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What would be the correct name for this type of ratchet? I’d like to buy another one similar to it. It has been useful in some tight spaces.
Do you twist the handle on top to make the ratchet spin?
Jimbo
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You want one, I have one that I never use…
The correct term is “thingamajig” I believe…
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The correct term is “speed ratchet” ([External image (i15.photobucket.com), not copied])…made by Wellforce and others. Mine is a Wellforce 1/2″ drive, you can find Sidewinder on eBay, Amazon, etc..
Kato wrote:
1 hour ago, Kato said:You want one, I have one that I never use…
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Kato wrote:
2 hours ago, Kato said:The correct term is “speed ratchet”
Thanks Kato.
Yo’re welcome.
I hadn’t seen one of these before, pretty cool!
I think craftsman has a chinsey version of this ratchet.
Jimbo
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I ordered this one-
edit- DON’T BUY ONE OF THESE ON EBAY. It’s not a ‘speed ratchet’. Just stores an adapter in the handle.
Jimbo your gonna have to get one and review for us bro!
Got a link?
Jimbo
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Give me a few bucks, I’ll send you mine. I have absolutely never used it. Never. I can’t even see where it’d be handy, it’s a little on the large side, at least mine is. It’s a 1/2″ drive, and I can’t think of anywhere I’d be able to get it into that a regular ratchet or ratcheting wrench wouldn’t fit. Works pretty darned good, ratchets great and seems to be pretty beefy for when you want to put a little strength into it.
Me, I doubt I’ll ever do anything with it.
Sears sells both the Sidewinder and the Wellforce versions, as well as a QualConnect version (never heard of them). On the Sears site they’re all kinda on the expensive side, you can find them cheaper on eBay or Amazon.
This ALCA speed ratchet looks interesting. I have arthritis in my wrist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7X8CL97RmY
That’s interesting looking, tad gimicky though but I’m sure would be easier on your hands
Jimbo
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Edit: my concern would be handle clearence, just get the m12 ratchet and that virtually 0 strain on your hands
Same principle as the rotator ratchets designed by Facom. They come in handy with oil filter and cartridge wrenches where you don’t have a lot of room to swing the ratchet. Just rotate (“throttle”) the handle to spin the square drive. There’s a video online of the tool in use. Stanley also has a version of these ratchets.
ultgar wrote:
56 minutes ago, ultgar said:Same principle as the rotator ratchets designed by Facom. They come in handy with oil filter and cartridge wrenches where you don’t have a lot of room to swing the ratchet. Just rotate (“throttle”) the handle to spin the square drive. There’s a video online of the tool in use. Stanley also has a version of these ratchets.
Jeez, Steve, welcome aboard. Didn’t know you liked slumming in this place! LOL
Jeez, I might need one of those!
BK13 wrote:
29 minutes ago, BK13 said:Jeez, Steve, welcome aboard. Didn’t know you liked slumming in this place! LOL
Just found this group today. I think the guys here actually use their tools. The garage journal is filled with tool polisher’s and collectors.