tekton 15010

[rmsg0040]

Just placed an order on amazon.ca for the tekton 15010 ratchet.

cost me $12.85 shipped.

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00DPLNLDY/?tag=atomicindus04-20

 

[mrg7243]

Coo?

 

[WRX/Z28]

Coo?

Harbor Freight...

 

[ChevyEFI]

I can't bring myself to buy a non- roto 3/8 that dwarfs my 3/8 breaker bar. Then again, the 10.5 sk3870 always worked fine in the past for lug nuts so why would I?

 

[ken w.]

I bought one of these and they are really a nice ratchet.The COO is Taiwan. It doesn't say it on the ratchet,just on the hang tag.

 

[mds5951]

Dang you Canadians!

 

[ChevyEFI]

Just so others realize, this deal is on Amazon Canada's website, not Amazon U.S. and the OP is in Canada. I don't think anyone in the U.S. can get the deal. I tried seeing if it would allow me to buy one (I am in Washington) because I just wanted to see if it would work. It would allow me to sign in using my U.S. Amazon username and password, and I could add the item to my cart, but it would not let me select my U.S. based address for shipping. It instead told me there was an error preventing me from purchasing the item.

I thought every border province resident had a friendly border state U.S. address friend and vice versa.

I'm kidding of course, but if you're that intent on an Amazon-listed item, use camelcamelcamel.

 

[rmsg0040]

here's a link for some reviews:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209639

Hopefully the order goes through.

 

[ken w.]

I ordered a bunch to get free shipping and had it sent to a friend in Canada.

 

[rmsg0040]

Looks like amazon.ca caught it, waiting patiently now

 

[Dave.R]

Country of Origin is Taiwan. I've been using this on a 350smc rebuild. I like it quite a bit. Flex head would be nice, but sometimes a straight on is nice for really laying into it.

 

[rmsg0040]

My order has been processed and will be delivered tomorrow. Just gotta wait now.

 

[FiendFX]

tekton products are taiwan...

 

[mopar01]

Boought a few 1/2 impact extensions when I was in highschool. The drive end snapped off all of them and didn't woork em that hard. Hope your experience is better.

 

[Hootbro]

tekton products are taiwan...

In the case of this ratchet, it is Taiwan but many of their other products are from various other countries to include China and India.

 

[rmsg0040]

Just got it this morning, such a huge box for a ratchet. Ratchet is balanced well and the knurling is good also, not smooth or overly aggressive.

For 12.85, couldn't go wrong!!

 

[chris30066]

I picked up one too. Seems plenty nice for changing serpentine belts for me.

 

[rmsg0040]

Just an update. On Tuesday I decided to test the ratchet strength. So I put a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter on. Put a 36mm socket on. Went to my Trailblazer axle nut and attempted to remove it. The ratchet "piece" sheared off. Call tekton and told them. They asked me to return back to amazon, told them I threw all the paper work away. So the guy said he would ship me a new ratchet. Told him all I needed was a repair kit, told that there was none in stock. So today I got home and received my ratchet.

Excellent customer service, 2 days turn around time, couldn't be happier.

This was the first time I ever broke a ratchet. This ratchet is made for reach not leverage. If used properly shouldn't be a problem.

May have to search for a repair kit and get the other one going.

 

[tbaggz]

thanks for showing the pics of the broken ratchet.i was tempted til I saw them.
but I am considering the 1/2'' now.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DPLNL8Y/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[lightning02]

thats really good if you think about it. i would thought the inside parts. gears and whatnot would give out way before that.

 

[Dave.R]

I'm working on getting a rebuild kit around.

Also, They are pretty strong, but as always Breaker bars are ideal for breaking fasteners loose then ratchets for the rest.

But I know I don't always play by the rules.

 

[rmsg0040]

let us know when rebuild kits are available and where to buy.

Thanks

 

[Dave.R]

Just wanted to touch base, the service kits are now live for the 3/8's and 1/2's ratchets.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HPWCP54/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HPWCP3G/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks!

 

[ChevyEFI]

I bet there are ratchets that use the same parts for about as much as the kit.

 

[nicksnothereman]

Just an update. On Tuesday I decided to test the ratchet strength. So I put a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter on. Put a 36mm socket on. Went to my Trailblazer axle nut and attempted to remove it. The ratchet "piece" sheared off. Call tekton and told them. They asked me to return back to amazon, told them I threw all the paper work away. So the guy said he would ship me a new ratchet. Told him all I needed was a repair kit, told that there was none in stock. So today I got home and received my ratchet.

Excellent customer service, 2 days turn around time, couldn't be happier.

This was the first time I ever broke a ratchet. This ratchet is made for reach not leverage. If used properly shouldn't be a problem.

May have to search for a repair kit and get the other one going.

They shouldn't have replaced that ratchet; that's abuse. You ain't gonna break 150+ pounds of torque with even a 1/2" ratchet.

Why do people do this kind of stuff?

 

[ken w.]

Really-who would put an axle nut socket on a 3/8 drive ratchet and expect it not too break.