New Wera Ratchets...

[Stuey]

I posted about this over at ToolGuyd, but figured you guys would appreciate the news as well.

http://toolguyd.com/wera-zyklop-metal-ratchets/

New all-metal Wera ratchets.

One has reversible switch, other has pushthru square. I assume these are 3/8" ratchets, and pressed Wera for more info.

No word on price, ETA, length. Reversible one has 72 teeth, other has 38 dual-teeth design for 5 deg and 4.7 deg return swings respectively.

 

[Monte]

 

[rice rocket]

Wow. I'd love to have one, although I think I'd want a 1/4" even more.

 

[Stuey]

Thanks! Looks like all 3 common drive sizes.

If that's your photo, can I repost with attribution?

 

[metaldad]

wow! Monte has already enshrined them.

 

[Skin]

Made in?

Its interesting that all the German tool companies are finally migrating over to more modern tooth counts at the same time (Gedore and Stahlwille have new products coming out this year as well) and all of them appear to be quick release. In the states the pro tool companies either don't bother with QR or offer them much later. ***** for me because I prefer QR.

 

[Modern Jess]

Want!

 

[AndrewH]

Those look nice, their current ratchets look really cheap to me, but these look excellent. I'll definitely have to give them a shot. Thanks for the info!

 

[rice rocket]

Made in?

Its interesting that all the German tool companies are finally migrating over to more modern tooth counts at the same time (Gedore and Stahlwille have new products coming out this year as well) and all of them appear to be quick release. In the states the pro tool companies either don't bother with QR or offer them much later. ***** for me because I prefer QR.

Their main factory is Czech Republic now, I don't see any reason why these wouldn't come out of there... Germany maaaybe...but not much has come from there as of late. Maybe they can restart an old factory or something.

 

[fitz11]

Those look nice. Please keep us updated on their release, I'm interested in a set.

 

[Double J]

Very nice. I'd like to get those and a set of their Joker ratcheting wrenches too. If only money grew on trees.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Depending on price, I may pick up some when they are available!!

 

[Phog Allen]

I haven't had ITB(impulse tool buying) syndrome in some time but this may do it...

 

[Skin]

Their main factory is Czech Republic now, I don't see any reason why these wouldn't come out of there... Germany maaaybe...but not much has come from there as of late. Maybe they can restart an old factory or something.

I thought their sockets, zyklop roto ratchets, and ratcheting wrenches were all coming out of Taiwan?

 

[dink]

I can't wait to be order these in....looking forward to the part numbers and pricing

 

[Monte]

The new ratchets will be called "Zyklop Metal" and the old one "Zyklop Speed". There will be 2 different versions: "Zyklop Metal Switch" with regular left/right switch and a "Zyklop Metal Push" version with push through square drive. Socket sets in a pouch will be available in metric and inch starting at 65.-€ in 1/4" with 28 pieces. The Joker wrenches will be available in a open end version too (10x13 and 17x19)

Wow. I'd love to have one, although I think I'd want a 1/4" even more.

available in 1/4"....

Thanks! Looks like all 3 common drive sizes.

If that's your photo, can I repost with attribution?

yes it´s my photo. You can use it, no problem.

Made in?

i dunno.... what i heard of the ratcheting wrenches is that they are forged in Taiwan and finished in czech republic.

Depending on price, I may pick up some when they are available!!

the "push" ratchets will start at 38.-€ + tax and the "switch" ratchets at 28.-€ + tax for the 1/4" version

 

[Monte]

here are prices and more info:
http://www.wera.de/fileadmin/user_upload/fruehjahr2014/DE_05500741001-0053701-01_screen.pdf

 

[Stuey]

yes it´s my photo. You can use it, no problem.

the "push" ratchets will start at 38.-€ + tax and the "switch" ratchets at 28.-€ + tax for the 1/4" version

Thanks!

 

[Monte]

btw. Zyklop ...Zyklop Mini:

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[rice rocket]

I could've use that last night when I was removing a wallplate behind my TV.

 

[ADSR]

Those look awesome!

 

[Jure]

no thanks,one more trash made in taiwan.

