New tekton flex head 90 tooth ratchets

[DSLTRK]

What is the diameter of the pivot bolt for the 1/2"?

And are they only available with indexed handles?

Or is the only thing that matters is how shiny the chrome is?

 

[lardy1]

What is the diameter of the pivot bolt for the 1/2"?

And are they only available with indexed handles?

Or is the only thing that matters is how shiny the chrome is?

I don't see any mention of the pin size or the importance of the chrome but here are their 1/2" drive options.


https://www.tekton.com/ratchets-and-breaker-bars?drive-size=1-2-in

 

[ptgarcia]

One thing I noticed with this order is that Tekton reduced their packaging. Tekton used to ship boxes inside of boxes with brown paper wrapping the tools. However this time, the ratchets were shipped together in simple plastic sleeves in a black padded Tekton envelope. less stuff to recycle I guess.

I noticed the same thing, haha, but only because the old packaging was so stellar. The new packaging is fine.

 

[Tallpilot]

What is the diameter of the pivot bolt for the 1/2"?

And are they only available with indexed handles?

Or is the only thing that matters is how shiny the chrome is?

Tekton flex heads are all indexed. The first version of the new generation weren't very tight. We're happy that they fixed that in the new longer versions. Hopefully they will make them in fixed head.

They are very good ratchets for the money. Shipping is free if you have an account and order direct so try one.

 

[Skin]

My favorite ratchet often depends on the task at hand. I think my favorite, favorite ratchet is the MATCO 88 tooth comfort grip locking flex head ratchet in 1/4 & 3/8 drive. In 1/4 drive I have 6, 9, & 12 inch long versions. In 3/8 I have 9, 12, & 15 inch long versions. You just can't beat the thin head on MATCO's. I also like the crisp 88 tooth ratcheting action.
I also really like tekton's 90 tooth series ratchets. I picked up the newly released 3/8 & 1/2 drive flex heads. One thing that I like about tekton's ratchets is the shape of their all metal handles. Often 1/4 inch drive ratchets have handles that are slightly thicker than a number 2 pencil. Tekton handles have a little more meat on them. I like their shape, feel, and balance.
I own ratchets from most manufacturers but, tend to gravitate to MATCO, Tekton, & Carlyle. As with all tools, you might not like what I like and I might not like what you like but, that's what makes choice and availability great.

Its the only locking flex design worth a damn but I really hate the (lack of) engineering that went into the design of the head itself. The fact that you cant use anything other than light oil without causing the ratchet to jam bugs me. A lot of other floating pawl designs will work just fine with super lube but not the ex-Danaher design.

I prefer my Snap-on and Nepros ratchets in general but still keep a few Matco's just because of the locking flex and thin heads. Actually just added a Matco 30" to the arsenal.

 

[Wrench97]

Tekton flex heads are all indexed. The first version of the new generation weren't very tight. We're happy that they fixed that in the new longer versions. Hopefully they will make them in fixed head.

They are very good ratchets for the money. Shipping is free if you have an account and order direct so try one.

This is what DSLTRK means by indexed handle.

 

[DSLTRK]

This is what DSLTRK means by indexed handle.

I do love that new Snap-On indexing head, very nice tool.

But no, I meant that the pivot angle is indexed, much like the older Craftsman and Gearwrench ratchets.

Usually that's used with the ball and spring tensioner to avoid a floppy head, which usually is caused by the pivot bolt/ears being too small, or just using a simple press fit pin.

Hence why the diameter of said bolt is important to me, before I plunk down $43 for a Taiwan ratchet. I have a knack for finding faults in (inferior) flex head ratchets.

 

[Wrench97]

It's better then the old Craftsman flex joint, but I think in time they will all get loose.
I used it a couple times yesterday just to try it out, worked well but my actual intention is to use it here at the house not at work.................

 

[Tallpilot]

Its the only locking flex design worth a damn but I really hate the (lack of) engineering that went into the design of the head itself. The fact that you cant use anything other than light oil without causing the ratchet to jam bugs me. A lot of other floating pawl designs will work just fine with super lube but not the ex-Danaher design.

I prefer my Snap-on and Nepros ratchets in general but still keep a few Matco's just because of the locking flex and thin heads. Actually just added a Matco 30" to the arsenal.

The one I just ordered was binding up fresh from the factory. I had them send me a rebuild kit, cleaned all the Superlube out of it and put two drops of Lucas tool box buddy in it. Since then it's only bound up once. I'll keep it because there isn't a locking flex I can replace it with that's anywhere near as long but I'll be using my Snap-on unless absolutely necessary. It does feel nicer than the dual 80(72) in 1/4 when it works.

It really is a shame when $20 import ratchets have a more robust mechanism than a nearly $150 tool truck design. Snap-on and Matco should just work out a patent sharing deal and put Snap-on heads on Matco locking mechanisms.

I'm pretty sure they are happy with the status quo though. They have ensured that there is no one ratchet to rule them all so everyone needs a drawer full of them.

 

[ForrestT]

Just ordered my tekton 3/8” flex head long handle. Looking forward to trying it. Didn’t have one, so decided to give tekton a try.


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[cheechi]

It really is a shame when $20 import ratchets have a more robust mechanism than a nearly $150 tool truck design. Snap-on and Matco should just work out a patent sharing deal and put Snap-on heads on Matco locking mechanisms.

Brilliant!