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frontpage Posted by grazzhoppa • Jan 29, 2024
frontpage Posted by grazzhoppa • Jan 29, 2024

GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet

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Amazon has GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet (81030) on sale for $22.01. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Community Member grazzhoppa for sharing this deal.

Note: Usually ships within 3 to 5 days.

About this product:
  • 72-tooth ratchet turns fasteners with a 5° swing arc
  • Multi-functional adaptor head converts between bit driver and 1/4" drive ratchet
  • Locking flex head has 9 positions for maximum access
  • Slim line head design - 0.73" wide, 0.49" thick for improved access
  • Flush-mounted forward/reverse lever
  • Bright, full polish chrome finish easily wipes clean and resists corrosion
  • Extra long 12" handle for maximum access
  • Meets or exceeds ASME specifications

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    • Our research indicates that this deal is $13.49 less (38% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $35.50 at the time of this posting.
    • Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 1495 customer reviews.
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Amazon has GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72-Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet (81030) on sale for $22.01. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Community Member grazzhoppa for sharing this deal.

Note: Usually ships within 3 to 5 days.

About this product:
  • 72-tooth ratchet turns fasteners with a 5° swing arc
  • Multi-functional adaptor head converts between bit driver and 1/4" drive ratchet
  • Locking flex head has 9 positions for maximum access
  • Slim line head design - 0.73" wide, 0.49" thick for improved access
  • Flush-mounted forward/reverse lever
  • Bright, full polish chrome finish easily wipes clean and resists corrosion
  • Extra long 12" handle for maximum access
  • Meets or exceeds ASME specifications

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $13.49 less (38% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $35.50 at the time of this posting.
    • Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 1495 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Not a regular ratchet head...

"Getting sockets off is a pain in the butt. The center comes out. It is not a "push-to-release". It is a mess with it until you get the three parts apart and hope you do not lose the small driver bit that holds the socket.

I've tried using it once so far. Spent more time looking for the bit that holds the socket when it fell that I did using the ratchet.

Conceivably other hex bits could be used with this ratchet… if the driver has a shoulder to hold it's place on the ratchet; however, none of my very extensive collection of driver bits has a shoulder… most have round shanks that make them incompatible with this ratchet.
I thought I was buying a ratchet but it turned out to be a type of ratchet where the but comes out the ratchet as your switching out various sockets. I was not happy of this product and got another ratchet so I will be sending this Gearwrench tool back and hopefully get my money back."
don't like this one. as the guy above points out, all true. also you don't need or want a long arm on a 1/4 ratchet. get this one for $24, it's much more useful

https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH...i0QAvD_BwE

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That's a solid deal for sure, if for one. Looks like it's around $35 other places.
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Not a regular ratchet head...

"Getting sockets off is a pain in the butt. The center comes out. It is not a "push-to-release". It is a mess with it until you get the three parts apart and hope you do not lose the small driver bit that holds the socket.

I've tried using it once so far. Spent more time looking for the bit that holds the socket when it fell that I did using the ratchet.

Conceivably other hex bits could be used with this ratchet… if the driver has a shoulder to hold it's place on the ratchet; however, none of my very extensive collection of driver bits has a shoulder… most have round shanks that make them incompatible with this ratchet.
I thought I was buying a ratchet but it turned out to be a type of ratchet where the but comes out the ratchet as your switching out various sockets. I was not happy of this product and got another ratchet so I will be sending this Gearwrench tool back and hopefully get my money back."
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racebum
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don't like this one. as the guy above points out, all true. also you don't need or want a long arm on a 1/4 ratchet. get this one for $24, it's much more useful

https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH...i0QAvD_BwE
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PurpleWallaby793
Jan 30, 2024
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You'll likely shear off whatever you're tightening with that 12" handle.
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Para_noid
Jan 30, 2024
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Quote from racebum :
don't like this one. as the guy above points out, all true. also you don't need or want a long arm on a 1/4 ratchet. get this one for $24, it's much more useful

https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH...i0QAvD_BwE

Plus the one you linked has almost double the teeth which is useful in tight spaces.

You could alternatively get the whole set for ~$103

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTEXPDK
Last edited by Dashey10 February 1, 2024 at 05:56 AM.
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mms16
Jan 30, 2024
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Yes- you will eventually need this specialty tool. For me it was changing spark plugs on a Subaru boxer H6-
without this tool…10 hour job
with this tool… 2 hour job

This tool fits any hex bit. It's a cheap insurance policy against the small spaces that you will encounter, whether it be assembling ikea furniture or working in tiny spaces in an engine bay. I use this far more often that I thought I would.

It's obviously not a typical ratchet, it you use it as such it will break. That being said, it's surprisingly well built and I have put substantial torque through it without issue. Taiwan apex stuff is great (gearwrench / SATA). It's not knipex, but at 1/4th the cost it's an amazing substitute!
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I don't need this but I want it.
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