M12 Ratchet 3/8

[xurusaibobx]

yes finally got my hands on one!! been waiting for it to be released and havent seen it in stores till last night at homedepot! only had 1 display and 1 new box for sale!! at a good price too 149.00!! toolup was selling it for 229.99!! preorders a few months back which is why i waited on it


am surprised its smaller then i was expected from the videos which made it look huge!going be testing it out in the shop this week and what not give my feedback later on this weekend.


any other mechanics picked this up??

 

[ChrisH20]

I bought one about a month ago.It has pretty good power,pretty comfortable to use,and seems to be built very good.

 

[wrenchr]

Pics or you do not have it.............

 

[CD360]

ive had one for months!! i love it.

 

[marcusicp]

Where are the pics? We need more details please! I have been waiting to see some solid reviews of this thing before I add it to my M12 collection.

 

[bobcatdan]

What is it rated for power? I have a 3/8" 12 volt SO that was disconitnued. I love the tool. Its rated 30 or 35 ft lbs which is good in my book. Just wondering if anybody has used both to say which is the better tool?

 

[spity]

I have one and I use it daily in my shop. The 30 ft lbs leaves a little to be desired for what I do, I believe my IR air ratchet is either 50 or 70 ft lbs? I just break the tougher bolts loose with a regular ratchet and switch to the m12 to speed things up. Its great for reassembly and can usually tackle most fasteners. Instead of the loud air tool whiz, and the ice cold tool you have to live with a fast clicking noise. You also dont have an air hose in the way(under dash work/ tight spaces) I bought it for taking to the junkyard with me when Im not around air. However I use it in the shop as i find it very useful, and portable. It usually wont break loose steel bolts that go into aluminum, like alternator bolts or bell housing bolts. But thats not what its intended for.
It definately makes me money, and has paid it self off in convience and speed(time saving).
I got it from homedepot on a whim, they didnt have a demo model out yet. I had a little bit of buyers remorse initialy, when it wouldnt break some bolts loose, but after about a day of playing with it I love it.

 

[canuckian]

Time for me to take a run to home depot I guess. Been waiting for this tool for a while.

 

[xurusaibobx]

149.00 at my local home depot

comes with soft case, 1 battery and charger


i really didnt need the charger and battery since i already have a collection but what the hell, its only 49 dollars more with the package vs bare tool cost $99 which they dont stock in store gota order it.....


anyways i like the feel not bad going take some time to get used to. feel great not to have to trail air hoses around...

 

[SS5150]

Just picked one up tonight, looking forward to trying it out. I've had good luck with the M12 series so far.

 

[BLACK DEATH]

You guys are gona make me start buying m12 stuff as I only have air & m18 stuff.

 

[SubaruGreg]

****, now I gotta get one of these too...... This place will drain a bank account quick

 

[BLACK DEATH]

My woman is always mad at me cause of this sight.... owell you can always find another woman but not always a good deals on tools.... haha

 

[CD360]

here are some pics comparing it to the skil ratchet. the milwaukee has alot more torque, and the head is about the same thickness as the skil.

 

[Danglerb]

Funny the 30 ftlb 1/4 drive is $10 more than the 3/8 35 ftlb. Looks like its just now "really" rolling out, with identical full price at all the vendors. A very tempting tool, but I'm not in an early adopter mood for a new battery system, especially when its so bogus as the difference between Bosch M12 and Milwaukee M12.

Decent power, cordless, hoseless (yipes a new word), its going to be hard to resist long.

 

[xurusaibobx]

the 3/8 comes with a 1/4 adapter i double the 1/4 comes with a 3/8


i choose the 3/8 over the 1/4 cause there was pretty much no difference in size or torque really... most my sockets i have are 3/8 anyways

 

[Greatbear]

I got one last month. So far it is a winner!

 

[cajunfirehawk]

I have m18 stuff when will we see one in M18?

 

[marcusicp]

I don't see them making them for M18 because of the large size of the batteries.

 

[Danglerb]

I don't see them making them for M18 because of the large size of the batteries.

Actually there is a large size battery that fits.

 

[Greatbear]

There is an XC battery that will fit, but it will make for a clumsy tool. It's still 12V max, but double the life. Same power.

 

[hasco]

Any Updates on the M-12, (2457-21) Ratchet ? Where are they made ?

 

[Yarpo]

Any Updates on the M-12, (2457-21) Ratchet ? Where are they made ?

China.