Laser Ratchet

[Fedwrench]

While waiting for food, i was cruising You Tube and stumbled upon this strange ratchet. You push the drive tang through the ratchet head to change direction which isn't that uncommon but, there's a ring that you pull towards the ratchet handle that quickly rotates the square drive without swinging the handle. What will they think of next

 

[jumbojak]

That's neat but I bet I'd break it in less than an hour.

 

[LXCam]

Chit, and I thought I was satisfied with my collection. That would definitely be handy for a few of the places I work in since getting my 1/4" air rat in there is a PITA.

 

[noid]

That's pretty cool actually.

 

[sweetk30]

try using that in the north east rust belt and get back to us .

 

[paulsomlo]

Looks like an ergonomic nightmare.

 

[930dreamer]

Ask to demo one.

 

[3baygarage]

Another one that looks awesome in theory but could be hard to fit, operate, and use effectively.

I’d like to try one.

 

[RoundedNut]

Stanley has a similar tool but you turn the handle like a screwdriver instead of pumping:
https://www.stanleytools.com/produc...s/ratchets/38-in-drive-rotator-ratchet/89-962

I think both ideas are bad. I'd just use a stubby flex head and crank it out, or use a T-handle and spin it out, or a flex shaft and power drive it out, or etc.

 

[M6erfan]

Similar to the Facom Rotator ratchet, except on the Facom you rotate the grip.

 

[scooby074]

Sweet TVR but that ratchet is ridiculous.

 

[unslow1]

Neat idea but I would bet in practice is pretty worthless and breaks quickly. I would have to see several good reviews before I would consider buying.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

Lugz posted one from the '30s awhile back.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=391477

 

[AA/FC]

Neat idea. I'd like to try one but it looks kinda awkward to operate... Even the guy in the video uses two hands most of the time.

 

[unslow1]

I've seen a couple with a handle you turn like a screwdriver. The heads on that style are pretty big. HF used to sell one.

 

[kelpaso1]

Looks like another "As seen on TV" gimmick tool. I wouldn't even pay a dollar for it.

 

[techieman33]

Stanley has a similar tool but you turn the handle like a screwdriver instead of pumping:
https://www.stanleytools.com/produc...s/ratchets/38-in-drive-rotator-ratchet/89-962

I think both ideas are bad. I'd just use a stubby flex head and crank it out, or use a T-handle and spin it out, or a flex shaft and power drive it out, or etc.

One of the few still working tools I've thrown in the trash. It's dangerous to use as a regular ratchet. Since the handle doesn't lock it's really easy to bust your knuckles open on any obstruction nearby.

 

[KamiCrit]

Looks like a training toy for the bedroom.

 

[ScottsGT]

My M12 is easier to use.