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    Strong-Hold Bit Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bit Adapters. Strong-Hold Bit Adapters , Magnetic Quick-Change Chuck.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bit Adapters. Strong-Hold Bit Adapters , Magnetic-Twist-Lock Bit Holder.

    Magnetic

    Quick-Change

    Chuck

    Magnetic-Twist-Lock

    Bit Holder

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bit Adapters. Strong-Hold Bit Adapters , Twist-Lock Bit Holder.
    Image of Product. Quick-Change Chuck for HIOS Bit Shank. Front orientation. Bit Adapters. Strong-Hold Bit Adapters , Quick-Change Chuck, For HIOS Bit Shank.

    Twist-Lock Bit

    Holder

    Quick-Change Chuck

    for HIOS Bit Shank

    Image of Product. Quick-Change Chuck for Hex Bit Shank. Front orientation. Bit Adapters. Strong-Hold Bit Adapters , Quick-Change Chuck, For Hex Bit Shank.

    Quick-Change

    Chuck for Hex

    Bit Shank

    Lock your bit into the adapter to prevent accidental disengagement. Use hex-shank bits (also known as insert bits) in drills and powered screwdrivers. These adapters have a groove in the shank to fit in a power-tool chuck.
    Magnetic Quick-Change Chuck—To secure a bit in adapters with quick-change chuck, pull back on the chuck to insert the bit and then push it forward to lock the bit place.
    Magnetic-Twist-Lock Bit Holder—To secure a bit in twist-lock adapters, tighten the knurled end.
    Twist-Lock Bit Holder—To secure a bit in twist-lock adapters, tighten the knurled end. Adapters that have nonmagnetic bit holders won’t attract loose metal parts and shavings.
    Quick-Change Chuck—Adapters that have nonmagnetic bit holders won’t attract loose metal parts and shavings. To secure a bit in adapters with quick-change chuck, pull back on the chuck to insert the bit and then push it forward to lock the bit place.
    Hex Shank
    Size
    For Bit Shank Type
    For Bit Hex
    Shank Size
    For Bit HIOS
    Shank Size, mm
    For Bit Half Moon
    Shank Size, mm
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    Magnetic Quick-Change Chuck
    1/4"Hex, Quick-Change Hex1/4"2"Steel
    7179A11000000
    1/4"Hex1/4"2 3/8"Stainless Steel
    8345A3800000
    1/4"Hex1/4"2 7/8"Stainless Steel
    8345A3600000
    1/4"Hex, Quick-Change Hex1/4"6"Steel
    7179A1200000
    1/4"Hex, Quick-Change Hex1/4"12"Steel
    7179A1300000
     
    Magnetic-Twist-Lock Bit Holder
    1/4"Hex1/4"3"Stainless Steel
    7225A410000
    1/4"Hex1/4"3 1/8"Stainless Steel
    7225A4900000
    1/4"Hex1/4"6"Stainless Steel
    7225A4200000
     
    Twist-Lock Bit Holder
    1/4"Hex1/4"2 3/8"Stainless Steel
    7225A590000
     
    Quick-Change Chuck
    1/4"HIOS, Half Moon442"Steel
    7225A7800000
    5/16"Hex7/16"2 3/8"Aluminum
    7225A7300000
     

    Strong-Hold Bit Adapters for Ratchet Wrenches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bit Adapters. Strong-Hold Bit Adapters for Ratchet Wrenches, Twist-Lock Bit Holder.

    Twist-Lock

    Bit Holder

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bit Adapters. Strong-Hold Bit Adapters for Ratchet Wrenches, Quick-Change Chuck.

    Quick-Change Chuck

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bit Adapters. Strong-Hold Bit Adapters for Ratchet Wrenches, Set-Screw Bit Holder.

