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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: lptools on June 11, 2016, 05:42:28 PM

Title: Square shank Socket Wrench?
Post by: lptools on June 11, 2016, 05:42:28 PM

Hello, This tool is unmarked, 7-3/4" long, 1/2" square shank, and the 6 point openings are 1/2" & 9/16", across the flats. Thanks, Lou

Title: Re: Square shank Socket Wrench?
Post by: bill300d on June 11, 2016, 11:44:58 PM

It's not a socket extension but it is called a wrench. When used in conjunction with an open end or an adjustable nut wrench on the square shank you can turn a nut or bolt that is otherwise obscured. I guess you could call it an obstruction wrench. I have seen them in a catalog and have one here somewhere but I can't remember the mfg. I'll check in the morning.

Title: Re: Square shank Socket Wrench?
Post by: Twertsy on June 13, 2016, 05:40:58 AM

I have one very similar but is an extension.  Marked Snap-On

Title: Re: Square shank Socket Wrench?
Post by: bill300d on June 13, 2016, 02:48:20 PM

AH hah I found it its a Fairmount, 8 1/4" long 1/2" x 9/16".

Title: Re: Square shank Socket Wrench?
Post by: lptools on June 14, 2016, 04:37:54 AM

Hello, Bill. Thanks!!!!!!!!  No signs of a manufacturer's stamp on the one I have here, though.

Title: Re: Square shank Socket Wrench?
Post by: bill300d on June 14, 2016, 06:23:13 AM

Todd
There are several makers of double female extensions.  Have to admit to doing  a double take when I see them becaues you don't see them often.

IP
There may be more but Fairmount is the only mfg that I know of to make these. Yours although slightly shorter looks very similar. Possibly for a tool kit for auto, tractor or truck would be my guess.