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Reversible Ratchet with Flexible Head Draper 43975

The ratchet wrench has evolved with the passage of time and whether you are in the automotive, engineering, agricultural or industrial sector or a DIY enthusiast, the ratchet wrench is an essential tool. They are ideal for the purpose of inserting and removing nuts, bolts and fasteners. Ratchet wrenches speed up productivity and save a lot of time. Not only do they speed up productivity, they will reduce the time necessary to complete the task in hand, thereby saving time and money.

The main advantages of ratchet wrenches are that they require less space than a traditional wrench and can be used in small confined areas like car engine bays, commercial vehicles, motor cycles and outboards. Some ratchet wrenches come with a flexible head for added manouverabliltly in compact engine compartments.

The ratchet wrench is a hand tool that is designed for removing or replacing nuts, bolts or fasteners. Ratchet wrenches generally works as a lever. Usually the ratchet wrench is pulled at a right angle to the axis of the lever action.

The ratchet wrench is available in many types and sizes. The popular drive sizes are 1/2, 3/8 and 1/4 inch square drive. They have different lengths and are reversible. This is important when you are inserting and removing nuts, bolts or fixings, giving more versatility. They are also available with stubby handles, contoured handles, spinner heads, flexible heads, extendilbe handles, and extra-long handles which are useful for when more torque or leverage is required.