kctyphoon
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I think so..
Husky 12v cordless ratchet - Fail?
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ex-x-fire
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Why a fail? 50 bucks is pretty cheap for a nut spinner is bad. My first gen m12 gave me so much trouble, I'd be happy with this if its tougher then the m12.
What trouble did your m12 give you?
50 dollars for a nut spinner that I cant use every day (240 fastener run time, with a 70minute charging period) or a 90 dollar nut spinner that lasts forever depending on your battery and even then, comes with a swap-able battery.
My m12 feels like its going to break every time I break a large (13-15mm) fastener free with it, like the body and battery make some awful sounds as I apply force to the tool, but its holding up great. I wouldn't no what to do without it.
ex-x-fire
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The ratchet head, if you ever back off a nut or bolt and get into a bind the head starts free wheeling. There's a pin inside there that's about 1-2 mm too short. You have to take the head apart and get that pin in back in the pawl. I had 2 IRs that I wore the motors out and never had the trouble with the head like I did with that m12.
87FoRunner
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I bet it’s awesome in a light duty setting. (Bicycles, appliances, interior work, etc.)
I'm of the mind if that's all you want to spend and you aren't hogging on it really, really hard, it should do what you want it to do..
But you have to remember: Those of us here on Garage Journal are a different breed than the average Joe user out there who isn't on here..
But you have to remember: Those of us here on Garage Journal are a different breed than the average Joe user out there who isn't on here..
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care to elaborate on why you think its a fail? i liked the first one i got so much i went back and bought another one the next day 
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i do have a milwaukee fuel 3/8" but for my needs either ratchet gets the job done. the husky gets more use simply because the sockets are in the same case
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. i do have a milwaukee fuel 3/8" but for my needs either ratchet gets the job done. the husky gets more use simply because the sockets are in the same case
.I prefer to keep all the same brand tool with interchangeable batteries for many reasons.
- Multiple batteries never leaves you waiting on a charge
- Batteries all have a “lifespan” and some do not even make it to their full “lifespan”
- Replacments are readily available if needed
I do not see husky stepping in to overtake or compete with other established lines. If this does fail within the warranty period there is a good chance they do not even make a comparible item to replace it with in the near future. I am sure they would refund your purchase though.
On that note this would be ideal for a certain user base that does not use it daily or run it for extended cycles at a time. Would also fit well for someone only needing it for a specific project and not wanting to shell out a ton of money to complete said project. Overall not a complete flop but not a homerun either IMO
- Multiple batteries never leaves you waiting on a charge
- Batteries all have a “lifespan” and some do not even make it to their full “lifespan”
- Replacments are readily available if needed
I do not see husky stepping in to overtake or compete with other established lines. If this does fail within the warranty period there is a good chance they do not even make a comparible item to replace it with in the near future. I am sure they would refund your purchase though.
On that note this would be ideal for a certain user base that does not use it daily or run it for extended cycles at a time. Would also fit well for someone only needing it for a specific project and not wanting to shell out a ton of money to complete said project. Overall not a complete flop but not a homerun either IMO
Aaron_W
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Agree and I expect that is the market it is aimed at, occasional DIYrs of small projects.
I won't get one only because I can justify getting a higher end tool for the kind of projects that I do.
dodge610
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I have one it works great for what it was purchased for. I didnt buy it to hog down o it daily should last me quite a while.
Yea but still - even the HF stuff has removable batteries... most “I can barely assemble IKEA furniture” type people don’t typically buy cordless ratchets.. this isn’t really much different than the cordless craftsman or black and decker ratchet from 20 years ago.
I’m sure people will buy it, but even the Husky air tools are geared towards people that use them often. I’d expect to see something like this from Skil or Black and Decker, not Husky.
I’m sure people will buy it, but even the Husky air tools are geared towards people that use them often. I’d expect to see something like this from Skil or Black and Decker, not Husky.
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thesilverone
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i don't know what's worse, the op or that "review"
care to elaborate on why you think its a fail? i liked the first one i got so much i went back and bought another one the next day
I think you made my point for me.
Plus I’m honestly not a fan of those items that use very unique charger plugs.. i cant remember how many the dog has chewed up on me around the house over the years, buts its never really a big deal cause i can just grab another thats already in the house, or hop on eBay and find a new one in 2 minutes or less.. for whatever the reason the flimsy cord may become damaged - its an issue - and that is a very likely probability. Even my Neiko and Hf light uses a standard barrel plug.
Like i said before - under the husky brand I’d expect to see something a little less “throw away” if something stops working.. the cord, the internal battery..
You can find no name cordless ratchets on amazon for like $69 with a real charger base and removable batteries. I just would have expect something similar from Husky. Thats all... the internal battery thing is something you find today on low end brands, and items from 20 years ago.
For the guy that just wants a toy around the house I’m sure it fine.
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