{"product_id":"dewalt-1-4-in-drive-quick-release-ratchet-with-72-tooth-gear-system-dwmt81096","title":"DEWALT 1\/4-in. Drive Quick-Release Ratchet with 72-Tooth Gear System (DWMT81096)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/ratchet.svg\" alt=\"ratchet\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTight Access Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe 5 degree arc swing and slim head let this ratchet work where a full handle sweep is not possible. That means less repositioning when you are working around engines, panels, and crowded assemblies.\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Socket Retention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe quick-release button helps lock sockets onto the 1\/4 inch drive until you are ready to remove them. It speeds up socket changes and helps prevent accidental drops in tight spots.\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Daily Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eChrome vanadium steel construction and a 72 tooth gear system give the ratchet the strength and fine engagement you want in a compact hand tool. The contoured handle adds grip without making the tool bulky.\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDEWALT DWMT81096 1\/4 Inch Drive Quick-Release Ratchet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact hand ratchet built for light-duty socket work in tight spaces. This is a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 inch drive ratchet designed for fastening and loosening small fasteners in restricted areas\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eDWMT81096\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you spend time around automotive trim, small engine work, equipment service, or general mechanical repair, this is the size you reach for when a larger ratchet feels clumsy.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe biggest selling point here is access. DEWALT gives this ratchet a 5 degree arc swing and a slim head, which matters when you only have a small amount of room to move the handle. Instead of pulling the tool off the fastener and resetting constantly, you can keep working with shorter handle movement. The 72 tooth gear system is what makes that fine engagement possible, and it is a real advantage on crowded jobs where clearance is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe quick-release button is another feature that earns its keep. On a 1\/4 inch drive ratchet, sockets tend to be small, easy to swap, and just as easy to drop if they are not held securely. The positive lock helps keep the socket in place until you intentionally release it. That is useful when you are working down in an engine bay, behind a dash, or anywhere a dropped socket costs time.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eDEWALT builds the body from chrome vanadium steel, which is the right material choice for a ratchet that needs durability without getting oversized. The handle is contoured and includes anti-slip grooves, so you get a more secure grip when your hands are oily, dusty, or just tired at the end of the day. The low profile directional lever also helps keep the head compact and easier to work into confined areas.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis ratcheting wrench is made to work with \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4 inch drive sockets\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a straightforward fit in any standard socket setup that uses that drive size. It also meets or exceeds ANSI\/ASME standards according to the source data, which is what most buyers want to see in a shop ratchet that is going to live in a box and get used regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? Anyone who needs a dedicated small-drive ratchet for service work, interior fasteners, hose clamps, brackets, battery terminals, and other compact hardware. If most of your work is heavy suspension or large bolts, this is not your primary ratchet. If your day involves tight access mechanical work, the \u003cstrong\u003eDEWALT DWMT81096 1\/4 Inch Drive Quick-Release Ratchet\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a lot of sense because it is compact, simple, and built around the details that actually matter when space gets tight.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFine Tooth Action for Restricted Areas\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260526199_1.jpg\" alt=\"DEWALT DWMT81096 1\/4 Inch Drive Quick-Release Ratchet clean product view showing compact hand ratchet for small fastener work in tool storage or shop use\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eThis compact socket wrench is built for the kind of work where space is the problem, not raw handle length. The fine tooth mechanism helps you keep the socket engaged with less handle travel.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003e72 tooth gear system supports fine ratcheting movement\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003e5 degree arc swing helps when clearance is limited\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick Socket Changes Without the Fumble\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260526199_4.jpg\" alt=\"DEWALT DWMT81096 1\/4 Inch Drive Quick-Release Ratchet head detail showing quick-release button and low profile directional lever for close-quarter fastening tasks\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eThe quick-release design is there for real shop convenience. It keeps the socket secured during use, then lets you remove it on purpose instead of fighting a stuck socket or losing one in a cramped work area.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003eQuick-release button mechanism provides positive socket lock\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eLow profile directional lever keeps the head easier to manage in tight spaces\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComfortable Grip, Durable Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260526199_5.jpg\" alt=\"DEWALT DWMT81096 1\/4 Inch Drive Quick-Release Ratchet handle detail with contoured grip and anti-slip grooves for mechanic and maintenance work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eA small ratchet gets used for repetitive jobs, so handle shape matters. DEWALT adds a contoured grip with anti-slip grooves and backs it up with chrome vanadium steel for long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003eChrome vanadium steel construction for strength and durability\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eErgonomic handle with anti-slip grooves for comfort and control\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e        \u003cul\u003e          \u003cli\u003e(1) DEWALT 1\/4 Inch Drive Quick-Release Ratchet\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003c\/ul\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eDrive Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eGear Teeth\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e72\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eArc Swing\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e5 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e8 in\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e0.325 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003eChrome Vanadium Steel\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003c\/table\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/drive-size.svg\" alt=\"drive-size\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eSocket Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eWorks with standard 1\/4 inch drive sockets.\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eListed for SAE inch-based socket setups in the source data.\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAutomotive\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEquipment Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMechanical Repair\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Service Work\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTight Access Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eIf you are working deep in a tight assembly, use the quick-release button every time you swap sockets instead of pulling them off by force. It is faster, and it helps keep the detent and socket connection feeling consistent over time.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e          Lifetime against manufacturer's defects.        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e      \u003ch3\u003eDEWALT DWMT81096 1\/4 Inch Drive Quick-Release Ratchet Gets the Small Stuff Right\u003c\/h3\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of ratchet that earns a permanent spot in the drawer because the fine tooth action and quick-release head solve real everyday annoyances.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, maintenance techs, and serious DIY users who regularly deal with small fasteners and cramped access.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 72 tooth mechanism, 5 degree arc swing, and quick-release socket retention are the features that actually matter in a compact ratchet.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a 1\/4 inch drive tool, so think precision and access, not heavy-duty bolt breaking.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size sockets fit this ratchet?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a 1\/4 inch drive, so it is designed for standard 1\/4 inch drive sockets.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this ratchet built for tight spaces?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The source data lists a 5 degree arc swing and a slim head design specifically for maneuverability in restricted areas.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a quick-release mechanism?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It uses a quick-release button mechanism for positive socket lock and easier socket changes.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e The ratchet is made from chrome vanadium steel for strength and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DeWalt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249980694822,"sku":"DWMT81096","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526199_1.jpg?v=1779887793","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/dewalt-1-4-in-drive-quick-release-ratchet-with-72-tooth-gear-system-dwmt81096","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}