Craftsman 1/2 in. Drive Ratchet, Fine Tooth —
This is one of the first tools I bought when fixing up my '69 Chevelle in 1973. It is too bad that this type of socket ratchet wrench is not included in any of the tool sets sold at the Sears stores - it is the BEST! I have also used this ratchet wrench as a pry bar and even a hammer over the years and it still works fine - hardly a scratch on it. The fine tooth ratchet and thumb wheel for hand tightening are not found on the other styles. The thumb wheel "speeder" works great for hand tightening / losening nuts, bolts and especially SPARK PLUGS IN TIGHT PLACES (like on ALL newer cars). The other quick release ratchet wrenches do not hold the sockets well (my 1/4" drive needs to be returned because the sockets fall off it now), the little lever gets switched by mistake, and the ratchet clicks need too much wrench travel for tight spaces.