stevej Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 What would be the correct name for this type of ratchet? I'd like to buy another one similar to it. It has been useful in some tight spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Do you twist the handle on top to make the ratchet spin? Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 You want one, I have one that I never use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano123 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 The correct term is "thingamajig" I believe... Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 The correct term is "speed ratchet" ()...made by Wellforce and others. Mine is a Wellforce 1/2" drive, you can find Sidewinder on eBay, Amazon, etc.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phffter Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Kato said: You want one, I have one that I never use... send it this way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 8 minutes ago, phffter said: send it this way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phffter Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 new USA currency. they took jackson off a twenty. and put prince on. it's 19.99 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej Posted May 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Kato said: The correct term is "speed ratchet" Thanks Kato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Yo're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I hadn't seen one of these before, pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I think craftsman has a chinsey version of this ratchet. Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej Posted May 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) I ordered this one- edit- DON'T BUY ONE OF THESE ON EBAY. It's not a 'speed ratchet'. Just stores an adapter in the handle. Edited May 6, 2016 by stevej new info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Jimbo your gonna have to get one and review for us bro! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Got a link? Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Give me a few bucks, I'll send you mine. I have absolutely never used it. Never. I can't even see where it'd be handy, it's a little on the large side, at least mine is. It's a 1/2" drive, and I can't think of anywhere I'd be able to get it into that a regular ratchet or ratcheting wrench wouldn't fit. Works pretty darned good, ratchets great and seems to be pretty beefy for when you want to put a little strength into it. Me, I doubt I'll ever do anything with it. Sears sells both the Sidewinder and the Wellforce versions, as well as a QualConnect version (never heard of them). On the Sears site they're all kinda on the expensive side, you can find them cheaper on eBay or Amazon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stevej Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 This ALCA speed ratchet looks interesting. I have arthritis in my wrist.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7X8CL97RmY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 That's interesting looking, tad gimicky though but I'm sure would be easier on your hands Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edit: my concern would be handle clearence, just get the m12 ratchet and that virtually 0 strain on your hands 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultgar Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Same principle as the rotator ratchets designed by Facom. They come in handy with oil filter and cartridge wrenches where you don't have a lot of room to swing the ratchet. Just rotate ("throttle") the handle to spin the square drive. There's a video online of the tool in use. Stanley also has a version of these ratchets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 56 minutes ago, ultgar said: Same principle as the rotator ratchets designed by Facom. They come in handy with oil filter and cartridge wrenches where you don't have a lot of room to swing the ratchet. Just rotate ("throttle") the handle to spin the square drive. There's a video online of the tool in use. Stanley also has a version of these ratchets. Jeez, Steve, welcome aboard. Didn't know you liked slumming in this place! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Jeez, I might need one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultgar Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 29 minutes ago, BK13 said: Jeez, Steve, welcome aboard. Didn't know you liked slumming in this place! LOL Just found this group today. I think the guys here actually use their tools. The garage journal is filled with tool polisher's and collectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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