Abstract: A tool for removing a first shaft from a second shaft, in which the first and the second shafts are coupled by fasteners. The tool generally includes the flanged connection and a driving rod. One or more apertures extend completely through a first portion extend into the second flange portion a distance less than the thickness of the second flange portion. The driving rod has first and second ends, with a removable cap adapted to engage the second end to provide a striking surface. At least one removable driver tip is also provided, having a connecting end adapted to engage the first end, and a driver tip, sized to fit into the aperture and extending outward from the connecting end. The driver tip is angled such that the second end of the driving rod is accessible when the driver tip is inserted into the aperture.

Abstract: A socket includes a body having first and second ends and defining a longitudinal axis, a receptacle formed in the first end of the body, and an aperture in the body positioned between the first and second ends. An interior of the receptacle is visible through the aperture from a location exterior of the socket.

Abstract: A surgical screw cartridge system apparatus and method is provided wherein the cartridge has a body for storing a plurality of surgical screws. A spring-biased plunger is positioned within the body for presenting the surgical screws head first to a driver. A tab within the body prevents removal of the surgical screws from the body in absence of a screwdriver.

Abstract: Disclosed is a deconstructable water storage tank assembled using modular components including wall panels, a base ring and a membrane for use in large volume fluid transfer operations such as hydraulic fracturing. Also disclosed are methods and tools for assembling the tank for use at a first hydraulic fracturing site, and disassembling and transporting the tank components for redeployment at a second hydraulic fracturing site. A fluid management system is also disclosed utilizing the deconstructable storage tank.

Abstract: A bit holder assembly for a rotary hand or powered tool, includes a body having a hex shank at its rearward end and a retraction collar slidably disposed on the body. The body has a coaxial hex socket formed therein to allow a tool bit to be inserted thereinto. A coil spring biases the retraction collar forwardly and biases a retaining clip toward the bottom of an angular slot formed in the body. The bit is removed by sliding the retraction collar rearwardly, to compress the coil spring and allow the retaining clip to retract back up the slot. A ring magnet is disposed at the forward end of the retraction collar to magnetize a fastener to retain the fastener to the bit.

Abstract: A lag driver includes a drive shank and a drive body assembly extending from the drive shank. The drive body assembly includes a fastener-receiving portion, wherein a fastener is receivable within the fastener-receiving portion in a first, loading position such that the fastener is positionable in substantial coaxial alignment with the lag driver, and wherein the fastener is rotatable into a second, locked position within the fastener-receiving portion such that the fastener-receiving portion is engageable with a portion of the fastener for applying torque to the fastener.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device for installing a fastener to couple two or more members is disclosed. The device includes a tool head configured to couple to a power tool and a socket coupled to the tool head. The socket is configured to engage a nut component of the fastener for installation thereof, and a retainer is coupled to the socket. The retainer is configured to retain a portion of the nut component separated during installation of the fastener.

Abstract: An implant is disclosed including an elongate threaded portion and a blade portion extending from the elongate threaded portion. The blade portion has a taper terminating at a point.

Abstract: A socket includes a body and a sleeve. The body is made of metal and includes first and second coupling ends for respectively coupling with a fastener and a driving tool. The first coupling end includes an outer periphery having a first protruded section, a second protruded section, and an engagement section extending between the first and second protruded sections. The sleeve is made of metal having a hardness greater than a hardness of the body. The sleeve includes an inner periphery extending between first and second end faces of the sleeve. The inner periphery of the sleeve includes an engagement portion engaged with the engagement section of the body, with the sleeve not contacting the first and second protruded sections.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes a wrench body, a ratchet rotatably mounted in the wrench body and defining therein a through hole for accommodating a screw nut, a magnetic member mounted in the through hole, and one or multiple limiters mounted in the through hole of the ratchet to hold the magnetic member in place. Thus, the opposing ends of the ratchet can be selectively used to accommodate a mating screw nut and the accommodated screw nut can be secured in place inside the ratchet by the magnetic attractive force of the magnetic member, avoiding screw nut displacement or falling and facilitating the use of the ratchet wrench. Further, the ratchet can be configured to have a stepped through hole for selectively accommodating different sizes of screw nuts.

