SK Released 3 piece teardrop ratchet set
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Toothaker
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I haven't seen the 3 ratchets in a set. The three sizes of LP90 are available individually.
Here’s the link to the set!
https://www.circlecsupply.com/sk-80...MI66b1vPek3wIVCJ7ACh34hAhGEAQYASABEgIJO_D_BwE
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bob15
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I'm just waiting for someone to complain about the price being too high for an American-made ratchet.....
Negen
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Well the proto 1/4" 90 tooth retails for around $100.00 -$150.00usd
The 3/8 90tooth is $100.00-125.00
The 1/2 90 tooth is $178.00-$429.00
I paid $211.00 shipped for the three sk 90tooth
When I bought the Armstrong 88 tooth ratchets 1/4 and 3/8 they were $30
&$45 respectively. I would say the retail price is fair for current prices. The price on sk site is insane.
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The 3/8 90tooth is $100.00-125.00
The 1/2 90 tooth is $178.00-$429.00
I paid $211.00 shipped for the three sk 90tooth
When I bought the Armstrong 88 tooth ratchets 1/4 and 3/8 they were $30
&$45 respectively. I would say the retail price is fair for current prices. The price on sk site is insane.
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I am conflicted on the new SK ratchets. I really like the old RHs and have well over a dozen of them, some of them with the DT kit. The 3/8 in the 1/4 body is perfect. My most used ratchet is the 3870. I really don't need any more ratchets but I'm tempted to try the 3/8 teardrop.
Wamsutta
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I wonder if anybody is stubborn enough to get the direction lever custom anodized. I bet Westling Machine could do it. 
Negen
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I am not excited as I hoped. They do not scale well between the three of them. The 1/2 is just as thick as my proto big dawg and my Armstrong 90 tooth round head if you do not count the selector on the round head.
The 3/8 drive has the most notable clicks and without having a better word is a but clunky in comparison to the 1/2 or 3/8. The 3/8 handle is to skinny for my hand and seems like I holding polished and chromed Rebar.
The 1/4 shines and is just as smooth as the proto 90t ratchets (htc series). Similar thickness too. I do not pay much mind to handles on 1/4 since they are generally lower torque fasteners.
I haven't tried any of the newer Asian 90t ratchets or even the 84t but beings how 3/8 is my most use drive and my Armstrong 88t is obsolete I wanted a newer high tooth count ratchet figured I would get all three.
Handle preference is personal. I prefer the thick big dawg handles the best but the big dawgs are also obsolete. The big dawgs have two knurled handle styles I prefer the smooth version.
Tool manufacturers seem to think my hand changes size if I use smaller fasteners. Screwdriver especially. I get smaller than 10mm or so may require small 1/4 ratchets which I don't mind being small. But 3/8 drive and 1/2 drive interchange quite a bit and length and stoutness of the head I would think would be more important than thickness of handle.
Bottom line is my personal initial opinion is the 1/2&1/4 ratchets shine. Although the 1/2 isn't what I would call low profile. The 1/2 drive fits my hand nearly perfect not as perfect as a 12-915 (dual pawl 90 click round head) but close. If I were blind I could tell the 1/4 and the 1/2 were same series of ratchets the 3/8 is odd somehow.
The biggest advantage that the lp90 series have is a detent in inside of the head that holds the selector in it's place no accidental reversing.
I here is a picture of my 1/4 ratchets mind you that my proto 4749p ( big dawg) has a 3/8 anvil.
The last picture compares a proto 5249xl 45t , Armstrong 11-992 88t , and the new sk lp90
I haven't measured the profile but the proto xl and the Armstrong maxx hold the lead for lowest profile in ratchets that I own. I do not yet own every ratchet ever made.
The 3/8 drive has the most notable clicks and without having a better word is a but clunky in comparison to the 1/2 or 3/8. The 3/8 handle is to skinny for my hand and seems like I holding polished and chromed Rebar.
The 1/4 shines and is just as smooth as the proto 90t ratchets (htc series). Similar thickness too. I do not pay much mind to handles on 1/4 since they are generally lower torque fasteners.
I haven't tried any of the newer Asian 90t ratchets or even the 84t but beings how 3/8 is my most use drive and my Armstrong 88t is obsolete I wanted a newer high tooth count ratchet figured I would get all three.
Handle preference is personal. I prefer the thick big dawg handles the best but the big dawgs are also obsolete. The big dawgs have two knurled handle styles I prefer the smooth version.
