New SK Teardrop Ratchets

[APG12]

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!

 

[Stooge]

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.

Yeah, Im leaning towards getting the new 2 footer 24" fixed head ratchet, so when I order that, I'll add a 1/2" upgrade mechanism for my 17" flex round head and a 3/8 for one of my handful of 7" round heads. the 24" and the 17" flex should supplement each other pretty well.

 

[GRB]

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

Freakin Millennials. A stupid video with sound when 20 words of text would have covered it.

 

[gatlibs]

Freakin Millennials. A stupid video with sound when 20 words of text would have covered it.

I hope that it is coincidence that I am one.

 

[jsackin]

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Well, not sure what this means but just got a small order of the LP90 3/8" drive ratchets and they came in like this.

 

[bonneyman]

Dang that does look sweet!

I thought the green selectors were a thing of the past?

 

[Sloper0204]

I hope that's how the long handles come, that looks awesome.

 

[Forddrivinman]

Disclaimer: my eyes aren't the best, and my memory worse. The green selector looks great, also (see disclaimer above) looks different from the "1st Gen" LP90s. I'll have to take a look at mine, but I think the green selector appeared to be painted while the one in the above pic looks like they used a different process.

 

[rsk4today]

Dang that does look sweet!

I thought the green selectors were a thing of the past?

Maybe they only do the green selectors on the first manufacturing run of a new ratchet, as a sort-of 'bonus' for the early adopters.

 

[Shane6377]

Love the look of those LP90's. Gonna have to pick one up from HJE. Would like to pick it up in person but I'm not sure when I'll be in KC next. May have to break down and order and have it shipped.


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[48548]

Why is the 24 not a flex head like my snapon? When working on lugs it helps having the flex head. Let alone the locking flexhead.. just asking if they had that I would buy one... I have both snapon and I remember selling a locking on here for cheap like 125... that was dumb.. and it was new.

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[48548]

I don't own a 24 inch fixed... hmmm. Might need to get one...

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[Fedwrench]

Why is the 24 not a flex head like my snapon? When working on lugs it helps having the flex head.
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I think SK might err on the side of caution and fewer warranty returns. With the fixed head, they're most likely looking at repair kit versus a whole ratchet if you went medieval with it. Even SK's 1/2 drive ninety tooth flex seems short at 15 inches

On a side note, I feel that Armstrong and Matco are the only ones with a decent locking mechanism on their locking flex head ratchets but, that's just me

Jori, thanks for doing the Garage Journal Special You made my Christmas

 

[1foxracing]

Jori, so the items already listed on you website can be ordered today and will be shipped when received? I have 3 SK items in my cart ( 80182, 80280, 80290) but I don't want to pay for this stuff then have SK back order the items.

 

[jsackin]

Jori, so the items already listed on you website can be ordered today and will be shipped when received? I have 3 SK items in my cart ( 80182, 80280, 80290) but I don't want to pay for this stuff then have SK back order the items.

The items can be ordered. SK has told us the shipment is on its way. Is it possible that they'll backorder things? Sure. Not making any promises about having any of this stuff by Christmas but I'll keep you guys in the loop and let you know first thing when the shipment arrives. Normally we don't like posting stuff that we don't physically have in the store, but thought I should get it out there so you could see the prices and what SK was offering.

 

[1foxracing]

^ Thank you, Order placed!

 

[jsackin]

Also should mention that these prices aren't a holiday special. These are just your prices going forward so if you're strapped for cash because of the holidays, don't worry about missing out.

 

[Outwest]

Thanks Jori! Thanks HJE!

 

[48548]

Also should mention that these prices aren't a holiday special. These are just your prices going forward so if you're strapped for cash because of the holidays, don't worry about missing out.

Thank you for this. Very kind.

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[bigworm85]

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

 

[MWEric]

Ordered 3, 24” 1/2”dr. 3/8” flex, and 1/4”’flex. Thanks Jori

 

[Ton ton]

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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Thanks for the price map, jsackin.

