Williams JHWM-52EHA 1/4-Inch Drive Enclosed Head Ratchet with Chrome Finish

My old USA made Craftsman 1/4 ratchet broke last week so instead of replacing it with a free China copy I bought another USA made ratchet. The Williams went straight from mailbox to work and didn't miss a beat. It has nice finishing, sturdy enough for the job, and is built by a guy named Steve who may one day buy something I make.

Like it so far smaller head than most of my other 1/4 ratchets and that’s great for them tighter spaces. Glad to see an older quality name tool still being made. Don’t quote me but I believe they were bought by Snap-On tools.

Back Drag is a bit much, it improves with use. Although only 36 teeth it is Avery handy ratchet. Good solid lockup on sockets and extensions. It's length allows good leverage.

Just received my ratchet today. I haven't used it yet but it looks and feels amazing. Stamp on handle says USA. i use a fix head 120 xp ratchet same length a lot for starter B terminal nut and other hard to reach stuff. Super long handle should be great. I will update next Monday once i show my snap on truck this ratchet and see if he could actually service it with his rebuild kits. if you don't want to pay $100 plus on tool truck for a ratchet this is probably good option.update 9/12/24 spoke with my snap on truck about a service kit for this ratchet. He has no access to Williams tool service kits or any parts for Williams brand tools.I still like it and use it a lot!

For 25 bucks you can't go wrong with this ratchet. Its butter smooth and feels great in your hand. The only problem i have is the chrome. Its rough. The 3/8 and the 1/2 isn't like this. The chrome on those are perfect.

Top Quality. Fairly fine tooth. Comfortable to use. Budget friendly.This is the 1/4 drive. I have the flex handle and the plain handle as well the 3/8, and 1/2 drive ratchets. I bought them to use in place of my suddenly vintage Snap-On drive tools. I like them. A little more bulky than the earlier model of Williams pairhead ratchet but no more so than the current Snap-On pairhead ratchet that it strongly resembles.The US made Williams tools are superior, in my opinion, to the tools in the Asian made Williams, Bluepoint, or Bahco sets that I own. For the money, they are without equal.

This is the probably the best 1/4" ratchet available. It is very like the Snap-on TLLF72 (and made in the same factory with many of the same parts), but with the simpler, older handle that Snap-on hasn't used for its own products since the 50s. It is a smooth and comfortable handle, and if anything I prefer it to the newest handles that Snap-on and Blue-point put on their stuff these days. You still get the modern sealed ratchet and construction like the newest Snap-on ratchets have. I particularly like using this ratchet with the Blue-point BLPSD14 spinner and the Williams M-106A spinner handle. They all work together brilliantly and give you that old-fashioned quality feel like almost nothing does anymore.

This is a beautiful little 1/4 inch drive ratchet. Worth every penny, it is enjoyable to use every time it is out of the drawer. I definitely recommend.

Hecho en Estados Unidos calidad

This Williams ratchet is American made, and uses the same guts as past 1/4 snap on ratchets. I have a 1/4 snap on ratchet, the head it very similar and if you flip them over they have the exact same patent numbers and markings on the retainer plates. This ratchet is 1/3 of the price of a snap on one, and seems to be very comparable quality. Williams tools that have alpha numeric part numbers are made is the USA and are excellent quality (compared to Williams tools that have all number part numbers that are made in Taiwan). Very happy, will forsure buy more of the American made willams tools. As another review stated, the ratchet was sticky when it arrived but I soaked it in oil and it’s 100% perfect now.

Very pleased with this ratchet. Bought as gift for friend.

Love it, handle is quite long for a 1/4 in , slim handle but works great for me USA made came with grease, 36 tooth the mechanism loose like needed to be broken in to, When I first opened the package the lever switch was stuck and the teeth were very sloppy, I opened it up & found the grease inside was a bit hardened, I added a couple of drops of oil & WOW it has the most positive tooth engagement I ever had

Not fine tooth but solid.