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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Mar 18, 2026 06:01 PM

Gearwrench 72-Tooth 3/8" Drive Gimbal Ratchet

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Amazon has Gearwrench 72T 3/8" Drive Gimbal Ratchet (81270) on sale for $10. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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About this item:
  • 72-tooth ratcheting mechanism with a 5° swing arc
  • Anodized aluminum finish
  • The design allows the ratchet head to rotate on two planes, providing easier access for the end user

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Amazon has Gearwrench 72T 3/8" Drive Gimbal Ratchet (81270) on sale for $10. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

About this item:
  • 72-tooth ratcheting mechanism with a 5° swing arc
  • Anodized aluminum finish
  • The design allows the ratchet head to rotate on two planes, providing easier access for the end user

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vid1900
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I use these about 2x a year.

Every once in a while it's exactly the tool for the job.

New out of the package, you have to adjust the Torx bolts on each axis to give you the proper amount of tension; you'll see what I mean...
yourlefthand
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It's almost like this isn't a full-size ratchet and has a slightly different use case.

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Mar 18, 2026 10:07 PM
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Mt_spaceaceMar 18, 2026 10:07 PM
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These seem cool in theory and there are situations where they're useful, but overall in most cases a 1/4" ratchet can do the job with better leverage.

That said, for the price, it's fine for a tool you'll seldomly use
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Mar 18, 2026 10:10 PM
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vsneakyMar 18, 2026 10:10 PM
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Slippery outside like triangle version better
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Mar 18, 2026 10:51 PM
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Taco_Doomsday
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Mar 18, 2026 10:51 PM
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In for one. Thanks, OP!
Mar 19, 2026 12:13 AM
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polymorphicdealMar 19, 2026 12:13 AM
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Quote from TimO8570 :
Considering a full size gearwrench 3/8 ratchet is $22 at HD and a cheapy HF one is $12 - again for a full size wrench - $10 doesn't really seem like a deal

If it was $5 I'd say it's a good buy.
The money/cost is in the ratchet, not the handle. And it is a gimble.
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Mar 19, 2026 01:27 AM
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davem7364Mar 19, 2026 01:27 AM
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Quote from BeigeCable102 :
If anyone has used these when did it actually work better than a wrench or socket?
I needed to get the cover off a 120-pint dehumidifier, held in place by torx-head machine screws. Four inches from the back wall so no way to get a screwdriver on them. Several of the screws were wedged between fittings so although you could get a regular ratchet on them, the throw was so short that this tool was much easier. Maybe a case very few would run into, but I was glad to have it. My general use case is anytime I'm working blind and there are obstructions that severely limit the throw of anything with a handle. I think the guy who said it was weaker than his fingers is either Alex Honnold or else he got a defective one.
Mar 19, 2026 02:56 AM
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SkillfulSeagull411Mar 19, 2026 02:56 AM
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I have these from HF. Mine get used putting kids toys/stuff together more than anything. Would I buy them again 100%
Mar 19, 2026 04:03 AM
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Thrift-EMar 19, 2026 04:03 AM
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Use case is limited to times when you can access a nut/bolt but do not have the space to turn or place a wrench. You won't be able to torque as greatly as you would with a handled wrench but for those bolts behind covers or buried in a channel or obscured/obstructed by other stuff you cannot remove / be bothered to remove.

If you can get your hand on to the bolt/nut, this will likely work. Even if not "necessary" this thing can save you time by allowing you to remove bolts without first removing all the obstacles in the way. Only drawback is the limited torque you can apply - your forearm/hand strength is the limit.
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Mar 19, 2026 04:06 AM
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TimO8570Mar 19, 2026 04:06 AM
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Quote from yourlefthand :
It's almost like this isn't a full-size ratchet and has a slightly different use case.
Of course it's different - I never said otherwise. It's also smaller and cheaper to make which was my point - a deal for this would be $5.
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Mar 19, 2026 04:11 AM
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ToolNutMar 19, 2026 04:11 AM
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I have a couple of craftsman finger ratchets but they are not a gimbal and they are 1/4" drive. I purchased this one for the gimbal and also most 1/4" sockets don't go past 1/2".
Mar 19, 2026 11:05 AM
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yourlefthandMar 19, 2026 11:05 AM
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Quote from TimO8570 :
Of course it's different - I never said otherwise. It's also smaller and cheaper to make which was my point - a deal for this would be $5.
It's also a niche product, so it doesn't benefit from as may economies of scale. It may not really be much cheaper to make.
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Mar 19, 2026 01:59 PM
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TimlessMar 19, 2026 01:59 PM
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Quote from ToolNut :
I have a couple of craftsman finger ratchets but they are not a gimbal and they are 1/4" drive. I purchased this one for the gimbal and also most 1/4" sockets don't go past 1/2".
The gimbal makes it worse. You lose even more torque.
Mar 19, 2026 02:37 PM
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ArcanlawMar 19, 2026 02:37 PM
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Bought it. then read through comments. Cancelled. I gotta stop letting SD effect drive my behavior. Big Grin
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Mar 19, 2026 04:07 PM
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MannishBoy
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Mar 19, 2026 04:07 PM
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How much does the gimble matter in use vs something like the $6 set from Harbor Freight? https://www.harborfreight.com/thu...59773.html
Mar 19, 2026 05:43 PM
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Phixion35Mar 19, 2026 05:43 PM
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Quote from jsntng :
Wish it was the 1/4"
I'm seeing $17.99 right now for the "1/4 S&K also makes them and theirs are $20 each for either size.

This deal is possibly dead? I'm seeing $13.99 for it at the moment.

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Mar 19, 2026 05:53 PM
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UkeDogMar 19, 2026 05:53 PM
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Handy to keep in your car's glovebox, along with the properly sized socket, just to change tires.
Provided you are Superman, of course.

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