Hello everyone, I would like to have your opinions on this new tool, I invented it for my personal use two years ago, I call it EZ Fast Ratchet Wrench, now I have just obtained the permanent patent and I want to know if it is worth trying to market it, I personally am very happy with it but I would like to see what other people who are not my friends or family think. thank you. to watch the video go to you tube and type "ez fast ratchet wrench" in the address bar.
i need your opinions about this new tool ...
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WILD-BILL
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Is this it?
kctyphoon
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Is the market a homeowner i assume, and not a pro?
It doesnt strike me a professional type tool (but i could be wrong).
My humble, meaningless opinion - if this is to be a homeowner type tool, i think you could add to that video with a clip of it being driven with a cordless drill - thats using a 1/4” hex to square adapter. The idea being you could use the drill as a leverage tool to break the fastener free, or tighten it down, while pulling the trigger on the drill to run it in or out. I mean, in reality, its a 90 degree adapter..
It doesnt strike me a professional type tool (but i could be wrong).
My humble, meaningless opinion - if this is to be a homeowner type tool, i think you could add to that video with a clip of it being driven with a cordless drill - thats using a 1/4” hex to square adapter. The idea being you could use the drill as a leverage tool to break the fastener free, or tighten it down, while pulling the trigger on the drill to run it in or out. I mean, in reality, its a 90 degree adapter..
esvee
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I didn't see anything in the demo video above that was realistic. All of those things could be easily done with a ratchet or screwdriver with little or no difference in actual time. Even if you look at the demo on the door hinge, you're quite obviously turning your hand faster while using your tool in comparison to a screwdriver.
Like kctyphoon mentioned, this is really a right angle adapter, in which case there are already better options available from major tool brands.
Like kctyphoon mentioned, this is really a right angle adapter, in which case there are already better options available from major tool brands.
Leaflessshadetree
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I assume marketing it was your intention. You went through the cost and effort to get the patent. Better sell a lot of them to earn enough money to defend your patent.
I'm not sure what your patent covers. I have a couple angle adapters that appear to do the same thing. I rarely find a need to use them. I didn't watch the whole video but in all the examples I did see it appeared to make the task more difficult.
I'm not sure what your patent covers. I have a couple angle adapters that appear to do the same thing. I rarely find a need to use them. I didn't watch the whole video but in all the examples I did see it appeared to make the task more difficult.
I agree. I’m not trying to be rude but your new tool is gimmicky and pretty much useless.
PugetDude
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QVC may be your only hope.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
I didn't watch all of that video, just snippets. I'm sorry but what a waste of time. Every application I saw was easily accomplished with tools that come in a $30 starter's tool box.
The most frustrating being the handle on that glass door....so much harder than it needs to be!
The most frustrating being the handle on that glass door....so much harder than it needs to be!
2manytools
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I didn't watch all of that video, just snippets. I'm sorry but what a waste of time. Every application I saw was easily accomplished with tools that come in a $30 starter's tool box.
The most frustrating being the handle on that glass door....so much harder than it needs to be!
And at point in the video, I realized a flaw not mentioned yet in that there are possibly too many connections &/or adapters.
I do see if you weren't able position a screw driver straight on, but there are already adapters for the few times you would need. The only think that makes sense is if it has a gear multiplier of 2x or 3x speed.
A few of the examples did show that maybe it was easier to break a fastener free with extra leverage, with the lug nut removal being the best example, but at the same unrealistic. Even if this is for the home gamer, they probably have an Impact wrench to do work, and that adapter will likely not hold up to tightening the lugs manually in my opinion.
A few examples showed turning the screwdriver was faster than a ratchet. That may be true, but I don't know any handyman not using an impact driver to take out door hinge screws, we are not Amish. Though I also wouldn't be taking hinges off unless the door was removed already.
Just a heads up, I'd think about finding some generic non-copyrighted music for the background, or foreground, music. You may lose your *** in a lawsuit over a tool you haven't did yet. Not really, YouTube will just mute the audio
3baygarage
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I'm going to go against the grain. Neat.
