A ratchet is a handle that snaps into one end of a socket by means of a square-drive connector. The other end of the socket fits over a fastener. A mechanism in the ratchet allows the handle to engage and tighten the fastener when you swing it in a clockwise direction and turn freely when you swing it counterclockwise.

Our patented Double Drive technology is the latest evolution in ratcheting screwdriver technology, which enables you to drive fasteners at twice the speed of a standard ratcheting screwdriver.

So theoretically this could half the time it takes to drive a screw now flip the switch in reverse hold the collar. And the bit moves in reverse to remove the screw.

The two main styles of ratchets are round head and pear head. Round-head ratchets have a head that is, well, round.

Applications. Socket wrenches are mainly used to turn or remove nuts and bolts, whereas ratchets are used to tighten or loosen them. Socket wrenches are also better suited for use with power tools, as the higher gear ratio allows for a more efficient transfer of power.

Ratchets are principally characterized by their size, commonly called the drive. The most common ratchet sizes are ¼ inch drive, 3/8 inch drive, and ½ inch drive. There are also larger ratchet sizes including ¾ inch drive and 1-inch drive available.

So we have a impact screwdriver. Basically the way this works is there's a little cam and spring load mechanism in here. And uh you insert the phillips bit down into the screw.

At a minimum, a screw drive is a set of shaped cavities and protrusions on the screw head that allows torque to be applied to it. Usually, it also involves a mating tool, such as a screwdriver, that is used to turn it.

Started off in the right direction and the first step to that is what I call the jab. I put the screw on the bit. Then I take the screw. And the tool and I give the work a little jab.

The most common ratchet sizes are ¼ inch drive, 3/8 inch drive, and ½ inch drive. There are also larger ratchet sizes including ¾ inch drive and 1-inch drive available. Most ratchets used with sockets contain a gear mechanism that is designed to allow for rotation in one direction only.

Introduce Double ratchet wrench, which has a ratchet function in both the box side and open end sections.

Ratchets have many advantages including the ability to be used in tight places, as well as being able to loosen bolts at very high torque, and re-tighten them to the same torque. As well, the variety of combinations and adaptability, makes the ratchet and socket very useful tools.

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An impact driver is more compact and lightweight by design. It also has more torque than a power drill. These tools are available in cordless designs ranging from 12 volts up to 20 volts. As the voltage increases, so does the power and speed of the impact driver.

As the motor turns the shaft, the spring compresses and then releases. This forcefully drives the hammer down until it drops into place where it can strike rotationally against the anvil. This action happens very rapidly. In fact, most impact drivers hit more than 50 times every second.

The square drive screw has a central square head that fits neatly into a driver, which comes in handy when you're working on a project that uses join angles and composite materials. You can also disassemble your project without damaging the item or stripping the screw.