1/4" drive bit adapters

[The Critic]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UYZ7EU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

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?

 

[RooflessVW]

https://www.mactools.com/products/sbdr3s

I know they're expensive

 

[Trav]

They are handy, the Gedore is as good as any, the Hazet is almost 3x the price.

https://www.amazon.com/Hazet-2250-1-Square-Hexagon-Adapter/dp/B001C9TCH0

 

[SubLGT]

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:
https://www.kwb.eu/en/craftmen-prod...t-din-3126-c-6.3-high-flexibility-rib-acr-tip

 

[RooflessVW]

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.

 

[D60]

I've got the Snappy version although it's 3/8" to 1/4" hex. I can't easily make out the part # (or find it online) but it looks like CTPBS8

 

[Lenny5160]

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?

 

[Soft Cars]

This would be the Apex version if anybody is looking for aerospace quality with very close tolerances.

https://mrotools.com/qr-108-apex-brand-female-square-drive-bit-holder-quick-releasing-chuck.aspx

Also available in 3/8 drive.

https://mrotools.com/qr-308-apex-brand-female-square-drive-bit-holder-quick-releasing-chuck.aspx

 

[JHZR2]

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.

 

[D60]

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.

No magnet or method for ball/clip retention, but there are ways to work around that if ya want

 

[MattPersman]

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