CRAFTSMAN V-SERIES 3/8 drive flex-head ratchet,what I like and don't like

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  • Опубликовано: 30 окт 2024

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  • @a.k.9425
    @a.k.9425 23 дня назад +1

    My opinion of the individual ratchets I own. Not all every single v series ratchet ever manufactured. My 1/2" drive seems to have easier or smoother ratchet action followed by the 3/8" drive. My 1/4" drive functions and has snug ratchet action.
    All 3 drive sizes have great quality, tight, precise gearing, no wobble or slop and incredibly strong. I really doubt the gear teeth could or ever would ever slip or skip under high torque use.
    The handles feel great in my hands. They all have precision clicks though. I'm going to plug the holes at the end of my red ratchet handles, so moisture doesn't get in there.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  22 дня назад

      Thanks my friend for joining in and sharing your opinion on the ratchet!!!

  • @donwendling7800
    @donwendling7800 6 месяцев назад +3

    Jeff, your review kinda mirrors my thoughts on craftsman V-series ratchets: Not horrible, but for the money, leaves a lot to be desired. Thanks for the review.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hi don there decent ratchet,strong design with the yoke on the head,rather then the handle!! the grip could be bigger,it needs to be serviceable!! over all it will get the job done,its one of the best looking ratchet out there!! thanks don,as always!!!

  • @keysautorepair6038
    @keysautorepair6038 3 месяца назад +1

    Mine didn’t even make it through the first use e mailed the company sent me a new one out no issues with the warranty actually the best warranty I have used so far trying to get the old one apart lol.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for sharing that my friend!! when you get the one that broke apart,let us know what broke!!!

  • @michaellindsay8934
    @michaellindsay8934 6 месяцев назад

    Great review, from reading the other comments I see I'm not the only one who believes they are using nostalgia to sell tools that are overpriced.
    Craftsman tools where not cheap back in the 60's and 70's but they where great quality.
    Thanks for another great review Jeff

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hi mike yea there trying to bring back the glory days,but lots of people lost faith in the brand when they sold out it went overseas!! i have tons of old craftsman tools,more then the average bear,i hang on to those but ,i dont care very much about there new tools!! thanks mike!!

  • @antilaw9911
    @antilaw9911 5 месяцев назад

    I like the grip just as they are. Not too bulky. Very nice looking ratchet. They just need to fix the back drag.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  5 месяцев назад

      I hear ya my friend,thanks for taking a look!!

  • @RobNorton
    @RobNorton 6 месяцев назад +3

    Good review! I have a hard time with confidence in craftsman. I feel they are still living with consumer confidence from the 80s. Very competitive market nowadays. But looks like a good ratchet!

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Hi rob,i hear ya!!! lots of people feel the same way!! thanks as always rob!!!

  • @harrydickson4575
    @harrydickson4575 6 месяцев назад +3

    Nice looking ratchet, but I still miss the old Sears with the real USA craftsman

    • @ezpz91
      @ezpz91 6 месяцев назад +1

      Me too, they had replacement ratchets for warranty at the checkout desks. In and out with a new one in 10 seconds.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +2

      Stay tuned for todays video,i think youll really like it!!

    • @harrydickson4575
      @harrydickson4575 6 месяцев назад

      @@ezpz91 yes exactly. Also, if they didn’t have it in stock, they gave you a free upgrade.

  • @ocdgarage
    @ocdgarage 6 месяцев назад +1

    I think it’s pretty slick myself. Gonna have to find one to add to my collection.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you liked it!!thanks OCD for joining in!!

    • @ocdgarage
      @ocdgarage 6 месяцев назад

      @@jefftovani5535 Thanks Jeff, Blessed to be here!!

  • @smithwesson7149
    @smithwesson7149 6 месяцев назад

    Another good video! The only flex-head ratchet I own is a Craftsman USA 3/8 in. quick-release, 12 inches long with black hard plastic handle.
    I bought it years ago at our only Sears store before closing down. It may be 36 teeth but not sure. It's seldom used except in tight spaces.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      Made in USA,i know the ratchet your talking about!!thats was a good one!! thanks smith for sharing that!!

