New SK Teardrop Ratchets

[d.mcfarland]

Are they 100% sealed or can you replace/repair the head?

Would almost guarantee it will be replaceable. Nowadays the only ones that aren't able to be disassembled are the cheap root ratchets from harbor freight.

 

[LB-1911]

^

Are they 100% sealed or can you replace/repair the head?

PDF from initial post -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxJDEeet9p62SjhLNkZMNFdldC1MZk1ZZ29neDNhYTk2QmVj/view

All the pictures shared thus far are shots of prototypes

When we get in the actual ratchets I'll post some pics. Should be able to get them in before July 4th. Excited to hold one in my hand and check 'em out. I'll ask about the ratchet replacement kits and see if they're planning to offer them as well.

 

[jakemac]

Are they 100% sealed or can you replace/repair the head?

If you expand this photo, posted earlier, you can see the screws and faceplate on the anvil side of the ratchet to open it up.

 

[F350]

That's from the first prototype, though. This one is a bit different.

 

[Super Sport]

The photo jakemac posted with the knurling strips on the handle is (supposedly) the newer version. The more rounded/smooth handle was the original prototype shared with us.

 

[F350]

Oh, okay. I got them confused. Bummer. I liked the green selector handle, a S-K signature.

 

[Schurkey]

I'm not in the market for another ratchet, so all this is academic for me.

I suspect that the current "shaped" handle with knurled strips will satisfy no-one. The guys who want a knurled handle will think it's not got enough knurl, while the guys who want the shaped handle will be mad that there's two knurl strips to retain dirt 'n' grease. At least when it's new, it looks nice.

I also thought the green lever was a nice touch. Keep in mind, I like green. Or orange. If it had been blue, it would have turned me off.

So there's a customer-oriented touch that might cost SK little: Offer a variety of lever colors.

I like that Proto at least partially recessed the lever. Not too keen on having it completely unprotected on the SK.

 

[LB-1911]

From the 2017 thread -

Some clarification for you guys on the SK Ratchets.

Turns out that the pics on the flyer were accurate and that the pics they sent me that I posted were of the prototype.

So.......what this means is the ratchets are going to have the smooth handle with the green selector switch.

I will post pics of them when they arrive.

Sorry for the confusion.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxJDEeet9p62SjhLNkZMNFdldC1MZk1ZZ29neDNhYTk2QmVj/view

 

[jakemac]

Glad to see that the green selector is in.
Sorry to see the knurled rings go. I was looking forward to trying them out.

 

[Jarhead0408]

^^^ You got that backwards man.

The green selector is gone and the knurled rings are staying.

 

[LB-1911]

^^^ You got that backwards man.

The green selector is gone and the knurled rings are staying.

Once again -



From the 2017 thread -
6/12/17 - 11:11 AM

Some clarification for you guys on the SK Ratchets.

Turns out that the pics on the flyer were accurate and that the pics they sent me that I posted were of the prototype.

So.......what this means is the ratchets are going to have the smooth handle with the green selector switch.

I will post pics of them when they arrive. Sorry for the confusion.

Flyer referenced above -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxJDEeet9p62SjhLNkZMNFdldC1MZk1ZZ29neDNhYTk2QmVj/view

 

[T45]

IF true, that means the nice SK engraving and USA at least

 

[LB-1911]

Glad to see that the green selector is in.
Sorry to see the knurled rings go. I was looking forward to trying them out.

^^^ You got that backwards man.

The green selector is gone and the knurled rings are staying.

IF true, that means the nice SK engraving and USA at least

No more conjecture,

Just arrived!

 

[3baygarage]

Love it! Looks great.

 

[jsackin]

The listing:

https://www.harryepstein.com/index....ooth-8-teardrop-low-profile-lp90-ratchet.html

 

[LB-1911]

The listing:

https://www.harryepstein.com/index....ooth-8-teardrop-low-profile-lp90-ratchet.html

Those 24 should move quick.

