Socket Wrench Thumb Wheel for close quarters use and speed use

[PJs]

JR that was a great idea! I love/loved those things for years...ok, at least 3+ decades. Have whats left of several sets (1/4, 3/8, 1/2) that I got from Matco, IIRC back in the day. Mine were metal set into a phenolic or plastic of some kind perfect fitting knob and had ball detents to hold the sockets or extensions. Used them so much I wore out the ball detent then made a special drift punch to re-crimp the ball and spring.

I've tried the knurled ones and found them to be too small and not as comfortable. I like the scallop shape to these and the thickness of the knob gives a good feel. If I had a mill I might try this shape.

Here are a couple of 3/8" I have.



Thanks for the great idea and post!

PJ