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Review on πŸ”§ Enhance Your Tool Set with the Performance Tool W480 Red, Black High Torque Mini Ratchet Driver, 1 Pack by Jarrett Love

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best buy for a set of moderate torque (1/4) and high torque (3/8, Β½) quick release skewers. Made in China.

Key features to look for in such a device: pawl or non-pawl selection, number of teeth in the pawl, force required to operate the pawl, pin driver diameter, gear contour, fingerwheel texture, fingerwheel malleability ( Completion flexibility), the need for dual drive, the quick-release function and resistance to car dirt. The weight to apply to these factors depends on the individual and the intended use. For this device, the key factors are quick release, handwheel flexibility, handwheel comfort, ratchet ease, and multiple drives. The Wilmar W1716 kit assumes you already own or have access to sockets, adapters, extensions, screwdriver bits and "spinners". The 3/8" drive (3/8 red) and Β½" drive (1/2 blue) are medium weight and are designed for low torque (1/4) and heavy duty, high torque ( 3/8 and Β½) suitable. . Wilmar W1716 is a chrome vanadium steel unit with black oxide coating on the drive parts. The grip area of the wheel (3/8 red, 1/2 blue, 1/4 green) is flexible and comfortable. . The finger wheel is 1.68" (1/4 green) in diameter and 1.88" (3/8 red, 1/2 blue) in diameter max. The grip area does not slip. The fingerwheel is 0.422" thick (1/4 green) and 0.575" thick (3/8 red, 1/2 blue) in the grip area. 4 green) and 72 teeth (5 degree increments) (3/8 red, 1/2 blue). The square portion of the nut has the signature spring loaded ratchet ball to hold the nut in place during use with a quick release feature. The socket is securely locked until the latch is pressed. The hard plastic black knob controls the direction of the ratchet by turning and releases the ratchet by pushing in. Need an adapter to use screwdriver with Wilmar W1716. NAPA has good inexpensive adapters. Cal-Van Master Finger Screwdriver Set Part #100 also has adapters. With my right hand and some discomfort, I can apply 25 in-lbs of torque (1/4 green) and 45 in-lbs of torque (3/8 red). , 1/2 blue) on these devices with a KD Tools 2955 torque wrench with ΒΌ inch drive as a measuring tool. The "spinner" is needed to keep the actuator stationary during ratcheting. Cal-Van 104-3 is a good choice for ΒΌ and 3/8 spinners. With a converter you can use Cal-Van 3/8 to Β½ inch. See also Williams S70 for Β½. Armstrong also makes a Β½ spinner. I cannot comment on the ability of this unit's plastic parts to withstand oil, grease, gasoline, brake fluid, etc. If you have a harsh environment, you might want to consider an all-metal construction like the SK 49270, which doesn't have a quick-release feature or a flexible sensing range. The same Wilmar product sold by Performance Tool is also sold by JEGS. Wilmar products are also available individually.

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