Don't worry about the inventory. We have plenty more coming and SK has set a substantial amount of them aside for us.

 

[jsackin]

Those 24 should move quick.

Plenty more on the way. No danger in us running out anytime soon.

 

[Waterh20]

Looking good.

 

[nes999]

Well Harry Epsteins once again removes the burden of a full wallet.

I can't seem to buy just one thing from HJE. Oh well I'll take the beatings from the wife.

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[American Locomotive]

Welp, just bought my first SK tool ever from Epstein! Actually, I think this might be the first ratchet I've actually ever bought.

 

[armycw2]

11 left now...I just ordered one!

 

[Skin]

No interest in that slippery done to death handle. They should of kept the "prototype". Easy pass until they introduce more versions.

 

[Wamsutta]

I always wanted a Snap-on handle without the grooves to cut into my fingers. I would have never guessed that SK would be the first to come out with one.

 

[Jaysreal]

Plenty more on the way. No danger in us running out anytime soon.

Any word on when the flex models will show up? I will also be very surprised if you still have stock come morning.

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[LB-1911]

I will also be very surprised if you still have stock come morning.

No worries

Don't worry about the inventory. We have plenty more coming and SK has set a substantial amount of them aside for us.

 

[aspireguy95]

Just ordered one thanks

 

[rockfordmarv]

Thinner head allows easy access in the tigethest spaces

Fyi typo.

 

[jakemac]

9 left.
First batch almost SOLD OUT at HJE in just a few hours.

 

[Wamsutta]

What is the average shipping cost for one of these new ratchets?

 

[American Locomotive]

What is the average shipping cost for one of these new ratchets?

Mine was $8.50 to Rhode Island.

 

[Wamsutta]

Mine was $8.50 to Rhode Island.

That sounds about right. Thank You.

 

[seanb02]

I ordered one. Exactly what I have been looking for in a ratchet. Been using Craftsman for a while, don't like them at all. Snap On ones are great, but the price isn't. I like this style forward/reverse lever design better than SK's standard ones.

When do they come out with 1/4" and 1/2" drive ones? Flex heads?

 

[rmsg0040]

What's interesting is that they went with hex screws instead of the traditional torx screws that you find on many other brands

 

[Wamsutta]

It's the long handle flex head 3/8 drive that I'd be tempted to buy.

 

[FigureItOut]

I'm in for a 1/4" flex head as soon as its available.

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[Jarhead0408]

Once again -



From the 2017 thread -
6/12/17 - 11:11 AM



Flyer referenced above -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxJDEeet9p62SjhLNkZMNFdldC1MZk1ZZ29neDNhYTk2QmVj/view

Ah! Gotcha! I hadn't seen Jori's update. Thanks.

 

[4 Ever-Fish N]

I'm not sure this is the one you are looking for. I googled the part number and found this. Not positive it's in stock but appears to be.

http://www.coastaltoolsupply.com/product/SKT-80290.html

It's the long handle flex head 3/8 drive that I'd be tempted to buy.

 

[Wamsutta]

I'm not sure this is the one you are looking for. I googled the part number and found this. Not positive it's in stock but appears to be.

http://www.coastaltoolsupply.com/product/SKT-80290.html

It's hard to say; the bastards won't give us a picture.

 

[LB-1911]

Plenty more on the way. No danger in us running out anytime soon.

Good thing -



6/13/17 12:53 PM

The listing:

https://www.harryepstein.com/index....ooth-8-teardrop-low-profile-lp90-ratchet.html

AVAILABILITY: 24 IN STOCK


6/13/17 09:28 PM

9 left.
First batch almost SOLD OUT at HJE in just a few hours.

6/14/17 12:39 AM

One left.....

Currently - AVAILABILITY: 0 IN STOCK.

 

[Wamsutta]

Dear SK,

We want a 3/8 drive flex head ratchet at about 11.5 inches overall length.