Carlyle 8MM 12PT Ratchet Spanner (RW108M)

Description

Genuine Carlyle · Part no. RW108M

Photo shows the range. Size as stated.

Carlyle's RW108M is an 8mm ratchet spanner with a 90-tooth ratcheting 12-point ring and an anti-slip open end. It needs only 4 degrees of swing to click on, which makes quick work of small 8mm fixings, the typical M5 head, in places where you can barely move your hand. Chrome-vanadium steel, nickel-chrome plated.

Good to know

• Is it strong enough to break a tight 8mm bolt? Don't use the ratchet for that. Crack tight bolts with a fixed ring spanner first, then let the ratchet spin them out.
• Why choose a ratchet spanner for small bolts? In a cramped spot a plain spanner has to be lifted off and refitted every few degrees; the ratchet keeps turning the nut without leaving it, which saves a lot of time.
• How do I avoid snapping small bolts? M5 bolts strip or shear easily, so turn them with gentle, steady pressure, especially when tightening into soft metal.

Which one?

For a 2 degree swing the Carlyle 12 PT 8mm 180P Ratcheting Combination Wrench (CRW108M) is the alternative; the Carlyle 12 PT 8mm x 10mm 72 Tooth Extended Box Ratcheting Flex Double Box Wrench (CRWLBFL810M) adds a flex head.

Key features

• 90-tooth ratchet, 4 degree swing
• 12-point ratcheting ring
• Anti-slip open end
• Chrome-vanadium steel
• Nickel-chrome plated
• Meets DIN torque spec

Specification