Best 1/4" hex to socket adapters.

[motownbrowne]

I would expect something with a 2000 in/lb rating to last a very long time on a impact with 1600in/lbs torque.



Dont want to have that wrist breaking jolt when the nut snugs down. and the drill is not nearly as light or compact

Yep, drills are for drilling holes, and that's all now that impact drivers are on the scene. Lighter, faster, more powerful, easier on the user. Only downside is that they are pretty loud. I can't imagine driving screws all afternoon with a drill anymore.

 

[joefromga]

That adapter is for hand chromed sockets. It's not made for impact sockets or use.

You need an impact adapter for impact usage. Impacts are made from chromoly bdenium. It's softer and tougher for the demands of impact use. It will break but usually crack as opposed to chrome sockets which may shatter because they are harder due to heat treating.

This is the result of abusing your tools. Just buy extras. If it didn't break your tool might break. Which is cheaper? Think of it as a shear pin.

 

[LD1]

Surprised everyone thinks these are disposable and not made to last.

I dont consider my drill-bits, ratchets, sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc a disposable tool. I expect them to do what they were made to and not fail.

These little adapters are specifically made for these little 1/4" hex impacts. Its not like I am using a tool to do something it wasnt designed for.

If it didn't break your tool might break. Which is cheaper?

I dont believe this. I have impact sockets and air impact guns. Dont break sockets and dont break guns. You are implying that there "has" to be a failure point. Why do you think the gun would break if the adapter didnt?

 

[sixdogs]

I would have never thought 1/4" drive would be suitable for impact at all.

Let alone 210 foot pounds. It doesn't seem any would hold up.

 

[SPYDERLK]

I would expect something with a 2000 in/lb rating to last a very long time on a impact with 1600in/lbs torque.



Dont want to have that wrist breaking jolt when the nut snugs down. and the drill is not nearly as light or compact

I wouldnt necessarily. --166 ft lb -- Thats a lot of torque for a 1/4 hex. I expect it is close to its ultimate strength. Repetitive hits anywhere near there would be a critical fatigue issue.

,,, Your reduced service of 133 is still pretty scary considering real life off axis forces combined with the cyclic torsion. Can you ID a stress riser where they fail?

 

[joefromga]

Surprised everyone thinks these are disposable and not made to last.

I dont consider my drill-bits, ratchets, sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc a disposable tool. I expect them to do what they were made to and not fail.

These little adapters are specifically made for these little 1/4" hex impacts. Its not like I am using a tool to do something it wasnt designed for.


I dont believe this. I have impact sockets and air impact guns. Dont break sockets and dont break guns. You are implying that there "has" to be a failure point. Why do you think the gun would break if the adapter didnt?

Because you are using a tool made for hand ratcheting/drilling for use in an impact driver and it wasn't designed for that. The metal it's made of isn't meant to use as you are using it.

If you twist it by hand with a torque wrench it will stand up to the figures you posted but it wasn't meant for impacting.

They are disposable when you abuse them. Your tires won't last 40k miles if you are spinning them to smoke even if you only went 100ft while smoking them to destruction. What's so hard to understand?

I abuse small tools also. I hammer on screwdrivers and use big pliers as hammers and all the other things that everyone does but I understand the risk and accept that. No big deal.

If you want free replacements for your abuse then buy craftsman from Sears or maybe the Mac/Matco/Snap-on guy.

 

[DFB]

Man I looked everywhere trying to find a rating on the Milwaukee Shockwave impact adapters all they will say is propriety steel and the 10x the life (of what? )

If you keep breaking the ones you got try others is all I can say

My local lumber yard keeps a big jar of generic 3/8 ones on the counter!

I know LD1 don't want to buy no new tool but since we are talking about using 1/4 hex shanked accessories, I have to say the 1/4 hex hex screwdrivers are cool tools. Many features of a chucked drill but shorter length and lighter weight. And the convenience of an adjustable clutch. That was one of reasons I got one after using my first 12v impact driver for a while and probably on things I shouldn't have been using it on. :laughing: It was just too easy to strip out small fasteners. I have the 2402 Milwaukee Fuel (brushless) I went for on a bare tool sale with free battery offer. At first I wasn't sure if I would like or even need it but it turned out I really do like it a lot, its quieter than the impact, has the 1/4 hex and of course you can drill with it using the proper hex bits.

I had the original brushed 2401 hex screwdriver for many years I picked up as a recon for $30 on Amazon. It was the sweetest little lightweight hex driver but the 12v Fuel is just way more tool. There is also a 2 speed brushed version too (2406) and the original has now been redesigned to look similar to that one.

Most of the brands have at least one model.


Anybody ever chuck up a one inch bit in their impact driver? I always used a bit holder or 2 inch bit mostly, I didn't think you could do it that way. On mine it sets the screw head flush with the surface and no deeper. Kind of like drywall screw gun.

 

[LD1]

but it wasn't meant for impacting.

All the ones I buy say clearly on them that they are impact rated.

 

[bcp]

All the ones I buy say clearly on them that they are impact rated.

Reminds me of lots of off-road accessories that used to say "Baja Tested."

I still see products that say they have been "tested."

OK, but what was their grade or score? Did they pass?

Bruce

 

[DFB]

Haha I had to laugh just watched this old video...

They broke the 1/4 " hex shank adapter during the test. :laughing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4kJJwqPolE

An example of multiple impact range tool vs a single range impact driver.