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Posted by Nate Nagel on June 2, 2007, 4:26 pm
Jeff Wisnia wrote:
> Jack S wrote:
>
>> I saw a type of ratchet socket wrench that I haven't seen before.
>>
>> It's a standard socket ratchet with a direction selector plus,,, at
>> the end of the wrench handle is a one inch rotating bar that you can
>> turn, which causes the wrench socket to turn.
>>
>> In other words, if the nut or bolt is loose, you can turn the socket
>> without moving the wrench handle.
>>
>> Anybody know what this type of wrench is called?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
I think it was sold under the name "sidewinder." I never tried one so I
don't know if it worked well or if it was a gimmick.
>
> I don't know the name of that style of wrench, but if that "one inch
> bar" sticks out very far it could become an annoyance in tight quarters.
>
> My "garage" toolbox contains a set of three different size thin black
> oxide finished steel disks with knurled edges which have (in order of
> size) 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" square holes in their centers.
>
> The idea is that you're supposed to put them on the wrench drive square
> before you snap on a socket or extender bar. The disks are larger than
> the wrench heads so you can "spin" the socket with your fingertips.
>
> I think I've had them for about 30 years and I can't recall ever using
> one of them.
>
> Sears still sells them, so somebody must use them: <G>
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3beorj
I've owned some ratchets that had that built into the back of the head.
I think they were some old S-K's that I got from my grandfather, or
maybe they were some of my yard sale finds. Certainly not any of the
new Crapsman ones :(
I like extensions that are knurled as well; once you break the nut loose
you can pop the ratchet off and use the extension like a screwdriver handle.
nate
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