New Kobalt Ratchet

[Stuey]

Most of you are going to hate this, but it's neat idea for DIYers whose toolbox is a kitchen drawer fulled with a multi-bit screwdriver and all-in-one wrench.

http://toolguyd.com/kobalt-double-drive-ratchet/

It's akin to Stanley's rotator but with its own shtick.

 

[north]

I've never been in a situation as a DIY'er where such a ratchet was necessary but it could have made things a tad easier on some occasions. If it would fit that is. I guess it will show up over here under a different name at some time and if it is cheap, maybe I'll buy it to test it out.

The double drive screwdriver looks more useful. Btw, I didn't notice your busy table in the screwdriver review since you wrote to ignore it.

Also, thanks for the ToolGuyd site. A cool place to check out stuff that I never knew I needed.

 

[Stuey]

I've never been in a situation as a DIY'er where such a ratchet was necessary but it could have made things a tad easier on some occasions. If it would fit that is. I guess it will show up over here under a different name at some time and if it is cheap, maybe I'll buy it to test it out.

The double drive screwdriver looks more useful. Btw, I didn't notice your busy table in the screwdriver review since you wrote to ignore it.

Also, thanks for the ToolGuyd site. A cool place to check out stuff that I never knew I needed.

New screwdrivers are coming out too, and I'm liking them slightly better than last year's model.

Busy worktable is gone since I moved. Need to fix that but don't really have the space. =( Now the whole place is busy and cluttered, but I'm going to fix that soon too.

Glad you like TG! =) I try not to cross-post/promote too often, but the ratchet seemed like it would attract a high number of rants or raves from GJers.

 

[bluechevy94]

I seen those in lowes the other day.I like the idea and can see where it would be useful at times.The only thing I dont care for is how the handle extends.It doesnt have a positive lock on it to hold it very good.

 

[jim2664258]

My main question on it is how much torque you can generate turning the handle like a screwdriver - that's the make-or-break of that tool.

 

[03protege]

Seems like a good idea for those really tight areas where you break the fastener loose and can no longer ratchet on it but it is still to tight for your hands.

 

[dandan111]

I might buy one of those and a extension for my wife's junk drawer in the house. Thanks for the post.

 

[Mickey O]

Is that quick release? I like the idea of those but don't like that all the manufacturers are Asian. I picked up the Husky version, quick release but no telescoping handle. It has no COO on it so I assume Asian junk, I got it for my novelty tool collection real cheap. What's neat about that style ratchet is how fast the socket will spin by twisting the handle not sure about how it would perform on something tight, if good it'd be great for things with the nylock nuts.

 

[Stuey]

I seen those in lowes the other day.I like the idea and can see where it would be useful at times.The only thing I dont care for is how the handle extends.It doesnt have a positive lock on it to hold it very good.

For a $25 set, a locking handle would probably be a lot to ask for.

Amusingly the ratchet has a hole in the handle, presumably to hang it from a pegboard.If you turn the ratchet upside down the weight of the head causes the handle to extend.

My main question on it is how much torque you can generate turning the handle like a screwdriver - that's the make-or-break of that tool.

I haven't tried breaking fasteners free just twisting the handle. There might be a force multiplier, but probably not. It's not for heavy duty use.

Is that quick release? I like the idea of those but don't like that all the manufacturers are Asian. I picked up the Husky version, quick release but no telescoping handle. It has no COO on it so I assume Asian junk, I got it for my novelty tool collection real cheap. What's neat about that style ratchet is how fast the socket will spin by twisting the handle not sure about how it would perform on something tight, if good it'd be great for things with the nylock nuts.

No quick release.

Stanley has quick release I believe. Might make the same tool for Husky.

 

[bsaint]

Isnt this like the spin flex without the flex?

 

[O_M_Jeep]

Red Tools makes the same kind of ratchet

 

[Stuey]

This is different than all similar rotating handle style ratchets. With those, you can only rotate in one direction. With this, you rotate the handle back and forth to move the gears in either direction.

 

[kossuth]

Seems like a good idea for those really tight areas where you break the fastener loose and can no longer ratchet on it but it is still to tight for your hands.

I've worked on IT equipment for years and I've always had good luck using tools like this on super tight server racks and such. http://www.cmlsupply.com/right-angl...et-8pcs.html?gclid=CODs9e69-rICFQWe4AodL0sANA