Kobalt 3/8 Flex head ratchet

[Farmall450]

The link opened up at $12.58 for me!

http://www.lowes.com/pd_436178-2232...&cm_mmc=AFF_CJ-_-6147012-_-2470763-_-11450439

 

[zkling]

The link opened up at $12.58 for me!

http://www.lowes.com/pd_436178-2232...&cm_mmc=AFF_CJ-_-6147012-_-2470763-_-11450439

Do they actually show anything in stock though? Mine shows $17.97, but nothing in stock, at any of the surrounding stores.

 

[OxJaw]

$12.58 for me as well. All the local stores have them in stock.

 

[leadfoot415]

Still got 9 in stock at the Canton, MI 48187 store... I bought the 10th stocked one almost a month ago, lol. $12.58 price point as well.

 

[diggerrick]

I picked up another on the way home from work tonight in Marion, Ohio for $12.58. I bought the first one last summer for less than $10 when I first saw this thread. Still a great deal at $12.58.

 

[cagullett1]

What's everyone's favorite lube to use in these ratchets?

 

[cheechi]

3 in 1 worked well for me.

 

[kd4gij]

I just picked one of these up at my Lowes for $12.97 thay where hanging in automotive

 

[JimNut]

Just got back from Lowes after picking up one of these sets. Got it for 12.97 like others have mentioned. It was hanging in their outdoor power equipment area. 3 left in the waterford MI store as of an hour ago

 

[alpinewhite]

The Holidays are coming and I'm well-stocked for gifts to the men in my family.

 

[seanh303]

Holy dead thread batman!

 

[Harrison2]

I actually found one of these instore a week ago. figured wth and snagged it for like $13. always good to have a spare. my go to 3/8 flex.

 

[Mastermind]

There is still some at the canton mi store FYI

 

[leadfoot415]

There is still some at the canton mi store FYI

Yup, I was in there on wednsday night and there was some left. Not much else in terms of clearance/markdowns though.

 

[Myth]

Too bad, none of the Lowes within 20 miles has it in stock!

 

[american21]

Has this been less then 18 recently? About to buy one 18 is a great price anyways

 

[erty67]

This was a clearance a year ago. I think you would be lucky to find one. If you're not looking specifically for kobalt, the new flex heads at harbor freight are nice and priced right.

 

[american21]

This was a clearance a year ago. I think you would be lucky to find one. If you're not looking specifically for kobalt, the new flex heads at harbor freight are nice and priced right.

My lowes a town away has 5 in stock it says For 18

 

[american21]

Confirmed picked one up for 18 only store within 200 miles looks like 4 more though they have

 

[BLUE72CAMARO]

Just bought 4 online from the only local store that showed stock for $5.39 each. Now to see if they actually have them.

 

[BLUE72CAMARO]

They just called and said they are ready for pick-up there should be one left at the Glen Carbon IL store if anyone is close by and looking for one.

 

[american21]

Just bought 4 online from the only local store that showed stock for $5.39 each. Now to see if they actually have them.

Why is mine the only store that was full price

 

[Todd1803]

Should still be one left at Bonney Lake WA store. Surprised that their system didn't really tell where things are, but the guy there was really helpful, eventually located them in one of the overhead cabinets above the tool department. Price was $17 and change.
Been wanting a flex head for a while, figure the Kobalt will do fine since it probably won't be needed a lot.

 

[bfm336]

Darn, someone got the one in Glen Carbon.

 

[nicksnothereman]

Why is mine the only store that was full price

You're not missing that much to tell you the truth. Good stuff but most of the guys on here would only need the ratchet (probably have an excessive amount of the other stuff in the set already) so you could just pick up one of the harbor freight flexes with a better handle for less. If you feel the need. Just saying.

 

[bubinga]

They still show it shipping only for $18.00 & tax, and $6.00 shipping.

 

[MrJason]

Just picked up 4 @9.96 here in California. Damn cool.

 

[alpinewhite]

I wanted to install a soft handle on mine so I bought a replacement handle from ebay. The idea is to make it look like this:

However, the ratchet doesn't appear like it'll go into the handle. Do ratchets made for these soft handles look differently than ratchets that are not? Is the part that goes into the handle perfectly cylindrical? If so, a regular ratchet won't go into the handle without being put on a lathe prior to insertion.

 

[whyNick?]

I wanted to install a soft handle on mine so I bought a replacement handle from ebay. The idea is to make it look like this:

However, the ratchet doesn't appear like it'll go into the handle. Do ratchets made for these soft handles look differently than ratchets that are not? Is the part that goes into the handle perfectly cylindrical? If so, a regular ratchet won't go into the handle without being put on a lathe prior to insertion.

I'm not sure about SO soft handle ratchets but I've pulled the handle off of two different cheapie soft handle ratchets and they were both cylindrical.

 

[popparoach]

yeah they are turned down.there is a thread on here about custom handled ratchets.
Edit: here it is.http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96359&highlight=custom+handle