Teardown

Dual Pawl Ratchet Teardown – How it Works

Mar 26, 2025 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s a look inside a dual pawl ratchet.

New Milwaukee 3/8″ Drive, Swivel-Head Ratchet and Socket Set

Feb 24, 2017 Benjamen 35 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with a new swivel head ratchet and socket set, aimed at contractors and priced at $70 for SAE or metric sets.

Electrical Tools

Klein Breaker Finder is Identical to the Hi-Tech HTP-6 Circuit Detective

Jan 13, 2016 Benjamen 38 Comments

Why do the Klein ET300 Digital Circuit Breaker Finder and the Hi-Tech HTP-6 Digital Circuit Detective sold at Harbor Freight look so similar? Because they’re identical and made by the same OEM.

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