Toptul (17.5"L) 1/2"Dr. Flex-Head with 72 Teeth

[Merkava_4]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOPT...Z150348214596QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

Looks interesting.

Might be a good ratchet for the emergency road kit.

 

[GT89mustang]

I wish they made that one with a regular handle. They only make the 3/8 version.

That seller seems to have a limited supply of stuff, i emailed him about another ratchet and he only seems to carry a select few.

 

[wrenhandtools]

I would just like to mention, that I doubt that this seller has the inventory to replace a tool for someone that may need it replaced for some reason. They may be willing to return money, replace with a same or different tool like I am, but maybe not.

sincerely,

 

[FuriousGeorge]

I can't see buying from them when Mike's price on that ratchet is slightly better and you know it's backed up by someone who'll take care of you if there's a problem. I've ordered from Mike twice and I've been extremely happy both with the product and with the communication and customer service.

 

[Doug19]

True but it's a hell of a lot easier to just buy from ebay. Until Mike gets some sort of online ordering system my business will go to someone else and some other brand.

 

[Joelfke]

True but it's a hell of a lot easier to just buy from ebay. Until Mike gets some sort of online ordering system my business will go to someone else and some other brand.

bull, if you call or email him for 1 or 2 ratchets im pretty sure hed have em out asap.

 

[tw33k2514]

Ordering that from someone who isnt Mike would make me feel dirty inside.

 

[Joelfke]

Ordering that from someone who isnt Mike would make me feel dirty inside.

x2

 

[PCW]

True but it's a hell of a lot easier to just buy from ebay. Until Mike gets some sort of online ordering system my business will go to someone else and some other brand.

I just placed a large order with Mike, ratchets (1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 72 tooth), sockets (both Metric and SAE, standard and deep, hex and torx bits) for all drives, screwdrivers (58 piece Pro Set), wrenches (Long, both Metric and SAE), extensions and he had all of it. You make one phone call or email and it will be in the mail, faster than ebay, I would bet. Mike has earned my business and I plan on ordering a whole bunch more from him. Mike is the real deal, not just some ebay'er pedaling a few tools. He will be there today, tomorrow and years from now.

PCW

 

[rhandwor]

I looked at a Kobalt today all metal and he wanted $25.00 I thought it was out of line.

 

[GT89mustang]

I can't see buying from them when Mike's price on that ratchet is slightly better and you know it's backed up by someone who'll take care of you if there's a problem. I've ordered from Mike twice and I've been extremely happy both with the product and with the communication and customer service.

I think the price is about the same.

 

[Fedwrench]

The drawback with all of the Toptul flexhead ratchets I've seen, is that they only have one detent hole on the ratchet head to keep the head straight. I would prefer at least three, center, forward, and aft.

 

[stroked93]

I have a Titan Ratchet Identical to that with the exception of color of course.

 

[billymade]

Where did you buy the Titan and what did you pay?

 

[GT89mustang]

Has anyone check out the evolv stuff sears carries now? The way the sockets are stamped looks real close to the toptul. Just curious.

 

[Joelfke]

Has anyone check out the evolv stuff sears carries now? The way the sockets are stamped looks real close to the toptul. Just curious.

? can you link to one of their sockets? i might be looking at the wrong ones...they dont look near toptuls to me...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00910043000P?vName=Tools&keyword=evolv+socket

vs

http://www.wrenhandtools.com/sockets/1-4_6pt.html

toptul has a hexagon shape around the size whereas the evolv stuff has a circle around it and says evolv....

i could always be wrong though...

 

[GT89mustang]

? can you link to one of their sockets? i might be looking at the wrong ones...they dont look near toptuls to me...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00910043000P?vName=Tools&keyword=evolv+socket

vs

http://www.wrenhandtools.com/sockets/1-4_6pt.html

toptul has a hexagon shape around the size whereas the evolv stuff has a circle around it and says evolv....

i could always be wrong though...

Nevermind your right, its different when your standing in the store trying to remember what the toptul looks like. I do wonder who makes those evolv sockets though.

 

[Joelfke]

Nevermind your right, its different when your standing in the store trying to remember what the toptul looks like. I do wonder who makes those evolv sockets though.

i dont know but i wouldnt recommend them...i was doing some minor repairs for a friend with his evolv tools and cracked the 10mm socket with minor force....

my toptul stuff hasnt even scratched

 

[speed bump]

Mike I have a question, due to my hate for breaker bars and Toptuls lack of a 24" ratchet is it possible to take the head off the ratchet Merk is talking about and swap it onto the breaker bar?

 

[Joelfke]

why the hate for breaker bars? they are awesome

 

[speed bump]

why the hate for breaker bars? they are awesome

Because once the bolt is broke loose I have to stop and put a ratchet on, which means I have to have 2 tools to do the job and I do it slower than I could of done it.

 

[wrenhandtools]

Speed,

The flex heads are riveted so you would have to go to the trouble to drill it out....tap for a bolt.......
It might work, but I would just use a ratchet adapter (CAQA) to accomplish the same thing.

Just my 2 cents is all.