Wera 838 RA S Bit Holding Handle with Ratchet 1/4 inch 36 Tooth 10 Degree Return Angle 102mm
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Wera 838 RA S Bit Holding Handle with Ratchet 1/4 inch 36 Tooth 10 Degree Return Angle 102mm
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05051492001
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Wera 838 RA S — a 102 mm Kraftform handle with the ratchet built in
36 teeth, 10° return angle1/4″ magnetic take-upRight / 0 / left switching102 mm overall
The Wera 838 RA S is a compact bit-holding handle with a ratchet mechanism integrated into the body. The take-up is a 1/4″ hexagon bit seat with a strong permanent magnet, so it drives standard bits directly, and the fine 36-tooth mechanism gives a 10 degree return angle — small enough to keep working in a recess where a coarse ratchet would run out of swing. A switch selects clockwise, counter-clockwise or a neutral 0 position that locks the ratchet out, turning the tool into a rigid screwdriver for precise setting. At 102 mm overall with an 84 mm multi-component Kraftform Plus handle, it sits between a stubby and a full-length driver. Typically in stock with fast delivery across Cyprus.
Compatibility — check before buying:
No bits are included — the 838 RA S is the handle alone and takes any standard 1/4″ hexagon bit, held by the permanent magnet in the mounting. Note that Wera does not cite a DIN ISO 1173 form for this article’s bit seat, unlike some of its other holders, and publishes no maximum torque rating, so we do not quote one. Wera also does not define what the “S” in the model name stands for; the related 838 RA-R M is longer at 123.5 mm, which suggests a size grading, but that is inference rather than Wera’s wording and we will not present it as fact.
Best For
✓ Confined spaces where a full wrist turn is impossible
✓ Assembly and service work with frequent bit changes
✓ Anyone who wants a ratchet without carrying a socket set
✓ Bench work needing both ratcheting and rigid driving
Key Features
36 teeth, 10 degree return angle
Fine toothing is what makes a ratchet usable in a tight spot. Ten degrees of swing is enough to catch the next tooth where a coarse ratchet needing 15 or 20 degrees would have to be lifted off the fastener on every stroke.
Neutral position locks the ratchet
The switch has three positions: right, 0 and left. In 0 the ratchet is deactivated and the handle behaves as a solid screwdriver, which is what you want for precise setting where free-wheeling works against you.
Magnetic 1/4″ bit take-up
A strong permanent magnet in the bit mounting holds standard 1/4 inch hexagon bits securely. Nothing proprietary is involved, so any bit you already own works, and changes are quick.
Kraftform Plus handle
A multi-component grip with hard zones for speed and soft zones for torque transfer, shaped to avoid the blisters and calluses that a long session with a plain handle produces. The 84 mm handle gives real leverage on a 102 mm tool.
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Singular Expert Insight
A ratcheting bit handle occupies a useful middle ground. A screwdriver forces you to release and regrip on every turn; a socket ratchet needs an adaptor and adds bulk. This drives bits directly, ratchets when you need it and locks solid when you do not. The 36-tooth mechanism is the specification that matters: at ten degrees of return it keeps engaging in places where a coarse ratchet is useless, which is precisely where you reach for a tool like this. Two things to be clear about before ordering: no bits are included, and Wera publishes no torque rating, so treat it accordingly. Browse our range in Cable Tools & Testers, or the wider Cables section for installation kit.
Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You want a compact ratcheting handle that drives standard 1/4″ bits directly, works in confined spaces at ten degrees of swing, and can be locked rigid for precise setting.
Skip it if
You need bits included, a published torque rating, or a tool that drives sockets rather than bits without an adaptor.
Also consider
A Bit-Check assortment to feed it, the Wera 8011 Zyklop Mini 4 if you need an even finer six degree return angle in a smaller body, or a full Zyklop ratchet for socket work.
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Product Code
04:494279
EAN Code
4013288229731
Manufacturer
Wera