Amazon has for
Prime Members: 3-Piece GEARWRENCH 84 Tooth Locking Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet Set (1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 81276A-07) on sale for
$70.
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GimmeYoTots for finding this deal.
About this Item:
- Includes 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive ratchets
- Teardrop shaped head and flush-mounted on or off switch allow even more access in tight spaces
- Bright, full polish chrome finish easily wipes clean and resists corrosion
- Locking flex-head with 9 locked positions and unlocked option for adjustable access angle
- Enclosed head design for extreme resistance to dirt infiltration
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I prefer the 90T versions over the 120T. I feel there is less flex in them on tougher hardware. The 120T sure is smooth though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thLm3y3
The design is VERY similar to Matco's design, which will cost you more than $160, I think, just for a 12" locking flex head in 3/8. In addition, Gearwrench has an excellent (mostly no-hassle) warranty and I think this is a much better deal than individually purchasing those HFT ICON G2 ratchets.
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The design is VERY similar to Matco's design, which will cost you more than $160, I think, just for a 12" locking flex head in 3/8. In addition, Gearwrench has an excellent (mostly no-hassle) warranty and I think this is a much better deal than individually purchasing those HFT ICON G2 ratchets.
They are still quite strong, but there isn't any evidence I've ever seen to suggest they are stronger than a single pawl design.
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Just as an FYI for those on the fence of Gearwrench 84 teeth vs 90 teeth vs the 120... as some already know, the 120XP's actually use a 60 tooth mech with dual pawls. The dual pawls make the 60 tooth a virtual 120 tooth. That said, keep in mind that while dual pawl mechs can be smooth, you end up having two pawls dragging against the mech vs just a single pawl. Therefore, single pawl designs (like the 84T) can be smoother, all other things being equal, than the dual pawl designs. That said, dual pawl designs are inherently stronger than single pawl designs as they distribute the force across a broader range of the gear mech. The more teeth that are engaged, again, all other things being equal, the more force you can place on the ratchet without the internal mechanism being damaged or even failing. I own both an 84T Gearwrench and a set of 120XP Gearwrench ratchets and think they're probably the best bang for the buck in the name brand/premium ratchet space.
The design is VERY similar to Matco's design, which will cost you more than $160, I think, just for a 12" locking flex head in 3/8. In addition, Gearwrench has an excellent (mostly no-hassle) warranty and I think this is a much better deal than individually purchasing those HFT ICON G2 ratchets.
Alternating dual pawls designs are not really inherently stronger. If you have dual pawls they're half as wide, and generally only one is engaged against the teeth at a time. They're offset, engaging one, then the other. That is how you get twice the ratcheting positions.
They are still quite strong, but there isn't any evidence I've ever seen to suggest they are stronger than a single pawl design.
You can read more about it and the underlying patent for the technology owned by Apex here:
https://rtstools.com/best-ratchet...ess-money/
You can read more about it and the underlying patent for the technology owned by Apex here:
https://rtstools.com/best-ratchet...ess-money/
The coarser teeth would be stronger, but that is offset by the 1/2 thickness pawls, which only engage one at a time (see your own link for confirmation). You'd want to calculate something like surface area of engagement on the teeth to get a better idea. At that point you'd need to be more concerned with materials so things don't break or shear.
In any case, the gear/pawl is not usually the point of failure on a ratchet. As long as the gear holds out longer than the drive square it doesn't matter.
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