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533 Did A Small Plastic Disk Come With Your Ratchet And Socket Set? Here's What It's For

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SlashGear · today 05:15 EDT

Did A Small Plastic Disk Come With Your Ratchet And Socket Set? Here's What It's For

When buying a ratchet and socket set, you may have noticed a small plastic disc that comes with the kit. This does have a very functional purpose.

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