Craftsman Extreme Grip 3/8 Ratchet - $15

tw05 · May 28, 2015

This was only available at a couple stores in my area but sears.com gave me free shipping with "SYW Max". Looks like an Apex made ratchet with 72 teeth, QR, and comfort grip.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-8-inch-drive-extreme-grip-ratchet/p-00911678000P?adCell=REC_1_0

panknuckshovel · May 28, 2015

For $15 you have to give it a shot, regardless of current Craftsman/Sears status.

brimorga · May 28, 2015

Looks like a nice deal.

Strouty · May 28, 2015

I am going to hold out for the jean jacket or leather handled version.

panknuckshovel · May 28, 2015

Strouty said:
I am going to hold out for the jean jacket or leather handled version.

HA!!! you can use it for the the bedazzler thread you threatened earlier. :beer:

Strouty · May 28, 2015

Oh, did I say that out loud?

Doohickey · May 28, 2015

The "Extreme Grip" part is really in the sockets, which you have to buy separately:

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-5-piece-extreme-grip-socket-set/p-00912757000P

tw05 · May 28, 2015

Doohickey said:
The "Extreme Grip" part is really in the sockets, which you have to buy separately:

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-5-piece-extreme-grip-socket-set/p-00912757000P

The sockets look a little gimmicky to me. Plus they don't include a 10mm or 12mm socket. Anyone have any real world reviews?

panknuckshovel · May 28, 2015

tw05 said:
The sockets look a little gimmicky to me. Plus they don't include a 10mm or 12mm socket. Anyone have any real world reviews?

This kind of **** isn't marketed toward someone who would realize that. The demographic for this would just smash on whatever socket fit or round off with the size above. It allows the people that bought the Machy Mouse junk to add to their tool collection.

hangfirew8 · May 28, 2015

I just checked out this ratchet at Sears today, COO is Taiwan. I was less impressed than I thought I'd be by the swing of the 72 teeth feature. I wouldn't buy the ratchet because of the bulky handle, too much of the auto work I do is clearance limited. The same is true with the sockets. For assembly work it might be the right tool.

No 10mm in the socket set... HUH?

AceofSpad3s · May 28, 2015

I played around it a week or so ago and it is the best ratchet they got at sears that is decently priced. Ain't saying much but if I get some points or they clearance them out at $10, I will pick one up, but that locking adjustable is first on my list.

bimmerZ5 · May 29, 2015

their promo video on the website just turns me off... the voice keeps saying "extreme" like he's straining to get a turd out, they drop a tiny screw on the workbench like it was some massive effort to remove, and the background music is just distracting... all the signs of over marketing a gimmicky tool. if they spent half the money they spend on producing that marketing video, on actual engineering of a non-gimmicky quality tool it would have appealed to me more...

AceofSpad3s · May 29, 2015

bimmerZ5 said:
their promo video on the website just turns me off... the voice keeps saying "extreme" like he's straining to get a turd out, they drop a tiny screw on the workbench like it was some massive effort to remove, and the background music is just distracting... all the signs of over marketing a gimmicky tool. if they spent half the money they spend on producing that marketing video, on actual engineering of a non-gimmicky quality tool it would have appealed to me more...

That is how every tool is marketed these days, it is the evolution of that infomercial voice guy. Pretty hard to find a tool ad without really lame rock music and EXTREME these days.
The ratchet is nice though, I handled one in store and it is not junk like the sockets.

tw05 · May 29, 2015

I got the extreme grip ratchet in the mail today. Took some quick comparison pictures with a Husky flex head and a Craftsman thin profile. As everyone probably guessed the extreme grip has the same internals as the Husky 72 tooth ratchet. The Extreme grip is a little longer than the thin profile. Sorry about the poor picture quality.

Fedwrench · May 31, 2015

Swung by sears and grabbed one for $9.19 along with a few other items after they took off some points. For that price, why not? :lol:

I'm digging the satin finish for some unknown reason. Taiwan made. :beer:

alpaca · May 31, 2015

I won't do business with sears... F them

Bigblue&Goldie · May 31, 2015

Not interested; for $6 more you could go on ebay and buy an Armstrong Maxx.

nicksnothereman · Jun 1, 2015

tw05 said:
This was only available at a couple stores in my area but sears.com gave me free shipping with "SYW Max". Looks like an Apex made ratchet with 72 teeth, QR, and comfort grip.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-8-inch-drive-extreme-grip-ratchet/p-00911678000P?adCell=REC_1_0

Looks okay to me. Taiwan would be worth that. China? Depends on whether or not it's smooth out of the factory.

impactsocket · Jun 1, 2015

Looks too thick for tight engine bays.

Pumpman1968 · Jun 1, 2015

Bigblue&Goldie said:
Not interested; for $6 more you could go on ebay and buy an Armstrong Maxx.

Where did you find that? The cheapest I found a 3/8" Armstrong Maxx was $30 on an auction.

Edit....nevermind....see it now. Guess I missed that one.......

the1nonlyjl · Jun 2, 2015

Pumpman1968 said:
Where did you find that? The cheapest I found a 3/8" Armstrong Maxx was $30 on an auction.

Edit....nevermind....see it now. Guess I missed that one.......

