Complete ratchet

The head is attached with a machine screw and a split washer to make the head hold its position.

If the head slips sometimes the helical split washer can be bent out or replaced.

Head opened and in pieces

Ratcheting mechanism in various views

Spring: holds ball bearing against pawl

Ball bearing: holds pawl in its position

Pawl: allows gear/tang to rotate in only one direction

Gear/Tang: part that rotates

Lever: selects the pawls position and what direction the gear turns

All parts laid out