Features
- 12-point ratcheting box end
- 72-tooth ratcheting mechanism (5° arc swing)
- DirectTorque design to help prevent rounding of fasteners
- Short overall length for access in tight spaces
- Combination of open-end and ratcheting box end
Specifications
| Size | 1/4 in |
| Overall Length | 3-17/32 in |
| Outside Head Width (Open End) | 21/32 in |
| Head Thickness (Open End) | 9/32 in |
| Outside Head Width (Box End) | 25/32 in |
| Head Thickness (Box End) | 5/32 in |
| Ratcheting Teeth | 72 |
| Arc Swing | 5 degrees |
| Box End Configuration | 12-point |
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Short-length combination wrench with a 12-point ratcheting box end. It uses a 72-tooth ratcheting mechanism (5° arc swing) and DirectTorque design to reduce rounding of fasteners. The compact length is intended for use in confined spaces.
Project Ideas
Business
Cabinet & Drawer Tune-Up Service
Offer a flat-rate service for homeowners and property managers: tighten/replace loose hex-head screws on drawer slides, angle brackets, and pulls in cramped cabinet boxes. The stubby ratcheting box end works inside tight carcasses where drivers don’t fit, speeding adjustments without removing drawers.
Appliance Panel & Vent Maintenance
Specialize in cleaning and securing range hood covers, dryer vents, and appliance access panels that commonly use 1/4 in hex-head sheet-metal screws. The 5° arc swing lets you work around motors and ducts in confined spaces, reducing disassembly time and boosting job throughput.
RV/Boat Interior Fastener Service
Provide on-site tightening and retrofit work for RVs and boats: securing access hatches, under-bench storage, and thin-wall brackets that use small hex hardware. The compact wrench excels in cramped compartments, helping you complete more fixes per stop and differentiate with a ‘tight-space specialist’ brand.
AV & Low-Voltage In-Cabinet Installs
Offer mounting and cable-management services for media cabinets, in-wall boxes, and metal AV racks using hex-head self-tapping screws. The stubby ratchet reaches behind components and rails where a driver can’t, enabling neat, secure installs without removing gear—ideal for premium tidy-wire packages.
Content + Affiliate: Tiny Wrench Tips
Build a niche channel around tight-space fastener hacks—short videos demonstrating the 72‑tooth, 12‑point advantages in real repair scenarios. Monetize via affiliate links to the wrench, bundled micro fastener kits (1/4 in hex-head screws, brackets), and local ‘book a tight-space fix’ lead generation.
Creative
Hidden-Fastener Floating Shadowbox
Build a slim shadowbox with a recessed backer and internal L-brackets fastened with 1/4 in hex-head screws. The stubby 72‑tooth ratcheting box end lets you tighten inside the 1–2 in cavity with a tiny 5° swing, and the 12‑point engagement helps you clock on fasteners at tricky angles without rounding.
Pocket Kinetic Desk Automaton
Create a palm-size gear-and-cam automaton using sheet metal arms and small hex-head screws as pivots. The short wrench reaches into the tight frame to snug nylon lock nuts and adjust drag on the linkages one click at a time for a smooth, fidget-friendly motion.
Compact Sheet-Metal Lantern
Cut and fold thin steel or aluminum panels, then assemble with 1/4 in hex washer-head screws through folded tabs. The tool’s 12‑point ratcheting box end works in narrow corners, letting you fully tighten fasteners behind the lens frame without marring the metal.
Micro Greenhouse/Terrarium Frame
Assemble a petite frame from aluminum angle and acrylic panels, joined with small hex-head screws and corner brackets. The stubby length fits inside the enclosure to reach bracket hardware with minimal swing, perfect for clean, hidden fasteners on a tiny structure.
Guitar Pedalboard Mod with Hidden Mounts
Build a low-profile pedalboard using thin extrusions and under-rail hex-head screws for cable clamps and power brick straps. The short wrench slips between rails to ratchet in 5° increments, making tidy, rattle-free mounts where a normal wrench or driver won’t fit.