Tag Archives: cordless ratchet
Milwaukee 2456-20 Ratchet Review: Right for Our Shop?
In our shop, the Milwaukee 2456-20 M12 1/4 Ratchet (tool only) landed with the kind of quiet promise we’ve learned to respect: small footprint, big potential, and no patience for tight spaces. We put it where hand ratchets usually stall—dash brackets, crowded engine bays, and those fasteners that seem designed to test our knuckles. The head profile feels compact enough to slip into awkward angles, while the trigger control lets us “feather” the speed instead of blasting threads. Being tool-only, it assumes we’re already in the M12 ecosystem, which may be a plus or a pause. Still, as a daily helper, it makes a practical case for itself.
ACDelco ARW1209P Ratchet Wrench Review: Shop Fit?
In our hunt for a cordless ratchet that feels at home in a real shop—not just a glossy catalog—we put the ACDelco ARW1209P G12 Series to work. This 12V Li-ion 3/8” ratchet promises 45 ft-lbs of torque, the kind of muscle that can turn stubborn fasteners without forcing us to reach for a breaker bar every time. In tight engine bays and under-dash corners, the compact form factor and cordless freedom quickly become the main attraction. The kit angle matters too: when a tool arrives ready to run, it shapes how smoothly our workflow starts. Still, specs don’t tell the whole story—so we’re looking at control, comfort, and whether it earns a permanent spot on our bench.
