Hex ratchet driver for 15mm ring spanner

[StuartsProjects]

Brompton have recently released a puncture repair kit that can be used with their electric and non-electric 16" bikes.

What interests me is the small insert you can put inside a 15mm ring spanner to turn it into a ratchet hex driver.





Any ideas where you might buy that insert separately ?

 

[saneagle]

Brompton have recently released a puncture repair kit that can be used with their electric and non-electric 16" bikes.

What interests me is the small insert you can put inside a 15mm ring spanner to turn it into a ratchet hex driver.

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Any ideas where you might buy that insert separately ?

It seems hardly worth it, when you can get a set of these for £13:

https://www.temu.com/uk/6-32mm--ratchet-head-combination-wrench-set-automotive-repair-tool-kit-g-601099522159295.html?top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2FFancyalgo%2FVirtualModelMatting%2F4a94919cfa8c4daf1ca414a9b3f97a80.jpg&spec_gallery_id=4045509512&refer_page_el_sn=209279&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_sub_channel=shopping&_x_ns_prz_type=3&_x_ns_sku_id=17592242405214&_x_ns_gid=601099522594880&_x_ads_channel=google&_x_gmc_account=710731536&_x_login_type=Google&_x_ads_account=6950480996&_x_ads_set=21166810776&_x_ads_id=158140468022&_x_ads_creative_id=696190833769&_x_ns_source=g&_x_ns_gclid=Cj0KCQjwhr6_BhD4ARIsAH1YdjDP4OHrCk6Jr4y3HUPctkR28wlHCRrEGgKHHuwXHxxQPaivAtsgHpkaAg5yEALw_wcB&_x_ns_placement=&_x_ns_match_type=&_x_ns_ad_position=&_x_ns_product_id=710731536-17592242405214&_x_ns_target=&_x_ns_devicemodel=&_x_ns_wbraid=Cj4KCAjw47i_BhA2Ei4AEXTmQt80ce4RtMPImQRh-DEHwVr7J0JGdGTE39kAjwWlFqJi9LIXANDvz06cGgJRpg&_x_ns_gbraid=0AAAAAo4mICENCSh4zhdFVkzPd6iyRF5ss&_x_ns_targetid=pla-2087129004693&refer_page_name=kuiper&refer_page_id=14063_1743775734328_tn3cy7vhi1&refer_page_sn=14063&_x_sessn_id=vr4ycc71gi

 

[Raboa]

Just buy a normal small rachet,a hex bit set and a 15mm socket. I would just buy a Bacho small rachet set and use it for the house / DIY / bike

 

[StuartsProjects]

Just buy a normal small rachet,a hex bit set and a 15mm socket. I would just buy a Bacho small rachet set and use it for the house / DIY / bike

I was not looking for alternatives.

Finding small ratchets is easy enough, there are all over eBay and Ali and they are cheap. I already have a couple, including the one in the original Brompton toolkit.

But I like the idea of the ratchet insert for a 15mm spanner and if they were available separately, at reasonable cost, I would get one. But I aint going to pay £75 for a Brompton tool kit to get one.

 

[Raboa]

What about this and just add a socket.

Micro Rachet Bit Driver/Wrench 1/4"Hex x 1/4"Sq. | S01251 | Sealey

Lifetime Guarantee - Manufactured from high grade carbon steel with a fully polished mirror finish. 72-Tooth, ultra-smooth ratchet with flip reverse.

www.sealey.co.uk

 

[Raboa]

It looks like you can buy such things but don't seem to be 15mm.

Google Search

 

[StuartsProjects]

What about this and just add a socket.

Like I said;

"I was not looking for alternatives"

If anyone knows of a source for the ratchet insert, shown below, then your comments are welcome;

 

[AndyBike]

I didnt quite follow what you were after, whether that was an insert that turns the spanner into a ratchet, or a ratchet or basic spanner that can take an adapter to make it a 1/2" 1/4" 3/8" square drive

So would this be the type of thing you mean

Neilsen Box Wrench Adapter Convert Spanner Low Profile Ratchet 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" | eBay

Neilsen Box Wrench Adapter Convert Spanner Low Profile Ratchet 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" 1 adaptor with external square 6.3mm(1/4'') for ring wrench 14mm 1 adaptor with external square 10mm(3/8'') for ring wrench 14mm 1 adaptor with external square 12.5mm(1/2'') for ring wrench 19mm 1 bit adaptor with...

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[StuartsProjects]

I didnt quite follow what you were after, whether that was an insert that turns the spanner into a ratchet

As per the original post;

"What interests me is the small insert you can put inside a 15mm ring spanner to turn it into a ratchet hex driver"

I have seen the possible alternatives, including the ones you posted, but I am trying to source the part shown in the first post, its been seen in other toolkits as well apparently.

 

[saneagle]

As per the original post;

"What interests me is the small insert you can put inside a 15mm ring spanner to turn it into a ratchet hex driver"

I have seen the possible alternatives, including the ones you posted, but I am trying to source the part shown in the first post, its been seen in other toolkits as well apparently.

Can you explain why you want one? I'm mystified because it doesn't make sense to me. It's nowhere near as convenient as a small rachet spanner, and is probably going to be more expensive. A 15mm spanner is an unusual size for anything else on an ebike. Do you have something on yours that needs it?

 

[thelarkbox]

Not exactly the same but i would argue more versatile are the 3x 10mm-1/4", 13mm-3/8", and 19mm-1/2" square drive adaptors, you only need a 1/4" to hex drive socket to be satisfied and be equipped. yes you carry 1x mor 10g? socket, But more importantly the home stash of tools is 2 useful bits BIGGER!!!

 

[guerney]

I have seen the possible alternatives, including the ones you posted, but I am trying to source the part shown in the first post, its been seen in other toolkits as well apparently.

I can't find it, closest thing are palm or thumb ratchets, the former I guess you could turn with a big spanner, plumber's adjustable wrench, or molegrips or something.

Engineer® Compact Ratchet Palm Driver

This stubby ratchet driver can provide loads of torque in tight areas!

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5pc Palm Ratchet Set 1/4" & 3/8"Sq Drive | AK6959 | Sealey

Lifetime Guarantee - Premier Hand Tools. Hardened & tempered Chrome Vanadium steel with a fully polished finish. Features ultra-smooth 72-tooth ratchet action.

www.sealey.co.uk

SP Tools | Finger Tip Ratchet/Socket Set - Extreme Compact - Low Profile

Compact, low profile 10 & 13mm finger ratchet drivers perfect for loosening/tightening bolts and nuts in tight work spaces and close quarters. Specially strengthened ratchet gear teeth to sustain maximum applied torque. Precision ratcheting mechanism

www.sptools.com

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[StuartsProjects]

Its a shame you dont seem to be able to buy that ratchet insert (see first post) seperatly, it would be a useful addition to the toolkits I have on the Bromptons.

I dont normally carry a ratchet driver, a simple angled one like below is OK for out and about use;



On the Bromptons I have, including an electric one, I carry a 15mm wrench for removing wheels in the toolkits, so that little 15mm hex ratchet insert could have been handy.

The lightest complete ratchet driver I have come across is below, cheap too, about £1.50, simple, OK for occasional use;

 

[guerney]

The lightest complete ratchet driver I have come across is below, cheap too, about £1.50, simple, OK for occasional use;

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That second one looks interesting:

https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005963249811.html

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ratchet-Wrench-Socket-Release-Square/dp/B0CC6FPNV8?th=1