Best power ratchet wrenches according to redditors
We found 29 Reddit comments discussing the best power ratchet wrenches. We ranked the 21 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 29 Reddit comments discussing the best power ratchet wrenches. We ranked the 21 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CW8ZJ9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XfV7Cb4CV16WJ
Not enough teeth but cheaper
Don’t mess with the airbag. Take the steering column cover off (3 screws), gives you plenty of room to get it off/on. 30 min job this way. This helps as well:
https://www.amazon.com/T19086-4-Inch-Finger-Ratchet-Aluminum/dp/B00A32E9DY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=finger+ratchet&qid=1568418629&sr=8-2
My $100ish must have use everyday options include: cordless 3/8 ratchet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZWBYBK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Tw.2DbXFTMF30, lighting! a good rechargeable headlamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV3VTYB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aI.2DbYZ76FY7, flashlight or decent under hood light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTXC016/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sK.2Db40MCX8D, a portable jump box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015TKUPIC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mL.2DbX8E94SN or 24 cans of brake cleaner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JRPDW7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Du.2DbZ2WMZDE
I bought these from gearwrench recently and could not be happier and the teeth can't get any finer than this.
Wow, that’s a nice tool. 110 for the 1/2 shipped to the US.
Found it on amazon cheaper: Proxxon (23084) Rotary Ratchet 1/2 Inch Drive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043XY0JM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_N90YDbCFTJ7R4
40 with tax
How hard did you look?
You're right but even their hand tool stuff is starting to not be their own anymore.
Look up Bahco. They're a Swedish company that Snap-on acquired a few years back. Look at their ratchets and look at Snap's....yeah.
Or Williams, who a lot of us know has been making Snap-On ratchets for years. Here's a long 3/8" on Amazon for $40 with Prime shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/Williams-B-52EHLA-8-Inch-Enclosed-Ratchet/dp/B001DNRPH4/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1550970186&sr=1-2&keywords=Bahco+ratchet
You can look up what Snap wants for that same ratchet yourself.
As far as their air tool...I can't speak too much other than my personal experience. I know their drills were made by Sioux for a while. I think they still are buy I'm not sure. Sioux stuff is really good. Solid ass fucking durable drills. I don't own one but work with guys that do and have used them. They're great. They're Sioux branded though, not Snap-On.
The only Snap air tool I own is an IM31 3/8" drive impact that I bought used for $20. It works real well for what I use it for but a 3/8 impact doesn't get put up to a lot of abuse, my 1/2 takes those beatings.
Craftsman C3 Max Axess Auto Ratchet Socket Kit
[Here's](proxxon (23084) rotary ratchet 1/2 inch drive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043XY0JM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XT4WDb4KQG1FY) a 1/2" drive version
When you're really nervous about it breaking the thing. If you're okay with it breaking or confident it won't break, then use it.
I've broken more fasteners with a cheater bar and socket wrench than with an impact because that's what I go to for stubborn things I don't want to break... then they do.
Also, try getting an air ratchet like this one. It's faster and got less power than an impact. It's my go-to since I'm lazy. I reserve the impact for the heavy duty stuff.
Check this stuff out. You will use this stuff a lot.
I'd also recommend looking into Snap-on's extra long wrenches in the 7/32-1/4", 5/16-3/8", and 7/16-1/2" sizes.
I work in the HVAC trade and we use these to drive down screws/valves with a square end. Have you tried them?
quite a few better solutions to this, including a power ratchet, or a socket extension.
with the specialized tool in the OP, unless the nut is very very loose, your going to roll that socket right off of the nut as soon as you put the slightest bit of torque on the handle.
A normal air ratchet (which is 98% of air ratchets out there) as well as cordless ratchets operate at continuous torque. When it doesn't have enough power to break a bolt loose, or when you've tightened a bolt past the maximum torque, the ratchet will move instead of the bolt. So, the ratchet/your hand will slam into the nearest obstruction. It hurts like hell.
Impact ratchets work like an impact wrench. When they hit maximum torque (either to break a bolt loose or tighten), they enter impact mode. The wrench/ratchet will stay still, but it'll start hammering the bolt until it breaks it loose.
It's also worth noting that the M12/normal air ratchets operate at about 200 RPM (which is pretty slow). The 2015 operates at 7100 RPM.
That being said, it really depends on what you're doing. The M12 line is great. Although the ratchet isn't torque rated nearly as high as the IR, the size/weight/portability are all great features if you're not torquing anything over 35-50 ft-lbs.
And a more fair comparison of the M12 to an air ratchet would be the edge series http://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-170G-8-Inch-Series-Ratchet/dp/B000UVR4W6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419168394&sr=8-1&keywords=edge+series+ratchet
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GOM5U30/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510373079&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=reactionless+ratchet&dpPl=1&dpID=513MbNMT2NL&ref=plSrch Ive been using this reactionless (easy on the hands/wrist) for a while now and like it a lot. Definitely good for the money
I also debated between the 72" (Just the bottom) and the 56" for awhile, it would have been MASSIVE lol.
