Hey, that's ME!

I original bought this great "twist handle" 3/8" drive ratchet under the
HUSKY brand at Home Depot a couple of years ago.  Everyone that saw me using
it, tried it and wanted one.  Someone else on this list mentioned it a while
back but if I recall, locating the actual tool was difficult as HD no longer
stocks it.  Today while buying some fine threaded rod at Tacoma Screw in
Bremerton WA, I found the exact same tool marketed under the Blackhawk brand
(Blackhawk is a Stanley/Proto label).

We can't post photos here so Google "Blackhawk 34950R" to see what I'm
writing about.  Prices range from $20.79 plus shipping on e-bay (auction
number 310156599991) to $31.99 plus shipping on Amazon, to $44.07 plus
shipping on drillspot.com  I'm not endorsing any of these suppliers so
please do your own research and buy from someone you trust.

I like this ratchet so much it's become my "daily driver" and I find myself
using the twist handle function even when I have plenty of room to swing a
standard ratchet.   Personally, I wouldn't use it for heavy work like wheel
lugs, brake caliper bolts, and such but for light to medium work it's been
fantastic!  The water pump bolts on a 1.9L waterboxer come to mind.and that
two piece (product of Satan) pulley with shims on the 1.6L Diesel.

This would be a great "thank you" gift for your honest, hardworking and
often grossly underrated Vanagon mechanic, even IF he/she lives under the
same roof.

Andrew

Bainbridge Island WA