I don't see it as replacing anything. It gets the job done, just in a different way, and quickly.
It also adds leverage with a hand on it.
What kind of strength though? Tightening lugnuts in the video.
I don't see it as replacing anything. It gets the job done, just in a different way, and quickly.
It also adds leverage with a hand on it.
What kind of strength though? Tightening lugnuts in the video.
Stooge
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That Seal song is awful.
I try not to be one to try and take the wind out of someone's sails for following a new venture, i thing that's awesome that your taking the steps to give it a go, but is there any advantage of this over the many twist handle/ double gear drive ratchets that are already available from known companies like Proto/ Blackhawk, Facom, etc. where you also have the ability to twist/ ratchet the handle to essentially do the same thing without having an added widget in between, as well as appearing less gimmicky, (or a regular bent handle flex head ratchet, that I often use as a speed handle ratchet). Being able to add the extension to the drive handle could be useful, but how robust is the adapter? it appears to have a plastic housing so adding more leverage with an extension could be a moot point.
I try not to be one to try and take the wind out of someone's sails for following a new venture, i thing that's awesome that your taking the steps to give it a go, but is there any advantage of this over the many twist handle/ double gear drive ratchets that are already available from known companies like Proto/ Blackhawk, Facom, etc. where you also have the ability to twist/ ratchet the handle to essentially do the same thing without having an added widget in between, as well as appearing less gimmicky, (or a regular bent handle flex head ratchet, that I often use as a speed handle ratchet). Being able to add the extension to the drive handle could be useful, but how robust is the adapter? it appears to have a plastic housing so adding more leverage with an extension could be a moot point.
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VinceG
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In the mechanic field almost all techs use electric impacts or electric ratchets. in the shop I work at and the ones I go to to train 90% of the techs use electrics the rest air. we work on class 8 trucks. the only time a ratchet comes out is if the impact cant break it loose or to too use a Torque wrench. Good Luck though.
This tool has three fundamental advantages over the other ratchets,
The first is its speed, it is able to multiply the rotation speed of the socket making it much faster than the rest of the ratchets, this makes it very useful when we cannot use power tools.
The second is its effectiveness, regular ratchet stops working once the screw loosen and we have to finish unscrewing it by hand, this tool solves this problem and is able to continue working and multiplying the speed until the screw comes out completely without matter how loose the screw is.
The third is its maneuverability, this tool can be used as a right-angle tool and this added to the fact that it does not stop working when the screw is loose and that it multiplies the speed, makes it ideal for working in places of difficult access.
The first is its speed, it is able to multiply the rotation speed of the socket making it much faster than the rest of the ratchets, this makes it very useful when we cannot use power tools.
The second is its effectiveness, regular ratchet stops working once the screw loosen and we have to finish unscrewing it by hand, this tool solves this problem and is able to continue working and multiplying the speed until the screw comes out completely without matter how loose the screw is.
The third is its maneuverability, this tool can be used as a right-angle tool and this added to the fact that it does not stop working when the screw is loose and that it multiplies the speed, makes it ideal for working in places of difficult access.
joe_padavano
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Shouldn't this blatantly commercial thread just go in the Classifieds section?
4xdog
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X1 Mike
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Two things to consider:
1) Nowhere in that infomercial did the person using the traditional tool get so frustrated or have such a hard time that they spilled their coffee or dropped their baby. You need to rectify that for the finished product.
2) You came on here to advertise your product and told us to search on YouTube. You are very bad at marketing, hire a marketing guru tomorrow if not sooner.
1) Nowhere in that infomercial did the person using the traditional tool get so frustrated or have such a hard time that they spilled their coffee or dropped their baby. You need to rectify that for the finished product.
2) You came on here to advertise your product and told us to search on YouTube. You are very bad at marketing, hire a marketing guru tomorrow if not sooner.
I can see it as an access tool, maybe.
