Trying out Napa Roto Ratchets

[zktk01]

I have been looking at a Roto Ratchet for a while pulled the trigger on some Napa ratchets last night looks like gearwrench clone, but they were $28 shipped for a 1/4" and 3/8" figured can't go wrong at that price.

 

[LB-1911]

"looks like gearwrench clone"

Seems to be the consensus

I don't know how great of a deal this is, but I have been looking for a decent roto-ratchet, and found this NAPA pair for $28 so I pulled the trigger. I can't find much information on them, but look like rebranded Gearwrench.

https://www.handtoolsforless.com/collections/ratcheting-wrenches-and-sets-1/products/napa-2-piece-cushion-grip-roto-ratchet-set-1

Enjoy

I actually bought that set from that seller on Ebay a couple of weeks ago. They are definitely from the same source as Gearwrench. Not bad ratchets; more backdrag than my Snap On's, but the 3/8" is smaller than the Snap On, which I like.

Far nicer than HF, Gearwrench quality at a price that is hard to beat.

 

[Ign]

I’ve got the Carlyle/Cornwell in 1/4” (I realize the OP isn’t talking Carlyle here), it’s probably my favorite.

In 3/8” I’ve got Husky (which is GW I believe?) and Tekton, they’re “ok”

I’ve got the HF in 1/2”, it seems perfectly fine, I like it. I don’t detect any quality disparity between my Husky and HF, although they are 2 different drive sizes so not *exactly* apples to apples

 

[turnthewrench]

I just realized I don't have a roto ratchet

I’ve got the Carlyle/Cornwell in 1/4”

Is that the 100 teeth Carlyle? How is it working for you?

 

[Citation]

I've got the Crescent branded version of these. About the same price but with different colors. I'm very happy with them.

 

[johndeereman]

I just picked up a 3/8'' version by Carlyle and so far it has been awesome.

 

[mbshop]

1/4 in ratchets are a funny conversation. I have 4 or 5 of them. Different manufacturers, differing sizes and lengths. Yet I find myself reaching for the closest one, no preferance really. Thus my finding this kinda humorous. But by all means, buy a bunch and let us know what you prefer and why.

 

[zktk01]

The only reason I really wanted a roto is to turn the handle up and use as a driver. I have a toptul flex head that can almost do it. I have never used a roto ratchet before So I will see if the thing is annoying when using as a regular ratchet.

I was looking hard at VIM 144 tooth roto ratchet, but it has a critical design flaw on where the selector was according to some amazon reviews.

 

[Citation]

Roto ratchets are easier to use at angles and under load vs flex heads. Because the flex head joint doesn't intersect the bolt axis, flex heads have a tendency to fold when used under load. Roto heads don't have that problem and thus are inherently more stable.