Coming Soon Mac Tools Fine Tooth Pear Head Ratchets.

[Conductor562]

Lucky You! I would have loved to been there...any new Macsimizer news?

Did you get any info on if we would be seeing Proto Versions of the rat down the road?

Yea, a couple Macsimizer items, some air tools, some cordless, some specialty stuff, and I took pics of all of it. I'll try to expedite the write up

 

[Spudland_Dave]

Yea, a couple Macsimizer items, some air tools, some cordless, some specialty stuff, and I took pics of all of it. I'll try to expedite the write up

Cant wait to see!!

 

[stage20]

you posting here or starting a new thread?

 

[Conductor562]

you posting here or starting a new thread?

It'll be a new thread one day next week

 

[XxToolAholicxX]

I spook to the MAC Tools driver and he said they should be coming out sometimes in June and I have all three coming in 1/4 3/8 1/2 in comfort grip. Flex head that is. It will set me back $432.00
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I am a ToolAholic,Sometimes I regret it,Especially when the Toolman wont give me no credit

 

[stage20]

At 432 you are a toolaholic

 

[Spudland_Dave]

I spook to the MAC Tools driver and he said they should be coming out sometimes in June......

I completely believe you...BUT...I heard "They should be here in June" when I first learnt of them in Feb of 2014
I've been holding off on getting a new 3/8" rat so I could get the new MAC...Ive got my fingers crossed they will actually show this year...

 

[VWMAN]

Well its almost June... I was looking at the MAC 2014 catalog couple 3/8 rats looking interesting... Also looking at the Armstrong 3/8 flex rats... Friend that works for small engine repair tried getting me a catalog, nope just a few flyers. Whens the 2015 catalog coming out?
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[Hiball]

Looks like one has hit Ebay, Being its in Houston, Texas Maybe its Employee Owned.. LOL

Mac 90 Ebay

 

[wrenchr]

Been on ebay, that guy is a little crazy on his price. Another ebayer has been auctioning them and he is from Texas too. I want some of these but will wait until my dealer gets them.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

These ratchets look awesome! Hopefully they work as well as they look. If I wasn't loaded up with Snap On's, I would be buying a couple of the new Mac's.

 

[stage20]

Dang. That thing looks good. Like the desin in the handle. Bet its comfy too. Ratchet head looks slinder. Im taking donations

 

[rhastings80]

I found this after I did a new post. I got one and here are some pictures I took taking it apart http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=291790

 

[92integra]

so are these not officially out yet?? i asked my dealer a few months back and he had no idea about them................ really wanting that 18" 3/8th drive flex head!!!!!

 

[rhastings80]

Thought I would add the pictures to this thread as well....

 

[rhastings80]

Here are some pictures next to a Dual 80 F80. The Mac feels a lot like the dual 80 to me. The handle on the Mac feels thicker. Not sure which one I like better yet. Both the Mac 90 tooth and Snap-on dual 80 are very nice. The handle on the Mac might be a touch longer too.

 

[PJNJ]

Thanks for the photos. Is it my imagination or is the head of the Mac a little thinner and not as wide as the Snap On or are they about the same?

 

[motofool33]

looks like a nice ratchet, id prefer a longer model im sure they will release one or two

 

[Fedwrench]

rhastings80:

How does the weight of the new MAC 90 tooth ratchet compare to the weight/balance of the F80?

Thanks for sharing great photos

 

[rhastings80]

I weighed both the Mac 90 tooth and the Dual 80 on my postage scale. The Mac was 11.6 oz and the Snap-on Dual 80 was 10.6 oz. The Mac does seem to have a nice balance. The head on the Mac appears to be smaller then the Snap-on. As for thickness the Mac is thinner but if you factor in the square drive end or male extension its about the same. Again both the Snap-on and Mac are super nice.

rhastings80:

How does the weight of the new MAC 90 tooth ratchet compare to the weight/balance of the F80?

Thanks for sharing great photos

 

[Adam.C]

I wonder what the strength difference between these ratchets is. I would think the coarser toothed snap on would have the edge. I would also think a ratchet this fine would be sensitive to grease and wear. Back drag has to be superior on the finer toothed ratchet. I wonder how the dual pawl compares.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

I wonder what the strength difference between these ratchets is. I would think the coarser toothed snap on would have the edge. I would also think a ratchet this fine would be sensitive to grease and wear. Back drag has to be superior on the finer toothed ratchet. I wonder how the dual pawl compares.