I do think you need to make the video comparisons to regular tools more equitable. It does look like you are turning the driver or moving the ratchet noticeably faster when using your invention. And also not using the regular tools to max advantage.
EX- on the door hinge ...... you are turning the screwdriver with one hand once the screws are loose. Place other hand on the shaft and you can spin it faster.
EX - When taking out the bolt under the hood ........ you never turn / spin the extension with your fingers once it is loose.
I think you might want to compare it to a roto ratchet for your own design purposes. I think you need to talk and explain why it is better in the video and make the video show that it actually is better than regular tools without skewing the use of the regular tools. Because as it stands now the video just shows the opposite ... that it is not really better than regular tools. And even if it is not intentional it looks like you are purposely biasing the use of your tool.
But if it is inexpensive it could be handy to have around for the those once every ten year uses. A hand driven 90 degree adapter could be useful at times. And that is probably how you should try to sell it as opposed to taking the place of regular tools.
Good luck on it. Inventions are cool. Without them where would we be now.
Seth
I do think you need to make the video comparisons to regular tools more equitable. It does look like you are turning the driver or moving the ratchet noticeably faster when using your invention. And also not using the regular tools to max advantage.
EX- on the door hinge ...... you are turning the screwdriver with one hand once the screws are loose. Place other hand on the shaft and you can spin it faster.
EX - When taking out the bolt under the hood ........ you never turn / spin the extension with your fingers once it is loose.
I think you might want to compare it to a roto ratchet for your own design purposes. I think you need to talk and explain why it is better in the video and make the video show that it actually is better than regular tools without skewing the use of the regular tools. Because as it stands now the video just shows the opposite ... that it is not really better than regular tools. And even if it is not intentional it looks like you are purposely biasing the use of your tool.
But if it is inexpensive it could be handy to have around for the those once every ten year uses. A hand driven 90 degree adapter could be useful at times. And that is probably how you should try to sell it as opposed to taking the place of regular tools.
Good luck on it. Inventions are cool. Without them where would we be now.
Seth
readhead
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Would be great for the "as seen on TV" isle at the drug store for that Christmas gift for uncle Joe. It's a solution for a problem that doesn't exist. I wish you the best of luck but I think you have become to emotionally involved and can't look at this subjectively.
ZRX61
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Lost me before he used it on the outboard.
I don't hate it. I think it's a good invention. And once you decide who you are going to market it to, you can target your audience better. If your target is tradesmen and pro's - you need to do honest comparisons as others have mentioned. Or keep your current angle that looks like you want to sell it to bored housewives to give to their uninterested husbands.
Or sell the idea to a tool company and let them market it.
Bottom line, you need marketing advice. You don't need all these negative Nelly's poo-pooing your idea. It has merit.
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Or sell the idea to a tool company and let them market it.
Bottom line, you need marketing advice. You don't need all these negative Nelly's poo-pooing your idea. It has merit.
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KnurledNut
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It takes two hands to operate. That in itself is a problem.
Bill Bowman
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Maybe go on Shark Tank and see how long it takes to either get shot down, or get a bite.
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the old Skew-driver and Facom rotator ratchet do all those jobs better in my opinion. That does not mean you cant sell yours though.
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I think this will be featured on Garage Journal in 40 years: thread title What izzit?
turbowoodworker
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Some of you guys can be harsh. I know the OP asked our opinion but I’m betting he has put his heart and soul, not to mention some bucks into this project. Cut him a break.
And remember, all those Father’s Day gifts have to start somewhere.
And remember, all those Father’s Day gifts have to start somewhere.
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Some of you guys can be harsh. I know the OP asked our opinion but I’m betting he has put his heart and soul, not to mention some bucks into this project. Cut him a break.
And remember, all those Father’s Day gifts have to start somewhere.
I was thinking about the Fathers day gift as well.
If Sears didn’t go belly up, they would ****** this up.
But personally, I have a hard time seeing myself using one. When I watch the demo, All I can think about was: I can do it better my way.
