Astro Tools 783105 10.5" Long Flex Head Nano Socket Ratchet Wrench

I'm surprised with the quality of this tool for the price. While I didn't expect it to be junk, it feels surprisingly solid, and the ratcheting head operates smoothly with very little back drag. In the past, I've purchased inexpensive ratchet wrenches that felt fragile and seemed like they would fall apart after just one or two uses.I take good care of my tools, and I bought this one (along with the nano sockets) for those tough situations when nothing else will do. However, it feels tough enough to use as a regular ratchet without worry. I’m pretty confident it can handle more than 25lb of torque without it falling apart or eating the ratcheting mechanism like many others I've tried. I was expecting something function but I would also need to take a little more care of not to damage however it feels solid and there is no slop in the ratcheting head what so ever with very little back drag.Genuinely the one I recieved it smooth with surprisingly little back drag out of the box, they tend to only get better with use.

This tool is a must if you have any of the 3/8" nano sockets with a 17mm hex end. Solid socket retention mechanism unlike a lot of others around this price point or using a 17mm flex head ratchet wrench. It works with the two brands of nanos I have. It doesn't add anything to the height of the socket so perfect for tight places. The only draw backs are it doesn't have a spring detent to maintain head angle and it's not reversible - you have to flip it around to change direction. Not the end of the world on either count. Nano sockets are pretty light weight and the head angle is maintained good enough for these. I've never found a reverse switch to be that useful on tools like these - just make sure you've got the socket mated to the right side before you put in on a bolt.

The entire Nano line by Astro is a necessity in today's automotive field. Provides unmatched access, multiple means of use, and is a quality tool with a lifetime warranty that the company does stand behind.

Perfect length and weight. Feels good in hand. Makes the nano sockets even more low profile.

Nice quality and much cheaper than a tool truck and not to mention most tool trucks sell this exact brand

I had the astro nano sockets for a while before i decided to purchase this. It’s been great, i bought the short and the long version. I use it everyday at work.

Love this product. Use it everyday

Bought this to use with my low profile passthrough sockets. The handle is very well built with no noticeable slop in the head. The sockets are very securely retained but not hard to remove. The length width of the unit are well designed and this feels like a well designed tool. The ratcheting mechanism is smooth and does not have excessive backdrag.