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#CM-13 Famous Mini 1/4" Drive Ratchet | Chapman MFG

#CM-13 Famous Mini 1/4" Drive Ratchet | Chapman MFG

Regular price $ 12.00 USD
Regular price $ 9.00 USD Sale price $ 12.00 USD
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Federal Stock # 5120-01-118-9776 5120-00-620-9333

Our famous stainless steel mini ratchet provides about 200 in lbs of torque with a 20 tooth gear and an 18 degree working arc.

  • Customers tell us that this "is the ratchet used to feed lube through a Lyman lube and sizer"
  • Two tone ratchets have a silver front (drive in) and a colored back (drive out) so it's easy to tell whether you're driving in or out
  • The painted halves are electroplated with the same wear resistant paint used on handcuffs
  • Bright coatings are useful as they stand out if they're left in a machine/cluttered work bench (Materials and workmanship warranty applies, but does not cover scratches or gouges in the coating).

Please note: Chapman ratchets are designed to be used with Chapman bits. While they may fit other 1/4" Hex drive bits or extensions, they are not guaranteed to work as a universal tool. Replacement colored ratchets of the same color cannot be guaranteed.

CM-13 mini ratchet is rated at 200" lbs of torque, which is the typical torque of 4 large screwdrivers. Most of our bits are rated at less than 200" lbs based on the torque of the screws they fit. 

Chapman Precision Screwdriver Bits

• Precision milled to tight tolerances with flat edges, sharp corners & no burrs for snug screw fit

• Machined from USA steel & heat treated with a black oxide rust inhibitor finish

• Bits are engineered to bend/break BEFORE damaging the screw they fit

• Each bit has ears/ring stops with ball detent to hold the bit securely in our tools

• Bits have knurled ends for finger tightening & are stamped with the part #

• Non-magnetic for use on electronics & PC boards

Why Chapman bits Don't Screw Up

Shipping & Warranty

Tools can be returned/exchanged in new condition within 45 days of receipt

• Shipping charges are non-refundable

• Contact us for a return authorization #

Domestic orders ship next business day. Friday orders ship Monday.

International Orders

  • Please be aware that additional customs or duty taxes may be applied. These charges are beyond Chapman's control.
  • International orders ship in 3 business days

Tools are guaranteed to be as represented & free of defects caused by defective materials/faulty workmanship.

• To keep open stock part prices reasonable, we cannot offer replacement of worn tools that wear out/break

• Tool replacement requires that faulty parts are returned with proof of purchase within 3 years

• Warranty does not cover products that are improperly used/abused/altered

  • Free international replacement(s) are not available

USA Made: Old Fashioned Quality and State of the Art Craftsmanship

Chapman tools are made in CT from USA materials. We support American made machinery tool and die makers, fabricators, metal finishers, machine part manufacturers and other local service providers. Your support of Chapman MFG in turn supports all the American workers that we rely on!

Many people say that they "don't make things like they used to." Here at Chapman, our famous mini ratchet and screwdriver bits are essentially unchanged since 1936. We've added more tools and different types of bits since our inception, but the basic assemblies are unchanged.

We precision mill our screwdriver bits on modern equipment that hold tight critical tolerances and produce screwdriver bits with sharp corners, flat ends and no burrs to fit straight and snug into fastener heads. They're heat treated to specific tolerances and then finished with a rust inhibitor black oxide coating.

Our famous mini ratchets are punched from USA stainless steel, hand assembled, inspected and tested before placed into a tool set.

Each set is then also hand inspected, assembled and the accompanying brochure is signed by the assembler. Every kit and part shipped out of our shop is inspected again by a different team member before shipment.

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 54 reviews.

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An absolute must have for any mechanic/technician

"Sometimes you need a tool that can get in places most others will not. This is that tool. Not only are they super strong and durable. They have a ball lock mechanism that keeps the bits locked in to the ratchet and they look good while being functional. What more can you ask for."

Josh F. (5/5)

"Great product"

William (5/5)

Great EDC for an Engineer

"Broke my first ratchet doing things i probably should have used a breaker bar for. ordered one immediately the same day. honestly could not do my job without it. same legendary quality as the first."

Derek (5/5)

CM-13 Famous Mini 1/4" Drive Ratchet |

"One of the handiest tools ever made for getting in tight places. The Chapman people are the best ever for service."

Jim B. (5/5)

Great job, thanks

"They were just what I needed. My old one wasn’t ratcheting very well. You made the whole process super easy and quick. Also really glad to support you directly, not through any mass selling sites."

Steve B. (5/5)

A legendary proven tool.

"Works great with the Lyman 4500 Lubrisizer as well as the model 460 and the RCBS Lube-a-matic sizer. I have been Refurbishing these tools and I included them in every tool I ship."

Paul B. (5/5)

Famous Midget 1/4" Drive Ratchet

"Someone used too much torque on my original and stripped the ratchet gear inside. The replacement I purchased is first class and works like a charm."

Cyril B. (5/5)

cm13

"this is the second one i have bought in 30 years. i use the wrench once or twice a week.says a lot for the quality. spoiled myself and bought the blue/silver this time."

Walter b. (5/5)

Supreme X Chapman screwdriver set

"Bought the limited edition Supreme x Chapman screwdriver set. I use it at work and I kid you not. I use it every day! I’ve had to buy new allen bits but the fitted Philips and flat head bits are perfect and tough. So is the conveniently sized red carrying box it comes in."

Jose R. (5/5)

The best!

"Great tools"

Amy G. (5/5)

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