Rick B.
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To the OP I say take the shot. Don't let anyone dump on your dream.
"Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
You never know until you try." -America
"Don't give up until you drink from the silver cup
You never know until you try." -America
3footpipe
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It seems fairly similar to a twist handle ratchet like the one the link below.
Absolutely! I gave an earlier negative opinion which I stand by.
We would be doing the fellow member a disservice by false encouragement.
That said, I wish him well and hope he proves us wrong.
ajchien
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Neat tool.
I don’t see it adding value to my current toolset, so I’m not a future buyer of this tool. I would classify myself into the intermediate diy homeowner category.
Therefore I agree with others, you’re going to have to find the proper target customer and have good marketing. It does feel like something Sears would pick up, and do kind of what they did with that bionic wrench a few years back.
I don’t see it adding value to my current toolset, so I’m not a future buyer of this tool. I would classify myself into the intermediate diy homeowner category.
Therefore I agree with others, you’re going to have to find the proper target customer and have good marketing. It does feel like something Sears would pick up, and do kind of what they did with that bionic wrench a few years back.
Miss the Pontiacs
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The guys on GJ are going to be a poor focus group. The GJ bunch are tooled up the wazoo and have a score of methods to handle most situations.
What about you trying those tv adds where for x amount of payments you can have this innovative product. Or buy 2 now and get free shipping. Etc etc etc bYou might have to tag up with one of those promoters that do this type of sales. Only problem I see is that you will have to have product and do a limited run on tv spots to equal your stock.
You just might be the next K-Tel and be a very wealthy individual. Or you might have a great story to tell and give your product out for gifts. You could always sell them to companies for promotion with their company names engraved into them.
Good Luck
What about you trying those tv adds where for x amount of payments you can have this innovative product. Or buy 2 now and get free shipping. Etc etc etc bYou might have to tag up with one of those promoters that do this type of sales. Only problem I see is that you will have to have product and do a limited run on tv spots to equal your stock.
You just might be the next K-Tel and be a very wealthy individual. Or you might have a great story to tell and give your product out for gifts. You could always sell them to companies for promotion with their company names engraved into them.
Good Luck
readhead
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Having been through the patent process, and it can be lengthy and expensive, you have to make some very difficult decisions. At this point you have to pick a direction. If you decide to move forward with production and sales be prepared to spend a lot of money. Most likely you will need to find a builder in China to produce and package the item. Even though business is slow in China right now you will still have a minimum order of probably 8-10 thousand units. I have a customer that I build prototypes for and have been involved in this process for about twelve years now. It will probably be a year, start to finish, and a lot of cash.
Your other option is to sell your idea and get back your investment, and I know you have spent quite a bit of money so far, and maybe make a profit also. There could be a possibility of making a few points per unit also.
My one bit of caution is don’t mortgage your house to do this. There have been lots of deals like this that go south. My customer gets offers by email every week for product being sold for pennies on the dollar because the inventor was out of money and couldn’t pay for the product. You see these items all the time on QVC, dollar stores and close out stores.
We haven’t even talked about marketing and the amount of money that contributes to the cost of the product. I hope you can do this but be very careful about the realities of what is ahead. Passion is great but right now it is time to put on the business hat and make sound decisions.
Your other option is to sell your idea and get back your investment, and I know you have spent quite a bit of money so far, and maybe make a profit also. There could be a possibility of making a few points per unit also.
My one bit of caution is don’t mortgage your house to do this. There have been lots of deals like this that go south. My customer gets offers by email every week for product being sold for pennies on the dollar because the inventor was out of money and couldn’t pay for the product. You see these items all the time on QVC, dollar stores and close out stores.
We haven’t even talked about marketing and the amount of money that contributes to the cost of the product. I hope you can do this but be very careful about the realities of what is ahead. Passion is great but right now it is time to put on the business hat and make sound decisions.
For the father that said you were dumber than a bag of hammers and predicted that you would NEVER amount to anything!
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