Small and cheaper power screwdriver for the stabilizer jack

BcsTractor

Not wanting to store the standard long jack handle I researched what it would take torque wise to operate them.  What I found was that the cheapest $30 Ryobi screwdriver, HP44L, had 45 in lb of torque.  With the charger and socket it weighs around 1 pound.  I tried using a 3D printed socket but it snapped at the first attempt so I ended up buying a 17mm deep socket cutting the hex part off with an abrasive chop saw and then putting a slot in the end with the same saw.  The ID of 16.3mm seems to be a good fit on the screw.  It ran on the 200 rpm setting, not exactly lightning fast, but a lot quicker and easier to handle.  A lot more places to stow this.

Chris P

newell

Great idea. I get what you did where you cut the slot but I'm not quite sure what you mean about cutting off the hex part.  

rkj__

$30 ain't bad.

BcsTractor

Newell - the first part of the deep socket is the 17mm hex section which would normally work on a 17mm nut. You don't need to cut it off but I liked the idea of less weight and better location on the jack leadscrew. In the chop saw it is a very easy cut to make.

Homebodyatheart

For those of us who are unable to modify a drill bit (me), I bought this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q6ISG4M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am really liking the ease of using my cordless drill!

newell

I wonder if it's available anywhere besides Amazon.

jgram2

We got ours at CW.

FishDoctor

newell said:

I wonder if it's available anywhere besides Amazon.

eTrailer carries a similar item: https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Ultra-Fab-Products/UF48-979071.html

newell

Thanks.  I just can't support Amazon.