In the professional mechanic realm, a powered ratchet is a no-brainer, everyday tool of the trade. For DIYers, it’s a little more of a splurge—but if you like to wrench with any regularity, the hand pains and time saved with a battery-powered ratchet are a real boon. And Milwaukee’s new Gen 2 M12 Fuel cordless ratchet kit hits a great mix of performance and build quality at a reasonable price.
M12 FUEL 3/8″ Ratchet Tool + Battery + Charger Kit: $329
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What It’s For
A power ratchet like this is for spinning off nuts with a socket—it does everything your manual ratchet does, just without the soul-crushing repetitive motion of pumping a manual handle in a three-inch space. It’s not a heavy-hitting, stuck-bolt-buster …
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Author: Andrew P. Collins
