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expiredphoinix | Staff posted May 04, 2025 01:06 AM
expiredphoinix | Staff posted May 04, 2025 01:06 AM

Astro Tools 18" Extra-Long Flex Head Ratchet Wrench for 1/2" Nano Sockets

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Amazon has Astro Tools 18" Extra-Long Flex Head Ratchet Wrench for 1/2" Nano Sockets (78218) on sale for $24.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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  • Extra long 18" 100-tooth ratchet for 1/2" drive Astro Nano style impact sockets with 22mm outside hex
  • Designed to access and retain Nano style impact sockets from Astro as well as a growing number of brands replicating this design
  • Maintains a low profile working height of just 1.10" with sockets installed
  • Maximized peak torque durability to match larger and larger 1/2" drive socket sizes such as Astro's 17-30mm no skip set 78214

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Amazon has Astro Tools 18" Extra-Long Flex Head Ratchet Wrench for 1/2" Nano Sockets (78218) on sale for $24.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • Extra long 18" 100-tooth ratchet for 1/2" drive Astro Nano style impact sockets with 22mm outside hex
  • Designed to access and retain Nano style impact sockets from Astro as well as a growing number of brands replicating this design
  • Maintains a low profile working height of just 1.10" with sockets installed
  • Maximized peak torque durability to match larger and larger 1/2" drive socket sizes such as Astro's 17-30mm no skip set 78214

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qqzj
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Go to Amazon and read the most recently review, which is mine. You can see how crappy this ratchet is from the pictures I uploaded. The upshot is that the head is super floppy, won't stay at a position at all. That is new from box. Given a couple of month's use, it will get really annoying. There is a reason this one is on sale all the time. It is this way by design, look how many threads are exposed right there.
BlueFog7078
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Harbor Freight only sells the small sets of the 1/2" versions (That's 10-24mm for the metrics)
Home Depot quit selling the Husky labeled version.
Yes HF has a cheaper price per socket. I initially bought those but later opted to get the more complete sets from Astro as they had quite reasonable prices.
4-15mm 13pc 1/4" drive 78113 [summitracing.com]
6-24mm 19pc 3/8" drive 78319 [summitracing.com]
17-30mm 14pc 1/2" drive 78214 [summitracing.com]
rjmari
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What is this? A ratchet for giANTS?!

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May 04, 2025 04:49 AM
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JSWWMay 04, 2025 04:49 AM
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18 feet? That's insane!
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May 04, 2025 04:52 AM
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TakingadipMay 04, 2025 04:52 AM
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Quote from JSWW :
18 feet? That's insane!
Lol I was thinking that same thing
May 04, 2025 06:34 AM
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rjmariMay 04, 2025 06:34 AM
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Quote from JSWW :
18 feet? That's insane!
What is this? A ratchet for giANTS?!
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May 04, 2025 04:18 PM
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inspirashunMay 04, 2025 04:18 PM
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any good deals for metric sockets? my HF has been OOS since last deal
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May 04, 2025 04:39 PM
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qqzjMay 04, 2025 04:39 PM
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Go to Amazon and read the most recently review, which is mine. You can see how crappy this ratchet is from the pictures I uploaded. The upshot is that the head is super floppy, won't stay at a position at all. That is new from box. Given a couple of month's use, it will get really annoying. There is a reason this one is on sale all the time. It is this way by design, look how many threads are exposed right there.
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May 04, 2025 04:50 PM
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qqzjMay 04, 2025 04:50 PM
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Any if you read the recent 10 reviews, at least three others say the same. This thing is hot garage at MSRP. At $25, if someone really wants it, maybe it is okay. I will return it right away.
May 04, 2025 05:30 PM
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BlueFog7078May 04, 2025 05:30 PM
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Quote from inspirashun :
any good deals for metric sockets? my HF has been OOS since last deal
Harbor Freight only sells the small sets of the 1/2" versions (That's 10-24mm for the metrics)
Home Depot quit selling the Husky labeled version.
Yes HF has a cheaper price per socket. I initially bought those but later opted to get the more complete sets from Astro as they had quite reasonable prices.
4-15mm 13pc 1/4" drive 78113 [summitracing.com]
6-24mm 19pc 3/8" drive 78319 [summitracing.com]
17-30mm 14pc 1/2" drive 78214 [summitracing.com]

