Wheeler FAT wrench - 1/2" socket

[fwafwow]

I have the FAT Wrench (not electric) and the 10 piece bit set that came with it. If you have one, what are you using for 1/2" cross bolts? I can't seem to find one on the Wheeler site, and they don't respond to inquiries. My normal socket and wrench set sockets also don't fit the Wheeler drive.

 

[sndmn11]

Isn't there a generic 1/4" adapter that it comes with to put any socket on?

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I use a 1/4" adapter to my 1/4 drive sockets. The adapter from wheeler was garbage, I bought one for impact wrenches at my local ace for <$5

 

[WeiserBucks]

I use a 1/4" adapter to my 1/4 drive sockets. The adapter from wheeler was garbage, I bought one for impact wrenches at my local ace for <$5

This.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I suppose if you only had 1/2" sockets you could also do a 1/2" impact wrench adapter

 

[fwafwow]

Isn't there a generic 1/4" adapter that it comes with to put any socket on?

Not one that fits my Craftsman 1/2" sockets.

Thanks everyone. I'm starting to think that the FAT Wrench is pretty basic. Should I just get the FAT Stix or Fix-It Sticks or something else? If any of you are using better equipment, what do you suggest? Note - as of now I'm not doing anything more than basic work on my gear - no removing barrels, etc.

Now down another gear rabbit hole....

 

[ResearchinStuff]

you're $5 away from that fat wrench working perfectly.....

 

[SDHNTR]

Haha. Dude, it’s not the wrench, it’s your tools! Get a 1/4” drive 1/2” socket!

 

[ResearchinStuff]

get this one if you have a 1/4" socket set:

Milwaukee Shockwave Square 1/4 in. X 2 in. L Socket Adapter Steel 1 pc - Ace Hardware

The Milwaukee Square Socket Adapter transforms impact socket wrenches into impact drivers with square hex bits for every application. Our Milwaukee Impact Duty socket adapters are made from a proprietary steel, heat treated to control hardness and provide durability with up to 50X life. The...

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or this one if you have sockets and don't know what size drive they are:

Milwaukee Shockwave Square 2 in. L Screwdriver Socket Adapter Steel 3 pc - Ace Hardware

The Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE Impact Duty socket adapters are engineered for extreme durability and up to 10x life. SHOCKWAVE Impact Duty socket adapters are made from proprietary steel and heat treated to control hardness.Find the MLW SOCKET ADPTR SET 3PC at Ace.

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[fwafwow]

Self-created crisis averted. Thanks gentlemen.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

just remember to store the wrench at 10 in-lbs and you'll be golden.

 

[ID_Matt]

just remember to store the wrench at 10 in-lbs and you'll be golden.

Why 10 in lbs and not 0?

 

[ResearchinStuff]

well, 10 in-lbs is the minimum on the scale for my fat wrench, and lessons learned from other torque wrenches is that if you unscrew them too far they lose calibration. It's also what the directions on mine say to do.

 

[id_jon]

I got one of these to keep with my gun tools, since 1/2" is about the only socket size I end up using much.

Milwaukee Shockwave 1/2 in. drive X 2-9/16 in. L Heat-Treated Steel Nut Driver 1 pc - Ace Hardware

Our Shockwave Impact Duty Magnetic Nut Drivers are engineered with the Most Durable Magnet to withstand heavy-duty applications throughout the life of the nut driver. The magnetic nut driver securely holds screws during application set-up providing unyielding bit engagement. The optimized Shock...

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[fwafwow]

well, 10 in-lbs is the minimum on the scale for my fat wrench, and lessons learned from other torque wrenches is that if you unscrew them too far they lose calibration. It's also what the directions on mine say to do.

I had the same initial question. ("why not zero?") - but (crazy idea) I also looked at the directions. My wrench doesn't show any number lower than 10, and the instructions say that the "red mark ... should be visible at the bottom of the scale below the 10 tic mark..." Good to know, as I had been storing mine so low that the red mark disappeared.

Of course you now have me wondering about my calibration....

 

[fwafwow]

ACE hardware and $4.59 DeWalt adapter socket (and this group) for the win. Thanks again everyone!