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ToolGuyd > Ratchets
Zero Degree Gearless Ratchet Angle Claims

New Tools

Zero Degree Gearless Ratchet Brings Back a Solid Kobalt Design

Apr 15, 2022 Stuart 36 Comments

An interesting gearless ratchet design is looking to make a comeback.

Nepros Gold and Chrome 3-8 Ratchets Thumbnail

Awesome & Cool

Wrench in Luxury with Nepros Gold Ratchets

Mar 4, 2022 Stuart 39 Comments

Nepros took their ratchet aesthetics to richer heights.

Gearwrench Roto Ratchet 2pc Set

Sockets & Drive Tools

HOT Deal: Gearwrench 2pc Swivel Ratchet Set!

Jun 4, 2021 Stuart 34 Comments

This Gearwrench 2pc Roto Ratchet set is on sale again!

Milwaukee 1-4 Stubby Ratchet 48-22-9003

Mechanics' Tools

New Milwaukee Tool Ratchets Expansion: Stubby and Extended Length

Feb 1, 2021 Stuart 37 Comments

Milwaukee Tool has come out with new shorter and longer ratchets.

Tekton Folding Ratchet

Mechanics' Tools

Here’s the New Tekton Folding Ratchet

Dec 21, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

Tekton has come out with a new folding ratchet design.

Husky Ratchet Set 144 Positions

Mechanics' Tools

New Husky 144 Position Ratchet Set Review

Oct 29, 2020 Stuart 38 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Husky’s 144 position ratchets, with 2.5 degree swing arc.

Milwaukee Ratchet

Mechanics' Tools

Milwaukee Ratchets are Now Available

Feb 28, 2019 Stuart 70 Comments

Milwaukee’s ratchets are now available for individual purchase.

New Dewalt Ratchets 2018

Mechanics' Tools

New Dewalt Ratchets are Hitting the Market

Jul 24, 2018 Stuart 50 Comments

Dewalt has come out with new open stock ratchets. We’re trying hard to be excited.

Kobalt Pro90 Ratchet Construction

New Tools

Kobalt Pro90 Ratchets

Oct 27, 2017 Stuart 52 Comments

Kobalt’s out with some new 90-tooth ratchets, and the set of 3 ratchets is priced at $30.

Wera Ratchet Quick Release Detent

Editorial

Quick Release Ratchets – Love ’em or Hate ’em?

May 11, 2017 Stuart 25 Comments

Quick release ratchets – do you love them or hate them?

Mechanics' Tools

Allen Gearless Ratchet for Minimal Swing in Tight Spaces

Oct 22, 2015 Stuart 20 Comments

Allen has come out with a new 3/8″ gearless ratchet that features a push-through reversing mechanism.

Craftsman Gimbal Ratchets

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Craftsman Gimbal Palm Ratchets Pivot Their Way Into Awkward Spaces

Apr 10, 2015 Stuart 7 Comments

The new Craftsman gimbal palm ratchet set might be just what you need to torque out of a bind.

Made in USA

SK Thumbwheel Ratchet Review

Nov 17, 2014 Stuart 31 Comments

SK Hand Tool’s thumbwheel ratchet is a handy and refined drive tool for working in tight areas.

New Tools

New Kobalt Direct Drive Gearless Ratchet – Review!

Oct 16, 2014 Stuart 41 Comments

We reviewed the new Kobalt Direct Drive gearless ratchet, which actually works really well without being too large or bulky.

Astro Pneumatic Wobble Head Ratchet Closeup

Sockets & Drive Tools

Astro Pneumatic Wobble Head Ratchets

Sep 19, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

What do you think about Astro Pneumatic’s wobble-head ratchets? Practical, or not?

Facom SXL 171 Flex-Head Extendable Ratchet

New Tools

Facom SXL Extendable Ratchets

Jul 11, 2014 Stuart 21 Comments

Facom has come out with two new 1/2″ extendable ratchets and an extendable breaker bar.

Wera Zyklop Metal Ratchet

Mechanics' Tools

New Wera Zyklop Metal Ratchets

Mar 11, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Wera is soon coming out with two new Zyklop Metal ratchets – one with a reversible switch, and another with a push-through anvil.

Gearwrench 120XP Ratchet Giveaway

Mechanics' Tools

Upgrade Your Gear! ToolGuyd Giveaway: Gearwrench 120XP Ratchets!

Nov 26, 2013 Stuart 137 Comments

We’re giving away new Gearwrench 120 XP ratchets to two lucky winners! These ratchets are fabulous, so enter now!

Beta Tools Bit Ratchet in Hand

Bit Holders & Drivers

Beta Tools Bit Ratchet Set Review

Oct 31, 2013 Stuart 31 Comments

We tested Beta’s teeny tiny – but very practical and useful – 27-piece mini bit ratchet set.

Gearwrench Gimbal Ratchet Small

EDC, Pocket, & Multitools

Gearwrench Gimbal Palm Ratchets

Oct 28, 2013 Stuart 22 Comments

Gearwrech’s new gimbal-style ratchets are palm-sized and allow for high adjustability without the need for a wobble adapter.

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