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TOOLS AND THE SHOP => MECHANIC HAND TOOLS WE USE => Topic started by: hickory n Steel on March 16, 2019, 04:27:54 PM

Title: I knew I'd pick one up eventually.
Post by: hickory n Steel on March 16, 2019, 04:27:54 PM
Every time I go to the local hardware I eyeball the box of Craftsman 47380 finger bit drivers, well today I finally decided to pick up a green one for $5.99 otd.

I think it'll come in quite handy being able to attach it to a 1/4 ratchet, and of course being able to put a socket adapter bit In it making it a mini spinner handle / finger spinner.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqcB3tmr/IMG-20190316-142406739.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/t1s4QcYT)
Title: Re: I knew I'd pick one up eventually.
Post by: J.A.F.E. on March 16, 2019, 07:31:38 PM
You'll find that pretty handy. I have the bit driver as well and use it. There was also a version with 1/4 drive lug and one with a 3/8 drive lug. There may even be a 1/2 version.
Title: Re: I knew I'd pick one up eventually.
Post by: hickory n Steel on March 16, 2019, 08:32:35 PM
Quote from: J.A.F.E. on March 16, 2019, 07:31:38 PM
You'll find that pretty handy. I have the bit driver as well and use it. There was also a version with 1/4 drive lug and one with a 3/8 drive lug. There may even be a 1/2 version.
Now 3/8-1/4 one sounds pretty cool.

I kind of with this one was for sockets but I think it probably works out a bit better with the slight length addition of the socket adapter bit.
Title: Re: I knew I'd pick one up eventually.
Post by: J.A.F.E. on March 16, 2019, 09:19:50 PM
The bit one can be used as a small driver in very confined spaces as well as once something is loose or to tighten up. The square drive ones can kind of be use the same way. I like the bit function best on these. For the sockets I prefer the Snap-on spinners, the FRS 40 (3/8) Also comes in 1/4 (TRS 40) and 1/2 SRS 40).

There are a couple variations so there's the ?RS 40, 40A and 40B.
Title: Re: I knew I'd pick one up eventually.
Post by: hickory n Steel on March 17, 2019, 10:10:06 AM
Quote from: J.A.F.E. on March 16, 2019, 09:19:50 PM
The bit one can be used as a small driver in very confined spaces as well as once something is loose or to tighten up. The square drive ones can kind of be use the same way. I like the bit function best on these. For the sockets I prefer the Snap-on spinners, the FRS 40 (3/8) Also comes in 1/4 (TRS 40) and 1/2 SRS 40).

There are a couple variations so there's the ?RS 40, 40A and 40B.
I definitely like that.
Title: Re: I knew I'd pick one up eventually.
Post by: bonneyman on March 18, 2019, 06:57:17 PM
Been using that mini finger driver for years. When in a tight furnace vestibule trying to get out those back two 1/4" screws, this thing with a 1/4" nut runner ground down short is the only way to get 'em out.
Title: Re: I knew I'd pick one up eventually.
Post by: hickory n Steel on March 19, 2019, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: bonneyman on March 18, 2019, 06:57:17 PM
Been using that mini finger driver for years. When in a tight furnace vestibule trying to get out those back two 1/4" screws, this thing with a 1/4" nut runner ground down short is the only way to get 'em out.
It's sounding more and more useful with every post.