What are ya working on? Luckily for me I don't need SAE so most those tools stayed home.
They are, and they're extra long! Made in Taiwan and excellent for the money. Great for caliper bracket bolts, control arms, tie rod ends, etc. I use them a lot, use the 12, 10 and 8 on a lot of smaller etorx bolts too. In fact they're probably my most used set of wrenches, I seldom reach for the regular combos.
https://www.amazon.com/85988C-Metric-GearBox-Double-Ratcheting/dp/B00EP8A6Y8
https://www.ebay.com/p/Gear-Wrench-12-Piece-Metric-XL-Gearbox-Double-Box-Ratcheting-Wrench-Set/11017017968
https://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-Rand-107XPA-8-inch-Ratchet/dp/B0000AXBNT
I'm looking at this one, but really not sure if it's ok. I based it off of Pornandkarma's suggestion.
Palm ratchet.
Bits are 1/4"
Check out VIMs long bit ratchets. Link
This is the palm Gimble-ratchet I use with a M5 socket wrench attachment.
Any palm ratchet will work, and I have a few I am happy with, but the gimble-ratchets look awesome and are more versatile
Fits in my pocket, always easy to get a hold on the bolt, even with weird props or tight frames. just hold at whatever angle you needto turn the bolt.
Just one, the other is an air ratchet, but you get the idea.
3 in-lb stamped on the handle is presumably the maximum torque.
According to a really detailed site that isn't enough torque to unscrew a standard plastic bottle cap.
By contrast, Amazon's best selling cordless power ratchet wrench advertises a maximum torque of 35 foot-pounds. That's more than 100x the torque of this 3d-printed wrench.
Is this really a useful tool, or is it a promotional stunt?
I'd never use an impact for that - mostly machine screws? I just recently shopped for and got a screwdriver and I feel like I looked at most of what's out there. Its sort of neglected by many tool makers. Here is what I found - more than likely you're looking at a 12v tool, I don't recall even seeing an 18v screwdriver (which is essentially a drill driver with an impact-like quick change chuck).
Milwaukee does have the biggest range - but I see you've not had the greatest experience with them. The single speed driver is limited to 500rpm as you've said, but they make a 2 speed, brushed, and brushless which may serve you better. If I was going to use one all day I'd get the brushless. You may already have some batteries and chargers, so it may make sense to stay Milwaukee. Plus you could get a 1/4 or 3/8 12v ratchet on the same battery which may be useful to you.
Other offerings are few and far between. DeWalt has a decent 12v screwdriver, but its only brushed, it uses a slide pack which makes it a bit bulkier, but the hand grip is a better shape as it does not have batteries in the grip - may be better for your hands.
Makita used to offer a 12v screwdriver in its white compact pistol grip platform, but its hard to find anymore. They don't seem to be doing anything with this line, as they also have their slide-pack 12v line, and I think this is just going to die on the vine.
Bosch seems to be paying attention to this however. They have a nice 2 speed driver, but brushed. They also make a right angle driver for tight spaces - same 12v battery. And they just started offering a 12v drill driver with interchangeable heads - so you can have drill chuck, a hex chuck, and offset hex chuck, and a right angle adapter. If you don't want Milwaukee then I think this one is your best choice.
Ridgid does not have a screwdriver in their 12v pistol form factor, but their drill is noticeably smaller than Milwaukee's and I suppose you could put a quick change chuck into the regular chuck - but makes it longer. Not brushless either. They do have a clever palm screwdriver on the same battery for tight places.
Beyond that - Metabo? Hitachi? Panisonic? I did not look at them.
Not bad at all, I regretted not getting this set when I got my Gearwrench set the first time. Not even really that much more money over the Gearwrench.
Is this the socket set you're talking about?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CCMW3S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZafBCbSJA48EE
I looked at it previously, but hate that style ratchet with a passion. I need a switch on my ratchet.
Look into Williams, it's SnapOn's Asian company
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HR1Q4HS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fdfBCbPV6XPJ5
Honestly, the best route to go would probably just buy a really nice 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 ratchet (from say, [Williams] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DNRPH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hnfBCb1KV4TJE) and then just buy every socket Tekton has to offer
Proxxon makes one with the adapter at the handle.... I cant think of a single time in the past 5 years where this would have been necessary but I suddenly have an urge to buy a new ratchet set....
Proxxon (23084) Rotary Ratchet 1/2 Inch Drive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043XY0JM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mR2WDbYQSGRX4
Proxxon (23083) 3/8 Inch Rotary Ratchet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MK8272/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kN2WDbE76KB1C
I picked up the Crafstman 19.2 Max Axess ratchet on sale for $40 with the lithium battery and charger. If you can find a deal like that or already have the 19.2 Craftsman batteries, it's worth having. (The lithium battery and charger go for over $40 each normally)
That being said, it's a little bulky, and it really works best if you already have the Max Axess socket set. I use this and my Crafstman 1/2" Impact quite often as a hobbyist. For the money, and the fact that all my cordless tools are Crafstman, I like it.