Olsa Switchless ratchet wrenches

[nichocha33]

Ran across these on a pop up add, don’t think I’ve seen them mentioned here. A switchless reversible ratcheting wrench, you push and change directions. Thoughts or experiences? Seems like a great idea not sure how durable they would be though.


https://olsatools.com/collections/hand-tools/products/push-reversible-ratcheting-wrench-set

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[jumbojak]

They just look like clones of flat Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches to me. I'm sure they'd be fine but you can get the same thing under at least a hundred other brands.

 

[nichocha33]

They just look like clones of flat Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches to me. I'm sure they'd be fine but you can get the same thing under at least a hundred other brands.

These are switchless reversible, you push on it and change directions


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[eschoendorff]

Interesting concept. I can imagine a lot of accidental switching with that kind of design though. Maybe take one for the team and let us know how it works for you?

 

[nichocha33]

Interesting concept. I can imagine a lot of accidental switching with that kind of design though. Maybe take one for the team and let us know how it works for you?

I’m honestly thinking about ordering up a set. I agree on the accidental switching. Guess I’ll need to try them.


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[jumbojak]

These are switchless reversible, you push on it and change directions


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Ah, I had to look them up on Amazon to see how they were supposed to work. Seems to me like they would reverse easily in use, especially if you were in an odd position. Push "up" then beck and forth to change direction could cause problems but they might work very well. You won't know until toy try them out.

 

[bonneyman]

Craftsman had a ratcheting combo wrench that had a weird "push to release and reposition quick" feature that drove me crazy. Couldn't sell those things fast enough!

 

[ChrisLS8]

Sounds awful, you have to apply pressure to turn in a certain direction. Sounds like a worse solution to a problem that isn't a problem

 

[Kasal]

I have a couple of games not of that brand, it is as easy as turning the key, they are comfortable at least for me.

 

[BTJHP]

Anyone still using these Olsa branded Quichet wrenches? It sort of looks like Olsa isn't going to be importing them any longer.

 

[Fly YX]

For 30 bucks I would give them a try.

 

[BTJHP]

Only the SAE set is in stock. The best Black Friday deal from Olsa is probably the $20 roto ratchet in 1/2" drive.

 

[fcyle10]

They have the sae 8 piece set on their website for $30 bucks if you want to try them out first

 

[fcyle10]

They have the sae 8 piece set on their website for $30 bucks if you want to try them out first

Nvm you posted the link already

 

[ToolG]

Not click type I think

They just look like clones of flat Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches to me. I'm sure they'd be fine but you can get the same thing under at least a hundred other brands.

these were the only ones ever made... discontinued now thoo

 

[DTN]

is anyone know where I can buy these please?