{"id":101,"date":"2021-09-14T14:06:06","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T14:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hulseymasterplan.com\/?p=101"},"modified":"2021-09-15T09:51:41","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T09:51:41","slug":"ratchet-wrench","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/hulseymasterplan.com\/ratchet-wrench\/","title":{"rendered":"Ratchet Wrench: How to Get the Most Out of This Handy Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"
The ratchet wrench is a handy tool that can be used for many different tasks around the house. However, it’s essential to know how to use it properly, not to damage your tools or the object you are working on. This post will teach you some of the basics about using this type of wrench and what types there are and show you some examples of great projects that can be done with them. <\/p>\n
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Ratchet wrenches are great tools to have in your toolbox, but they come in various shapes and sizes. The type you need depends on the job at hand. We’ll go over the different types of ratchets and their uses below. <\/p>\n
It can be difficult to know which ratchet is best for your needs without some guidance from an expert, so let’s dive right in.<\/p>\n
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The first type we’ll talk about is a reversible ratchet. This particular type of wrench has two jaws that open 180 degrees apart from one another, giving you more leverage to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts without having to remove them altogether. Again, these are good for projects where space is limited because it gives you access from both sides.<\/p>\n