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May 04, 2025 05:43 PM
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SmartClub3571May 04, 2025 05:43 PM
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Well I got mine and had no problems like that other guy
May 04, 2025 06:53 PM
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qqzjMay 04, 2025 06:53 PM
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Quote from SmartClub3571 :
Well I got mine and had no problems like that other guy
Maybe you can look my my pictures on Amazon and write a review yourself together with some pictures. I am also surprised how can Astro screws up so badly. Maybe yours a bit better in that the screw goes deeper with a lot of locktite? But I think the issue is by design. If you use yours for a while it will get loose. Much better to have a ratchet with some built-in feature to hold the head in some positions.
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ChaleposMay 05, 2025 12:19 AM
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Quote from qqzj :
Maybe you can look my my pictures on Amazon and write a review yourself together with some pictures. I am also surprised how can Astro screws up so badly. Maybe yours a bit better in that the screw goes deeper with a lot of locktite? But I think the issue is by design. If you use yours for a while it will get loose. Much better to have a ratchet with some built-in feature to hold the head in some positions.
Just saw your Amazon pictures. The screw on mine arrived the same way, but I realized the screw hadn't been seated fully. I used a 4mm (I think) Allen wrench; then the screw seated fully. No visible threads.
But that didn't solve the loose flex head. The problem is with the compression spring. I emailed Astro, and they said they don't sell replacement springs, but offered to replacement my wrench per warranty.
I may do that, but I haven't given up yet. I created two or three small paper washers out of card stock and placed them behind the compression spring, then reassembled the wrench. (Got the idea from YouTube.) The flex head is much stiffer! It's not an ideal solution, but it will do until I experiment with new compression springs (about 8mm OD). But if I can't find a more permanent fix, I will warranty the wrench and hope for the best.
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Quote from SmartClub3571 :
Well I got mine and had no problems like that other guy
I got mine a week ago and it's also floppy. I thought it was strange so I tried to tighten the screw without removing the tool from the plastic... I tightened it as much as possible without risking stripping it, and the head still feels too loose. I guess it's a crapshoot but it explains the sale.
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JoebargainMay 05, 2025 02:25 PM
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Quote from BlueFog7078 :
Harbor Freight only sells the small sets of the 1/2" versions (That's 10-24mm for the metrics)
Home Depot quit selling the Husky labeled version.
Yes HF has a cheaper price per socket. I initially bought those but later opted to get the more complete sets from Astro as they had quite reasonable prices.
4-15mm 13pc 1/4" drive 78113 [summitracing.com]
6-24mm 19pc 3/8" drive 78319 [summitracing.com]
17-30mm 14pc 1/2" drive 78214 [summitracing.com]
Nice good find I like the 1/2 inch set from 17 to 30 no skip at 53$ thanks
May 05, 2025 02:31 PM
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inspirashunMay 05, 2025 02:31 PM
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Quote from BlueFog7078 :
Harbor Freight only sells the small sets of the 1/2" versions (That's 10-24mm for the metrics)
Home Depot quit selling the Husky labeled version.
Yes HF has a cheaper price per socket. I initially bought those but later opted to get the more complete sets from Astro as they had quite reasonable prices.
4-15mm 13pc 1/4" drive 78113 [summitracing.com]
6-24mm 19pc 3/8" drive 78319 [summitracing.com]
17-30mm 14pc 1/2" drive 78214 [summitracing.com]
17-30 is pretty handy. thanks for sharing this!
May 06, 2025 11:01 AM
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drsnowmonMay 06, 2025 11:01 AM
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Quote from BlueFog7078 :
Harbor Freight only sells the small sets of the 1/2" versions (That's 10-24mm for the metrics)
Home Depot quit selling the Husky labeled version.
Yes HF has a cheaper price per socket. I initially bought those but later opted to get the more complete sets from Astro as they had quite reasonable prices.
4-15mm 13pc 1/4" drive 78113 [summitracing.com]
6-24mm 19pc 3/8" drive 78319 [summitracing.com]
17-30mm 14pc 1/2" drive 78214 [summitracing.com]
This is the kind of post we need more. Thanks, very helpful.

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topshelf207May 06, 2025 11:56 AM
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18 feet? That's insane!
These size queens have gotten out of control.

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