Facom R.360 Fast Action Ratchet with Twist Handle, 1/4" Drive

Very handy and capable tool. Small but mighty this one

This review is for the Facom Rotator Ratchet. The last two pictures are of the packaging. This rotator ratchet cost more than I wanted to pay but there are not very many 1/4 inch drive rotator ratchets to choose from. The price was fluctuating between $45 to $65. The next time the price dropped I ordered one. Facom is a German manufacture which makes very good tools. When I received the ratchet I was surprised at how small it is. The attached pictures shows the tool in my hands and next to a standard sized 1/4 inch ratchet. Another photograph shows the 1/4 inch Facom rotator ratchet next to a 3/8 inch drive rotator ratchet. One of the better features is that you can twist the handle clock-wise and counter clock-wise and the socket will continue rotating in the same direction. You never have to take your hands off the handle. The direction of rotation for the head and handle are set by the serrated disc on top of the ratchet. The only negative for me was the small size. I would have preferred that the ratchet was slightly longer.

I dont need this very often, but if you need to screw in a bolt and cannot stroke thru an arc with a ratchet or wrench (no room), this is the answer. Saved me twice now.

Works in really tight area to save your day. Worth every penny I spent on this tool.

This ratchet is one of those you keep until you need it. Very handy for under dash work. Nice size.

High quality tool, that takes a little getting used to, to properly use. In addition to being a usual ratchet, the handle twists which operates the head. In tight quarters, so long as what you are working on isn't very tight, you can move it without having to swing the ratchet. It also locks the socket on to the head which is nice.

For places where there is little or no swing room for a conventional ratchet. Once broken loose this little tool will get the job done.

Great tool. Nice design and function. Nice ratchet mechanism. Interestingly the handle rotation doesn’t lock with the head (i.e. when you flip the switch on the head for clockwise or counterclockwise ratcheting, the handle will rotate to move the socket both directions regardless — not good or bad, just a note). The size is a bit smaller than I’d like. Another inch or so would be good. Haven’t bought the 3/8 or 1/2 sizes, but makes me nervous…This really need some length to get good leverage.