I'd argue the opposite...finer toothed splines are typically stronger then the coarser versions (Axle shafts for example). On a ratchet, it would ultimately depend on the engagement area, and in both the dual 80 and this one, there seems to be more then enough engagement area. I'd be willing to put money on the fact that the square drive would shear off before the splines would give.

 

[xjfish]

so are these not officially out yet?? i asked my dealer a few months back and he had no idea about them................ really wanting that 18" 3/8th drive flex head!!!!!

Played with the new MAC 18" 3/8 90 tooth flex head yesterday. It feels awesome! Made in USA. I am going to pick one up next time my sales rep returns. I have 5 or 6 older Mac ratchets, I think they are all imported and I'm not overly impressed with any of them. As a matter of fact, half of them are just plain junky. I thought I would never buy a MAC ratchet again until now. I tried to find a pic online quick but couldn't find one.

Anyone else buy one yet?

 

[zcbauer89]

I've got one on my wish list, they look real nice.

 

[Fedwrench]

If I only had a MAC dealer.

 

[bobbycos]

If I only had a MAC dealer.

mine can ship

 

[helterskelter]

From those pictures the mac looks like a raw forging inside the ratchet? With the exception being the machined area the face plate screws down.

Is this typical of high end ratchets?

 

[xjfish]

From those pictures the mac looks like a raw forging inside the ratchet? With the exception being the machined area the face plate screws down.

Is this typical of high end ratchets?

Pretty much as far as I know. I guess I'll post some results once I pick up the long flex head. MAC guy claimed they had sparked a lot of interest locally, he just got a shipment in this week apparently. It is supposed to be a very strong ratchet.

I'm sure the overall design was designed to compete with Snap-On's dual 80. I think MAC made a good move here, time will tell. I'm sure Matco will continue to peddle re-badged Gearwrench for some time. (Good stuff too... I just picked up an 88t 3/8 shorty flex head and have been using it a lot)

 

[superautobacs]

I got to see one in person the other day. It was a 3/8, long flex-head, with comfort grip. Initial impression was good.

Positives:
-working the directional lever was very smooth
-nice design overall with a comfortable grip (could be larger, imo)
-the flex action was consistently stiff through out the range of motion (I believe it's a friction fit)
-there's no annoying detents
-price is good

Negatives:
-back drag in the mechanism was higher than what I expected
-the rear cover plate wasn't completely flush against mating surface
-incredibly slow rate of product availability and lack of variety

 

[Nik_95Cobra]

I definitely don't need one but it looks cool so I'm going to get one.

 

[Wamsutta]

-the rear cover plate wasn't completely flush against mating surface

That's a shame, their old 30 tooth ratchets are like that.

The flush cover plate is one of the appealing features of SO ratchets.

 

[HammerRed]

Well my mac guy finally came in with a long *** 18" 3/8 flex. So i bought it and my opinion is what others have said. It has slightly more drag than a dual 80. The dual 80 is still cats ***. I asked the guy why no plans for a locking flex? His response...there is only so many ways to make a locking flex and all have a patent on them. Mac was late to the game.

 

[Skin]

Don't feel too bad, it could be worse, they could make a crappy locking flex like Snap-On.

 

[1950mercury]

Don't feel too bad, it could be worse, they could make a crappy locking flex like Snap-On.

Your angry

 

[unashamedlaborer]

I bought one today! 13" 3/8" drive flex head comfort grip! Beautifully made ratchet. My mac guy is awesome as well. This ratchet feels like twice the quality of a dual 80 to me. The flex is stiff but butter smooth which I cannot say for ANY of the dual 80 flex ratchets I've ever had. I am a big fan of the Matco 88 ratchets and have several but since they have been made of unobtanium the last year I bought the Mac. The head is about as thick as a dual 80 which is a bummer but it resembles more of a fine ratchet than a sledge hammer so points to the Mac!

 

[MWEric]

That's a shame, their old 30 tooth ratchets are like that.

The flush cover plate is one of the appealing features of SO ratchets.

I have a few 1/4" dual 80's with covers that are not flush. I'll get some pics on Mon.