Small or small format ratchets

[J.A.F.E.]

Some ratchets are better at getting into the small spaces than others. This thread is dedicated to them. I'll start off with a few please post what you've got.

In general I think these are the smallest 1/4 drive I have. The Plomb 4751 is about the tiniest I've ever seen but they seem to be very delicate. Almost all I've ever seen are broken in one or both directions, This one is functional but I'll never use to break anything loose or tighten anything up very tight. If you've ever seen the pawls they are very thin that's why they are so delicate. Blackhawk 24991 perhaps my favorite of the lot, Wright 90, Thorsen 77M, Wright2426, unmarked, Rich (?) R1, Williams Superatchet M-51 another of my personal favorites.



Just for scale

[J.A.F.E.]

Another group of 1/4 drive. Plomb 4751 for size reference, Toolcraft, Titan and Snap-on TMK739.

[J.A.F.E.]

Compact ratchets.

Snap-on FM710 3/8 in 1/4 body and Snap-on SF710 1/2 in 3/8 body.





Wright 3430 and 3440 3/8 in 1/4 bodies.

[d42jeep]

Whenever I need to use 1/4” drive tools, I always grab an S-K ratchet. In 3/8” I like my Cornwell shorty.
-Don

[J.A.F.E.]

So what you're saying is

[Cruiser808]

Steve, you never cease to amaze with your great threads and tools. I know what you mean about the Plomb ratchet, the company didn’t keep it around very long. And that Blackhawk has to be as rare as a one legged man winning an ass kicking contest.   

[lostmind]

P&C , needs a new owner

[d42jeep]

So what you're saying is

The grey beard is good, but way too much hair!
-Don

[bonneyman]

Nice collections, Steve!

I finally grabbed a Titan 1/4"er for those crazy tight jobs and it has worked well. It has since basically superceeded all others for those tasks, although I do have a Chapman bit driver handy for some jobs. They make a nice set of tools!

[hickory n Steel]

What's the quality on those open head ratchets from Thorsen or P&C ?
I've never seen one in person, but they always appeared to be designed for cost saving.

[J.A.F.E.]

Thanks Cruiser!

Yes too bad about that little Plomb if it had been a bit more robust it would have sold well I believe. Every one I've seen pretty much is broken except the one in the pic.

The Blackhawk is a nice ratchet but I really like the ratchets they made.

[J.A.F.E.]

d42 that was the old Most Interesting Man in the World character from the Dos XX ads. Making a joke and poking fun at the ads at the same time.

[J.A.F.E.]

Thanks Bonneyman!

The Titan if yours is like this one is surprising. I have also seen it as a bit driver.

How do you like the Chapman?

[J.A.F.E.]

Hickory the ratchet is a little coarse but pretty much bullet proof. Wright still makes an open gear as well. The idea is in harsh service they can be cleaned easily and without taking them apart.

I like having it but I don't think it would be a go to for me.

[d42jeep]

d42 that was the old Most Interesting Man in the World character from the Dos XX ads. Making a joke and poking fun at the ads at the same time.

Got it. My reply was an attempt at Don humor. My daughter says my efforts are usually lame.
-Don