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I basically agree, but these are generally younger folks who are often just getting into tools and may not have even been aware of the existence of bit ratchets before this was released by HF. Over exuberant and cringy with the “meme” talk, but it’s good to see young people excited about tools.

I have one and like it a lot, but the plastic hose it came with isn’t great. Because of that, I use a smaller diameter hose from Rockler but, with the smaller diameter, the noise level goes up a bit.

I’ve used face clamps and still at times have had a bit of movement.

I don’t have a Kreg machine but have a Kreg pocket hole jig that I’ve used occasionally for about 20 years. I can see where the machine would be a real time saver vs the jig. However, my problem has been that pocket hole screws sometimes pull the faces of the boards being joined a bit out of...

Because of the high cost and the non-standard bits, and because I already have the Megapro that it’s based on, I’ll pass on the LTT. The backdrag on the Megapro is impressively low. With respect to the Rollgear type mechanisms, I think I’m just more intrigued than anything. Definitely not a...

While I value compactness, the main criteria in a ratcheting screwdriver for me is low backdrag and, because I’ve heard that the PB Swiss isn’t great in that regard, I’ve never really considered it. The backdrag factor is what has me intrigued with the Rollgear type options. Of course, I really...

My only SK tools are a few classic ratchets that I’ve acquired fairly recently. I love them. It’s unfortunate that it took me so long to try them. One was in **** condition and I restored it to former glory. That was very satisfying. Sad to see what has happened to this once great brand and I’ll...

One of my main gripes with some of the ratcheting screwdrivers that have bit storage is that the enlarged handles make them too bulky and clunky, for me anyway. So I might actually prefer to get one of the cheaper ones that doesn’t have bit storage. I pretty much always use mine at home with...

I’ve not used a Snap On ratcheting screwdriver. I like my MegaPro (automotive version with standard bits). It has very low backdrag but the bit storage makes the handle annoyingly bulky. I’m intrigued by the silent mechanisms that are supposed to have super-low backdrag used by Rollgear...

Yep. Our family used mostly Craftsman but also some Powr-Kraft, hence my forum name.

I have one of those, but with a more basic mounting plate. It’s served me well.

The ones I remember had spiral steps to allow kids to climb to the top.

I got the SAE and metric sets of V series reversible ratcheting wrenches for $29 each at Lowe’s at the end of October.

Titan Nano. I recently bought one but haven’t used it yet.

I saw a recommendation in another forum for using Harbor Freight’s circle cut tinner snips by Pittsburgh for this purpose. 4.99. They have worked well for me.

I think it just gets worse if they are stored in a closed container for a long time. The first time opening after they’ve been sitting undisturbed for a while can be pretty unpleasant.

I agree. I only have one of the newer Tekton mini pry bars but it’s a solid tool and I like it a lot.

Very interesting. Thanks. No way I’d be able to assemble that or know for sure myself if I was getting a battery that was as advertised or safe to use. My only battery powered Makita tools are my old drill and driver, new XPH14 drill and XDT19 driver, and 2x18 mower. My 5ah and lower batteries...