New SK Teardrop Ratchets

[02Xterra]

SK just posted a video on Instagram introducing the extended length and flex-head versions of the LP90 ratchets, apparently they'll be on the website later this month!

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[DSLTRK]

SK just posted a video on Instagram introducing the extended length and flex-head versions of the LP90 ratchets, apparently they'll be on the website later this month![

Oh hell yes! Thank you and thank SK. Finally.

 

[1982fxr]

Is that Justin Timberlake?

 

[lardy1]

I love it. I probably won't buy one right away but I'm happy to see them putting new products on the market. Nothing wrong with slow growth though if that's what it takes to sustain a great old American tool company.

 

[Batscat]

SK just posted a video on Instagram introducing the extended length and flex-head versions of the LP90 ratchets, apparently they'll be on the website later this month!

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Just a couple years late lol

 

[vssjim]

Great News for sure I don't care who it is as long as they get new stuff to market

 

[mrjaw14]

I’m getting one, or three!

 

[Fedwrench]

I'll believe it when Epsteins has them in stock

I still remember when the X Frames were on display at trade shows for a couple of years before I could actually buy them.

I don't want to get my hopes up just yet.

 

[dnschmidt]

Another S-K unicorn. It normally only exist in fiction. TOPTUL pissed me off with how slow they responded to market conditions but compared to S-K they moved at the speed of light.

 

[ChrisLS8]

Lost interest about 3 months after I first heard of them about 2 years ago.

 

[lardy1]

Does anyone have a link to the video?

 

[gatlibs]

Does anyone have a link to the video?

https://www.instagram.com/p/B53xUTjg5Rd/
I just search SK tools Instagram. It seems to be somewhat of a publicly viewable web-site.

 

[lardy1]

Thank you.

EDIT: Wow. Incredibly brief and void of substance. LOL.

 

[fang123]

*Yaaaaawwwwwwnnnnnnn*

 

[Stooge]

i'll probably buy an extended length flex-head depending on the lengths they offer. I picked up a standard 3/8 LP90 awhile back just because I wanted it and like SK, but im so used to flex-head ratchets, it really doesn't get much use. I have one of their 17" 1/2" drive round head flex-heads and its an absolute brute, but a little more length and a few more teeth would be nice.

 

[Andres26tnt]

I will only buy the 1/4 versions. when I was looking for the 3/8 they didn't have any, so bought the Proto P90 instead.

 

[jsackin]

Promised someone I'd post when SK contacted us about the flex ratchets being available. Just got the email this afternoon. We're placing an order today and hopefully should have them in stock in about a week.

 

[LB-1911]

I'll believe it when Epsteins has them in stock

I still remember when the X Frames were on display at trade shows for a couple of years before I could actually buy them.

I don't want to get my hopes up just yet.

Getting closer,

Promised someone I'd post when SK contacted us about the flex ratchets being available. Just got the email this afternoon. We're placing an order today and hopefully should have them in stock in about a week.

Thanks for the update.

 

[straightcut]

...We're placing an order today and hopefully should have them in stock in about a week.

What are the available lengths?

 

[jsackin]

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[Andres26tnt]

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sweet any pricing info? still wished they had comfort grip handles.

 

[jsackin]

Here's SK's MAP pricing HOWEVER, we're going to offer everyone in the Super Secret Garagejournal Buying Group a special price. If you'd like to be part of this highly selective secret society you just need to create an account on our website and then DM me and ask to be signed up.

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[nelstomlinson]

Here's SK's MAP pricing HOWEVER, we're going to offer everyone in the Super Secret Garagejournal Buying Group a special price. If you'd like to be part of this highly selective secret society you just need to create an account on our website and then DM me and ask to be signed up.

PM sent.

 

[toolmutt]

Thanks for the update. Dang, this website hates my wallet!

 

[02Xterra]

Here's SK's MAP pricing HOWEVER, we're going to offer everyone in the Super Secret Garagejournal Buying Group a special price. If you'd like to be part of this highly selective secret society you just need to create an account on our website and then DM me and ask to be signed up.

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PM sent!

Thanks for the update!

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[Fedwrench]

PM sent, thanks for sharing,

 

[Batscat]

Dang wish they were longer on the flex head. At least 13 inch on 3/8.

 

[Forddrivinman]

Here's SK's MAP pricing HOWEVER, we're going to offer everyone in the Super Secret Garagejournal Buying Group a special price. If you'd like to be part of this highly selective secret society you just need to create an account on our website and then DM me and ask to be signed up.

PM sent! Thanks so much for sharing this info with us here.

I'm glad to see SK is moving forward with so many different configurations.

 

[jsackin]

Just added all the new versions of the SK ratchet to the website. You should see the special price when you login. A few things to consider: these are just stock photos so don't look too closely at them. Once the ratchets are here I'll take actually photos. Also guessed on the weights as that information wasn't available to me. Any other questions just let me know. Put another order in today, so I'd expect them to arrive in about a week.

https://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/new-items.html

 

[DSLTRK]

Just added all the new versions of the SK ratchet to the website. You should see the special price when you login. A few things to consider: these are just stock photos so don't look too closely at them. Once the ratchets are here I'll take actually photos. Also guessed on the weights as that information wasn't available to me. Any other questions just let me know. Put another order in today, so I'd expect them to arrive in about a week.

https://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/new-items.html

Nice. I also sent a message.

 

[DSLTRK]

Question: when you get these physically in stock, can you compare flex handles to the classic knurled handle?

I'm wondering if you could swap heads if you desire the knurling. Thanks

 

[Stooge]

Question: when you get these physically in stock, can you compare flex handles to the classic knurled handle?

I'm wondering if you could swap heads if you desire the knurling. Thanks

I would sort of doubt the pearl heads and round heads would interchange, but SK started making conversion/ upgrade drive mechanisms that you can replace the existing low tooth count drives with higher/ double tooth counts. I haven't used them but I've seen people on here who have. I keep meaning to try one out on one of my sk round heads but haven't gotten around to it, but for the price, its worth a try

https://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/catalogsearch/result/?q=dt+sk+drive+mechanism

 

[jsackin]

Question: when you get these physically in stock, can you compare flex handles to the classic knurled handle?

I'm wondering if you could swap heads if you desire the knurling. Thanks

Yeah, I would also doubt they'd convert. SK does have the DT ratchet mechanism that doubles the tooth count of most SK ratchets. Once I get my hands on some I'll post pics and try to answer any question you guys have.

 

[Sloper0204]

Here's SK's MAP pricing HOWEVER, we're going to offer everyone in the Super Secret Garagejournal Buying Group a special price. If you'd like to be part of this highly selective secret society you just need to create an account on our website and then DM me and ask to be signed up.

PM Sent.

 

[Skin]

Anyone mind posting or PM'ing me the "secret" price on the 1/4" flex 8"? Just curious.

 

[lardy1]

They won't interchange. Entirely different.

Stooge, those DT kits are cheap, in my opinion. I have the 1/2 and the 3/8 (really reasonable at Circle C) and like them both. SK roundheads 1/4 drives are so fine I didn't bother with that size.

 

[jsackin]

Anyone mind posting or PM'ing me the "secret" price on the 1/4" flex 9"? Just curious.

The first rule of Super Secret Epstein's Garage Journal Society is that you don't talk about Super Secret Epstein's Garage Journal Society. PM's are acceptable of course.

 

[lardy1]

When are the Secret Society members going to know?

 

[jsackin]

When are the Secret Society members going to know?

Prices? Products are up on the website and you should be seeing the good prices when you login.

 

[lardy1]

OK. Thank you.