1/4 drive ratchet with a long handle
10-13-2003, 07:35 PM
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1/4 drive ratchet with a long handle Where can I get a 1/4 drive ratchet with a handle say about 11 or 12 inches.
The application I have in mind is header bolts. I rigged up a piece of pipe and some duct tape last time but I would like to find the right tool for the job.
thanks
Hugh
ps I did not see them at Sears
The application I have in mind is header bolts. I rigged up a piece of pipe and some duct tape last time but I would like to find the right tool for the job.
thanks
Hugh
ps I did not see them at Sears
10-13-2003, 10:56 PM
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Re: 1/4 drive ratchet with a long handle I don't know if you'll find a 1/4" that long, but SK makes a really nice long handle (7 or 8 inches I guess) 1/4 drive with a very fine head, great for tight quaters work. The head is a little bulky buy the handle is very slim further increasing the range of motion per turn. Should be under $20 from any SK dealer.
Consider also getting a bevel drive 90% screwdriver with a hex to 1/4" adapter or a compact hex drive nutdriver tip. That will cover 99% of the ratcheting then you can use the regular ratchet to torque them down.
Consider also getting a bevel drive 90% screwdriver with a hex to 1/4" adapter or a compact hex drive nutdriver tip. That will cover 99% of the ratcheting then you can use the regular ratchet to torque them down.
10-14-2003, 11:07 AM
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Re: 1/4 drive ratchet with a long handle Snap On
This is the longest 1/4" drive from Snap-On, the rest of the ones they offer are in the 6 1/8" range. I always just use a wrench for the header bolts.
This is the longest 1/4" drive from Snap-On, the rest of the ones they offer are in the 6 1/8" range. I always just use a wrench for the header bolts.
10-18-2003, 09:29 PM
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Re: 1/4 drive ratchet with a long handle the best way i have found to get headers off is to use a air ratchet with a 3/8 to 1/4 in reducer a 1/4 swivel and 1/4 13mm socket this combo will get just about every bolt out, i developed this combo for the bolts around the #6 and #8 plugs
