GEARWRENCH 1/4" Drive 72 Tooth Quick Release Locking Flex Slim Head Ratchet, 12" - 81030 $23.85

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g3ck1

Jun 12, 2025 07:47 PM

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g3ck1Jun 12, 2025 07:47 PM

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Is this better or the Astro one?

GetAtMe

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I'm a big GearWrench fan and this is a great price... but this is not one of their better tools. The 1/4" socket adapter pulls out nearly every time I go to pull the socket off (which many of the reviewers also call out as a design flaw). It's pretty slim and it's 12" (longer than most 1/4" ratchets), but that makes it a big pain to use often.

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SlickDit

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Quote from g3ck1

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Is this better or the Astro one?

link?

Quote from GetAtMe

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I'm a big GearWrench fan and this is a great price... but this is not one of their better tools. The 1/4" socket adapter pulls out nearly every time I go to pull the socket off (which many of the reviewers also call out as a design flaw). It's pretty slim and it's 12" (longer than most 1/4" ratchets), but that makes it a big pain to use often.

yes, it is (literally)
very niche. I'm happy to have it though when I do need it.

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Griffbiff

Jun 12, 2025 08:31 PM

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GriffbiffJun 12, 2025 08:31 PM

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I got this around Christmas time for $19 which was the all-time low for this tool. It's fine but it's really kind of a gimmick. I've had it for six months and it has never come in that handy or gotten me out of a jam. If I'm honest I don't think I would even pay $19 for it now. Put the money towards a quality proper ratchet.

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The_Reclaimer

Jun 12, 2025 11:42 PM

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The_ReclaimerJun 12, 2025 11:42 PM

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According to Amazon I purchased this in 12/24 for $16.70.

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Griffbiff

Jun 13, 2025 11:53 AM

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Quote from The_Reclaimer

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According to Amazon I purchased this in 12/24 for $16.70.

Oh, I guess that was the all-time low. Says here on camelcamelcamel. I still don't know if I would buy it again even at that price. It just kind of sits in my box doing nothing. Do you find it useful?

drsnowmon

Jun 13, 2025 01:38 PM

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drsnowmonJun 13, 2025 01:38 PM

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This tool is good for delicate work like small screws, hose clamps, small bolts. Don't try to use this for anything more than 18 ft/lbs, it'll snap.

Last edited by drsnowmon June 13, 2025 at 06:41 AM.

RobbLG

Jun 13, 2025 07:50 PM

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Quote from GetAtMe

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I'm a big GearWrench fan and this is a great price... but this is not one of their better tools. The 1/4" socket adapter pulls out nearly every time I go to pull the socket off (which many of the reviewers also call out as a design flaw). It's pretty slim and it's 12" (longer than most 1/4" ratchets), but that makes it a big pain to use often.

I completely agree about the adapter… I use it a lot with 1/4 inch bits… The extra reach helps in some tight spots…

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You can get this tool in a dual ratchet kit:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARW.../315610333

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The_Reclaimer

Jun 14, 2025 07:20 AM

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Quote from Griffbiff

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Oh, I guess that was the all-time low. Says here on camelcamelcamel. I still don't know if I would buy it again even at that price. It just kind of sits in my box doing nothing. Do you find it useful?

Considering I don't know where it is...no

Back4Less

Jun 15, 2025 03:20 PM

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Quote from RobbLG

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I completely agree about the adapter… I use it a lot with 1/4 inch bits… The extra reach helps in some tight spots…

yep, this is a very specific tool and will not be your go-to for most things, but i love this with 1/4 bits, i never use it with the adapter. works great on bike maintenance for things like loosening brake rotor screws quickly

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Rating:	(4.3 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	1,762 Amazon Reviews
Manufacturer:	GEARWRENCH
Model Number:	81030
Product SKU:	B078Z3FNX7
UPC:	99575810305
ASIN:	B078Z3FNX7
Brand:	GEARWRENCH
Item Dimensions LxWxH:	12 x 0.73 x 0.49 inches
Item Weight:	0.455 pounds
Item model number:	81030
Manufacturer:	GEARWRENCH

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