Tool identification help (hex drive socket)

[ProDave]

I need to buy a tool. I know they exist, but not knowing what the correct name is, I can't seem to find one.

 

It's ever so simple. I want an 8mm hex socket, but instead of it having a square female drive (to be used e.g with a ratchet) I need it to have a male hex drive so I can use it with a cordless screwdriver to run in coach bolts that have a hex head.

 

I can't seem to find one. but that's because I don't know what they are called (hex drive socket didn't get me very far)

 

It would be great if CPC had them as I am about to place an order from CPC. But the bext I have found from CPC is this http://cpc.farnell.com/hilka-tools/37955003/socket-adaptor-set-3pc/dp/TL17207?ost=tl17207&selectedCategoryId=&categoryNameResp=All%2BCategories&searchView=table&iscrfnonsku=false which would do what I want in conjunction with a standard square drive socket, but I really want the dedicated tool, hex drive to 8mm socket.
 

[Guest Alphonsox]

Something like this ?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sourcingmap-a11030800ux0455-Magnetic-Driver-Spanner/dp/B0052WCMNY

 

or this ?

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Toolzone-8Pc-Shank-Drivers-5-11mm/dp/B002NH3XMK/ref=pd_lpo_60_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NJEY96S4XWH7Z7FSFAKS

[Tennentslager]

Screwfix

http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-impact-hex-nut-driver-8mm/5169d?_requestid=464170

 

[Onoff]

Do you mean these Dave? I can stick a couple in the post if you want tomorrow. Came with "Timbalock/fast/fix..." screws years ago when I was buying them in bulk and one came in each box:

 

 

Tbh. you buying at Toolstation might be cheaper than the postage but I don't mind, let me know:

 

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p24949?table=no

Edited December 4, 2016 by Onoff

[Ferdinand]

If you buy the right box of hex headed fencing screws from Wickes you get one in the box.

[Construction Channel]

If you haven't already got a set, i would recommend getting the adaptors you linked in the OP, I very rarely do anything up by hand since i bought mine  

 

I searched 8mm and got there eventually  

http://cpc.farnell.com/silverline/277866/magnetic-nut-driver-8mm/dp/TL17319

 

[Onoff]

A tougher driver at CPC:

 

http://cpc.farnell.com/dewalt/dt7430-qz/cleanable-nutsetter-8mm/dp/TL18339?ost=8mm+hex&selectedCategoryId=&categoryId=700000008548&searchView=table&iscrfnonsku=false

[ProDave]

25 minutes ago, Construction Channel said:

If you haven't already got a set, i would recommend getting the adaptors you linked in the OP, I very rarely do anything up by hand since i bought mine

 

I searched 8mm and got there eventually

http://cpc.farnell.com/silverline/277866/magnetic-nut-driver-8mm/dp/TL17319

 

As I said in the OP, it was knowing what to call it. It's obvious that it's not am 8mm hex drive socket, but it's a magnetic nut runner. Why didn't I think of that?

 

I will order one of those and one of the socket adaptor sets so I can do other sizes with a standard socket.

 

P.S you might have noticed CPC's website search tool is not the best.

 

[Steptoe]

CPC s website search tool is dire, to put it mildly,

I use the catalogue, then look up the part number on website usually. 

[PeterW]

I search CPC using the google search bar - much easier ...!!

[ProDave]

2 hours ago, Steptoe said:

CPC s website search tool is dire, to put it mildly,

I use the catalogue, then look up the part number on website usually.

When you do that, try adding the 2 digit suffix to the order code from the latest weekly offers flyer. A surprising number of items that are not in the weekly offers do appear to be discounted if you care to try.
 

[Steptoe]

4 hours ago, ProDave said:

When you do that, try adding the 2 digit suffix to the order code from the latest weekly offers flyer. A surprising number of items that are not in the weekly offers do appear to be discounted if you care to try.
 

Yep,

I do that with everything, they usually have maybe 2 or 3 codes running at any one time, I try them all,

 

[jack]

16 hours ago, Steptoe said:

CPC s website search tool is dire, to put it mildly,

I use the catalogue, then look up the part number on website usually. 

 

Amen to that.  I thought I was going made recently when I tried to buy an extension reel.  The one that was in the catalogue just didn't come up in any word-based searches, and I could only get to it by using the part number.  Crazy.