 

[czgunner]

Hey Monte, is this that ratchet from the video?

 

[imom]

no thanks,one more trash made in taiwan.

that's the one thing I didn't like about Wera...not all their stuff is made in Germany or even close to there...I don't mind Taiwan tools if it's done right, but I don't want to pay for German prices either for Taiwan tools.

Anything wrong with Taiwan tools? I say no....but It's marketing premium charges for Wera.

 

[ADSR]

no thanks,one more trash made in taiwan.

I didnt know that. Thanks for the warning.

 

[north]

no thanks,one more trash made in taiwan.

Is it trash because it is made in Taiwan or is it trash by experience?

 

[Jure]

that's the one thing I didn't like about Wera...not all their stuff is made in Germany or even close to there...I don't mind Taiwan tools if it's done right, but I don't want to pay for German prices either for Taiwan tools.

Anything wrong with Taiwan tools? I say no....but It's marketing premium charges for Wera.

yes,100 % true,i have nothing against taiwan tools as well,but ther's no way i would pay a price which i would pay for a german made tool,and wera,its okay till its made in europe (i dont care where in the EU) but since they moved to china/taiwanese steel...its just a shame,and to make it clear,take a look at joker wrenches,they are 90% made in taiwan and for 5 pc set you have to pay 80 usd,id rather take a gearwrench WHICH IS BETTER! for $30 12 pc or so...at last they dont look like they are made of cheap *** aluminum.

 

[Jure]

Is it trash because it is made in Taiwan or is it trash by experience?

had wera screwdrivers,and by the experience i can say that they have a soft tips compared to wiha,also they are more expensive then wiha.

 

[Jure]

I didnt know that. Thanks for the warning.

 

[Stuey]

Hey Monte, is this that ratchet from the video?

Yes.

 

[Deskmechanic]

had wera screwdrivers,and by the experience i can say that they have a soft tips compared to wiha,also they are more expensive then wiha.

Agree 100%. No more Wera screwdrivers for me.

 

[IndyGarage]

I love the green handle Zyklops which are real workhorses and able to do much more than a conventional ratchet, but also everything a conventional ratchet can do.

I could care less for another fixed metal ratchet - I have plenty of them that work.

 

[GSMotorrad]

Subscribed to this thread for release date info. I wish they came in the metal boxes with the larger assortment of socket sizes, and without all those redundant bits too (if getting all the drive sizes).

 

[85FourEyedGT]

aww man my wallet, why does it suddenly hurt??

 

[-Z-]

here are prices and more info:
http://www.wera.de/fileadmin/user_upload/fruehjahr2014/DE_05500741001-0053701-01_screen.pdf

The push-throughs are 30% more expensive than the lever versions? Gedore’s Z-94 push-throughs are way cheaper than their U20/10 versions, despite Gedore hinting that the Z-94 range is their strongest/most durable. Am I right in thinking the Wera push-throughs have Q/R?

WIHA and Wera are not the same company? I thought they were

 

[Fedwrench]

I emailed Chad's Toolbox last week about these. They replied that they should have some in June.

 

[mrborohachi]

Made in?

Its interesting that all the German tool companies are finally migrating over to more modern tooth counts at the same time (Gedore and Stahlwille have new products coming out this year as well) and all of them appear to be quick release. In the states the pro tool companies either don't bother with QR or offer them much later. ***** for me because I prefer QR.

get you wallet out:
http://store.snapon.com/Non-Catalog-Items-EXTRA-LONG-1-4IN-QUICK-RELEASE-P9776624.aspx

the new 9" TLL72 in "R" quick release

 

[Stuey]

I emailed Chad's Toolbox last week about these. They replied that they should have some in June.

Wera's NA Pres told me ETA is Aug. 1st.

 

[Wrenches of Death]

Agree 100%. No more Wera screwdrivers for me.

Same results here too.


WoD

 

[KCTool]

We just got a few of the Metal Zyklop Ratchets in stock. The 1/2" Switch type and the push through type. The 3/8" are still on backorder. We also have a small 1/4" Metric set in stock. I think the canvas pouch the set comes with is great and the 1/4" ratchet is awesome.
Wera Zyklop Metal