You may have heard the terms socket wrench and ratchet used interchangeably, but it's important to understand the differences ...

Three decades later, in 1863, the ratcheting wrench by J.J. Richardson came out, featuring a wrench that can be used together with removable and interchangeable sockets.

Three decades later, in 1863, the ratcheting wrench by J.J. Richardson came out, featuring a wrench that can be used together with removable and interchangeable sockets.

Ratchet wrenches use sockets with different sizes built into the tool. On the other hand, socket wrenches are a type of torque wrong that has interchangeable sockets that can be removed and ...

Milwaukee Drive Ratchet and Socket Set, $75 (was $146) at Walmart. Courtesy of Walmart. If you like to have options for every possible eventuality, then this is the socket set for you.

Amazon has dropped a 40% discount on this massive 108-piece DEWALT socket set during its Big Spring Sale. But this deal isn't going to stick around for long, so grab it now.

As of June 17, the Craftsman 262-Piece Mechanic Tool Set is on sale at Amazon for $149, down from $249. Get it now and save ...

If you already have a ratchet wrench, this simple ¼-inch socket set should cover your basic needs. A handy storage rail keeps all the sockets organized and securely clipped into place, and large ...

Milwaukee's M12 Insider ratchet is a long-reach ... The 1/4-inch drive version has a width of just over an inch and a depth of 1-7/16 inches with a 9/16-inch socket. These ratchets are designed ...

Accompanying the sockets and ratchet are a couple of extensions, one 5-inch and one 10-inch, as well as a swivel joint. The extensions are a bit different than most.

The best ratcheting screwdrivers: Reviews & Recommendations. After some consideration, ... Some also take hex sockets, and there are adapters that allow other sizes to be used.