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Gearwrench 72T 1/4" Drive Gimbal Ratchet

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Amazon has select Gearwrench 72T Drive Gimbal Ratchets on sale for the prices listed. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders of $35+.

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1/4" Drive (81027) $11.68 -> now $12.19

Features:

Gimbal design allows ratchet to pivot in two directions for easier access
72 tooth ratcheting mechanism with a 5° swing arc
Anodized aluminum finish

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3/8" Drive (81270) $12.16

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- Rating of 4.7 from over 3,000 Amazon customer reviews.
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Written by phoinix | Staff

1/4" Drive (81027) $11.68 -> now $12.19

Features:

Gimbal design allows ratchet to pivot in two directions for easier access
72 tooth ratcheting mechanism with a 5° swing arc
Anodized aluminum finish

Expired:

3/8" Drive (81270) $12.16

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff

About this product:
- Rating of 4.7 from over 3,000 Amazon customer reviews.
About this store:
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
Additional note:
- Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Model: GEARWRENCH 1/4 Inch Drive Gimbal Ratchet, 72 Tooth - 81027

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
02/08/23	Amazon	$11 frontpage	36
01/13/23	Amazon	$13	5
11/10/22	Amazon	$15	2
10/12/22	Amazon	$15 frontpage	32
12/14/21	Amazon	$13	5

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WittyShape107

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This is one of those.. when you need it, you'll be glad you grabbed it. I got both the 1/4 and 3/8 back when they dropped down a while back and I'm considering getting another of each. Obviously you aren't rebuilding a transmission with these, but for those hard to reach spots they're golden

RGon

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As a mechanic who's had this for over 6 years now, I can tell you that I have never found a good use for this. Really regret spending money on it cause I know I'll never have a use for it.

Selman

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I researched these a fair bit on a previous posting. After watching YouTube video of a tear down, I passed as it the GearWrench has poor quality inernals. It's just a rebranded tool.

I ended up purchasing a SK Tools 49270 for $20 off eBay. Doesn't gimbal, but otherwise way better built with metal internals, and rebuild kits are available and have been for decades.

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Marceille

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What is the point of these, just a fancy no-torque thumb ratchet?

WittyShape107

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Quote from Marceille

What is the point of these, just a fancy no-torque thumb ratchet?

fourbbl

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fourbbl

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Quote from Marceille

What is the point of these, just a fancy no-torque thumb ratchet?

You can palm these. They're not breaker bars, no; they're more than adequate for dealing with nylocs.

CyanPencil512

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How would these compare vs. the PowerBuilt design?

https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt...00UW2JOU8/

oharag1

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Quote from CyanPencil512

How would these compare vs. the PowerBuilt design?

https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt...00UW2JOU8/ [amazon.com]

The Powerbilts do not gimble - they are fixed axial.

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WiseRoute2286

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WiseRoute2286

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nice..i can def use these

Pga

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Quote from WittyShape107

what is really the point if you can't use them to break a nut loose or tighten it to proper force? At that point you are just running the faster up or down it's threads which your fingers will take less space to do with using just a low profile socket?

Golgothan

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Quote from WittyShape107

Damn, I don't have an immediate need for these but... I kinda want to pick them up anyway...

EdMcK515

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EdMcK515

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Grabbed both. Can't think of an immediate use, but this seems like one of those tools you don't get much use out of but when you need it you're glad you do.

LJCRST

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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank LJCRST

I seldomly used these, and I've yet to encounter a situation where my stubby flex head ratchet wasn't more useful, or simply just used a socket to help start/remove. However I can see it being useful if you have arthritic hands/fingers—making it useful in certain tight areas.

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I've repaired a lot of appliances in which it is not uncommon to find a bolt that is just a bit too tight for a nutdriver but can get removed with one of these. I haven't done much under dash work lately, but I imagine that is another place where this could be helpful.

Selman

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Last edited by Selman January 30, 2024 at 12:44 PM.

Selman

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Quote from CyanPencil512

How would these compare vs. the PowerBuilt design?

https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt...00UW2JOU8/

In my research, the SK Tools 49270 is far superior. This GearWrench one is a cheap rebranded item with some plastic internals.

The PowerBuilt has a ratcheting bit holder that does not gimbal.

Last edited by Selman January 30, 2024 at 07:38 PM.

ViciousXUSMC

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ViciousXUSMC

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Small one might be good with a torx bit or screwdriver bit for putting together furniture or something, so guess I'll grab it.

I doubt there will ever be much a time I find his better than a ratchet or impact.

Its more comon for something to be really close to a wall and hard to get for me and in that case these wont help, they take just as much space as anything else.

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