Bought the whole set of

80 bucks off ebay. Love it!

mrvm · Jun 2, 2015

Back to the CM Extreme ratchet....hard to ignore for $5 after points and definitely feels better than any RP

ez to lube

nice satin finish

thin neck

handle is comfy but thickish

Fedwrench · Jun 2, 2015

mrvm said:
Back to the CM Extreme ratchet....hard to ignore for $5 after points and definitely feels better than any RP

Ok, you **** if you got one for $5. :lol:

Qualitytools · Jun 3, 2015

I picked one up and compared it to the low profile Harbor F. one and although the Craftsman is a bit shorter overall it is thinner than the Harbor F. one. Plus, the Craftsman has a quick release where the Harbor F. one does not. Did not get a photo comparison with digital caliper on both but you'll have to take my word for it

Both have a COO of Taiwan! and both have the 72 tooth count.

tjpavlov · Jun 3, 2015

Why are there so many 72 tooth ratchets all of a sudden? Do they all use the same mechanism. It seems strange that someone else doesn't have a 74 tooth ratchet. Is there some mathematical principal that I am missing?

Jarhead0408 · Jun 3, 2015

That selector and back-plate look similar to the Armstrong/Matco ratchets. Any chance a 88 tooth kit would drop in?

Jarhead0408 · Jun 3, 2015

I'm in for one at $10.12 shipped (with points). Actually looks decent. Probably the last new Craftsman ratchet I'll ever buy.

Doohickey · Jun 3, 2015

tjpavlov said:
Why are there so many 72 tooth ratchets all of a sudden? Do they all use the same mechanism. It seems strange that someone else doesn't have a 74 tooth ratchet. Is there some mathematical principal that I am missing?

84-tooth for the newer versions of the Craftsman thin-profile ratchets.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4890789&postcount=14

Super Sport · Jun 3, 2015

tjpavlov said:
Why are there so many 72 tooth ratchets all of a sudden? Do they all use the same mechanism. It seems strange that someone else doesn't have a 74 tooth ratchet. Is there some mathematical principal that I am missing?

I'm going to have to guess that it's because 360 (degrees) is easily divisible by 72, creating a 5 degree arc swing. I'd wager a bet that this is similar to why many ratchets were 36-tooth count in the past.

I don't see any true benefit to this theory, but maybe an engineer can chime in.

shiftdrift · Jun 3, 2015

tjpavlov said:
Why are there so many 72 tooth ratchets all of a sudden? Do they all use the same mechanism. It seems strange that someone else doesn't have a 74 tooth ratchet. Is there some mathematical principal that I am missing?

There are 60 72 80 84 88 etc.

nicksnothereman · Jun 4, 2015

tjpavlov said:
Why are there so many 72 tooth ratchets all of a sudden? Do they all use the same mechanism. It seems strange that someone else doesn't have a 74 tooth ratchet. Is there some mathematical principal that I am missing?

In addition to the "divisible" answer it might be related to a single provider of the ratcheting mechanisms in taiwan. That might be all they make so that's what the ratchet mfgs use.. :bounce:

Fedwrench · Jun 4, 2015

Jarhead0408 said:
That selector and back-plate look similar to the Armstrong/Matco ratchets. Any chance a 88 tooth kit would drop in?

I think it would fit aside from that large hole in the ratchet head where the quick release button is. :lol:

You could take the guts from a newer Craftsman 84 tooth thin head quick release ratchet (not premium) and slide it in but, why? I mean 12 more teeth on a gear the size of a quarter doesn't yield a massive improvement. :dunno:

Jarhead0408 · Jun 4, 2015

Ah yes! I completely forgot about the QR function.

In truth I wasn't concerned with swapping the guts for a slightly higher tooth count. I was just curious if this is a bit of cross pollination by Apex/Danaher.

Jarhead0408 · Jun 6, 2015

Well, I just got mine in today.

Gotta say, it's pretty nice! Nice and thin. Tooth action is pretty smooth. Still wondering if a kit from one of my Matcos or Armstrongs might fit it. It's got me curious. I'm considering ordering a second one as a matter of fact.

furbyj1 · Jun 6, 2015

this actually seems like a great ratchet from craftsman and the price is also amazing. but i have over a dozen ratchets... how many is too many? please don't give me an excuse to buy another one.

Jarhead0408 · Jun 6, 2015

If you've got any points with sears, it's a really good deal IMO.

EricBigNally · Jun 6, 2015

I just got mine today. After my points I paid just shy of $5. Granted I haven't really used it yet, but it seems really nice. Oddly enough, the only place it says "craftsman" on it is very small writing on the handle. I expected it to be a little more pronounced but that doesn't effect my opinion of it. I'm not concerned with the name on the tool but how well the tool performs. Although in my experience it's the tool holding the tool that messes up more than the other way around...

BigDaveZJ · Jun 6, 2015

Looked at one in the store today and decided to pass. If it was a 1/2" drive for a little more money I would've done it. I don't put a ton of pressure on my 3/8" drive stuff so the comfy handle wasn't a big deal there to me.

brimorga · Jun 6, 2015

pulled the trigger on a Armstrong Maxx for $21 on ebay. Thanks BBG!

(4 left) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Armsttong-1...hash=item4aeb156e47&item=321771630151&vxp=mtr

the1nonlyjl · Jun 6, 2015

Armstrong is def a better deal on ebay- high quality, 88t, and name armstrong the best

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