Any other gearless bit ratchet available?

[Grokew]

The only one I know of so far is the RR40S-BH1/4 from omegatec. It looks a bit bulky, but I have no experience with it. If anyone here has some experience with it, could you describe it's advantages and disadvantages?

Are there any other gearless bit ratchets out there?

 

[JradM]

I don't know of any gearless bit ratchets. The one you posted was news to me. Does it NEED to be gearless?

I do like bit ratchets generally. My two favorites are the Wurth/Zebra and the Titan micro swivel.

The Wurth is extremely small - doesn't add any height to the bit (it pokes through the middle slightly and you remove a bit by pushing it back out). 72 teeth, so pretty fine action, but I've put considerable strain on it without issue. I love this little guy.



The Titan is a little different. I'm sure the novelty is part of why I like it. 90-teeth for even finer action - however it is taller than the Wurth. With a roto head on it, it can flex to access different angles or be used like a screwdriver. It comes in two flavors: chrome vanadium or aluminum handled. The aluminum version is sold in several different colors.

 

[Bubba Fett]

I don't know of any gearless bit ratchets. The one you posted was news to me. Does it NEED to be gearless?

I do like bit ratchets generally. My two favorites are the Wurth/Zebra and the Titan micro swivel.

The Wurth is extremely small - doesn't add any height to the bit (it pokes through the middle slightly and you remove a bit by pushing it back out). 72 teeth, so pretty fine action, but I've put considerable strain on it without issue. I love this little guy.



The Titan is a little different. I'm sure the novelty is part of why I like it. 90-teeth for even finer action - however it is taller than the Wurth. With a roto head on it, it can flex to access different angles or be used like a screwdriver. It comes in two flavors: chrome vanadium or aluminum handled. The aluminum version is sold in several different colors.

I have the 1/4 socket driver version of the Titan ratchet. I like it. It's TINY though. That means not much torque, and it's easy to lose, but it can get in tight places.

 

[Grokew]

I have the 1/4 socket driver version of the Titan ratchet. I like it. It's TINY though. That means not much torque, and it's easy to lose, but it can get in tight places.

I have a prestaratchet that is almost identical to the Würth but with a 52 teeth mechanism. It's my favorite so far. The reasons for the gearless bitratchet is to reduce Back-drag and reengagement angle. It is not strictly necessary, but it would be interesting to find more models,. especially a thinner one.

Edit:
Please forgive my mistake, I'm not used to the interface and replied to you, instead of JradM. I would like to get a set of titan swivel mini ratchets. I have the offset micro bit and 1/4 ratchets. They are great, but the chrome is So smooth that it gets slippery sometimes.

 

[RTM]

I have a Lisle 62450, which will drive a round shaft without a gear. I've never tried a hex bit in it, but imagine it won't work

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002BC0S2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Grokew]

Nice, that's really interesting. I bet I can use a strong magnet to hold the bit instead of the large rubber cap.

Edit: oof, didn't pay attention to what you wrote. It isn't hex. Still interesting

 

[kbeefy]

I have a Lisle 62450, which will drive a round shaft without a gear. I've never tried a hex bit in it, but imagine it won't work

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002BC0S2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have that same driver. A hex version would be awesome! I was just looking at mine the other day trying to find the perfect way to use it with a torx.

I have used it successfully on a few screwdrivers with the correct sized shank....

 

[beatle]

I have a GearWrench that did the job when I was removing some speakers up against the windshield. Nothing else would fit. I wonder if the factory puts the speakers in before the windshield.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062FSAVI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Not gearless (60 tooth) but still pretty useful due to its tiny profile and offset head.

 

[slowtwitch73]

I just put the correct size socket on an old plain jane ratchet and put the bit in that.

 

[Grokew]

I don't know of any gearless bit ratchets. The one you posted was news to me. Does it NEED to be gearless?

I do like bit ratchets generally. My two favorites are the Wurth/Zebra and the Titan micro swivel.

The Wurth is extremely small - doesn't add any height to the bit (it pokes through the middle slightly and you remove a bit by pushing it back out). 72 teeth, so pretty fine action, but I've put considerable strain on it without issue. I love this little guy.



The Titan is a little different. I'm sure the novelty is part of why I like it. 90-teeth for even finer action - however it is taller than the Wurth. With a roto head on it, it can flex to access different angles or be used like a screwdriver. It comes in two flavors: chrome vanadium or aluminum handled. The aluminum version is sold in several different colors.

3 days ago I got the titan mini swivel 1/4 drive ratchet (not the bit ratchet). Quite a nice lil thing.

 

[39 LaSalle]

It's not a bit ratchet, but a pro mechanic buddy of mine has one of these and really likes it. Toying with picking one up myself.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200811196_200811196