Abstract: A socket is provided for removing or installing a fastener having a hexagonally shaped portion. The socket includes a body having a longitudinal axis and opposing first and second ends. First surfaces define a tool-receiving portion at the first end. The tool-receiving portion is constructed and arranged to receive a portion of a tool. Second surfaces define a socket portion at the second end. The socket portion is constructed and arranged to receive and engage the portion of the fastener therein. Holding structure is associated with the socket portion and is constructed and arranged to non-magnetically hold the portion of the fastener in the socket portion so as to not fall out of the socket portion, either due to friction or vacuum, without providing torque to the fastener when the socket is rotated during installation or removal of the fastener.

Abstract: A fastener staging and placement system comprising a staging member capable of temporarily attaching to structures and storing a plurality of ring type fasteners, and a placement member with a means for gripping and removing one or more fasteners to and from the staging member. The staging member comprises a removable and substantially vertically oriented dowel, configured to present a series of ordered sets of fasteners to the placement member, and an attachment means that may be removably attached to various structures. The placement member comprises two or more gripping arms that are configured to flex and exert pressure on at least one fastener thereby securing an ordered set of fasteners.

Abstract: A fastener tool assembly for installing breakaway torque nuts includes a socket having a first end attachable to a driver of a fastening tool. A second end of the socket operably engages a detachable wrenching ring of a breakaway torque nut. A window is formed in a sidewall of the socket, sized and configured to permit at least one wrenching ring to pass therethrough. A catch permits insertion of the wrenching ring into the socket, but prevents the detached wrenching ring from freely falling out of the open end of the socket. A sleeve associated with the window selectively permits passage of one or more detached wrenching rings through the window, or prevents passage of the detached wrenching rings therethrough.

Abstract: A socket includes a body and a reinforcing sleeve. The body includes first and second coupling ends for respectively coupling with a fastener and a driving tool. The first coupling end includes a conical section having a small diameter end and a large diameter end. A spacing between the small diameter end and the second coupling end along the longitudinal axis is smaller than a spacing between the large diameter end and the second coupling end along the longitudinal axis. The conical section has increasing diameters perpendicular to the longitudinal axis away from the second coupling end. The reinforcing sleeve is mounted around the conical section of the body to reinforce the socket.

Abstract: A driving head with an elastic buckle includes a driving head having an engaging room which has a first limiting slot and a second limiting slot, an elastic buckle being assembled with the engaging room and having a connecting segment, a first abutting segment and a second abutting segment, the first abutting segment and the second abutting segment being received in the first limiting slot and the second abutting slot respectively, the first abutting segment having a first abutting portion slightly bent inwardly. Under this arrangement, the first abutting segment and the second abutting segment abut against an outer periphery of a tool bit, so that the tool bit does not depart from the engaging room easily during operation.

Abstract: A slogging wrench (10) comprising: a ring socket (36) for receiving a nut or a bolt head (NBH, NBH?); an elongate body (20) for receiving blows from a mass to transmit torque to the ring socket; and a tool-free locking mechanism (22,24,26,26?,28,30) for retaining a nut or a bolt head in the ring socket. The locking mechanism comprises a slider (22) operable to engage a nut or a bolt head in the ring socket; a channel (24) for guiding movement of the slider towards and away from the ring socket; and an actuator (30,74) manually operable to move the slider with respect to the ring socket. The channel (24) opens into the ring socket (36) via an internal periphery (40) of the ring socket. The locking mechanism comprises a resilient member (34) biasing the slider (22) towards a nut or a bolt head (NBH, NBH?) in the ring socket (36).

Abstract: A system for engaging fasteners includes a socket assembly and a fastener jig. The socket assembly having a socket body and a spring blade assembly, which includes a blade retaining ring and a plurality of resiliently deformable retaining blades that are movable with respect to a blade guide, between releasing and securing positions that selectively enclose and expose the socket body opening. The fastener jig includes a jig frame and at least one pair of opposing fastener jaws, which are movable between a releasing position and a securing position. The fastener jig may include a pair of opposing mounting jaws movable between a releasing position and a securing position. The socket assembly and fastener jig are configured to be operated at the distal ends of elongated tool arms, such as lineman hot-sticks.