Tool manufacturers seem to think my hand changes size if I use smaller fasteners. Screwdriver especially. I get smaller than 10mm or so may require small 1/4 ratchets which I don't mind being small. But 3/8 drive and 1/2 drive interchange quite a bit and length and stoutness of the head I would think would be more important than thickness of handle.
Bottom line is my personal initial opinion is the 1/2&1/4 ratchets shine. Although the 1/2 isn't what I would call low profile. The 1/2 drive fits my hand nearly perfect not as perfect as a 12-915 (dual pawl 90 click round head) but close. If I were blind I could tell the 1/4 and the 1/2 were same series of ratchets the 3/8 is odd somehow.
The biggest advantage that the lp90 series have is a detent in inside of the head that holds the selector in it's place no accidental reversing.
I here is a picture of my 1/4 ratchets mind you that my proto 4749p ( big dawg) has a 3/8 anvil.
The last picture compares a proto 5249xl 45t , Armstrong 11-992 88t , and the new sk lp90
I haven't measured the profile but the proto xl and the Armstrong maxx hold the lead for lowest profile in ratchets that I own. I do not yet own every ratchet ever made.
Received mine today from Circle C, came with a tray for $199. https://www.circlecsupply.com/sk-80240-3-piece-1-4-3-8-1-2-drive-lp90-ratchet-set.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqp3Rroy13wIVAyhpCh3T4QBLEAQYAiABEgK0b_D_BwE
The 1/2 was very smooth out of the box with very low back drag. The 3/8 and 1/4 inch were stiffer and will require some break-in time. Went over to my neighbors since he just picked up a new Snap-On 1/4 and 3/8 inch drive ratchets last week. The SK was not as wide or thick. Overall finish was excellent. Not sure if these will ever replace my SK 1/4 and 3/8 in a 1/4 body round heads as they are so smooth, but I'll give them a fair chance.
The 1/2 was very smooth out of the box with very low back drag. The 3/8 and 1/4 inch were stiffer and will require some break-in time. Went over to my neighbors since he just picked up a new Snap-On 1/4 and 3/8 inch drive ratchets last week. The SK was not as wide or thick. Overall finish was excellent. Not sure if these will ever replace my SK 1/4 and 3/8 in a 1/4 body round heads as they are so smooth, but I'll give them a fair chance.
TheLoamRanger
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I honestly prefer the teardrop shape ratchets in general to the round head ones (easier one handed use & look better IMO), and I wish they were available when I bought my SK socket sets a few years back. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would have gladly paid a few extra bucks for them.
That said, my SK round heads are definitely very nice ratchets, and I do plan on keeping them until I croak. I also have a 1/2" drive round head from my dad that started to slip, so SK sent me a rebuild kit free of charge. Talk about fantastic customer service.
Negen, thanks for the comparison with the Armstrongs and Protos. I have been wanting to pick up some 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 teardrop ratchets, so I appreciate the comparison to help me decide!! I was originally wanting to test out the SO dual 80, but the price is a bit high for me. The SK set appears to be pretty much what I was looking for.
That said, my SK round heads are definitely very nice ratchets, and I do plan on keeping them until I croak. I also have a 1/2" drive round head from my dad that started to slip, so SK sent me a rebuild kit free of charge. Talk about fantastic customer service.
Negen, thanks for the comparison with the Armstrongs and Protos. I have been wanting to pick up some 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 teardrop ratchets, so I appreciate the comparison to help me decide!! I was originally wanting to test out the SO dual 80, but the price is a bit high for me. The SK set appears to be pretty much what I was looking for.
Negen
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I don't have a ratchet problem I don't.
The sk lp-90 is a great ratchet at a fair price. Close to what I paid for the Armstrong ratchets new in 2014-2015. If you need more comparison shots let me know. I can take a few others. Again. The detents that lock the selector are great in comparison to proto big dawg and htc and the Armstrong in that sometimes those ratchets reverse. Mind you this makes the selector stiff. Maybe over time it will loosen up.
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The sk lp-90 is a great ratchet at a fair price. Close to what I paid for the Armstrong ratchets new in 2014-2015. If you need more comparison shots let me know. I can take a few others. Again. The detents that lock the selector are great in comparison to proto big dawg and htc and the Armstrong in that sometimes those ratchets reverse. Mind you this makes the selector stiff. Maybe over time it will loosen up.
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gtsgarage
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So thinking about picking these up. Seems like the individual prices are actually a couple bucks cheaper than the set. Am I missing something?