 

[montanafordman]

Sent you a PM Jori! I might have to get the fixed and flex 1/4 and 3/8 teardrop SK ratchets now...ESPECIALLY if they have the green selector on them..

-Aaron

 

[tym]

Somebody please talk me out of getting the 24" 1/2" drive and 15" 3/8" drive fixed head war clubs...

 

[bonneyman]

Somebody please talk me out of getting the 24" 1/2" drive and 15" 3/8" drive fixed head war clubs...

But you know you want to!

 

[tym]

But you know you want to!

Enabler!

 

[Fedwrench]

Somebody please talk me out of getting the 24" 1/2" drive and 15" 3/8" drive fixed head war clubs...

I will be honest with you. I have a 15 inch Matco 3/8 drive ratchet and a Tekton 24 inch 90 tooth ratchet sitting in my too cart and I almost always reach for something shorter most of the time but, I still have them though

 

[Indexmill]

Jori,

Please ping me (us) if the 1/4" flexes come in with the GREEN selector. If so, I am in for one immediately.

Thank you.

 

[tym]

I will be honest with you. I have a 15 inch Matco 3/8 drive ratchet and a Tekton 24 inch 90 tooth ratchet sitting in my too cart and I almost always reach for something shorter most of the time but, I still have them though

Well, your logic wore me down and I didn't order the 2-foot 1/2" drive ratchet. Decided to go with 4" and 15" 3/8" drive ratchets since I don't have those lengths in my collection.

 

[BK13]

Somebody please talk me out of getting the 24" 1/2" drive and 15" 3/8" drive fixed head war clubs...

If you're looking for someone to talk you OUT of something, you're in the wrong place...

 

[bonneyman]

If you're looking for someone to talk you OUT of something, you're in the wrong place...

Watch out! Talk like that could get you labeled an enabler!

 

[asm154]

Now we just need one of these in 1/4 and 3/8

(NOS just converted today)

 

[Outwest]

I’m trying to decide on whether or not to get the 24” 1/2 drive ratchet. I know that snap on moved their 1/2 ratchet cover plate screws on the dual 80s to the back of the ratchet head for a through screw design after experiencing them loosening. Has anyone here experienced this with SK’s cover plate coming loose? Thanks.

 

[jsackin]

A few of the 1/4" flex 802880 and the 15" 1/2" drive 80221 sk ratchets showed up today. Updated the photos on the website. No green selector switch though.

https://www.harryepstein.com/index....-teardrop-low-profile-lp90-ratchet-41122.html

https://www.harryepstein.com/index....h-teardrop-low-profile-flex-head-ratchet.html

 

[Skin]

Your chart says 8" on the 1/4 flex and the site has a 5"? I assume there will be two?

 

[Fedwrench]

Your chart says 8" on the 1/4 flex and the site has a 5"? I assume there will be two?

I don't think so. The SK website shows the 1/4 flex 80280 being 5 inches long.

https://sktools.com/shop/1-4-drive-lp90-flex-head-teardrop-ratchet.html

The SK website only lists one 1/4 drive flex head ratchet.

The SK website does list an eight inch long 1/4 drive fixed head ratchet though.

https://sktools.com/shop/1-4-drive-lp-90-teardrop-ratchet-8-inch.html

SK also offers a 12 inch long fixed head 1/4 drive ratchet.
https://sktools.com/shop/1-4-dr-lp90-teardrop-ratchet-12-inch.html

 

[JiminAZ]

Jori your PM box is full.

 

[Mgdoug3]

I ended up buying the 3/8 11" flex today. I told myself I was going to hold off but my will power failed me.

 

[BK13]

Watch out! Talk like that could get you labeled an enabler!

That label might be accurate...

 

[jsackin]

Your chart says 8" on the 1/4 flex and the site has a 5"? I assume there will be two?

I don't think so either. Think this was just a mistake on SK's part.

Jori your PM box is full.

Thanks for the heads up! Cleared some space.