Abstract: A gutter installation assembly for holding a gutter, a ferrule and a fastener proximate a roof edge includes a holder that may be positioned proximate the roof edge. A vertical portion of the holder may be gripped by a user. A U-shaped portion of the holder is coupled to the vertical portion of the holder. The U-shaped portion of the holder may position the ferrule and the fastener proximate the roof edge. A retainer is coupled to the U-shaped portion of the holder. The retainer may retain the fastener on the U-shaped portion of the holder. A horizontal portion of the holder is coupled to the vertical portion of the holder. The horizontal portion of the holder may support the gutter. The user drives the fastener into the roof edge so the fastener retains the gutter on the roof edge.

Abstract: The socket holder comprises a cylindrical socket section, and a hexagonal prism-shaped shank section which is held in the socket section for transmission of torque to the socket section, and receives torque from a rotating tool. The shank section is detachably fitted to the socket section via a retention mechanism composed of a coil spring and a steel ball. The front end of the shank section is fitted with a thin, cylindrical magnet.

Abstract: Magnetic Wrench can provide people with a convenient way to install and remove nuts and bolts with a wrench without the nut or bolt slipping out of the wrench and falling onto the floor. This unique product can comprise a wrench with built-in, internal magnets on the openings on both ends. The magnets comprise three small washers placed around the wrench's openings, or a magnetic strip that can follow the curve of the opening. This concept can be applied to both metric and standard wrenches, as well as various shapes and sizes of wrenches. The exact specifications, materials used, and method of use of Magnetic Wrench may vary upon manufacturing.

Abstract: A driver for driving a threaded fastener includes a shank and a sleeve. The shank has a rear portion configured to be coupled to a power tool. The sleeve defines a bore having a round rear portion and a polygonal front socket. An inner shaft has a round rear portion received in the bore and a polygonal front portion that matches the polygonal socket and that includes a magnet holder with front and rear magnetic portions. An actuator is coupled to the inner shaft to move the inner shaft between a rear position where the front magnetic portion is within the socket, and a front position where the front magnetic portion is exposed from the socket for cleaning. The rear magnetic portion magnetically attracts the inner shaft toward a rear end of the internal bore to bias the inner shaft toward the rear position.

Abstract: A socket is provided for removing or installing a fastener having a hexagonally shaped portion. The socket includes a body having a longitudinal axis and opposing first and second ends. First surfaces define a tool-receiving portion at the first end. The tool-receiving portion is constructed and arranged to receive a portion of a tool. Second surfaces define a socket portion at the second end. The socket portion is constructed and arranged to receive and engage the portion of the fastener therein. Holding structure is associated with the socket portion and is constructed and arranged to non-magnetically hold the portion of the fastener in the socket portion so as to not fall out of the socket portion, either due to friction or vacuum, without providing torque to the fastener when the socket is rotated during installation or removal of the fastener.

Abstract: A socket for driving a fastener, having a damaged head, includes a hole defining an inner peripheral edge. The inner peripheral edge defines a plurality of engaging sides and slots. Each engaging side includes first, second, and third sections. The first section extends from one slot and approaches to a center of the hole, the second section extends from the first section and away from the center of the hole, and the third section extends from the second section and towards and connects to another slot.

Abstract: A magnet nut driver is provided with a cleanable magnet.

Abstract: A wrench drive socket having jaws, actuated by a cam mechanism, facilitating the accommodation of a range of faceted work pieces is provided wherein adjustment of the distance between the jaws having V-shaped grips is accomplished by rotation of a knurled adjustment collar circumferentially disposed around a socket sleeve and fixed to an internally positioned jaw guide, the rotation of the jaw guide selectably positioning cam followers on the jaws against arch shaped cam profiles fashioned along the inside circumference of the socket sleeve, the sleeve being fixed to a centrally disposed socket body having an engaging hole to receive a drive shaft of a wrench such as a ratchet wrench. The adjustable drive socket provides advantages over the prior art including simplified construction, convenience of use, durability, effectiveness, and cost and weight reduction through the elimination of a plurality of sockets having fixed sizes.

Abstract: A fastener tool assembly for installing breakaway torque nuts includes a socket having a first end attachable to a driver of a fastening tool. A second end of the socket operably engages a detachable wrenching ring of a breakaway torque nut. A window is formed in a sidewall of the socket, sized and configured to permit at least one wrenching ring to pass therethrough. A catch permits insertion of the wrenching ring into the socket, but prevents the detached wrenching ring from freely falling out of the open end of the socket. A sleeve associated with the window selectively permits passage of one or more detached wrenching rings through the window, or prevents passage of the detached wrenching rings therethrough.

