Rotating handle ratchet?

[Yadizzle1]

I was using a friends tools the other day and I came across a ratchet which you could use like a normal ratchet, but also had the option to rotate the handle to spin the ratchet which was a bloody lifesaver but I searched the name "bluepoint speed drive" and can't find it or anything similar, my friend can't remember where he bought it either. Anyone got any ideas?

[normalbloke]

Sidewinder ratchet?

[paintman]

Rotator ratchet.
E.g: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzcYJOSG-7o
Done by several others as well. Bluepoint is Snap-on.

[taz turbo]

I have two, a 1/4" and a 1/2", both Facom, truly fantastic. I use the 1/4" one daily (not cars, industrial machinery) it's got me out of difficulties on many occasions, can save sooo much time.

Chris.

[Buzz84]

I have this set in my tool bag for work, its great for exactly the reasons you say, you can use it as a 90degrees screwdriver if you cant spin the ratchet handle:

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/socket-sets/7227160...

They also seem to stock the handles on their own:

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/socket-wrenches/765...
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/socket-wrenches/055...

(RS probably isnt the cheapest - its just where my work buys from - use the part number and google should lead you to cheaper suppliers)

[the_stoat]

Wera tools also do them. I have their 1/4 set and it is brilliant.