The JET Tools 1/4" Stubby Ratchet, No. R6 JAT-300, provides maximum performance, durability and reliability through the use of the ball-bearing and needle-bearing construction, according to the company. Built with a hardened ratchet housing, this tool provides smooth operation and precision. This Stubby Ratchet can be used when working in tight areas. The tool offers steel ball retainers for rapid socket changing, a variable-speed throttle for speed control, hardened steel gears for long tool life and ball-bearing construction throughout. The Jet Tools air tool line offers a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.