Seems like something useful to have one around - it allows you to use your impact driver bits with a 1/4" ratchet.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
1/4" drive bit adapters
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Seems like something useful to have one around - it allows you to use your impact driver bits with a 1/4" ratchet.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
3-PC. Ratcheting Bit Driver Set
Low profile design and high gear tooth count creates greater ease-of-use in tight access areas
www.mactools.com
I know they're expensive
They are handy, the Gedore is as good as any, the Hazet is almost 3x the price.
That Gedore adapter uses a retention clip instead of a magnet. Impact bits can get hung up on this clip, because they do not conform to DIN 3126-C6.3
This type will fit with no hangups:
www.kwb.eu
This type will fit with no hangups:
ISO-TEMP Screwdriver Bits, 1/4˝ t, DIN 3126 C 6.3, high flexibility, RIB/ACR Tip
ISO-TEMP screwdriver bits, 1/4" hexagon drive to ISO 1173, C6.3, high durability, special bits for use with hard screws, specially hardened to reduce risk of breakage, ACR point, ribbed to reduce the tendency to "cam-out"...
www.kwb.eu
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The reason I posted the Mac ratchets is because every singe time I've needed a ratcheting bit adapter, a ratchet with a bit holder would be too tall.
Not the same thing, but I've got this guy here. I believe this purchase came from some other Tool Time post. 1/4" drive ratchet on one end, and 1/4" ratcheting hex driver on the other.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TSMQWU?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TSMQWU?
This would be the Apex version if anybody is looking for aerospace quality with very close tolerances.
Also available in 3/8 drive.
QR-108 Apex Brand Female Square Drive Bit Holder, Quick Releasing Chuck
Apex brand female square drive bit holders, with quick releasing chucks. Hex Sq. Opening Dr. 1/4''/ 1/4'' OAL (in./mm): 1 1/2''/ 38mm Body Dia. (in./mm): 3/4''/ 19mm Sleeve Dia. (in./mm): 3/4''/ 19mm Opening Depth (in./mm) 61/64''/ 24mm
mrotools.com
Also available in 3/8 drive.
QR-308 Apex Brand Female Square Drive Bit Holder, Quick Releasing Chuck
Apex brand female square drive bit holders, with quick releasing chucks. Hex Sq. Opening Dr. 1/4''/ 3/8'' OAL (in./mm): 1 3/4''/ 45mm Body Dia. (in./mm): 3/4''/ 19mm Sleeve Dia. (in./mm): 3/4''/ 19mm Opening Depth (in./mm) 61/64''/ 24mm
mrotools.com
JHZR2
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What’s the matter with putting a 1/4” hex end bit in a standard 6pt 1/4” socket? I’ve done that tons with no issues.
I have a Husky ratcheting bit driver, one of my favorite little tools. Kind of like that Mac one above. But thinner and smaller and very tough. They haven’t sold them for 15 years though.
I have a Husky ratcheting bit driver, one of my favorite little tools. Kind of like that Mac one above. But thinner and smaller and very tough. They haven’t sold them for 15 years though.
No magnet or method for ball/clip retention, but there are ways to work around that if ya want
Got the snap on one works very well. I will have to look at the PN at work tomorrow am as it’s not easy to find on the web site I don’t think
It could be this one that’s on BO: TMBS8A
It could be this one that’s on BO: TMBS8A
