Know the Ratchet Parts. Bradley Ford. There are four main parts of a ratchet mechanism. They are the handle (1), ratcheting pawl (2), windlass (3), and locking pawl (4).

Snap-on’s Extra Long 3/8-inch Ratchet includes a proprietary design featuring an 80-tooth gear with dual pawls that engage seven teeth with the gear at all times for improved performance and ...