kobalt double drive
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DesertRatAutomotive
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it looks useless to me. I mean from a automotive stand point it just wouldn't hold up IMO. the guy was using it to tighten bolts on a bike and slower than if he was using it normal xD
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Ed ke6bnl
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The guy at Loes talked me out of the tool he didn't even think much of it
I had one of those from sears, the evolv brand. It lasted a short time before it crapped out. I saw someone that had one and it got me interested in it, I think he had a snap on one. It comes in handy from time to time. For a few bucks it's worth it, for the $35 I paid it was not.
shoturtle
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Proxxon has the rotary ratchet for years. The proxxon works well and has held up well. But with what lowes did matching them with the universal fit that for metric and SAE, it is just going to be a gimmick. I was playing around with their universal fit, and switch form metric to sae, I strip the sae fastener.
I am not keen on extending the ratchet, it is just extending the hollow bar. I have seen the extendable ratchet form HF snap when used on a tough fastener.
I am not keen on extending the ratchet, it is just extending the hollow bar. I have seen the extendable ratchet form HF snap when used on a tough fastener.
Dave.R
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I have the proxxon 1/4 drive and its awesome, It has a 1/4 drive on the handle and I've used it with my 18v Bosch to get at some headlight bolts, the 90* feature is pretty nice. It has held up great.
Strouty
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I have an older blackhawk version, it can be useful in certain situations. I do not use it very often at all.
Saw it at Lowes today .. for $19.97 complete, it's a good gimmick tool. I bought it, now lets see how it will hold up.
Maexle
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i bought it and used it, not good, not bad, the ratcheting action is very poor, the quality is poor, but i have to say, there has been occasions when it was really useful (replacing the valve cover of a BMW), but now i have the Milwaukee cordless ratchet (which i really LOVE) and don't use the Kobalt anymore. But perhaps, somewhere in time.....you never know...
Would i buy it again? No, Would i sell it? No.
It'll go eventually the way of "Not-So -Good-Tools" in my shop: getting abused and finally thrown away (but sometimes those bastards last forever.....and won't break...)
Would i buy it again? No, Would i sell it? No.
It'll go eventually the way of "Not-So -Good-Tools" in my shop: getting abused and finally thrown away (but sometimes those bastards last forever.....and won't break...)
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Conductor562
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My father in-law has the double drive screwdriver. I can't speak to the longevity as I only used it for a short time, but it seemed alright. I think the screwdriver format makes more sense than the ratchet.
admactanium
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The screwdriver version isn't bad. It's pretty useful in light-duty situations. The ratcheting system can be a little bit rough but it is pretty fast. I really bought the set of two for the precision driver because I take apart a lot of electronics.
Pumpman1968
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I actually held one in my hand the other day..........just plain junk.
shocksandstrutz
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i frequent lowes.....like 2-3 times a week....just cause im always upgrading something in my house, or fixing or something.......walked by it a few times and just kinda glanced at it.......got myself a few of each ratchets in a drives......no need to try and reinvent the wheel.......seems like a waste of good hard earned money
toolstools
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I first when I seen double drive I was thinking 1/4 Ans 3/8 drive on one ratchet. I think now were talking talking about a roto ratchet. Very handy. I have a have a newer blackhawk version. Quality is all I can say. I mean don't get me wrong, its not an every use type tool as it has a bulky head. But is great for starting fasteners till u need to swing and not twist.
supertooljunkie
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I have the Husky version from Home Depot in 3/8". I bought it in Texas in a store that was closing to move into a new building. I think I paid $15 for it 6-7 years ago, and have never used it.
I finally pulled the packaging off of it a month ago as it was taking up to much space in my ratchet drawer. I will hold on to it, but I usually move stuff like that to my wife's toolbox.
I finally pulled the packaging off of it a month ago as it was taking up to much space in my ratchet drawer. I will hold on to it, but I usually move stuff like that to my wife's toolbox.
Armstrong1720
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I played with one and the head is really to big for tigh places to me and the handle is a pipe inside of another pipe. Im afraid i would bend it. I think it would be good for my 2yr old son to play with. Another words if you use your tools alot save your money and dont waste it
fm2176
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I too handled one at Lowes and left it at that. It felt gimmicky, and I realized that my regular ratchets go unused for lengthy periods of time, so this would just be a waste of money that would take up space somewhere. I passed on it.
The same display had the Double Drive screwdriver. I'd been looking for those in Lowes since my neighbor bought one a couple of years ago. Faced the the prospect of finally buying one, I passed on it too. Again, gimmicky and not really needed for what I use screwdrivers for.
The same display had the Double Drive screwdriver. I'd been looking for those in Lowes since my neighbor bought one a couple of years ago. Faced the the prospect of finally buying one, I passed on it too. Again, gimmicky and not really needed for what I use screwdrivers for.
tribbles
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I got the Kobalt version for Christmas, and promptly stripped something in it using it to drive a thread-chasing tap, so the double drive feature now slips in one direction under any amount of torque. The ability to turn the socket by turning the handle did come in useful in the situation I stripped it in, though.
I also got one of those screwdrivers for Christmas the year before. It has its uses. I keep it in the house tool box.
I also got one of those screwdrivers for Christmas the year before. It has its uses. I keep it in the house tool box.
Lifetime warranty ... take it back for exchange
sberry
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This likely pretty highly statistically accurate and could go on my spread sheet.
MikeF2316
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That's like the Mastercraft Maximum ratchet set I bought a few years ago. The ratchet has a hollow center, the kit comes with 1/4, 3/8, & 1/2 drive "centers" for use with normal sockets, as well as short universal socket for use with long bolts or places with limited clearance.
While it doesn't appear to be the most robust unit ever made, (I wouldn't use it to break even a 6 mm bolt loose), it's great for turning those nuts and bolts that are just a little too tight to be turned by hand when they're in a place with limited ratchet swing.
