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8 inch long 1/4 inch hex bit set?

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September 19, 2024, 08:19 PM
Nickelsig229
8 inch long 1/4 inch hex bit set?
I am having a hard time sourcing an 8 inch or longer straight hex bit set for adjusting gas blocks without removing my hand guards.

I tried amazon and Google but the only thing I found was metric.

Does anyone know where I could find an economical set?

Or maybe some alternative solution. I tried an extension for my 4 inch set but the socket end of the extension is to thick to make it under my handguard.




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September 19, 2024, 08:52 PM
Nismo
Have you looked into T handle sets?
September 19, 2024, 09:45 PM
BlackTalonJHP
Are you looking for something like the Bondhus 10712 listed on this page? 8.9 inch long shaft with 1/4 hex on the end.

Or are you looking for a 1/4 bit holder that holds standard 1/4 by 1 inch long bits?

https://bondhus.com/pages/ball-end2
September 20, 2024, 05:24 AM
egregore
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I am having a hard time sourcing an 8 inch or longer straight hex bit set for adjusting gas blocks without removing my hand guards.
I'm not surprised.
quote:
I tried amazon and Google but the only thing I found was metric.

This would be a specialized gunsmithing tool. Have you tried Brownells?
quote:
posted by Nismo: Have you looked into T handle sets?
If I'm visualizing the OP correctly, I think the rifle's barrel would block the T-handle from turning.

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Posted by BlackTalonJHP: Are you looking for something like the Bondhus 10712 listed on this page? 8.9 inch long shaft with 1/4 hex on the end.
How tight are the screws? Would the screwdriver handle give enough leverage? However, the shank appears to be quarter-inch hex all the way up. You could slip the box end of a quarter-inch wrench over it.
September 20, 2024, 07:31 AM
jed7s9b
Perhaps weld together something from parts


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September 20, 2024, 08:01 AM
xantom
Maybe a 1/4" hex extension??

https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...n_title?ie=UTF8&th=1




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September 20, 2024, 08:03 AM
Beancooker
quote:
Originally posted by Nickelsig229:
I am having a hard time sourcing an 8 inch or longer straight hex bit set for adjusting gas blocks without removing my hand guards.

I tried amazon and Google but the only thing I found was metric.

Does anyone know where I could find an economical set?

Or maybe some alternative solution. I tried an extension for my 4 inch set but the socket end of the extension is to thick to make it under my handguard.


I think this is what you’re looking for. About $5 each at McMaster Carr. It really depends on the size of the hex that you need. If you listed that, I would have a much easier time finding what you’re looking for. Maybe it’s standard, but I have no idea what size hex key is needed to adjust gas blocks.

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/hex-keys/l-keys-9/

3/32” with a 12” shaft - https://www.mcmaster.com/7122A88/

3/16” with a 12” shaft - https://www.mcmaster.com/7122A92/



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September 20, 2024, 09:48 AM
egregore
^^^Wow, things you never knew existed. Big Grin

McMaster does show a ¼" hex key with the long side 12 inches. That still leaves the problem of only being able to grasp it by the short end. However, possibly you could cut it to the desired length (as short as practicable to avoid twisting), then use a ratchet with a ¼" socket to turn it.
September 20, 2024, 09:56 AM
P250UA5
Surely someone makes a T-handle slip-on for making the short end easier to turn?

$8 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSM...T26023/dp/B0CDYFS222




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September 20, 2024, 10:06 AM
Nickelsig229
Thanks for all the replies guys.

I might try one of those extensions, my Milwaukee extension is to thick to get under the handguard but those look thinner.

The mcmaster link will work with those 12" allen keys t-handles

Thanks.




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September 20, 2024, 02:22 PM
smschulz
Maybe look at Bondhus


Don't know if this is what you are looking for but this was sent to me with one of my gun chassis as I recall, very solid. They may have the size you desire.


September 21, 2024, 05:31 PM
Nickelsig229
I ordered the 10-12 inch t handle set in metric and imperial from McMaster.

Then today I found a 12 inch bit holder in a toolbox that I store my impact sockets and bits.

It fit perfect and made life easy.

Murphys law says as soon as you buy a tool you'll find another you already own to complete your task.




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September 21, 2024, 06:06 PM
vthoky
McMaster is the king! Cool




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