Where to buy? Long (12") T-handle hex drivers
10-19-2009, 03:16 PM
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Where to buy? Long (12") T-handle hex drivers
I'm looking for extra long T-handle hex drivers to mount a deep cowl on my plane. The longest I have seen in my searching is 9" shaft. Specifically, I need a 4 mm ball head T-handle driver closer to 11-12 inches.
Anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Noah
Anybody have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Noah
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RE: Where to buy? Long (12
You can pick up small couplers, with two set screws, then you can 'splice' a length of 4mm hex cut from another tool, onto a T-handled 4mm hex, and secure with the coupler to get your extension. You can use a readily available 9" from Ace, then throw on three inches of a simple L-shaped allen wrench to finish it off. 
This would work fine, and be inexpensive, as long as you didn't have to feed the long hex through a small hole. If you are going through the front of the cowl, the size of the coupler shouldn't affect the access.
This would work fine, and be inexpensive, as long as you didn't have to feed the long hex through a small hole. If you are going through the front of the cowl, the size of the coupler shouldn't affect the access.
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RE: Where to buy? Long (12
Coincidentally mentioned in the Averger thread - you got a Harbor Freight Tools in your area? Check this link - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=37861.
I cut 4" off the end and braze a 12" - 15" extension in. 1/8" music wire works great. When brazing, wrap a sopping-wet rag around the base of the plastic handle, so any heat doesn't transfer up.
NICK
I cut 4" off the end and braze a 12" - 15" extension in. 1/8" music wire works great. When brazing, wrap a sopping-wet rag around the base of the plastic handle, so any heat doesn't transfer up.
NICK
