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GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72 Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet, 12" - 81030 ($23.30 w/ Free Prime Ship) $23.30
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o Extra-Long Handle For Maximum Access (note the extra length is for *access* as opposed to leverage)
o 9 Position Locking Flex-Head for Maximum Access
o Full Polish Chrome Handle
o Slim Line Head Design – 0.73" Wide, 0.49" Thick for Excellent Access
o ¼" Dr. Ratchet/ Bit Driver Head, Ratchet Adapter Meets or Exceeds all ASME Specifications
o Flush Mounted Forward/Reverse Lever
o Fine 72 Tooth Mech with 5° Swing Arc
https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH...B0
About this item
o Extra-Long Handle For Maximum Access (note the extra length is for *access* as opposed to leverage)
o 9 Position Locking Flex-Head for Maximum Access
o Full Polish Chrome Handle
o Slim Line Head Design – 0.73" Wide, 0.49" Thick for Excellent Access
o ¼" Dr. Ratchet/ Bit Driver Head, Ratchet Adapter Meets or Exceeds all ASME Specifications
o Flush Mounted Forward/Reverse Lever
o Fine 72 Tooth Mech with 5° Swing Arc
https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH...B0
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Reviews are not that good either.
At 12" long, this would be a nice option for reaching something way down in the engine bay or deep under the dash, however the excessive length could also be a detriment in some places. Locking flex is the only kind of flex that I use anymore and is, in my opinion, well worth any price premium.
At 12" long, this would be a nice option for reaching something way down in the engine bay or deep under the dash, however the excessive length could also be a detriment in some places. Locking flex is the only kind of flex that I use anymore and is, in my opinion, well worth any price premium.
https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench...B0
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https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench...B001M0O1BG [amazon.com]
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-8...96782.html [harborfreight.com]
https://www.harborfreight.com/1-4...ad+ratchet [harborfreight.com]
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Yea, I thumbed this up for the price and innovation, but putting a 12" cheater bar on a 1/4" flex head ratchet had to upgrade the head... or there is going to be an engineer looking for another job with all the returns and exchanges. They did drop to 72 teeth for a larger 5 degree swing, but stronger. Better would have included a clutch that maxes out.
As far as holding bits, I am going to presume it will not hold the straight shank version without falling out and either will require two hands to use... as much as I try to imagine a scenario, it makes little sense as a bit holding tool over a regular or flex 1/4" ratchet with a 1/4" socket to hold whatever bit. Not sure what that knurled black knob is for, but perhaps just aesthetics. It would be great if it were a compression ring to hold bits, but I doubt it.
As a conclusion, I don't believe this is a tool you want to loan out to your newbie neighbor, as I am rather certain it is easy to break from the massive amount of torque available. Then again, I am not purchasing this while the jury is still out and highly doubt anyone posting has it and actually used it. I don't look for a job for a tool, but rather a tool for the job.
Yea, I thumbed this up for the price and innovation, but putting a 12" cheater bar on a 1/4" flex head ratchet had to upgrade the head... or there is going to be an engineer looking for another job with all the returns and exchanges. They did drop to 72 teeth for a larger 5 degree swing, but stronger. Better would have included a clutch that maxes out.
As far as holding bits, I am going to presume it will not hold the straight shank version without falling out and either will require two hands to use... as much as I try to imagine a scenario, it makes little sense as a bit holding tool over a regular or flex 1/4" ratchet with a 1/4" socket to hold whatever bit. Not sure what that knurled black knob is for, but perhaps just aesthetics. It would be great if it were a compression ring to hold bits, but I doubt it.
As a conclusion, I don't believe this is a tool you want to loan out to your newbie neighbor, as I am rather certain it is easy to break from the massive amount of torque available. Then again, I am not purchasing this while the jury is still out and highly doubt anyone posting has it and actually used it. I don't look for a job for a tool, but rather a tool for the job.
It has a spring clip in the head to adequately hold any typical 1/4" hex insert bit, but if you look at the bits that come with the complete tool set [amazon.com], they have a little indent for even more secure holding.
The knurled knob is a thumb wheel, for turning the socket or bit without moving the wrench, which is often necessary to get 6-point sockets aligned with and onto a bolt head. Similar goes for a variety of drive bits. It can also be used to quickly back out a fastener after it is loosened.
It has a spring clip in the head to adequately hold any typical 1/4" hex insert bit, but if you look at the bits that come with the complete tool set [amazon.com], they have a little indent for even more secure holding.
The knurled knob is a thumb wheel, for turning the socket or bit without moving the wrench, which is often necessary to get 6-point sockets aligned with and onto a bolt head. Similar goes for a variety of drive bits. It can also be used to quickly back out a fastener after it is loosened.
Do you actually have this set and can verify opinion? If you don't have it, did you, or the OP order one from this 'deal?'
I am thinking that 30pc bit set is no different than most other bit sets and does not match the shaft on the 1/4" drive adapter. Otherwise, that bit set would absolutely be proprietary and required... and expensive.
If I am correct (I preface with I don't have this and just guessing) and the head has a spring wire like a magnetic bit holder, many of the box store brands [amazon.com], but certainly not all straight shank bits from even the same manufacture ( does [amazon.com] and does not [amazon.com]) come with those little indents that the wire ring inside most magnetic bit holders gently grab. The mistake some will make just once is to use a locking bit [amazon.com] in a bit holder with a wire ring... such as this tool may have. And if I am correct, any pressure on the bit (not a socket) will simply shove it on through the hole. But if proprietary bits like the 1/4" adapter shank has, I am out.
Meanwhile, this is sold to the average consumer and if it comes with a 12" extended handle, they are going to use it. In a pinch, I might use it past capability when nothing else will fit/work... that granted, would be a rarity. I have always been able to connect extensions, universals and/or flex sockets, crows foot, etc., to reach most anything, with whatever available arc swing that may be less than the 5 degrees that this has in a confined space.
It is simply another tool that most will seldom, if ever use. But, if deep pockets, it is shiny.
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Me, I post items I have or have used, can verify and would purchase again at that price or less. I could care less about unpaid status and I were paid, I would be very careful on what I pushed to beginners and newbies that are seeking advice.
Oh, I have broke better tools than this. That 12" cheater bar handle is an invitation when frustrated with a 10 minute job that is now lunchtime. Anyone that has worked on siht long enough, knows exactly what I mean. The wins come when what you thought was going to be 4 hours, turns out to be a 10 minute fix. We need more of the latter.
Besides, I have owned many a 1/4" ratchet with a standard 5 to 6" handle that have required a rebuild and why the parts trucks carry the kits on board. My SnapOn neighbor has rebuild kits for GearWrench ratchets, including the double pawed 120XP's, but I doubt he has for this ratchet.
PS: Has anyone used an extendable ratchet?