On Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:31:44 -0000, "Dave Baker" wrote:

Mike Harrison wrote:
I'm looking for a 5.5mm nut driver bit with a standard hex-drive
shaft, for doing up M3 nuts.

For some bizarre reason all the sets I've found typically have 5mm
and 6mm but not 5.5mm - the latter must be more commonly needed then
5mm, which AFAIK is only used for M3 threaded spacers and D connector
jackscrews....

Anyone found a 5.5mm in a set anywhere?

I've looked at B&Q, RS,Farnell,Rapid,Halfords,CPC & Screwfix so
far....

You mean like this?

http://www.fast-lad.co.uk/store/prod...oducts_id=1869

That's a handheld nut driver, not a hex-shaft driver bit.

or this?

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/?CallFun...n&ItemID=28165

Ditto

Do you not have Google installed on your pc?

Since when did you need to install google....

I suppose you do realise you can buy generic 1/4" square shaft drive nut
drivers and then just use any socket out of a 1/4" set with them? Every 1/4"
socket set I've ever seen has a 5.5mm socket in it.

Yes but these tend to be a bit wobbly, and the length makes it less ergonomic when dealing with
small nuts.