Abstract: A socket assembly can attach a fastener to a receiving structure. The socket assembly includes a body portion defining a receiving space. The socket assembly further includes a gripping structure attached to the body portion. The gripping structure movably supports the fastener within the receiving space. The gripping structure is movable between a closed position and an opened position. The socket assembly further includes an alignment structure axially aligning the body portion and the receiving structure. Methods of attaching a fastener to a receiving structure are also provided.

Abstract: A driver for a brass cylindrical type nut for an electrical terminal includes a handle, a sleeve, and a rotation axle. The handle has an exterior wall and an interior wall, in which the interior wall has a first accommodating space, and the exterior wall has a plurality of notches formed thereon in communication with the first accommodating space. The sleeve disposed in the first accommodating space and coupled to the interior wall further has a second accommodating space and a coupling opening arranged at a front end of the sleeve. The rotation axle is disposed in the second accommodating space and has a thread mated with the brass cylindrical type nut at an end corresponding to the coupling opening, while a rotation nut arranged within the first accommodating space and corresponding to the pair of notches is connected to the rotation axle.

Abstract: A magnetic device assembled with a square hole of a socket includes a base received in a connecting portion of the square hole, a magnetic element mounted to an end of the base. The magnetic element magnetically attracts a bolt received in a driving hole of the socket, and at least one expansive portion formed at an end of the base disposed opposite to the magnetic element. The expansive portion selectively hinders a connecting portion of the square hole of the socket. The magnetic device is received in the square hole of the socket without departing from the driving hole of the socket in an operating process.

Abstract: A water heater wrench adapter that comprises a rotating adapter and receiver. The rotating adapter is disposed within a receiver in light interference fit, wherein the rotating adapter is frictionally engaged by the receiver to permit rotation of the rotating adapter within the receiver. The water heater wrench adapter is utilized by frictionally engaging the insulator profile with the rotating adapter, thereby securing the water heater element within the rotating adapter. The hex nut of the water heater element and the hex extension of the receiver are aligned and the hex end of a water heater wrench is disposed to engage the combined hex nut and hex extension. Thus, the water heater wrench can then be utilized to either hold the water heater element in position for installation in a water heater or remove and retain the water heater element from the water heater.

Abstract: A nutdriver that includes a socket configured to receive and engage a hex nut to rotate the hex nut relative to a threaded rod. The socket includes a socket opening. The nutdriver further includes a shank including a first end, a second end, and a shank aperture that extends through the first end and the second end of the shank. The nutdriver further includes a handle including a front end, a back end, and a handle aperture that extends through the front end and the back end of the handle, and the second end of the shank is coupled to the handle for co-rotation. The socket opening, the shank aperture, and the handle aperture are aligned and in communication to allow the threaded rod to extend through the socket opening, the shank aperture, the handle aperture, and beyond the back end of the handle while the socket rotates the hex nut.

Abstract: An auxiliary tool for assembling and disassembling a spark plug is used to assist the assembling and disassembling operation of the spark plug of a vehicle. The auxiliary tool comprises a spark plug sleeve, a flexible extender, and a rotating end portion. The spark plug sleeve is used to cover and rotate the spark plug. The flexible extender has flexibility and one end thereof is fixed on the spark plug sleeve. The rotating end portion is disposed on the other end of the flexible extender and detachably connected with a handle. In operation, the spark plug is firstly loosened by a conventional wrench, and the auxiliary tool then rotates the spark plug. The auxiliary tool is not limited by the limited engine space, so that the operational convenience of rotation operation can be increased and the operational time of assembling and disassembling the spark plug can be shortened.

Abstract: A fastener-driving sleeve assembly is driven by a driving tool to rotate a fastener, and includes a connecting sleeve and a reinforcing ring. The connecting sleeve has a tool-connecting portion and a fastener-connecting portion. The tool-connecting portion has a head-receiving hole engaging fittingly a driving head of the driving tool. The fastener-connecting portion has a fastener-receiving hole engaging fittingly the fastener. The reinforcing ring is sleeved fixedly on the fastener-connecting portion of the connecting sleeve. The reinforcing ring and the connecting sleeve have complementary interengaging surfaces. Preferably, the connecting sleeve and the reinforcing ring are made of two different metal materials, respectively.

