4 only surprisingly haha. I actually don’t know who makes them. I can’t find any information on the manufacturer of them online. I’ve got a lot of Duralast too which are good a few more than DieHard but these are really impressive and I love the different lengths I want to get some to have at work too in these lengths much cheaper than the tool trucks. I’m a sucker for auto parts store tools anyway lol. I wish these would have been available when I started wrenching I’d have bought all my ratchets there.
4 only surprisingly haha. I actually don’t know who makes them. I can’t find any information on the manufacturer of them online. I’ve got a lot of Duralast too which are good a few more than DieHard but these are really impressive and I love the different lengths I want to get some to have at work too in these lengths much cheaper than the tool trucks. I’m a sucker for auto parts store tools anyway lol. I wish these would have been available when I started wrenching I’d have bought all my ratchets there.
Hard choice. I’d say DieHard is a bit smoother giving it advantage and seems Advance won’t have a problem warrantying it so I’d say it’s better. Both have their pros and cons though. The Duralast heads are a lot slimmer but DieHard also makes slim head versions. But overall the slight more smoothness of the DieHard and the selection puts it ahead of Duralast for me.
The ratchets are all made in Taiwan at least according to the package lol. But still could be Apex. A lot nicer than what they have put out in the past though if it is.
Williams tools of Taiwan is manufacturer. Not Williams as in snap on and old US Williams. Very nice ratchets. https://www.wtools.com.tw/4 only surprisingly haha. I actually don’t know who makes them. I can’t find any information on the manufacturer of them online. I’ve got a lot of Duralast too which are good a few more than DieHard but these are really impressive and I love the different lengths I want to get some to have at work too in these lengths much cheaper than the tool trucks. I’m a sucker for auto parts store tools anyway lol. I wish these would have been available when I started wrenching I’d have bought all my ratchets there.
Perfect timing, thanks for this. I want a couple of new ratchets for work, I narrowed it down to Duralast. Seeing your posts I looked at Diehard but they only carry long handles for the non cushion grip "slim" head style. So Duralast it is, will pick them up tomorrow, that is if they feel ok. Way too much backdrag on the ratchets I'm using now & I'm finally getting tired of it.
I'm not a sticker guy, never have been, & never in my life have I stuck a sticker on any of my tool boxes, etc. Don't know why I decided to put stickers on my tool cart at work but it happened, still won't put em on anything else though. But I think I'm done for now.
I don’t think you will be disappointed with Duralast they still are top on my list with these too. No major backdrag. They are both reasonably affordable too. The ones DieHard has as slim heads are a bit shorter like regular length ratchets. Just the head thickness is noticeably smaller just like the Duralast. I don’t use the Duralast daily but I wouldn’t hesitate too.
Thanks. Yeah I'm gonna go check out them out tomorrow after work. Was looking at Carlyle but their standard length non cushion grips are 60T. Which I'd probably wouldn't mind but I've currently got my eye on the Duralasts which are 100T. 100T is about the max tooth count I'd be interested in, 80-90T is like the norm for me but I still don't mind using my 36T Snappys. I use them more than my F80.
That's pretty cool, thanks for sharing! I'm no machinist, just a hobby "machinist" if that. I just have a cheap lathe & a mill drill with a pretty decent amount of expensive tooling that I've collected over the years. Love being able to machine something when I need. I've had many hobbies & machining is one that I enjoy the most.
Love the Citroen deux chevausBeen wanting one of these long reach low profile jacks for awhile because of their lift height capability. I have a Citroen 2CV that my old jack didn't get the tire off the ground even when it was fully extended. This oughta do the trick
Fellow balding guy here who has had a similar experience. I bought one of these GUTR sweatbands last year and I really like it. I can still wear this with a regular hat and it works like a gutter and redirects any sweat that would get in your eyes to back near your ears. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YDK968/?tag=atomicindus08-20Maybe an unusual “tool”, but I picked up this three pack of head beanies on Amazon
Since going bald a few years ago, doing any work that gets me sweating also gets me sweat running off my head and in to my eyes. These things seem to work as advertised, absorbing and letting the sweat evaporate without letting it run.
