Combination ratchet/breaker bar wrench

A method for applying different amounts of torque to a socket wrench, the method comprising:

• apparatus for applying torque to a socket wrench, the apparatus comprising:
• a handle having a first end and a second end, a line extending between the first end and the second end defining a handle longitudinal axis, and a first connector portion formed at the first end thereof;
• a ratchet head having third end and a fourth end, a line extending between the third end and the fourth end defining a ratchet head longitudinal axis, a second connector portion disposed between the third end and the fourth end, and the first connector portion and the second connector portion configured to pivotally join the handle and the ratchet head to one another;
• a ratchet mechanism disposed between the first connector portion and the third end of the ratchet head, the ratchet mechanism having a first drive spline and a rotation control, the first drive spline extending substantially orthogonal to the ratchet head longitudinal axis, the first drive spline selectively rotatable with respect to the ratchet head, and the first drive spline configured to apply a first given torque to the socket wrench;
• and
• a second drive spline disposed at the fourth end of the ratchet head, the second drive spline extending substantially parallel to the ratchet head longitudinal axis, the second drive spline fixedly secured to the ratchet head, and the second drive spline configured to apply a second given torque to the socket wrench;
• attaching the socket wrench to the first drive spline;
• applying a torque to the socket wrench using the ratchet mechanism;
• removing the socket wrench from the first drive spline;
• attaching the socket wrench to the second drive spline;
• and
• applying torque to the socket wrench using the second drive spline fixedly secured to the ratchet head.