Where Do I Find This Ratchet?

[Doc995]

I was over a guys house the other day (picking up some tires from Marketplace) and we needed a 3/8 ratchet for a quick adjustment. He goes to his shop and gets a ratchet. It was a Husky product. What got me is that it had a knurled handle that you'd spin and it would turn the ratchet head. This would be ideal in a very tight, confining situation. Do any of you know what this is called and if it is even available? He told me that he's pretty sure that Stanley makes a similar ratchet.... TIA

 

[cowboy73]

Was it like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KA61U26/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Wrench97]

Home Depot, I have one that is now broken and there is no replacement for it.

 

[dsaabm]

Always seemed a little more gimmicky than useful to me, I could see a 1/4" drive one being useful in a tight spot.

Stanley https://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-3-8-in-Drive-Rotator-Ratchet-89-962/203740742?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_1_HAND_TOOLS-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-HandTools_PLA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D25T-G-D25T-25_1_HAND_TOOLS-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-HandTools_PLA-71700000034127224-58700003933021546-92700031755124841&gclid=CjwKCAiAnvj9BRA4EiwAuUMDfwkSHaHKUbW2xzxdRQ6H5e0z9MxWyqxRHjUXUdWp1y_bWI3i5CFyJRoC_X4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Craftsman https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-3-8-in-Drive-Rotator-Ratchet/1003096284

USAG https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/usag+revolving+grip+ratchet.do

 

[mikebaker1129]

Blackhawk makes one in 1/4 drive
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[Old Man Roger]

I would love a 1/4 drive ratchet like that, for when you can't use an air ratchet.

 

[Doc995]

Thanks guys, I think I'll get the Craftsman...I've had quite a few situations where I've needed this...

 

[Plumber4]

I have 2 of those Stanley ratchets. They've definitely come in handy several times.

 

[Qualitytools]

They are called rotator ratchets, they come in 1/4, 3/8 and possibly 1/2 but not sure. They do come in handy in tight spots where the conventional back and forth of the ratchet is not possible. I have a Stanley (from Walmart) and a Facom both in 3/8. Very nice addition to your ratchet collection I assure you.

 

[Kscardsfan]

Always been interested in one of these for my box. Always wondered what drive size to get.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

I’ve seen multiple ones I think Craftsman makes one


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[SuperCat]

I saw these ratchets in Home Depot quite some time ago, but I tested one in the store and it kept jamming. I tried several and they kept getting jammed or locked up, so I figured it was just a gimmicky product and did not buy one. I don't know if it was a defective lot or a bad design, but I was not impressed. If you really need one, I strongly suggest you go to the store and see the exact one that you're going to buy in person, handle it and test it, before you buy. And, as always, good luck with that. Lol.

 

[Qualitytools]

Here is a link to the FACOM factory vid showcasing the tool.

 

[Jeferson]

I strongly believe Snap on ratchets, wrenches, maybe sockets & everything else Taiwan. I have Blue Point wrenches that are superior to the chinesium craftsman I have. Would like Snap on ones tho.

 

[EyesFit]

I normally hold on Snap-On bills, but I've just picked up a Tekton bill because I have a few wrenches (I've had 1/8" up to 2" wrenches and declined to pay the prices of the truck tool) and I was pretty impressed.

 

[seber]

Here is a link to the FACOM factory vid showcasing the tool.

Given that situation, I would simply add an extension.

 

[hangfirew8]

I have the Blackhawk 3/8 which is a Stanley. It works well and sometimes saves the day. No problems with reversing or jamming. Do wish the head was not so thick.

-HF