Thanks to Blake's feedback, got me new ratchets for work. I went & looked at the Duralast, I had thought I liked the Duralast better than the Diehards, slimmer head, easier to feel selector switch, & actual engraving. Well only one of my local Autozones had the 3/8 & it had a very noticeable scratch on it.
I honestly don’t want to use mine since they are so shinyThanks to Blake's feedback, got me new ratchets for work. I went & looked at the Duralast, I had thought I liked the Duralast better than the Diehards, slimmer head, easier to feel selector switch, & actual engraving. Well only one of my local Autozones had the 3/8 & it had a very noticeable scratch on it.
On AAP's website, I got a pop up for a 20% coupon code. Also said get $5 rewards for signing up to their Speed Perks program. So I bought the Diehards (ordered online for store pick up), couldn't beat $40 OTD.
Got them yesterday. Didn't want to post until I got a chance to use them. Used them today & wow, I'm pretty happy with them which I totally didn't expect. The tiny/thin selector switches had be worried & they are a bit longer than I would have liked. I also didn't like the laser engraving, looks kinda cheap to me with no actual engraving or stamping.
I also have never seen a ratchet so plain looking & sterile, they don't even have their P/Ns marked on them. Weird but I actually like the look of them being so sterile now.
As Blake said, very smooth & best of all no backdrag issues like with Craftsman V-series, can't believe I put up with them for this long (mainly the 1/4, the 3/8 backdrag is not as bad but still more than I would like).
The CM V-series they are replacing. I love the look of these ratchets cause I'm a big fan of single diagonal knurling. I just wish they didn't have so much backdrag. Oh well, they're back at home now. They have setimental value cause they were gifts from my lilttle brothers so I'll find other uses for them rather than at work.
Craftsman V-series "RBRT" hex sockets that I saw from the recent thread, $17 shipped on ebay. Haven't tried them yet but I'm curious how well they work on slightly damaged & undamaged allen heads.
Can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm actually impressed with these HF Pittsburgh hex sockets. A long time ago I made a vow that I would never buy hand tools (ratchets, sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers) from HF cause really I don't need em. But for my new work I go cheap for certain/most things. The 6pc set cost me $6 with a coupon, I use the 3 smallest sizes pretty much daily, with a M18 impact driver or M12 High Speed ratchet.
I can't believe how well they have held up. Been 6 months & I rounded off only the 3/16 which was totally my fault. HF told me no questions asked warranty when I bought them so I took the 3 in to get warrantied. They gave me new ones without hesitation & I even told them the other 2 were fine. I almost feel guilty for warrantying them for what I paid for them & how I use them. One of the reasons why I bought the V-series above to try.
. I used the 1/4 to replace a battery today and I was like man I don’t want to scratch this thing up lol. I think I’m going to get some for the house too I love them. Might try to get the set of 3 though for the house. I ordered two more flex heads for the house too since I’ve already got the 3/8 I got the 1/4 and 1/2. Along with pliers and screwdrivers and a socket.Haha, I hear ya, that first pic above I retook at a different angle cause my reflection showed up so well on the head (not that I really care). I'm amazed how good the chrome is, I never expected auto parts tools could be so good for the price.I honestly don’t want to use mine since they are so shiny
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Yes Duralast stuff is Apex. I believe these are made by Williams Tools not the same company as Snap-on Williams but a different one. Someone on here mentioned them the other day.
Thanks for the suggestion. Yep I definitely would have tried that, well by replacing the spring since I have a bin full of random springs & clips. I have done that with other ratchets but in my experience, go too soft & the damn things will auto reverse when in use.
I spy another AvE fan, a man of class no doubt!Not tools but related.
With that said, more stickers!
Johhny5 was supposed to go in place of the A-Team sticker but that's what they call me & my team mate, found a 2 pack of the A-Team sticker so I guess it was meant to be.
I've looked and never seen anyone successful. Seems they really did manage to keep anyone from opening it up. You can try using an 8pt socket on a drill to try and break the ratchet in by spinning the square drive. Didn't work for me but its worth a try. I gave up on mine and it sits collecting dust until I decide what to do with it.
Damn, thanks for letting me know & saving me the trouble of searching. Hopefully someday but whatever. Maybe I'll just use em for nyloc nuts.
