Show Us Your Tiniest Ratchets!

[BlksnshN]

I have this Sunex set.

 

[Jarhead0408]

Modern Jess,

What's the part number on that SK? I've never seen that design before.

 

[wvrailroader]

Modern Jess,

What's the part number on that SK? I've never seen that design before.

The model number is 3866. I have the same ratchet and it is probably the best 1/4" ratchet I have ever used. The mechanism is butter smooth with almost zero back drag. It was one of SK's palm control ratchets. I don't believe SK makes them anymore, but you can still find NOS units occasionally on eBay.

 

[mrborohachi]

for a normal ratchet (non 1/4bit with square drive) I love the GW 120xp

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[Zeroek]

I like those titan ratchets. I want one of the tiny mac ratchets.

 

[jwitt]

Bottom to top -
Blackhawk 24991 (coolest little ratchet ever made IMO)
Plomb 4751 (2nd coolest but they always seem to have a "slip")
No-name gearless



Jim

 

[Monte]

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[superautobacs]

Hrmm.... I wonder if Tone asked Hi-Five to create that ratchet for them, or if Hi-Five decided to create their all-famous bit ratchet into a square-drive ratchet. In any case, it's a very tiny ratchet that looks quite nice.




I saw someone comparing their tiny ratchets with a Sharpie or one cent coin. I did the same with the Ko-ken Zeal.

 

[Ratchet.]

Ok bit of an old thread resurrection but thought I would add mine.

Not as small as some that have been posted but considering its a 3/8 drive ratchet I'd say it counts

Didn't have a one cent to compare, but turns out a quarter is almost exactly the size of the head.

Oh and the ratchet itself is great, its 'only' a 24 tooth but is super smooth, and superb quality and finishing as usual for Koken.

 

[GSMotorrad]

Ok bit of an old thread resurrection but thought I would add mine.

Not as small as some that have been posted but considering its a 3/8 drive ratchet I'd say it counts

Cool!

 

[OCD]

 

[SantaAna12]

Great thread! Thanks!

Anyone got a pic of the SO 1/8?

And Autobacs......the smaller Nepros in ur first pic......any thoughts on that one? Tooth count please?

 

[Ratchet.]

Great thread! Thanks!

Anyone got a pic of the SO 1/8?

And Autobacs......the smaller Nepros in ur first pic......any thoughts on that one? Tooth count please?

Correct me if I'm wrong but i don't think they ever made a ratchet in 1/8? have been contemplating the 5 or so sockets and driver they do in that size though as they seem to still list them.

 

[AA/FC]

This Wright 3/8 drive ratchet is probably smaller than most of the 1/4 drive ratchets posted in this thread. Lol.

 

[SantaAna12]

Thanks Ratchet, I checked the given link and it was unclear. Or I missed it. I wanted to be sure. It would interest me, as I like SO for it's strength in the 1/4.

BTW: I have the Koken Zeal 1/4 rat listed in this thread. FWIW: I find it an outstanding value for about 50$. A game changer for me in how I consider Japanese tools.

 

[Ratchet.]

This Wright 3/8 drive ratchet is probably smaller than most of the 1/4 drive ratchets posted in this thread. Lol.

that has a tiny head.. makes you wonder how is there any room for the gear, have you had it apart, if it comes apart that is?

Thanks Ratchet, I checked the given link and it was unclear. Or I missed it. I wanted to be sure. It would interest me, as I like SO for it's strength in the 1/4.

BTW: I have the Koken Zeal 1/4 rat listed in this thread. FWIW: I find it an outstanding value for about 50$. A game changer for me in how I consider Japanese tools.

yeah, there was a misleading thread on here a while back, the op mistakenly thought 1/4 drive was 1/8

I may see if i can order the four 1/8 drive sockets and driver that they do make though, assuming that they aren't horrifically expensive, been looking on ebay etc a while but yet to see any second hand ones for sale, guess not many people bought them.

Not bad at all, iirc that little 3/8" drive i posted cost me around £35 so so not far off $50. They are very good value for the quality of them, on par with if not better than the best US and European makes.

