I sure hope I like it.

[hickory n Steel]

I have really wanted to try a 1/4 drive flex head ratchet, and since I have been loving my WRIGHT 2426 1/4 contour grip so much over the past year that I decided I wanted the flex head version of it.
I've been thinking about getting one for a while but $58 + shipping is not exactly chump change for a 1/4 ratchet, well having received my taxes recently I finally decided it was time.
I know I definitely didn't want to just get an import from HF.

Hopefully I find it actually useful for my my needs, but I'll just have to use it and find out.

[goodfellow]

It's a great ratchet. Working on modern cars -- especially under dash work, it pays for itself in no time. Less hand fatigue and reduced scrapes and bruises from squeezing into tight areas with regular ratchets.

After getting the 1/4" I also opted for the 3/8" drive in the same small form factor. Another great Wright product.

[john k]

Working on cars for pay i have wornout 2 of them.  I prefer the steel handle like yours over the plastic, plastic too bulky

[hickory n Steel]

It's a great ratchet. Working on modern cars -- especially under dash work, it pays for itself in no time. Less hand fatigue and reduced scrapes and bruises from squeezing into tight areas with regular ratchets.

After getting the 1/4" I also opted for the 3/8" drive in the same small form factor. Another great Wright product.

I like the idea of that 3/8 and it was actually a bit less expensive, but I don't think it's really something I need.
1/4 sockets go as large as I need in a ratchet this size.

[skfarmer]

any compact ratchet, be it 1/4 drive or 3/8 compact is invaluable. i have the 3/8 in 1/4  contour wright and it is sweet!

[bonneyman]

I found an older MATCO contour grip 1/4"er for $1 at a pawn shop and it's the smallest overall profile 1/4" rat I have.

[hickory n Steel]

I found an older MATCO contour grip 1/4"er for $1 at a pawn shop and it's the smallest overall profile 1/4" rat I have.

Your post about about that Matco version is what prompted me to try one in the first place.
I figured I could get a deal on Ebay, but I discovered people seemed to want as much or more for a used Matco rebrand than I could get a brand new Wright for so that's what I went with.

The Thorsen 77M is smaller but it feels a bit dainty compared to the Wright contour grip, the Wright feels better in hand and will most likely fit into the same places.

I find it amusing that the ratchets head is the same diameter as 9/16 and 14mm sockets.


I wonder if the flex head will have this same grip size or larger grip size of their 1/4 flex handle which is a bit beefier and dare I say feels just a tiny bit better.

[muddy]

Those are nice ratchets!

Sent from the twisted mind of the Mudman

[hickory n Steel]

Those are nice ratchets!

Sent from the twisted mind of the Mudman

I've been very pleased with the ratchet I have as well as my flex handle.

Probably the only US made 1/4 flex head you'll find for less new is a William's and they're a couple inches longer than this at least.
( found the William's available on sale for about $20 )

[hickory n Steel]

Got it today,  and its definitely a nice tool as I expected.
It is essentially a flex handle with a ratchet head on it which I expected.

[skfarmer]

Gotta like that!

[DeadNutz]

That's a beauty.

[hickory n Steel]

I tried it out a bit today, and I really like it.
I don't know how often I'll truly need it but it will be great when I do.

[Conductor562]

Can’t go wrong with Wright Tools. My go to 1/4” rats are the Proto J4757F (re-badged Facom Palm Control) and the Mac Axis MR990FPA. 9” of 90 toothed, comfort gripped, flex headed, American Made, over-priced, 1/4” fury 

You don’t even know you want a 9” long 1/4” ratchet.....but you do!