor table saw. Couldn't get a straight shot at ANYTHING.

It's a non-locking one = which I like. I picked up a 1/4" x 6" locking wobble. If you push on the socket it locks straight - sort of defeating the purpose IMHO. I'm looking for a 1/4" non-locking to replace it.

Cheers

Jim

 

[APEowner]

I keep a 3" on my flex head dual 80. That combination will fit more fasteners than it won't on the variety of stuff O work on.

 

[wjamyers]

I was just raving about that set from HF the other day, I'd never seen wobble extensions before, I just needed extensions and then when I got them home. wammo! stoked

 

[saabman]

As others have said, they are handy every once in a while. They fill the void between straight connection and swivels.

 

[unisawone]

Have owned the Snap on sets for many years, would be tough to give up!

 

[DirtRoad]

I have that HF set.

I haven't used my regular extensions since I got the wobbles.

 

[Bear97]

Hey guys, im just gettign into mechanics and i got a offer on a set of snap on 1/4 extensions 106BTMX for $60 are they used a lot? or are they just in the box there just in case?

 

[bob from indiana]

I bought a Snap On 3/8" drive x 4" and a 1 1/2" the first time my driver showed them to me in about 1981. They are great! I also have a couple of sets of the H.F. wobbles in my second line tools.

 

[joel63]

I have them in 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" drive various lengths.
Very handy in many situations.

 

[97tbird]

buy them. I use them often.

 

[Bib Overalls]

I have a mixed bag of extensions, some fixed and some wobbles. I use them without much thought unless I know I will need some flex. Then I take a look and use what I need.

A lot like wobbly ball headed Alen wrenches. Love them!

 

[AnthonyJ124]

I've had an SK set for a while, funny enough, I used them a bit on my 599.

 

[Quercus]

Oh man, that #3 spark plug hole on the 919 is a bear to get to, tucked in behind the frame like that. Mine came with a toolkit that contained a cheap wobbler socket that did the job...just. A set of wobble extensions would be more versatile.

 

[GRN96WS6]

Lifesaver for working on my trans am when I had it, haven't used them in years now but like mentioned when needed they are nice to have.

 

[toplessHO]

I know this is not new to many of you on this board, but they are new to me.

Today i discovered a new tool. Wobble extensions. These are socket extesions that allow you to slighly angle the extension in the socket. Helps you use a socket (in my case a spark plug socket) when you can't exactly get a straight shot to whatever you are trying to turn.

With several of these, and a universal joint, and a little creativity, you can get at just about any place you need to put a socket. Including the #3 cylinder on my Honda 919, which is really fricken hard to get to.

Don't know how I got by without these in the past. Wonderful invention.

A whole set of them in various sizes and lengths were $12 at HF.

the HF ones are junk
I got a couple for Xmas present and they fell apart,bind up and are generally poor quality. I have some Craftsman ones that are nice,hold the socket and dont bind up.

 

[dbabicky]

Bought the Snap-On set in 3/8's and 1/4. Mine are the wobble/locking kind. Work great. Had many other brands through the years, but these Snappy's are the schniz-nit!

 

[AMCguy]

I bought the nine piece Mastercraft set from Canadian Tire. 1/4'' 3/8'' and 1/2'' short, medium and long one in each size. Price was $9.00 on sale, 75% off. I haven't used them all yet, but they are coming in handy.