  • @danieldumaine6139
    @danieldumaine6139 6 месяцев назад

    This is another interesting video. We are not getting most of these V series tools in western Canada. Watching your videos probably gives me a preview of things to come.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Hi dan i have more stay tuned!! got interesting video coming today!!!

  • @JoeOrtiz033
    @JoeOrtiz033 6 месяцев назад

    Iam, with you Jeff on the opinion of this Ratchet that's why I haven't bought it yet.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Hi joe,the grips are very small,if you got big hands you wont like them!! the head is non servicable,a deal breaker for lots of people!! thanks my friend!!

  • @deeeyewhy5949
    @deeeyewhy5949 6 месяцев назад +1

    One thing I notice about this line of long comfort grip ratchets is the handle gets bigger with each drive size and I believe this is a feature not a bug and is designed this way to limit the amount of force one applies on a fastener. The 1/4” is really small but with a quarter inch drive ratchet that’s about a foot long you can run into issues and sheer off a bolt head before you know it if you get too comfortable and put too much elbow grease into your tool. The half inch looks like it would fit your hand better but the 3/8” grip looks like a nice size.
    I’m really jealous though I want the 3 pack of these long handled ratchets. I heard the comfort grip is really nice and has a tire tread like feel to it which you mentioned comparing it to a corvette tire.
    Too many tool snobs today give craftsman a bad rep because of what happened to them when they were sold by danaher around the time sears decided not to open up their business to the digital age and ultimately this lead to the death of the company. Then the brand was butchered and most things at that time were poorly made in china for a while as opposed to the once made in USA quality reputation sears had built for the brand. Then Stanley black and decker bought them and in my opinion have done their name justice with higher quality standards and Taiwanese manufacturing which is pretty top notch these days. People saying craftsman is crap now are just following the heard without doing their own research or just using the tools themselves. I have a lot of cheap tools but the biggest part of my stuff is Taiwanese craftsman and I really am happy with the quality and price of most craftsman tools.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      I appreciate you jumping in and sharing your opinion my friend!! i am not loyal to anyone brand now!! back when sears stores were everywhere i was! i lived in those old sears stores!! i have tons of old craftsman tools!! the new craftsman, i think some not bad,other things they make im not impressed!! im going to do a video on old crsftsman tools today,i think you might like it,stay tuned my friend!!

    • @andrestnt
      @andrestnt 4 месяца назад

      Not sure what you are on about 😅. Craftsman was never sold by danaher. It's always been a sears brand name and was only sold to Stanley in name only as sears wasn't a tool manufacturer. Danaher aka apex tool group, private labeled tools for sear craftsman. Craftsman itself is hugely popular still and successful as it brings lots of money to Stanley. Obviously it is not all roses, they had blunders/mismanagement with their first ever/ return to USA manufactured tools. Unfortunately people, especially old customers expect flawlessness from a mid to budget homeowners brand. Craftsman has never been a top tier brand, it was the homeowner budget tool brand. Hugely popular for its budget tools, innovative lifetime warranty, and sears. By the way USA craftsman has a bunch of stinkers 😅, I busted my hands quite a lot with some of those.

    • @a.k.9425
      @a.k.9425 21 день назад

      Tool users really need to take a serious look at fastener torque specifications. The appropriate length handle to provide the correct torque and still access fasteners in many spaces.

  • @TurnerHolm
    @TurnerHolm 6 месяцев назад

    Their flex head ratcheting wrenches are a much better buy, great tools. The V-Series ratchets are comfortable in the hand but a lot of backdrag. Bigger issue is the lack of serviceability. Already have some grit in mine from dropping them on a gravel driveway. For a similar price, get a Koken.