Abstract: A hand tool is configured to rotate a fastener about a rod. The hand tool includes a drive member configured to receive the fastener. The drive member includes a retainer configured to hold the fastener within the drive member against the force of gravity in any orientation of the hand tool. The hand tool also includes an opening extending through the drive member, a first handle extending radially outward from the drive member, and a second handle extending radially outward from the drive member. The first handle and the second handle are balanced to facilitate rotation of the hand tool.

Abstract: A driving device includes a driving shank, a magnetic member mounted in the driving shank, a stop ring secured in the driving shank to stop the magnetic member, and an elastic member biased between the driving shank and the magnetic member. The driving shank has a first end provided with a mounting post and a second end formed with a mounting hole and a receiving chamber. The stop ring has an inner wall formed with a through hole and an outer wall provided with a toothed portion engaging a peripheral wall of the receiving chamber. The magnetic member has a peripheral wall formed with a stop flange that is movable to abut the stop ring. Thus, the elastic member provides a buffering effect to the magnetic member to reduce the pressure applied on the magnetic member.

Abstract: Various embodiments described herein provide a fastener system having straight walled driving surfaces that provides a reliable stick fit feature, while also improving stability of engagement between the system components. A feature of the new system is to allow engagement of existing standard straight walled drivers in the new system.

Abstract: A system for engaging fasteners includes a socket assembly and a fastener jig. The socket assembly having a socket body and a spring blade assembly, which includes a blade retaining ring and a plurality of resiliently deformable retaining blades that are movable with respect to a blade guide, between releasing and securing positions that selectively enclose and expose the socket body opening. The fastener jig includes a jig frame and at least one pair of opposing fastener jaws, which are movable between a releasing position and a securing position. The fastener jig may include a pair of opposing mounting jaws movable between a releasing position and a securing position. The socket assembly and fastener jig are configured to be operated at the distal ends of elongated tool arms, such as lineman hot-sticks.

Abstract: A wrench tool with a retaining device contains a body including a receiving cavity formed on at least one end thereof; a ratchet seat received in the receiving cavity of the body and including a plurality of teeth arranged around an outer surface thereof and a polygonal fitting segment fixed around an inner surface thereof, the fitting segment including a plurality of odd interior angles and a number of even interior angles, and between two adjacent interior angles of the fitting segment being provided with an adjoining wall, and the adjoining wall including two contacting faces formed on two sides thereof respectively; a ratchet device defined between the body and the ratchet seat and engaging with the teeth of the ratchet seat; a retaining device including a flexible engaging assembly disposed on the adjoining wall and extending over the two contacting faces.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the removing of a spark plug, or portions thereof, from a cylinder head are disclosed. The apparatus includes a lower socket with a longitudinal bore therethrough, a radial compression member disposed in the longitudinal bore of the lower socket, and a shaft disposed on a first end of the radial compression member. The radial compression member includes an internal surface defining a concavity that faces a longitudinal axis of the lower socket. The method includes compressing the radial compression member in a radial direction toward a longitudinal axis of the spark plug terminal, thereby decreasing an outer dimension of the radial compression member in the radial direction.

Abstract: A fastening apparatus includes a fixed body with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end defines a groove for receiving a pin, and a movable body having a coupling end and a receiving end, the coupling end coupled to the second end of the fixed body. The fastening apparatus further includes a socket disposed on the receiving end of the movable body, the socket capable of receiving a fastener, wherein an edge of the socket defines an aperture to align with a pin. The fastening apparatus further includes a plunging member disposed with in the movable body, the plunging member coupled to the fixed body, wherein the plunging member is utilized to apply pressure to the fastener.

Abstract: A socket is disclosed for securing frangible collar fasteners to bolts, and collecting the separated nut portions of the fasteners to avoid introducing debris into the work area. The socket comprises the socket housing having a first end formed to receive and engage the frangible nut portions, and the second end to receive and engage a ratchet. At least one retention member is disposed within the socket housing, proximate the housing first end. The retention member is resiliently displaceable to allow each nut portion to enter into the socket housing during fastening, and to retain a plurality of nut portions within the socket housing after the nut portions have been separated from the frangible collar fasteners. Nut ejection apparatus is provided having a first portion disposed exterior to the socket housing and a second portion disposed interior to the socket housing.

