J.H. Williams S-52EHFA Chrome Finish Flex Head Ratchet 14 1/4 Inch JHWS-52EHFA

I'm a GM Master Technician. I wanted to replace my mismatched home use ratchets with something American and high quality. I gave these a shot as a SnapOn alternative to save some money, I have those and use them professionally all day. They are that. In fact I actually think I prefer the handle to head and overall head design better, the taper makes it comfortable to choke all the way up if need be. Overall quality is on par with SnapOn. Where they "fall short" is they have less teeth (idk, 36 vs 80?). This does matter but the 36 tooth SnapOn ratchet was the standard for the guys that I learned the trade from and they got by just fine. They're probably stronger honestly.If you're a homeowner or a backyard guy, you'll pass these on to your kids or grand kids, tough as nails and you can feel the difference in weight and machining tolerances when you compare to other ratchets.

First and foremost, this is made in The USA. When it comes to tools you can not beat a good quality hand tool that is made in the USA. This Williams ratchet fits the bill. The feel, fit and finish are excellent. Although Williams does have some foreign made consumer grade tools, this ratchet is professional grade and as good as comparable Snap-On, Proto or Matco ratchets. For those who maybe considering a ratchet made in China, don't do it, you get what you pay for. I suggest you pay more and go for the quality. I highly recommend this tool. When possible, I support our American workers, everyone should!

All in all this is a well built ratchet. I prefer a lock on the swivel part to keep the head from flexing like the Armstrong ratchet I have. I used it on a couple large lag bolts and this broke both in two! Great for the money all in all.

Extremely well made tool that will stand up to any task you throw at it. American made, beautiful finish and smooth mechanism. Feels good in the hand. Buy with confidence, and know it will still be functioning like new when your grandkids need help with their first cars.

This is a good rachet an I like it very well, It would be better if it was a locking flex head after a little ware on it the head moves around a little more than I like, other than that this is a good product to have in your tool box.

Great quality tool. Expensive but worth it

I bought this ratchet after learning that Snap-on had purchased the Williams Tool brand. This particular tool is made in the USA. It has a nice finish and smooth action for the price. This has become my go to 1/2" drive ratchet.

Nice tool, well made, no rattles and it feels solid when in use. Had been looking for a 1/2 inch drive ratchet for a while after my 30.year old Craftsman bit the dust. Don't like the newer stuff so searched around until I found this. The swivel head is not a ratcheting type but a smooth type.

This ratchet is built well and even though it is and older style design it is still a snap on design thus making it high quality and it will last the test of time, overall well made will do the job great and aside from the lower tooth count this ratchet is perfect for the average joe

Decent quality. Lower tooth count, Older (90’s-early 2000’s) snap on model. Still a great ratchet. Solid build, great value for money, highly recommend.

Works very well

Seems to have a sturdy build and feels like it will last. Length of ratchet feels better compared to regular 1/2" drive ratchets I have, lower gearing as others mention. Worked well to access bolts for a brake job.