    Set-Screw Bit

    Holder

    Lock your bit into the adapter to prevent accidental disengagement. These adapters fit square-drive tools and accept hex-shank screwdriver bits. They have nonmagnetic bit holders, so they won’t attract loose metal parts and shavings.
    Twist-Lock Bit Holder—To secure a bit in twist-lock adapters, tighten the knurled end.
    Quick-Change Chuck—To secure a bit in adapters with quick-change chuck, pull back on the chuck to insert the bit and then push it forward to lock the bit place.
    Square Drive
    Size
    For Bit Shank Type
    For Bit Hex
    Shank Size
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    Twist-Lock Bit Holder
    1/4"Hex, Quick-Change Hex1/4"1 1/8"Steel
    7229A4800000
    3/8"Hex, Quick-Change Hex5/16"1 3/8"Steel
    7229A540000
     
    Quick-Change Chuck
    1/4"Hex, Quick-Change Hex1/4"1 1/4"Steel
    53655A3200000
    3/8"Hex, Quick-Change Hex1/4"1 5/8"Steel
    53655A3300000
    3/8"Hex, Quick-Change Hex5/16"2"Steel
    53655A3400000
    1/2"Hex, Quick-Change Hex1/4"2"Steel
    53655A3500000
    1/2"Hex, Quick-Change Hex5/16"2"Steel
    53655A3600000
     
    Set-Screw Bit Holder
    1/4"Hex1/4"7/8"Steel
    7229A770000
    3/8"Hex1/4"1 1/8"Steel
    7229A780000
    3/8"Hex5/16"1 1/8"Steel
    7229A790000
     

    Strong-Hold Socket Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Adapters. Strong-Hold Socket Adapters.
    Lock one of these adapters on your tool and the socket to the adapter to prevent accidental disengagement. A set screw keeps the adapter on your tool; pull the collar to lock or release the socket from the adapter.
    Square Drive Size (Gender)
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    1/4" (Female) × 1/4" (Male)1 11/16"Black-Oxide Steel1856N11000000
    3/8" (Female) × 3/8" (Male)2 1/16"Black-Oxide Steel1856N1200000
    1/2" (Female) × 1/2" (Male)3"Black-Oxide Steel1856N1300000
     

    Strong-Hold Socket Extensions

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Strong-Hold Socket Extensions.
    Lock your socket into these extensions to prevent accidental disengagement. Also known as positive-locking extensions, they have a ball that secures your socket and only retracts when you pull the collar back. This creates a stronger hold than standard extensions. Use them with hand-drive tools only.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    1/4" Square Drive
    2"Chrome-Plated Steel5521A76000000
    6"Chrome-Plated Steel5521A7700000
    14 1/4"Chrome-Plated Steel5521A4600000
     
    3/8" Square Drive
    3"Chrome-Plated Steel6339A2500000
    6"Chrome-Plated Steel6339A2600000
    12"Chrome-Plated Steel6339A2700000
     
    1/2" Square Drive
    5"Chrome-Plated Steel5523A8700000
    10"Chrome-Plated Steel5523A8800000
     

    Strong-Hold Socket Extension Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Strong-Hold Socket Extension Sets.
    Reach a variety of spots with the confidence that your extension won’t disengage. Also known as positive-locking extensions, these extensions hold sockets in place with a ball that only retracts when you pull the collar down. They lock to your socket more securely than other extensions. Use them only with hand-drive tools.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    No. of
    Pieces
    Each
    1/4" Square Drive
    2", 6", 10"Chrome-Plated Steel35521A54000000
     
    3/8" Square Drive
    3", 6", 12"Chrome-Plated Steel36339A2800000
     
    1/2" Square Drive
    3", 5", 10"Chrome-Plated Steel35523A8900000
     

    Strong-Hold Flex Socket Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Adapters. Strong-Hold Flex Socket Adapters.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Strong-Hold Flex Socket Adapters.
    Convert your socket into a flex socket without worrying about the adapter falling off. A locking ball on these adapters grips your socket to prevent it from accidentally disengaging; push the button to release the adapter. Also known as universal joints, these adapters pivot so you can access fasteners from an angle. For use with hand-drive tools only.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max. Access
    Angle
    Material
    Each
     
