What is this?

[Chris Barnett]

Found this bit in a set of security bits. Anyone know how this is used? Too small for a paint stirrer :D. Not the pliers, the other thingy. The far end is a hex shape to fit the standard holder.

[Jason Beam]

For driving eye-hooks - like hook-and-eye latches, for example?

[David Christopher]

Chris, I dont knoe the real purpose but I use it for wing nuts

[Rod Sheridan]

It is indeed a device for driving cup or eye hooks........Rod.

[David Gilbert]

I purchased a set of about 100 drill driver bits (straight, square and phillips, etc.) and it had one of these in the set. I specifically asked the store owner what your part was for. He told me that it was designed to turn wing nuts. There were some others that were really crazy and I am sure I will never find a use for them.

Cheers,

[Dave Wagner]

A cup-hook eyelet driver (or equal).

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00925754000P?vName=Tools&cName=PowerToolAccessories&sName=Drill%20Bits&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a

[Chris Barnett]

An eye driver...did not think of that! I did think of turning a small horizontal rod, but....then...how often do I need to turn a small ... horizontal...rod...like on a chuck key Would work too for wing nuts, so the pliers don't tear them up.

Thanks...knew someone would have the answer. Should have thought about the eye hooks though since I just bought two large boxes of the solid brass 1-1/4 inch hooks on clearance at Lowes last week. I remember it was tough on the fingers after installing just 8 or so...but now I can use just this bit!!! Maybe I should take them out so I can not hurt my fingers putting them in a second time....on second thought...no :D.

[Mitchell Andrus]

For driving eye-hooks - like hook-and-eye latches, for example?

Also, loops for suspended ceiling wires.
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[Jason Roehl]

For eye hooks, I have found that an appropriately-sized, L-shaped hex key chucked in a cordless drill works pretty well. Removal is really quick, but insertion may require a manual start. If you have a hex-to-square-drive adapter, the proper size of 6-point socket will also work.

[Rick Moyer]

For eye hooks, I have found that an appropriately-sized, L-shaped hex key chucked in a cordless drill works pretty well. Removal is really quick, but insertion may require a manual start. If you have a hex-to-square-drive adapter, the proper size of 6-point socket will also work.

Huh, never gave the six-pt socket a thought before, will have to try that!