Abstract: A handle member having at least one circular opening proximate an end, and having a ratchet pawl engageable proximate the opening, and having a spring biased link engageable into and out of the opening, and also engageable against the ratchet pawl for disengaging the ratchet pawl when the link is disengaged from the opening, and including a plurality of tools having a generally cylindrical construction for insertion into the opening, each tool having a surface thereabout for engagement of the link against the tool surface wherein the link holds the tool in the handle and permits ratcheting wrench action, and disengagement of the link also disengages the ratchet pawl and permits the tool to be released from the handle opening.

Abstract: A handle member having at least one circular opening proximate an end, and having a ratchet pawl engageable proximate the opening, and having a spring biased finger engageable into and out of the opening, with mechanical linkage for disengaging the ratchet pawl when the finger is disengaged from the opening, and including a plurality of tools having a generally cylindrical construction for insertion into the opening, each tool having a circumferential stop thereabout for engagement by the finger, and having circumferential ratchet teeth engageable by the ratchet pawl, whereby engagement of the finger against the circumferential stop holds the tool in the handle and permits ratcheting wrench action, and disengagement of the finger from the stop also disengages the ratchet pawl and permits the tool to be released from the handle opening.