Kobalt 3/8 Flex head ratchet

[doan]

For Any of you guys that like Kobalt tools, They currently have a "Spark Plug Tune-up Kit on sale for $19.97 - Item number 436178

It contains the long handled, 72 tooth, 3/8 Flex head ratchet flex head ratchet that normally goes for $30, plus a 6" extension and 2 spark plug sockets.

 

[dave377]

I got one of these last week. I used it a couple times and I think it is a good deal.

 

[DanCo]

Here's the link.

Dan

 

[pendragon1998]

What size sockets, and are they the kind with the rubber insert or a magnet?


Kobalt 4-Piece Standard (SAE) Mechanic's Tool Set

 

[usmc_noma]

What's the coo on the pieces in the kit?

 

[shoturtle]

Taiwan.

 

[MJB24]

5/8 and 13/16, just picked one up. Yes on Taiwan. Any other questions?

 

[pendragon1998]

Magnet or rubber ring?

 

[judger101]

i think you would be surprised with those ratchets they are actually really nice.

 

[usmc_noma]

I may have to get one just for the ratchet. Is this a sale price or everyday price?

 

[jgump]

Can someone measure the OD of the 5/8 socket? I'm need 0.85" or less for my jeep. Thanks.

 

[ilovevocs]

I truly don't need this but want to buy it....

 

[tonyx]

I bought one anyways. Yep all duplicates of what I already have but the ratchet is nice and for the price can't be beat.

 

[vgs8606]

I promised myself never to buy another ratchet with a floppy (aka non-locking) handle but I am tempted. Can you tighten the floppynes?? I do wish HF or Lowes would bring out a locking flex ratchet in that price range.

 

[SRX]

I planned on picking up one of these sets for the BIL's birthday. I tinkered around with one of the open ratchets and decided to pick up two sets of these with a few other items. Since the total came out around $60, I also got the chance to use the $10 off $50 coupon . The ratchet is surprisingly nice.

Here is a pick of the 5/8" socket.

 

[Trey T]

I could use a 3/8" flex head in my tool box.

 

[Brians VWss]

Just picked a set up today not bad for the price. It has a through bolt that attatches the head to the handle. Noticed they sell a simliar ratchet same length, 72 teeth but it has detents. It retails for 29.99 just for the ratchet. It must be the one they will exchange for warran

 

[Conductor562]

A year or so ago I took in a Williams era ratchet for warranty. The Williams era rat was a standard length, non-flex, 3/8" model, but they did not have an equivalent model in stock. They told me to come back in 2-3 days and they should have it in stock. Without being a **** I explained to them that I needed a ratchet today and would be happy to pay the difference, but the manager told me to "just take it. At first I wasn't really all that enthused at first being Taiwan made and all and still felt I'd somehow been cheated in the grand scheme of things. After getting it home and using it I admit I was impressed with the quality and performance. After a year of use it's still a great ratchet and while I'm still not crazy about seeing "Taiwan" all the time, it is a great ratchet.

 

[cmandp]

Magnet or rubber ring?

Rubber. I got the rubber insert out of the 5/8" and will post back with some pictures in a bit.

 

[pendragon1998]

That's too bad. I never seem to have luck with the rubber inserts. They have come out of every socket I ever owned that had them. I've had much better experiences with the magnetic kind.

I'll bet the ratchet is pretty nice, though. I like my regular 72T Kobalt ratchets.

 

[cmandp]

I won't know if they work until I try them out but I didn't buy it for the sockets anyway. The ratchet is indeed nice, has a ball and spring detent for the flex joint with a T15 torx screw for the pivot. Snaps into each position nicely. The extension even has knurling in just the right place.

The rubber insert.

 

[87FoRunner]

The head is identical to a HF unit I have. IMHO this is a good deal for a starter or backup.

Mine was in the lawn mower section at my store :/

 

[usmc_noma]

Is that switch plastic or metal?

 

[87FoRunner]

Metal.

 

[Olinrj]

Picked one up today. We'll see how it does tomorrow but I doubt I will be disappointed

 

[Gore]

Bought it...didn't need it...love it.

 

[cardude56]

Picked one up today , will make a good spare

 

[blackz26]

They're still available at least at the zanesville Ohio location. Very nice ratchet. Just got it. Just a hare longer then my mac 11" ratchet. Wish it locked though. This makes it my longest ratchet besides my extendable. But I do wish it locked. Buy I also don't care for that price!

 

[wellpoison]

in for one. thanks op!

 

[ssentt]

72 teeth?

 

[blackz26]

Yes, very nice ratchet. How can you go wrong with spending $20 on $48 worth of stuff?

 

[ssentt]

Never had any kobalt ratchets. Do think that one is as strong/durable as a Craftsman flexhead?

 

[blackz26]

Never had any kobalt ratchets. Do think that one is as strong/durable as a Craftsman flexhead?

Definitely. If not more so. Even if it wasn't it has a lifetime warranty as we all know
And where there's a sears... Lowes and home depot usually isn't far away do it, you know you wanna

 

[blackz26]

Might I as the selector switch is butter smooth out of packaging? Which may or may not be good in tight areas.

 

[ssentt]

Yeah I wanna. OCD kickin in.

 

[ATC]

I have several Kobalt ratchets. They are very nice for the price.

I just ordered this set, mainly for the ratchet. I have dozens of extensions and spark plug sockets...

 

[Iowa1964]

Didn't have any at my store but ordered one on-line for instore pickup. Thanks for the heads up, really needed the 3/8 flexhead!

 

[Harrison2]

picked up one earlier in the week, yet to test it but for the money its worth a shot!

 

[socket_wrench]

I bought a craftsman flex head ratchet over the holidays. I bought it for a gift exchange then tried (and succeeded) at "winning" it. I did it only because i had no tools i really needed.
I have simply loved it.
I never would have imagined that it would be so useful. I am going to lowes tomorrow for this to add to one of my tool bags.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Just checked and the Union Gap Wa. store has 25 in stock.....Rich