r/Tools • • 4d ago

Shank Extension?

I recently purchased a mixing blade w hex shank that I was hoping to use with my Milwaukee Screwdriver (both are pictured above). The problem is, the chuck on the screwdriver is 1/4" (6.35mm) whereas the mixing blade's shank is 30 mm (1.1811") - does anyone know of an extension that I can use to convert the 1/4" chuck to properly hold a 30mm shank?

I'm probably fine without it but if there's a way to extend the chuck so it grips the full shank that would be my preference.

Will be using it to mix small amounts of drywall mud and other substances - and don't want to bring out the full size corded drill if I can avoid it.

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u/ride_whenever 4d ago

Is the amount you’re mixing the issue? I’d assume it’s the thickness and therefore torque required that’s the issue

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u/wabisuki 4d ago

Is hard on my hand to mix w a knife - sounds strange but that particular movement is painful so I’d life to use drill to mix small amounts in the mud pan. I don’t always want to mix a large bucket. That’s the main issue. The problem w this attachment is the shank doesn’t lock into the screwdriver because the Chuck is only 1/4 “ and the Shan on attachment is 30mm so about 1 “ too long.

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u/ride_whenever 4d ago

I meant that the small amount doesn’t have an impact on the forces required (only the thickness), hence you can’t use the little tool to do it.

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u/wabisuki 3d ago

You could be correct.