New Craftsman Ratghets

[jamesly]

New Craftsman Ratchets

My wife and I were in Lowes the other evening to buy new Door hardware for a new Front door. (whole 'nother story) And while she was shopping I slid over to the tool section.. They had three "new" CM ratchets on display:
- A 120 tooth smooth handle pear head
- A 72 tooth smooth handle and
- An older style "Iconic" ratchet (60 tooth?).
I must say the 120 tooth was a thing of beauty. I did not take a picture but it felt very very good in my hand...
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-3-8-In-DR-120T-Pear-Head/1000594937
Anyone touch these 120 tooth ratchets? It felt very nice..

 

[oak_park]

old news, been covered already. They've been at Lowes for months. Search is your friend.

 

[Skin]

The 120 has been out for almost a year. Most of us tool snobs aren't too impressed since its fitted together like a ratcheting wrench and cant be serviced.

 

[jamesly]

I dont get there as often as some of you guys! I liked em..

 

[jamesly]

The 120 has been out for almost a year. Most of us tool snobs aren't too impressed since its fitted together like a ratcheting wrench and cant be serviced.

I see...
I just repaired a small old Proto 1/4" pear head. I can understand that.. Kudos to CM for getting on the **** shape train anyhow..

 

[ChrisLS8]

I've never worried about sealed rats ever. If they get gunked up I soak em in acetone and dip em in ATF. Some people are divas

 

[WittHay]

The Craftsman 51 pc. set was on sale at Lowes after Christmas. Picked one up. The ratchet works fine, the handle shape is different in a good way. I actually dont mind the gun metal chrome finish.

Dont use it much, just a spare socket set kept under the seat of one of the trucks.