Kobalt Double Drive Ratchet?

[Ironhorse]

Has anyone seen this? Double Drive and the handles extends turning it into a breaker bar..by looking at this I would think the head would explode on some of the stuff I do with my snappy ones..

 

[acdc73]

seems like a neat concept, but will the gears around the head hold up to any real use?

 

[Shipfittin]

I have one, once I figured out how to use it effectively I kind of like it. I think it works great when your trying to screw in a long winded bolt.

Oh and the extension just gives it an extension, it doesn't turn it into a breaker bar. You should never use a ratchet as a braker bar, two different tools.

 

[toddacimer]

I have one, once I figured out how to use it effectively I kind of like it. I think it works great when your trying to screw in a long winded bolt.

Oh and the extension just gives it an extension, it doesn't turn it into a breaker bar. You should never use a ratchet as a braker bar, two different tools.

I disagree owning good ratchets for the most part eliminates the need for a breaker bar. I can't wait for the new Snap-on FLL80 3/8 drive ratchet with an 18" handle

 

[RMRCattleCo.]

Sounds gimmicky but if it works well it has its place!

 

[acdc73]

I disagree owning good ratchets for the most part eliminates the need for a breaker bar. I can't wait for the new Snap-on FLL80 3/8 drive ratchet with an 18" handle

and I disagree - no matter how lazy I am at times, I never use my ratchets as breaker bars - that's like using a screwdriver as a cold chisel...

 

[RECox286]

Got one for Xmas. Gimmicky to be sure, but there will be a time when it will come

in handy. Not planing on using any of my ratchets as bkr bars, either. (That includes

the 3/4" ratchet)

Uncle Bob

 

[Fyrme]

I've got a brand new set for sale if you want to give it a go.

 

[Shipfittin]

and I disagree - no matter how lazy I am at times, I never use my ratchets as breaker bars - that's like using a screwdriver as a cold chisel...

Exactly, your almost asking to either get hurt and break something.

And as far as the ratchet goes, it's kinda neat but it's not something I"d use everyday. But I don't think it's as gimmicky as a lot of things are out there. I can actually see someone using it regularly if they deal with a lot of long bolts.

 

[puttsy]

I've been waiting for Stuey's review on it. The double drive screwdriver seemed interesting but, more seasonal gimmick than anything. I worked with a guy this summer that loved the idea of the double drive screwdriver and he was a mechanic for 20+ years so I suppose it probably is a decent tool, but ya don't know until you've really given them a fair shake.