Features
- Extra hard (fully hardened and tempered) for extended life under heavy use
- Magnetic quick-change design to retain fasteners and allow rapid bit changes
- Precision-formed tip for accurate fit on fasteners
- Single-piece construction for durability
- Suitable for driving heat-treated or case-hardened screws (sheet metal, self-tapping, self-drilling)
Specifications
| Diameter | 7/16 in |
| Drive Size | 1/4 in |
| Drive Type | Hex |
| Material | Carbon steel |
| Overall Length | 1-5/8 in |
| Shank Size | 1/4 in |
| Shank Type | Hex |
| Type | Magnetic Quick-Change |
| Part Number | 31450B10 |
| Weight | 0.03 lb |
| Upc | 000346647662 |
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1/4 in hex drive nutsetter made from carbon steel, extra hardened and tempered. It has a magnetic quick-change design and a precision-formed tip. Intended for driving nuts, bolts and hex-head screws, including heat-treated or case-hardened fasteners.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Metal Roof/Siding Fastener Service
Offer on-site replacement of stripped or rusted screws on metal buildings, carports, and sheds. The extra-hardened nutsetter handles case-hardened self-drillers, while the magnetic quick-change speeds work—charge per panel, per linear foot, or per fastener.
Van Upfitting and Shelving Installs
Install Unistrut racks, partitions, and tool mounts in service vans using self-drilling hex fasteners. Quick-change efficiency reduces install time, enabling flat-rate packages for tradespeople with high margins and fast turnaround.
Industrial-Style Furniture Kits
Design flat-pack shelving, tables, and racks that intentionally use exposed hex hardware. The nutsetter streamlines production and quality control; sell kits with pre-sorted hardware and offer assembly as an add-on service.
HVAC and Ductwork Retrofit Subcontracting
Partner with HVAC contractors to handle fastener-intensive tasks like curb adapters, duct transitions, and panel replacements. The magnetic nutsetter accelerates self-tapper installs in sheet metal, improving job throughput and contractor profitability.
Fastener Upgrade and Standardization Service
Convert clients’ equipment, fixtures, and shop builds from mixed screw heads to standardized hex-head hardware for easier maintenance. Use the nutsetter to quickly swap fasteners, then provide labeled spare kits and maintenance schedules.
Creative
Hex-Head Mosaic Wall Art
Create a geometric wall piece by driving hex-head screws and bolts at varying depths into a reclaimed wood panel. The magnetic nutsetter lets you place and start hundreds of fasteners quickly, and the precision tip keeps heads aligned for crisp patterns that catch the light.
Metal-and-Cedar Planter Boxes
Bend galvanized sheet for planter sides and fasten it to cedar frames with self-drilling hex screws. The short 1-5/8 in length helps in tight corners, and the extra-hard nutsetter handles case-hardened fasteners for durable, weather-ready planters.
Kinetic Wind Spinner Sculpture
Build a layered metal wind spinner with bolted linkages and lock nuts. The magnetic quick-change design speeds swapping between nutsetter and drill bits, making repetitive assembly of small hardware smooth and efficient.
Compact Rooftop Cargo Tray
Fabricate a low-profile roof rack from angle steel or Unistrut, fastened with self-drilling hex-head screws and nyloc nuts. The hardened nutsetter excels with heat-treated fasteners and repetitive driving for a sturdy, road-ready build.
Fold-Flat Workshop Stool
Construct a collapsible stool using hinges and hex-head machine screws into threaded inserts. The magnet holds fasteners during awkward reaches, and the precision-formed tip prevents rounding during repeated set-ups and breakdowns.