New Wera Ratchets...

[-Brent-]

I love Wera's styling on the handle. It's classy and purposeful without being gimmicky or tacky. The designers must be throwbacks or have some appreciation for tools of the old days when style was a part of design. Many industrial items, now, are devoid of artistic elements leaving them to be soul-less tools.

 

[Brunel]

I just watched the video. I guess it means that using a pipe to extend the handle of a ratchet has Wera's official approval!

 

[joshs74nova]

I just watched the video. I guess it means that using a pipe to extend the handle of a ratchet has Wera's official approval!

I was expecting that pipe to have a Wera handle, lol! Is there anyplace a guy in the U.S. can hold one of these before trying it? I've fallen in love with their designs. As long as it's not made in China and cost less than Snap I'd like to give these guys a try.

 

[rice rocket]

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

http://www.kctoolco.com/Wera-8100-SB-8-Zyklop-Metal-Ratchet-3-8-Metric-Set-p/wr004048.htm

I hate how companies presume to know what sizes of sockets we need for sets. Give me the damn 14mm, not all cars in this world are German!

 

[KCTool]

I was expecting that pipe to have a Wera handle, lol! Is there anyplace a guy in the U.S. can hold one of these before trying it? I've fallen in love with their designs. As long as it's not made in China and cost less than Snap I'd like to give these guys a try.

You can come to KC Tool and hold them before you buy if you don't mind traveling to Kansas City. These are made is Czech Republic. I'm fairly certain the only Wera ratchet not made there is the bit ratchet.

 

[stage20]

those handles look comfortable!

 

[mechanicalmoron]

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.

Is gedore german, and is it considered quality? I have a few gedore combo wrenches, they're not highly finished, but still feel nice, and have a sort of rustic feel.... but they're made in india. I had no idea it was a known brand, thought it was some knockoff, the sort of brand name that's only used on one set of forgings, to be sold at one convenient store counter, or whatever.

I bet I'd hate using it (I like easily reversible pear heads) but I love the idea of the push-thru. Got a classic feel to it, and the undeniable benefit that it can be designed for better strength and smoother/easier ratcheting.

http://www.kctoolco.com/Wera-8100-SB-8-Zyklop-Metal-Ratchet-3-8-Metric-Set-p/wr004048.htm

I hate how companies presume to know what sizes of sockets we need for sets. Give me the damn 14mm, not all cars in this world are German!

I strongly agree. This is how I feel about 16mm. And about 19mm crowsfeet.

 

[Stuey]

I just watched the video. I guess it means that using a pipe to extend the handle of a ratchet has Wera's official approval!

I don't know about these ratchets, but their Koloss ratchet is rated to 600 Nm of torque and there's actually an extension handle available. 600 Nm = 442.5 foot-pounds. These ratchets might not be as strong, but Wera likely built them to handle serious abuse.

 

[jhacker5150]

http://www.kctoolco.com/Wera-8100-SB-8-Zyklop-Metal-Ratchet-3-8-Metric-Set-p/wr004048.htm

I hate how companies presume to know what sizes of sockets we need for sets. Give me the damn 14mm, not all cars in this world are German!

It's not in the set, but it does exist: Wera 3/8" drive 14mm Socket

 

[Skin]

Is gedore german, and is it considered quality? I have a few gedore combo wrenches, they're not highly finished, but still feel nice, and have a sort of rustic feel.... but they're made in india. I had no idea it was a known brand, thought it was some knockoff, the sort of brand name that's only used on one set of forgings, to be sold at one convenient store counter, or whatever.

I bet I'd hate using it (I like easily reversible pear heads) but I love the idea of the push-thru. Got a classic feel to it, and the undeniable benefit that it can be designed for better strength and smoother/easier ratcheting.



I strongly agree. This is how I feel about 16mm. And about 19mm crowsfeet.

Im not sure how Gerdore is viewed by the common person in Europe but they've seen to of gone great lengths over the last 10-15 years to make the brand a high quality industrial/automotive name. Gedore wrenches from India weren't actually Gedore if I remember correctly and ended up being sold in the Americas. Now there is only Gedore Germany and Gedore South Africa the latter of which caters primarily to their own continent.

 

[Fedwrench]

The big brown truck dropped these off today. They're the fairly new Wera Zyklop 8004 A (1/4 drive) and 8004B (3/8 drive) all metal ratchets.

These are probably some the thinnest quick release ratchets I've seen. They have a little weight to them. They also have the distinctive Wera shape on the handle and direction switch. They're made in the Czech Republic. Fine tooth 72 tooth action, satin finish. The 3/8 ratchet measures approx 8 11/16 inches overall while the 1/4 comes in at 5 1/2 overall.

The ratchet head appears to be a sealed unit, as in press fit into the body without any way to disassemble it. I could be wrong but, that's my initial observation. I'm not real keen on this feature. Facom also did this with their latest pear head ratchets.

I'll put them through their paces and see how they perform.

 

[Zorro13]

I was able to play with zhe pass through versions them at the current Automechanika in Frankfurt, Germany. The pass through anvil works nicely and comes with a - what I think - unique feature. When you press the anvil to change direction it automatically releases also the socket, since the locking ball is pulled into the anvil. The force to flip the anvil is pretty low and works very smooth, no comparison to others.
If one like the all metal finish I think it's worth a try since the Weras have some handy features.

 

[LonewolfZ]

The big brown truck dropped these off today. They're the fairly new Wera Zyklop 8004 A (1/4 drive) and 8004B (3/8 drive) all metal ratchets.

These are probably some the thinnest quick release ratchets I've seen. They have a little weight to them. They also have the distinctive Wera shape on the handle and direction switch. They're made in the Czech Republic. Fine tooth 72 tooth action, satin finish. The 3/8 ratchet measures approx 8 11/16 inches overall while the 1/4 comes in at 5 1/2 overall.

The ratchet head appears to be a sealed unit, as in press fit into the body without any way to disassemble it. I could be wrong but, that's my initial observation. I'm not real keen on this feature. Facom also did this with their latest pear head ratchets.

I'll put them through their paces and see how they perform.

Did some searching on this subject, but couldnt find more


How have the wrenches held up?

 

[maico]

Any review updates on these ?

 

[Tooling Around]

Has anyone tried the Wera 3/8 'push-through' ratchet?

 

[rice rocket]

I avoid push through ratchets; they have the same limitation as non-reversible ratcheting wrenches, where you can back yourself into a corner and be screwed when you can't thread the bolt back in to regain enough clearance to remove the tool.