Right Angle Ratchet Screwdriver Recommendation?

[Sine Swept]

Then I read the reviews it had, yikes. Honestly I am using the first and only Milescraft I have purchased and I'm on my third Milwaukee replacement. Each Milwaukee I go easier on than the last one. Side by side with the Skewdriver the milwaukee is the exact same tool.

I do see DeWalt and Pro Point (Princess Auto) branded high torque versions in around the $30 mark.

When you need something like these, nothing else will do, though I have had a flex head ratcheting screwdriver on a bit before.

 

[TLCObsession]

The Milescraft looks like what I am looking for.

 

[Ratchet.]

I got the same one. Haven't used it yet, but like it a lot. Made in USA.

interesting, matco, mac and snap on (bluepoint) ones are also all exactly the same, bar printing and handle color, I wonder who the original manufacturer is?

I have a set of three matco ones, great little things

 

[submariner]

If only the best will do...

I use mine more often than 1/4" drive ratchets.

 

[orca8589]

I spent way too much on this set years ago, but it's occasionally come in handy. Ratchets on both ends, one side handles 1/4" hex bits and the other end handles 5/16" hex bits.



~Chris

 

[Monte]

 

[jhnlngn]

interesting, matco, mac and snap on (bluepoint) ones are also all exactly the same, bar printing and handle color, I wonder who the original manufacturer is?

I have a set of three matco ones, great little things

I believe it's Lang.

http://www.langtools.com/bit-wrenches/

 

[48548]

Since no one else is showing using a ratchet being abused like this, I think this is the one to go with. Wera all the way. I am thinking I should try this on my truck with the lugs as 140lbs.

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[winlinmac]

A Go-Thru Ratchet works for me as well. Comes with a Bit holder socket, slide it through and use whatever bits come with the 100-Piece Bit set.

 

[cgv69]

I've used a Mac SD90A right angle bit driver for years with good results. (The same basic tool is available from many different brand names). It's not the lowest clearance design out there but I can't think of too many times were it couldn't get the job done?

The metal wing can be removed or re-positioned and the plastic handle is removable. Honestly I very really use it with the red handle. I usually use it with my Snap-On ratcheting bit driver (SSDMR4B) or chuck it up in a cordless drill.

If you decide to chuck it up, take it easy with the torque as its not really meant to be "power driven" and can come apart if too much torque is applied (don't ask me how I know this! )

 

[Sine Swept]

Have you ever had to grind a bit down for more clearance using something like the Vim bit ratchet? I have to take off dash speaker grills in older cars from time to time and I have done some weird combinations in order to take out the fastener while not scratching up the dash. It is always obvious which screws have been taken out before.

 

[ca90ss]

Have you ever had to grind a bit down for more clearance using something like the Vim bit ratchet? I have to take off dash speaker grills in older cars from time to time and I have done some weird combinations in order to take out the fastener while not scratching up the dash. It is always obvious which screws have been taken out before.

These are about as shallow as it gets.
http://www.amazon.com/Anex-6102T-Profile-Driver-Handle/dp/B0016VAIBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457801677&sr=8-1&keywords=anex+low+profile

These are also shorter than normal bits.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MVBGAU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3PSYMT3V40MF7&coliid=IN3TUSXDWT89M

 

[winlinmac]

I just have to like the fact that the Craftsman is 72-tooth fine tooth (USA) compared to VIM's 52-tooth (Taiwan). VIM Tools is still on my favorites list for specialty sockets.