1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

I considered it. I'd have to buy a bit to modify anyway, so I'd rather just buy what I need if I can, but...

I have access to a lathe at work (I'm not certified to use it myself, but I could probably find someone). How easy/difficult is it to work the steel used in a typical hex bit?

 

Yeah I want a socket like this: https://www.wihatools.com/products/hex-inch-bit-socket-3-8-sq-drive-3-8

But with the hole in it.

 

replace the bolt...

 

I too vote getting a hole drilled.

Especially on a lathe that'd be fast and easy as hell.

Tools typically used hardened steel but carbide tooling should work on it.

 

Wiha offers them with a hole in the center

https://www.wihatools.com/products/...cdWHZqL7woWHB262AIPHh08m8q3OXZeVXPtI5ZafQBV95

• Hole Drilled in center of bit fits over security pin

The one linked is 3mm so not the right size but, an example.

 

It would be pretty easy on a lathe, I'm sure somebody there has a center hole drill, then just control your feed with the tailstock. A good high speed steel drill will still drill tool steel. Wow that's a tongue twister

 

Not sure that's viable.

Some context...

The bolt is part of a cam assembly to hold a bike rack into a hitch receiver. I doubt it's a standard bolt, although I can't say I've even considered taking the cam assembly apart.

The security hex is supposed to discourage people from stealing the rack. That's also why 1up doesn't publish the fastener spec and why they want proof-of-owernship of a rack before selling the tool

Of course, it's not that hard to figure out what size tool you need and buy/fabricate one, so I have an additional lock to secure things.

I have two of the original 1up L-wrenches, I'm just looking for something more convenient.

 

Unfortunately Wiha only goes up to 1/4" https://www.wihatools.com/products/security-hex-bit-sockets

 

If you can go 1/4 drive: https://www.wihatools.com/products/security-hex-bitsocket-3-8-sq-drive-1-8

Doesn't seem like they have the 3/8 drive.

 

curious on the driver for 3/8 driver. lol.

 

it is interesting how that is an odd combo to find; can find about everything else in 3/8 drive...

 

I'm seeing a 1/8" hex in a 3/8" drive here?

Searching for a 3/8" hex in a 3/8" drive is surprisingly hard. Google just returns 3/8" drive sockets with whatever size hex it feels like lol

 

Another option I'm considering: Take a 3/8" security L-Wrench, cut the working end off, and epoxy/JBweld/whatever it into a regular 3/8" socket.

 

Here's your guy just drill it

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-8-in-Drive-3-8-in-Hex-Bit-Socket-H3DHBS38/202913539

 

Could drill into the socket wall and tap it to add a set screw in there to hold it in place

 

Probably the winner, just because it's in stock locally. And cheap, too. Good find--I assumed I'd have to buy a set if I went to HD.

 

https://www.wihatools.com/products/security-hex-bitsocket-3-8-sq-drive-1-4 -- 1/4 drive...grabbed wrong link above...

 

but ya - looks like if you want 3/8 3/8 - you drillin.

 

Thanks for playing, everyone.

 

Not sure why I didn't do this earlier, but I just checked... even McMaster and Grainger don't have 'em.