Titan 12092 1/2-Inch Drive 72-Tooth Finger Ratchet

I use it for tighten the HR 25mm nuts of my Xmaxx and it works as needed.

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Para esos lugares donde solo entra la mano

Seems to work well but too early to determine long term durability. Used to start lug nuts when changing over to snow tires. So much easier than trying to grasp the lug nuts.Would like the gripping part to be a little larger for the size of my hands, but worked.Switching the lever for rotation worked smoothly.

Works exactly the way described

Works well for my nefarious purposes.

Great Christmas present!

The key features to look for in any device like this are: Ratchet or non-ratchet selection, number of teeth in ratchet, Force required to operate ratchet, Diameter of finger driver, overall length, contour of finger wheel, texture of finger wheel, pliability of finger wheel, whether a dual driver is needed, quick release function, and resistance to automotive contaminants. The evaluation to be applied to these factors depends on the individual and the use intended.For this device the major factors are: 1/2 square drive, fine tooth smooth ratchet operation, smooth contoured Blue hard plastic covered finger wheel. Maximum Diameter is 1.908. Overall length is 1.271 inches. A disadvantage is the lack of a quick release. The color coding of the Titan is the same as Wilmar.Purchase of the Titan 12092 assumes that you already own or have access to sockets, adapters, extensions, screwdriver bits and “spinners”.The Titan 12092 is light in weight (but not light in strength) and intended for working with large sockets.The Titan 12092 is a vanadium steel device with black coating on the drive parts. The finger wheel is smooth Blue hard plastic coated.The indentations of the finger wheel for the fingertips suggest that you will be using the Titan 12093 with the finger tips, indicating fine control. The finger wheel is fluted and coated with Blue hard plastic for comfort and freedom from burrs and metal particles. There is no surface texture on the finger wheel. The finger wheel is 1.91-inches in diameter at the tops of the flutes and 1.64-inches in diameter at the bottom of the flutes. This enables you to impart more torque to the finger wheel without your fingers slipping. The finger wheel is 0.427-inches thick at the base.The finger ratchet has 72 teeth or 5-degree rotational increments and operates smoothly with little force.The ratchet action is smooth but does require some resistance to function and therefore the use of this device with a “spinner” such as the Cal-Van 104-3 may be needed to hold the drive stationary while ratcheting.The Titan 12092 1/2-inch square drive portion has the typical ratchet drive spring loaded ball to retain the socket under use. Since this device does not have a quick release, the installation and removal of the socket involves some difficulty, typical of this kind of drive.A hard plastic black ring with three tabs in the center of the palm side (opposite the drive) secured with a Torex (T15) screw in the center, controls the direction of ratchet action by rotation. There is no non-ratchet setting on this device (no center off).You will need adaptors to use 5/16 and 1/4 screwdriver bits with the Titan 12092.With my right hand and with some discomfort I can apply 25 inch-pounds of force with this device using a KD tools 2955 torque wrench as a measuring tool. This is sufficient for most screwdriver applications. This is well below what is required for typical 1/2 socket applications. However, some applications like carburetors require large sockets but low torque. Another device will be required to supply sufficient torque for automobile fasteners. While the Titan 12092 is sufficient for most screwdriver applications, another device will be required to supply sufficient torque for Torex seat belt fasteners for instance. This device will probably be used to snug up fasteners for final tightening by a torque wrench.You may well question whether a Titan 12092 is useful compared to a 1/4 inch driver. The answer is that this is a specialty tool for the advanced tool user.If your application requires pushing on the Titan 12092 such as installing wood screws, this is possible, but other devices like an electric drill with a bit adaptor, are more suited for this type of application.I cannot comment on the ability of the plastic parts (finger wheel coating, rotation knob) on this device to withstand oil, grease, gasoline, brake fluid etc. If you have a hostile environment you may want to consider an all metal construction such as the SK 49270.Similar devices are made by Westward, Gear Wrench, Gearratchet, Grip, KD Tools, Mobarel, etc.For automotive use I would consider the Wilmar W1716 set which has a bigger cushioned grip area and a quick release feature. Or consider the SK tools devices if you are working in oil, grease, gasoline, or brake fluid.The finish on the drive posts is poor, such that a few connect and removal cycles and the black coating wears off. Otherwise, the fit and operation are impressive.The difficulty in removal of the socket without a quick release is typical, and explains why quick release mechanisms were invented. I much prefer a device with quick release. If you are going to be frequently changing sockets, consider the Wilmar W1716, and the Sealey Palm Ratchet with quick release.

Great for spinning lug nuts off when you need just a bit more to grab than a socket.

Unusable locks up in both directions. junk don't Waste you're money

GREAT TOOL FOR TIGHT SPOTS