    1/4" Square Drive
    1 3/4"30°Chrome-Plated Steel8537N11000000
     
    3/8" Square Drive
    2 3/8"30°Chrome-Plated Steel8537N1200000
     
    1/2" Square Drive
    3 1/8"30°Chrome-Plated Steel8537N1300000
     

    Strong-Hold Impact Socket Extension Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Strong-Hold Impact Socket Extension Sets.
    Also known as positive-locking extensions, these extensions hold sockets in place with a ball that only retracts when you pull the collar down. Designed to prevent accidental detachment, they lock to your socket more securely than other extensions. They’re thicker and less brittle than manual extensions, so they withstand the high torque and force of impact tools. They flex slightly when force is applied, so they’re less likely to break. Each set includes three common extension lengths to tackle a variety of jobs.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    3/8" Square Drive
    33", 6", 12"Black-Oxide Steel5553A5450000000
     
    1/2" Square Drive
    33", 5", 10"Black-Oxide Steel5549A311000000
     

    Impact Wrench VersaDrive Chucks

    Harness the torque of your impact wrench to cut and prepare holes faster than any other method. The ball detents inside these chucks tightly grip any tool with a VersaDrive hex shank—from drill bits to taps to reamers—so just one chuck and wrench can handle any cutting task. Made of hardened steel, these chucks withstand repeated hammering without deforming. Mount them to your impact wrench’s square drive.
    Because these chucks are designed specifically for impact wrenches, you can take full advantage of what that tool does best. The high torque and rapid hammering keep cutting tools moving forward for smooth, continuous cutting. Those rapid blows also help break and clear chips as you cut, so you don’t need to pause, even in large holes and tough materials. Since the wrench absorbs kickback, it won’t fight you when a cutting tool snags, reducing wrist strain and fatigue over long jobs.
    Strong-Hold Push-Forward Tool Release
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Impact Wrench Chucks. Strong-Hold Push-Forward Tool Release.
    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Impact Wrench Chucks. Strong-Hold Push-Forward Tool Release.
    Hold cutting tools more securely than quick-change chucks. To insert and remove cutting tools, you must push a collar forward. Since impact force drives your cutting tool the opposite way, it can’t come loose from the chuck while you work.
    Manganese Phosphate-Coated Steel—The coating on these chucks prevents rust.
    For
    Shank
    For Square
    Drive Size
    Type
    Size
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    3/8"VersaDrive Hex7/16"2"Manganese Phosphate-Coated SteelRetaining Ring, Retention Pin9589N1110000000
    1/2"VersaDrive Hex7/16"2 5/32"Manganese Phosphate-Coated SteelRetaining Ring, Retention Pin9589N113000000
    3/4"VersaDrive Hex7/16"2 3/8"Manganese Phosphate-Coated SteelRetaining Ring, Retention Pin9589N114000000
    Optional Extensions
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Impact Wrench Chuck Extensions. Quick-Change Pull-Back Tool Release.
    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Impact Wrench Chuck Extensions. Quick-Change Pull-Back Tool Release.

    Quick-Change Pull-Back

    Tool Release

    Quick-Change Pull-Back Tool

    Release

    Extend your cutting tool’s reach. These extensions attach to your chuck and accept any tool with a VersaDrive hex shank.
    For
    Shank
    Shank
    Overall
    Lg.
    Type
    Size
    Type
    Size
    OD
    Material
    Each
    Quick-Change Pull-Back Tool Release
    5"VersaDrive Hex7/16"VersaDrive Hex7/16"1 7/64"Black-Oxide Steel9589N115000000
    12"VersaDrive Hex7/16"VersaDrive Hex7/16"1 7/64"Black-Oxide Steel9589N11600000
     

    Strong-Hold Impact Socket Extensions

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Strong-Hold Impact Socket Extensions.
    Lock your socket into the extension to prevent accidental disengagement. Locked in place by a ball that retracts when the collar is pulled (also called positive locking), these sockets hold more securely than our standard extensions. These extensions are thicker than standard extensions, and also have enough give to flex under high force without breaking. This makes them a good choice for use with impact tools.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    3/8" Square Drive
    3"Black-Oxide Steel5553A542000000
    6"Black-Oxide Steel5553A54300000
    12"Black-Oxide Steel5553A54400000
     
    1/2" Square Drive
    3"Black-Oxide Steel5549A31200000
    5"Black-Oxide Steel5549A31300000
    10"Black-Oxide Steel5549A31400000
     
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