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DeWALT 20V Max 1.7-Amp Variable Speed Cordless Ratchet Wrench + 2 Batteries Expired

$239
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Lowe's has DeWALT 20V Max 1.7-Amp Variable Speed Brushless Drive Cordless Ratchet Wrench + 2 Batteries/Charger (DCF510GE2) for $239. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member Lokysales for posting this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Features:
  • Includes:
    • DeWALT XR 1/2 and 3/8-in Ratchet
    • 2x DeWALT DCBP034G 1.7Ah Powerstack Batteries and Charger
    • Soft Bag
  • Interchangeable Drive Design provides flexibility in using 3/8-in or 1/2-in drive sockets
  • Brushless motor provides up to 75 ft-lbs max torque for use with a wide variety of fastener sizes and applications
  • Access hard to reach spots with low-profile sealed head design
  • Variable speed trigger helps user optimize speed based on application needs
  • Brighten workspaces with onboard LED light
  • Help combat damage by some oils and solvents with glass-filled nylon housing

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $40 less (14.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $279 at the time of this posting.
  • Offer/pricing valid through January 11, 2024 or while promotion last

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Lowe's has the Dewalt XR 20V ratchet with interchangeable 1/2" and 3/8" tips + 2 powerstack batteries and charger for $239

This is the XR line with brushless motor and sealed head.
IMO better deal than the current deal at Home Depot for $159 for the Atomic line and 1 battery.

Just picked one up myself in store!

https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-2...5014688325
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This is a ratchet, it's not designed to break fasteners loose. It's designed to spin them on or off fast, in places that an impact won't reach. That's why it functions manually, so you can break loose or fully tighten a fastener by hand. This also gives you more control over how tight you go.
You are supposed to break the nut loose manually with the ratchet before using it to take the nut off. It's not a torque gun. It does not have the power to break nuts loose. That is not what it is intended for. Just fyi
Not a comment on this Dewalt specifically but I feel like there's confusion about the intended use case of cordless ratchets. They are really built for a specific problem, which is to spin fasteners that are hard to access in the guts of an automotive or occasionally industrial machine. If you have to get a bolt off and there's enough arc swing to get ONE ratchet click, it's going to be very painful to remove. It only gets worse (and potentially injurious) if you have to do this for your job.

I have an M12 ratchet and I use it mainly for hose clamps on cars, which are somehow invariably miserable to reach and need an ungodly number of turns. I think the M12 high speed ratchet is actually more popular these days because these tools simply aren't used for anything requiring torque.

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12-18-2023 at 06:28 AM.
12-18-2023 at 06:28 AM.
I picked this up on Saturday, it's fantastic. Was confused how the kit with batteries cost less than the bare tool lol. Already came in handy changing out a water pump
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12-18-2023 at 08:21 AM.
12-18-2023 at 08:21 AM.
Quote from WhosUrBuddiee :
Just going to say I bought this and ended up returning it after installing a garage door. It will say it works well enough, but it is pretty damn large and unwieldy. Only has about 40-50ftlbs of torque and can't break most nuts free itself. It's good for running nuts in and out but final torque and breakaway still has to be done by user. Ended up not really being worth the cost and hassle just to spin nut down a bit faster.

Thanks! Just saved me the frustration of a potential return!
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12-18-2023 at 09:21 AM.
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Yea I bought one from acme but haven't opened it yet.
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12-18-2023 at 09:40 AM.
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I use mine weekly, these are legit!
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12-18-2023 at 09:40 AM.

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12-18-2023 at 09:40 AM.
This is a ratchet, it's not designed to break fasteners loose. It's designed to spin them on or off fast, in places that an impact won't reach. That's why it functions manually, so you can break loose or fully tighten a fastener by hand. This also gives you more control over how tight you go.
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12-18-2023 at 10:21 AM.
Quote from WhosUrBuddiee :
Just going to say I bought this and ended up returning it after installing a garage door. It will say it works well enough, but it is pretty damn large and unwieldy. Only has about 40-50ftlbs of torque and can't break most nuts free itself. It's good for running nuts in and out but final torque and breakaway still has to be done by user. Ended up not really being worth the cost and hassle just to spin nut down a bit faster.

You are supposed to break the nut loose manually with the ratchet before using it to take the nut off. It's not a torque gun. It does not have the power to break nuts loose. That is not what it is intended for. Just fyi
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12-18-2023 at 11:50 AM.
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Dumb question. Why would I need this as opposed to my drill or impact driver with a nut attachment? More power?

Also, I've seen some of these power wrenches on youtube.that have a digital force meter on them. To measure the torque accurately. Are those 1) powered tools or a manual wrench 2) require constant calibration?
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Quote from jl2672a :
Dumb question. Why would I need this as opposed to my drill or impact driver with a nut attachment? More power?

Also, I've seen some of these power wrenches on youtube.that have a digital force meter on them. To measure the torque accurately. Are those 1) powered tools or a manual wrench 2) require constant calibration?
There are plenty of places where this will reach, but an impact won't. You can break a nut or bolt loose by hand and then spin it off with power. These are used frequently in auto repair.

Most torque wrenches with digital readouts are going to be manual wrenches.
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You are supposed to break the nut loose manually with the ratchet before using it to take the nut off. It's not a torque gun. It does not have the power to break nuts loose. That is not what it is intended for. Just fyi
That is literally what I wrote.
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Quote from notslow :
This is a ratchet, it's not designed to break fasteners loose. It's designed to spin them on or off fast, in places that an impact won't reach. That's why it functions manually, so you can break loose or fully tighten a fastener by hand. This also gives you more control over how tight you go.
But if you still have to put all the physical effort in for breaking fasteners loose or tightening... this doesnt really help all that much. Instead of taking 30 seconds with your fingers to spin a nut on, it can do it in 1 second. You still have to do the difficult part of breaking loose or tightening by hand.

I guess if your a mechanic and putting hundreds of nuts on/off everyday, I can see it being a large time saver. For a DIYer doing a small jobs, it is kinda useless.
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12-18-2023 at 12:45 PM.
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Not a comment on this Dewalt specifically but I feel like there's confusion about the intended use case of cordless ratchets. They are really built for a specific problem, which is to spin fasteners that are hard to access in the guts of an automotive or occasionally industrial machine. If you have to get a bolt off and there's enough arc swing to get ONE ratchet click, it's going to be very painful to remove. It only gets worse (and potentially injurious) if you have to do this for your job.

I have an M12 ratchet and I use it mainly for hose clamps on cars, which are somehow invariably miserable to reach and need an ungodly number of turns. I think the M12 high speed ratchet is actually more popular these days because these tools simply aren't used for anything requiring torque.
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