Titan 11318 4 Inch 90 Tooth Ratcheting Review

Amazing little ratchet, fits many places I would normally have to use a cut hex wrench. So far it has performed well in industrial work environments.

Bought to work on cooker to fix/replace some switches. I needed something that moves the handle to different positions to get those hard to reach screws. It's well built, well balanced, contains a P-1 bit and should last a long time. Ratchet with very fine teeth.

Made from chrome vanadium steel, this tool is definitely more durable than the anodized aluminum on this list. It comes with Phillips #1 and #2 bits that are a handy short 3/4" length for getting into those hard-to-reach places. Typically 1/4" hex bits are 1" long, so shorter bits will help you get into those hard-to-reach places. It would be nice if Titan offered a range of different short hex bits.

Cool design. Continuous. It's nice to be able to use it like a screwdriver and then have some impact right away when you need it. But there is no middle position that blocks the ratcheting action. So you have to constantly switch between forward and backward. Gets annoying. Also, there are no latches that would hold the handle in a specific position (straight or at a 90 degree angle). Seems easier to use without them in most situations.

This is way better than I expected considering the photo didn't look very good. The finish is better live than in the photo (and the photo was good enough). I really like that you can start as a screwdriver and turn it into a ratchet as you tighten it. I hadn't even finished oiling when I decided I needed a second one for my RV. I dipped it in gun oil with molybdenum and twisted it a bit with a drill. It used to be smooth, but now it will be smooth forever. Buy it, you won't regret it.

This thing is great for getting into tight spots and makes the transition from quick tightening of knurled screws/bolts to precision turning parts with a good feel for how tight you are getting something. Combined with a good set of screwdrivers and fasteners (Torx, Hex, Robertson, etc.) this swivel head shines. It doesn't work as well with things that require a certain amount of pressure to hold onto, like the Philips, but that's okay. limited by physics. (Edit) I'm not sure why they list the…