BlackHawk by Proto 34950R 3/8" Drive Rotator Ratchet

by BlackHawk

Product Description

Quick-release switch for fast socket removal. Comfortable, grooved, easy-to-use, thumb-action direction-switching mechanism. Handle rotates 360 in either direction for rapid twist-action nut and fastener application and removal. Continuous turning of drive in one direction regardless of which way handle is rotated. Less than 1 arc swing necessary in twist-action mode.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 6 x 6 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Z9D6EI
• Item model number: 34950R
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,904 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Good ratchet but not the miracle tool., August 12, 2011

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Metalman - See all my reviews

This review is from: BlackHawk by Proto 34950R 3/8" Drive Rotator Ratchet (Tools & Home Improvement)

The overall build of the tool is pretty good. Solid ratcheting action, positive socket engagement, quality switching for direction. It didn't work for the certain part job I wanted, but worked great on another portion of the job which I've had to repeat many times.

Downsides. I bought the 1/4" version. It's supposed to be for tight spaces. The overall ratchet needs to be shorter (are you listening Stanley tools?). And to top it off, if you put a 1/4" reciever on the handle end, you could put a 1/4" chuck with an electric impact.

What I find very interesting is that no matter what direction you twist the handle, the head will turn the same way until you switch the direction on the head. Is it the perfect tool? Maybe if you have a job that requires it. If they shorten the handles, might even be more effective.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blackhawk Rotating Ratchet is a "Must Have" for mechanics, August 3, 2009

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Andrew G. Martin "the turbo transporter" (N Kitsap County WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: BlackHawk by Proto 34950R 3/8" Drive Rotator Ratchet (Tools & Home Improvement)

This 3/8' drive rotating ratchet tool is fantastic! The twist handle function works great on nuts and bolts in tight locations where there's little room to swing a standard wrench or ratchet handle. You may still need to use a regular wrench to break a very tight fastener free and a torque wrench to retighten to spec's but this tool makes turning the fasteners in and out a breeze. I wouldn't recommend this tool for heavy duty use like wheel lugs or brake caliper bolts but for light to medium mechanical work it's become my "daily driver".

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not too shabby. Comes in handy., March 3, 2011

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Japdawap - See all my reviews

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This review is from: BlackHawk by Proto 34950R 3/8" Drive Rotator Ratchet (Tools & Home Improvement)

Great tool for places you don't have a lot of room to move your ratchet. The head is a little big and it requires 2 hands to change the ratcheting direction otherwise I would give it a 5.