Abstract: A socket assembly is provided for receiving and retaining a head of a fastener. The socket assembly includes a socket body having a longitudinal interior chamber defined by interior walls. The interior chamber extends axially within the socket body to a receiving end of the socket body. The interior walls of the interior chamber are configured to a shape of the head of a fastener for receiving the head of the fastener at the receiving end. A magnet is disposed within the interior of the socket body. The magnet is selectively movable in an axial direction within the interior chamber of the of the socket body. A fastening member is radially engaged to the socket body. The fastening member is configured to releasably secure the magnet within the socket body at a selected axial position in relation to the head of the fastener inserted within the receiving end.

Abstract: An anti-slip wrench includes a handle having two opposite grip surfaces, and at least one slant slot formed on at least one of the grip surfaces of the handle. The slant slot is through the grip surface from one lateral surface of the handle to the other. The slant slot is a concave surface with two side edges, which meet the grip surface respectively. The slant slot is positioned at an included angle located between a slot axis of the slant slot and a longitudinal axis of the handle. The concave surface of the slant slot accommodates a thumb of a user when gripping the handle. The slant slot on the handle is provided to prevent the thumb from sliding longitudinally and transversely when gripping the handle.

Abstract: A tool element has a body and an anti-skid collar. The body has an external surface, a connecting end, an operating end, a mounting recess and multiple notches. The mounting recess is annularly formed round the external surface of the body between the ends and has a bottom face. The notches are formed on the bottom face of the mounting recess at intervals. The anti-skid collar is an annular collar, is detachably mounted around the body and has an inner surface, an outer surface, a holding face and an anti-skid face. The holding face is formed on the inner surface and is rubbed against the notches of the body to hold the anti-skid collar securely on the body. The anti-skid face is formed on the outer surface of the anti-skid collar.

Abstract: A socket tool can include a socket having a retention device configured to receive and retain a lubricant fitting to simplify removal or installation of the lubricant fitting. In one example, the retention device can be disposed within the socket between the first and second ends of the socket, and the retention device can be configured to receive and retain a nipple portion of the lubricant fitting at a depth inward from the second end of the socket such that a threaded portion of the lubricant fitting extends beyond the second end of the socket.

Abstract: A wrench head having a jaw with jaw members having interior side faces and throat support surfaces defining an interior for mateably receiving a nut or bolt head. Extending from the top side of each jaw member and the top side of a handle connection portion and overhanging the interior defined by the interior side faces of the jaw members and throat support surfaces is a wrench head overhang, that, when placed over a nut or bolt head, is in contact with the top side of the bolt head or top side of the nut. The wrench head overhang serves to retain the wrench head over the nut or bolt head so that the wrench head cannot slip down off of the nut or bolt head. The overhang is dimensioned so as to that when the wrench of the present invention is used to rotate a nut that has been threaded on a bolt shaft, the bolt shaft will clear the sides of the overhang.

Abstract: Provided are a screw (11) which can significantly reduce the cam-out if a dedicated driver bit is (14) used, and which also allows the use of a driver (6) bit for a standard cross recess and can reduce the cam-out to some extent, and a dedicated driver bit (14) for such a screw (11). Of a recess (13), a central portion (17) and proximal end side portions (18a) of blade engaging portions (18) are configured in the same manner as in a standard cross recess. The tightening side sidewall (20) or the loosening side sidewall (21) in the distal end side portions (18b) of blade engaging portions (18) are bent at an oblique angle. A dedicated driver bit has a corresponding cross-sectional configuration to that of the recess (13). Because the dedicated driver bit is hard to tilt relative to the screw (11) and the engagement between the blades (19) of the driver bit (14) and the blade engaging portions (18) is improved, the cam-out becomes hard to occur.

Abstract: A device is provided for use with a wrench including an opening sized to receive a fastener assembly component therein. The device is coupleable to the wrench. The device includes a flange that extends outward from the device and remains spaced a distance from the wrench such that a slot is defined therebetween when the device is coupled to the wrench. The slot is sized and oriented to receive at least one of a washer and a bushing.

Abstract: A self-centering drive socket device and associated installation method. The device includes a socket member, coupler and sliding lock body. The sliding lock body is preferably connected to a drive mechanism that provides rotational movement. The device and method allows for the installation of misaligned fasteners by disengaging the sliding lock body from a cavity in the coupler so that the socket member becomes freely angularly displaceable with respect to a central axis of the device.

Abstract: A magnet nut driver is provided with a cleanable magnet.