 

[Lx460]

Stanley Yankee ratchet kit I picked up today next to a Snap-on and Proto 1/4" for comparison.

 

[superautobacs]

Great thread! Thanks!

Anyone got a pic of the SO 1/8?

And Autobacs......the smaller Nepros in ur first pic......any thoughts on that one? Tooth count please?

That photo was from member Ricleh. His stubby Nepros ratchet is a 36-tooth model (nearly identical to Snap-on's own 36-tooth mechanism)

 

[Dirty Diesels]

From top to bottom of picture, Stubby 3/8 drive flex head & stubby 3/8 ratchet with 2 1/4 drive ratchets the bottom 1 is a Par-X still going strong.

 

[Fusion13]

My smallest is a tekton dual drive

 

[Modern Jess]

This Wright 3/8 drive ratchet is probably smaller than most of the 1/4 drive ratchets posted in this thread. Lol.

Now that's a really nice ratchet! Thanks for posting.

 

[CNGsaves]

Now that's a really nice ratchet! Thanks for posting.

+1 . . . . a group buy for that awesome Wright 3/8" little ratchet COULD go ballistic . . . . monumental . . . viral . . . !!! .... whatever. I'd love to snag one !!

 

[MattVette89]

These were a gift from a friend in Europe:

 

[garfieldzzz]

I wonder why nobody has this one. its my smallest beside the wera hex ratchet

 

[MG11068]

My smallest is a tekton dual drive

That is my smallest also.

 

[lilcraigford]

+1 . . . . a group buy for that awesome Wright 3/8" little ratchet COULD go ballistic . . . . monumental . . . viral . . . !!! .... whatever. I'd love to snag one !!

I have absolutely zero need for a Wright 3430... but its too damn cool not to have!

 

[D9H 90V]

Snap on TK860

 

[Ratchet Guy]

Here is my 2 smalllest ratchet

 

[superautobacs]

Ratchet Guy,

Where did you purchase your ANEX branded bit ratchet?




Here are my smallest/stubby ratchets:

 

[Ratchet Guy]

Went to a trip to Tokyo, Japan. I got it in Akihabara, also got an Anex screw driver and an Engineer pliers

 

[superautobacs]

Went to a trip to Tokyo, Japan. I got it in Akihabara, also got an Anex screw driver and an Engineer pliers

Cool! Post your entire haul here : http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97563&page=57

 

[heywood22rbr]

I recently bought the entire 1/4" set of the Z-eal tools. I already had the 3/8 and 1/2 sets, but the 1/4 ratchet and sockets seemed to be even more reduced in size than their 3/8 and 1/2 counterparts. I would not use a 4-foot muffler pipe to torque down on a Z-eal socket or ratchet, but for use in confined spaces the Z-eal tools are second to none.

 

[Katodog]

My tiny ratchets...Titan micros, and a couple of little ratcheting 1/4" drivers...



Tiny Ratchets by Edward Durbin, on Flickr

 

[superautobacs]

I recently bought the entire 1/4" set of the Z-eal tools. I already had the 3/8 and 1/2 sets, but the 1/4 ratchet and sockets seemed to be even more reduced in size than their 3/8 and 1/2 counterparts. I would not use a 4-foot muffler pipe to torque down on a Z-eal socket or ratchet, but for use in confined spaces the Z-eal tools are second to none.

I agree. Their 1/4 drive socketry boasts some of, if not, the most compact dimensions available in the market today.

 

[KM223]

My tiny contribution!

 

[Stevenn1]

Snap-on TMR739 & T72.

 

[winlinmac]

Initially, the Wright 3/8" 3430 intrigued me a lot, but upon receiving them, was appalled by the condition it was in. Really am not sure what happened, but I was forced to return this little one. Could it have just been a dud?

 

[bert1913]

I love these tiny ratchets

 

[Jim Johnstone]

Not that small, but it's my 1/4" drive torque wrench.

 

[superautobacs]

Not that small, but it's my 1/4" drive torque wrench.

Bahco/Sandvik ?? More photos please.