Ratcheting stubby

[katiexoxo]

I found this new cool thing on amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002L6HJ82/?tag=atomicindustr-21

 

[Bessy]

I picked one similar to that up at Princess Auto back in the summer for a couple bucks. Mine has a 1/4 hex on one end (mostly recessed) and a 1/4" square drive for sockets on the other face.

 

[bcradio]

That looks handy. I used a rigged version of that last weekend to change my door lock actuator, but that thing looks much nicer. How's the backdrag on it?

 

[Dingleburry]

Palm ratchet

 

[gungatim]

got a 3pc set from HF. biggest sloppiest POS ever...that one looks pretty decent.

but what I actually USE is what looks like a flex head ratchet with the handle removed, escept it never had a handle and has 2 3/8" hex spots to add a ratchet or breaker, one on top and one where the handle would be. no idea who made it, Stanley maybe...

 

[Cope]

A little more money, but well made. Has 1/4" & 3/8" square drive plus 1/4" hex. Made by VIM IIRC. http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Piece-Fin...352892?hash=item3d157a78bc:g:IC0AAOSwxcRW9eSm

 

[walkingdrunken]

I had the harbor freight palm ratchet too...absolutely horrible. I've tried the VIM ones as well but the gearwrench gimbal palm ratchet is my favorite. smoothest movement out of the three.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HDSSJKU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

We're coming out with something similar soon, but with a few cool new features. Check out some of the design proofs:

https://gfycat.com/HarshMajesticAntbear

https://gfycat.com/ImpressionableWarmHermitcrab

https://gfycat.com/ConstantRashAcornbarnacle

https://gfycat.com/EmotionalBarrenLarva

 

[gdocktor3]

Astro - is yours reversible or do you flip it over? That "wing" for lack of better word, will accept a 1/4" drive breaker bar?

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

Astro - is yours reversible or do you flip it over? That "wing" for lack of better word, will accept a 1/4" drive breaker bar?

Flip, and yes. It also comes with the one shown in the clips, and the screwdriver handle.

 

[popparoach]

reminds me of this set https://www.google.com/search?q=kob...AUICigE&biw=412&bih=610#imgrc=-MfljWOfLf1SKM:
has the provision for the extension/breaker in one of the wings.

 

[davethorik]

Is that a double square broached in the end of that extension?

 

[popparoach]

yessir for 1/4 inch bits.ratchet has 1/4 drive on one side 5/16 hex on the other.the extension serves as a handle.not bad for 5 bucks.coo taiwan

 

[bcradio]

yessir for 1/4 inch bits.ratchet has 1/4 drive on one side 5/16 hex on the other.the extension serves as a handle.not bad for 5 bucks.coo taiwan

Is that not sold in stores anymore?

 

[Fedwrench]

The Astro Pneumatic multipurpose bit driver looks very interesting and promising

I haven't seen anything similar

 

[Cruzan80]

Still like my ratcheting ball. Easydriver.

 

[katiexoxo]

Arrived today.. It's pretty neat, the only thing I find annoying is the fact that the magnet is too strong and it's very hard to pull the bit out without gloves

We're coming out with something similar soon, but with a few cool new features. Check out some of the design proofs:

https://gfycat.com/HarshMajesticAntbear

https://gfycat.com/ImpressionableWarmHermitcrab

https://gfycat.com/ConstantRashAcornbarnacle

https://gfycat.com/EmotionalBarrenLarva

That looks awesome