New Mac ratchets

[zcbauer89]

Has anybody seen the prices for the new Mac ratchets? They look pretty nice. Not sure if they're a rehashed proto design or what but the pictures really have me interested. Thanks!

 

[Makoto]

iRatchet


It does have a ring to it.

 

[pseshooter300]

Haven't seen them yet

 

[Skin]

I dont think they're due out for sale for another month or two. They're 90 tooth so not a straight up Proto copy. They are either all new gears or using the current Proto premium 45 tooth gear with a dual pawl setup.

Interestingly all the flex heads looked like they had a locking feature similar to Matco 88s.

I'd expect pricing to be in line with Snap-On dual 80, Matco 88s.

 

[zcbauer89]

The new ratchets were in the new catalog. They aren't gimmicky at all and they look super nice. I've got part numbers if anybody is interested? The comfort grip version looks nice.

 

[Farmall450]

Now the real question ----> US made?

That'd be great.

 

[bobcatdan]

Now the real question ----> US made?

That'd be great.

99.9% sure they are USA. Mac appears to be making a push to be mostly USA again.

 

[zcbauer89]

http://www.mactools.com/default.aspx?tabid=8533
That is the link to the new 2014 catalog. Its a PDF.

Here is the link to the page where they are on. http://resources.mactools.com/flyers/2014_catalog/index.html#/60/

I figured anybody could have easily went to the Mac website and looked at the catalog themselves.

 

[Fedwrench]

Now the real question ----> US made?

That'd be great.

The MAC catalog page for the 90 tooth ratchets says they're made in Dallas, Texas.

 

[92integra]

hell yes i've been wanting something like an fll80 in a flex head looks like mac came through!

 

[pfhWJ]

I hope they are as good at the dual 80's, havent found another ratchet I like as much as snap on. And Ratchets are the only thing I buy from SO anything else my dealer can go F himself.

 

[zcbauer89]

I like the Snap On 80s but I didn't like the 1/2 version. The ratcheting mechanism was nice but it didn't feel good in my hand. I use 1/2 probably the most and it just didn't feel right. The Macs look a little more balanced. Time will tell.

 

[ADSR]

In for a 9" flex comfort!

They look nice.

 

[Buckgnarly]

18" flex 3/8....nice!

 

[KamiCrit]

I've attached pictures of the new ratchets from the catalog.

 

[ChevyEFI]

interesting
MAC TOOLS/LISTA TECHNICIAN
SERIES WORKBENCHES
on the 57th page of the PDF. I didn't know they were aligned with Lista.

Rugged design backed by limited lifetime warranty.
WORKBENCH DRAWERS:
•
Capacity: 440 lbs. per drawer
•
100% Full extension
•
Fully welded drawer and handle (no rivets)
•
Ergonomic and fl ush handles
to housing (no catch points)
•
Ability to subdivide with partitions and dividers
•
Premium non-slip mesh drawer liners
•
Housings are fully welded heavy-duty
construction and are 28-1/2" deep
•
Stainless steel kick plates (removable)
and fork truck capable base
•
Stainless steel top over wood core is
approximately 29" deep x 1-3/4" thick
and is great for vise applications
•
Stationary riser shelf for overhead cabinets
comes with stainless steel backsplash
OVERHEAD CABINETS (OHC):
•
OHCs are 19-7/10" h x 15" d and
include an adjustable shelf
•
OHCs include knockout holes on
bottom and back, great for running cables
•
OHC’s bottom shelf is a reverse pan base design
which allows for hiding wires and cables
•
All locks have removable core
and are keyed alike for bench setup
•
Premium powder coat paint  nish
•
Monitor and keyboard not included
DOUBLE TECHNICIAN BENCHES
M750-DTB-001-RD
FIREBRICK RED
M750-DTB-001-BK
GALAXY BLACK
M750-DTB-001-BL
SAPPHIRE BLUE
SINGLE TECHNICIAN BENCHES
M750-STB-001-RD
FIREBRICK RED
M750-STB-001-BK
GALAXY BLACK
M750-STB-001-BL
SAPPHIRE BLUE

 

[Stooge]

glad to see Mac push for domestically made original design hand tools. Mac ratchets and wrenches were some of the first pro tools i started using, but after not doing my research a few times and paying top dollar for taiwan products (nothing wrong with them but the price) i steered away from them for a bit. couldnt find these on the website yet though and i dont come across any mac dealers locally

 

[d.mcfarland]

The pear head design is the most popular for high tooth count i looks like.

 

[SMKS]

interesting
MAC TOOLS/LISTA TECHNICIAN
SERIES WORKBENCHES
on the 57th page of the PDF. I didn't know they were aligned with Lista.

Stanley Black & Decker owns Mac. SBD bought Lista in 2012. So, Mac and Lista have the same parent company.

Info here:
http://www.stanleyvidmar.com/node/1980

Stanley Black & Decker acquires Lista North America

Stanley Vidmar and Lista merge to form Storage & Workspace Solutions group

(January 4, 2012) — We are pleased to announce a very exciting development in the Stanley Black & Decker organization: our acquisition of one of the most respected modular storage and benching companies in the industry—Lista North America. The merger of Stanley Vidmar and Lista will establish a newly formed Storage & Workspace Solutions group within Stanley Black & Decker. This group will be responsible for the sale and support of both Lista and Vidmar products.

Lista, like Vidmar, is a worldwide leader in the storage industry. In the near future, you will be able to use your Stanley Vidmar engineered solution alongside a powerful new complement of Lista brands, such as Arlink, Nexus, Align, and much more.

In the short term, there will be no changes to the way we work together. Your contact today will continue to be your contact tomorrow. We will maintain our commitment to providing the highest value and highest quality storage and workspace solutions in the industry.

This new partnership between Stanley Vidmar and Lista will bring many exciting benefits including expanded product offerings and increased sales support to you as a valued customer. We are committed to continuing to introduce world-class, innovative products that consistently deliver high value solutions. We look forward to having the opportunity to share these developments with you in the future and we are committed to keeping you well informed of our progress.

If you have any questions regarding this news, please reach out to your local Storage & Workspace Solutions representative.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

So...now are Listas and Vidmars the same? going to be the same? Still need support for all existing cabinets...I hope anyway.

Sorry for hijack. And rats look nice.

 

[bob15]

The MAC catalog page for the 90 tooth ratchets says they're made in Dallas, Texas.

Isn't Dallas where the Proto plant is nowadays?

 

[Zeroek]

I'm so getting some of these even though we don't have a MAC truck here.

 

[85FourEyedGT]

Oooo , MAC stuff never got my attention but their new tool cart and these ratchets are calling to me

 

[Linda@Lista]

@Mohawk Dave – Both Lista and Vidmar will continue to manufacture different product lines which complement each other, and the support for existing cabinets remains the same.