Does the handle ratchet?
856712
No, there is no ratchet. Bits are held in place magnetically in the handle/driver. It's a very nice set for the price! I've used it several times, and I like the pushbutton on the front of the case....push, then the top may be manually lifted very easily......but it stays locked in position when closed. I recommend it!
856713
No, it doesn't, but neither do most small precision screwdrivers. It does, however, have a "spinner" on the end of the handle, that allows you to turn the handle without removing it from the screw while maintaining downward pressure on the "spinner".
1168286
It does both, but I rarely use the ratcheted wheel. I love it to scroll through long pages like so fast!
1551165
No it does not. It does supply the tool needed to tighten the chain however.
831379
yes you do have to reach the ratchet. They are very sturdy but as by your question yes they are a bit inconvient in that way.
2122208
No, but it comes with a telescopic wand for picking up small items such as screws,etc.
831384
yes, you have to reach the ratchet end to lower it. It has a metal tab you lift to release.
376423
No. You don't need the ratchet action for this type of PEX connection. This squeezes a tab on the sleeve; not the while sleeve like the bigger much more expensive PEX tool. That way you can do any size pipe connection with the same tool. This tool is much smaller than the big pro version. The only drawback is that the rings for this are much more expensive than the big pro version, so if you have a huge project it may be worthwhile paying the extra for the other type tool. I found this one works great for my little projects.
2100328
The external ratchet is for barrels with the tiny ball on the barrel ring and detents on the cap. If yours has a cap with teeth groves under the cap, then that is internal.
206062
There is an adapter that goes on the 1/4 inch ratchet that takes the small bits.
1538145
Yes although not much further than it shows in the picture. The one with the handle does not pivot.
560315
No that is incorrect. The handle must rotate 360 degrees. The ratchet is simply the method used to stop the spool from unwinding. you would not be able to mount flat on a trailer
629516
According to the manufacturer, it does. However, when I purchased this tote from Amazon, it did not. I had to contact Barker to get the handle.
1995282
Yes, it ratchets in one direction. So YES, you can simply flip it to tighten vs. loosen. Great wrenches!
1193299
There is part of the handle that turns. Just like most ratcheting screw drivers. You won't be sorry if you are looking for a heavy duty quality screw driver
7579
There's no ratcheting function. You will have a incomplete crimp. You should compress the handles until it fully releases itself.
339718
Yes, I believe so. There is a screw on the butt of the handle that holds it in.
1945216
Yes it does, you can use one as the mechanics tools include the following: a 1/4-inch round head, full polish ratchet (85-890) and 8 SAE 1/4-inch sockets, a 1/4-inch spinner handle (86-004), a 1/4-inch bit holder (86-124), and 30 specialty bits.