New SK Teardrop Ratchets

[LB-1911]

I want one of these in a bad way. How many ratchets is too many ratchets?

How many are too many ratchets?

 

[mrapp23]

How many are too many ratchets?

Thanks for clarifying. I need more ratchets

 

[wrenchr]

Just ordered me one!!!!

 

[armycw2]

I used mine today to remove the generator from my 62 Willys and change the brushes. Very smooth backdrag...like butta!

 

[seanb02]

Soon as mine showed up in the mail today, I was using it. Great ratchet so far. Glad I held out a bit rather than buying SnapOn a few months back.

 

[gdocktor3]

Finally got mine today! Absolutely love the box art, too!

Wait a second, does your handle have knurling on it? I can't tell. Last pictures we saw, the green direction selector was gone and the handle had two sections of knurling. Yours has the green selector, but no knurling.

Did everyone receive a green selector with no knurling ratchet?

 

[LB-1911]

Wait a second, does your handle have knurling on it? I can't tell. Last pictures we saw, the green direction selector was gone and the handle had two sections of knurling. Yours has the green selector, but no knurling.

Did everyone receive a green selector with no knurling ratchet?

06-12-2017

Some clarification for you guys on the SK Ratchets.

Turns out that the pics on the flyer were accurate and that the pics they sent me that I posted were of the prototype.

So.......what this means is the ratchets are going to have the smooth handle with the green selector switch.

I will post pics of them when they arrive. Sorry for the confusion.

Just arrived!

 

[bpjr]

Is the selector switch powder coated metal?

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

I think it's anodized

 

[bpjr]

I think it's anodized

Thanks.

 

[vssjim]

Used my new ratchet today at work on many jobs and it was great, smooth action and very well designed, length just right and balance is great. I will buy the other versions when they are available. I highly recommend this ratchet

 

[SK-Mike]

This ratchet is $92 on SK Website vs $57 +$8 shipping on Epstiens.

 

[Sco Deac]

It's been covered how they are not trying to compete with their distributors. A common approach by manufacturers. It does beg the question, why would anyone join the SK club? Club membership does not offer discounts that would make direct sales competitive with their distributors

 

[LB-1911]

It's been covered how they are not trying to compete with their distributors. A common approach by manufacturers. It does beg the question, why would anyone join the SK club? Club membership does not offer discounts that would make direct sales competitive with their distributors

As you know there are a few that have -

Sk club

 

[SK-Mike]

Yeah I am one who joined. In hopes to build a decent tool selection for my 15 year old son over the next 3 years.

The ratchet is $92 - 25% (1 time)discount =$69 which is still more than Epstiens.

 

[Jaysreal]

For anyone interested

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[jakemac]

Thanks Jay, that was a great presentation.

 

[Jaysreal]

Thanks Jay, that was a great presentation. [emoji106]

Thanks, I'm super glad SK finally stepped up!

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[Wamsutta]

For anyone interested

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Fantastic job Jay!

 

[Infinia]

For anyone interested

awesome video review!

 

[Wamsutta]

Does anybody know how long the 3/8 flex head is going to be?

 

[Waterh20]

Nice video Jay. Postup some pictures of the internals if you have them. I saw video of it but I'm sure it'll be of value to this thread.

 

[LB-1911]

Nice video Jay. Postup some pictures of the internals if you have them. I saw video of it but I'm sure it'll be of value to this thread.

There are some photos @
SK 3/8 90T v Snap On F80
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=364360

 

[Waterh20]

There are some photos @
SK 3/8 90T v Snap On F80
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=364360

Nice. Forgot about that other thread!

 

[LB-1911]

Does anybody know how long the 3/8 flex head is going to be?

Nothing has changed -

Thanks for the picture. Looks like the flex head may not be the full 11.5 inches. We'll have to hide and watch.

Model # & photo @
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxJDEeet9p62SjhLNkZMNFdldC1MZk1ZZ29neDNhYTk2QmVj/view

 

[Wamsutta]

Model # & photo @
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxJDEeet9p62SjhLNkZMNFdldC1MZk1ZZ29neDNhYTk2QmVj/view

I was looking for that link and couldn't find it. Now that I have the part numbers, I will email SK and ask for the lengths. Thank you sir.

 

[R_einan]

I was looking for that link and couldn't find it. Now that I have the part numbers, I will email SK and ask for the lengths. Thank you sir.

The non-flex is supposed to be 11" and IIRC, the flex was 13"

 

[Spdfreak91]

I'm a little strapped for cash otherwise i would , but has anyone thought of drilling out a screwdriver handle and inserting the new pear head into the handle and making it a hard handle ? can we get this done?

 

[Wamsutta]

The non-flex is supposed to be 11" and IIRC, the flex was 13"

Ok that would be fine if it's true. In comparison, the Snap-on FL80 is 10-5/16'' long and the FLF80 is 11-1/2'' long.

 

[R_einan]

Ok that would be fine if it's true. In comparison, the Snap-on FL80 is 10-5/16'' long and the FLF80 is 11-1/2'' long.

Looks like I misspoke, I checked again and the non flex is 8. My apologies for the inaccurate info

 

[Wamsutta]

Looks like I misspoke, I checked again and the non flex is 8. My apologies for the inaccurate info

That would be the regular length 3/8'' ratchet that's already out on the market. The long handle has got to be longer than that.

 

[Sco Deac]

The brochure had regular length and long flex head for the three drive sizes. I don't remember seeing anything about a long non-flex.

 

[greg86z28]

Whats the estimated release for the 1/4" and 1/2" drive ratchets (non flex, standard handle)?

 

[jakemac]

Much like the rollout of the X-frames, the timeframe is somewhere between Now and Later.

 

[pstemari]

Just got the notification that mine is arriving tomorrow. Can't wait!

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[PartsGuy27]

I bit the bullet and ordered one today.

My first SK tool. Should compliment my Snap-On's nicely.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

are they only making 3/8?

 

[AmishFury]

are they only making 3/8?

for now 3/8" is all that is available for purchase... they have 1/4" and 1/2" going through some pre-production testing

 

[Tonyuk]

Those and the new Proto 90 tooth ratchets look excellent, i'll have to see about sourcing one in the UK.

 

[scubadoober]

Those and the new Proto 90 tooth ratchets look excellent, i'll have to see about sourcing one in the UK.

For the price I would seriously consider Nepros as well.