  • @jimhaines8370
    @jimhaines8370 4 месяца назад +1

    I really like mine and us it daily at work

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  4 месяца назад

      Thanks jim for joining in and sharing your experience with the brand!!!

  • @STREETFIGHTER50
    @STREETFIGHTER50 6 месяцев назад

    I have Tekton’s flex heads now, but I really like them newer GearWrench 120xp’s

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      Oh the newer XP120 ratchet,there one of my favorites! thanks for checking in!!

  • @JayBird911
    @JayBird911 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks, Jeff!
    I have the 3/8 and the 1/2....I really like them, but they're a bit pricey!
    Thanks for the review!
    Edit: I agree about the handle...it's too small.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      Yeani think its a solid ratchet,just didnt like the grip mostly!!

  • @HikingHarter
    @HikingHarter 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the review Jeff.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      No problem jim!! thanks for checking in!!

  • @dsanford12
    @dsanford12 6 месяцев назад

    Beautiful ratchet , The handle is a bit small , I guess that's why the nurling is about an inch up , Could very well have the tips of your fingers that high up , It is more than the icon , And the icon has a serviceable head , Longer handle , Really glad you did this one , Bixby want to go buy it all the more , Enjoy your weekend jeff take care ,

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for checking in!! always nice seeing you in the comments my friend!!

  • @markcook5962
    @markcook5962 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the review. I just can't warm up to the "new" Craftsman.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Well mark your not alone!! thanks for checking in!!

  • @stephendavis7812
    @stephendavis7812 6 месяцев назад

    Just letting you know Jeff. I have noticed this before on your channel and I have commented on it at least once or twice. I keep having to subscribe. I click subscribe...check it frequently for a few weeks and all is fine. Then a while go's by, I check to see...and I'm not subscribed again. I'd ask youtube WTF if I was you.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Hi steven that is fu# cked up!! im not happy about,i have reached out to them before,they dont really tell you why!! like yesterday i had - 5 for subscribers!! that doesnt make me happy!! you tube is crazy, sometimes it goes backwards with subscribers and you really never no why!! thanks steve for telling me that!!

  • @shadow7796
    @shadow7796 6 месяцев назад +4

    I just can't bring myself to like Craftsman anymore. It looks nice, but that's about it. I like to be able to take apart, clean, and re-oil my ratchets when necessary. As dry as most ratchets are from the factory, I'd have to wonder.

    • @JamesAdams86
      @JamesAdams86 6 месяцев назад

      Agreed and plus of there warranty went down the drain

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Hi shadow,ill good points,thanks for joining in!!

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Hi james,not like it used to be!!

    • @a.k.9425
      @a.k.9425 21 день назад

      I fully inspect and test the tools immediately. If needed return within the return window for a full refund.

  • @Snowmannorth
    @Snowmannorth 6 месяцев назад

    Great demo, Jeff! I love the look, don’t mind the handle style - feels good to me, but it is on the chunky side and has more back drag than i like…(need more Koken… kinda like more cowbell!). Nice fit and finish, though.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hi tom i think its a decent ratchet,i just couldnt get by the handle,im sure some guy like and use,comes down to ones preference,no doubt!!!

  • @bigc7t
    @bigc7t 6 месяцев назад

    I really like these, they are just kinda pricey. I do have the 1/4" . I think they are real nice . I gotta get the 3/8. Thanks for the video Jeff .

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Hi bigc there nice ratchets,just wish the head was servicable and the grip little bigger!! thanks thanks bigc for checking in!!

  • @stevecoburn7766
    @stevecoburn7766 6 месяцев назад

    Thx again, Jeff !

  • @douglasmiles1215
    @douglasmiles1215 6 месяцев назад

    These are definitely pricey, considering Craftsman is trying to claw its way back up the dependable tool ladder. I've gotten the 3 sizes in regular head and the 1/2" & 1/4", still waiting on a favorably priced 3/8' to appear on eBay 😂. I like them even with the back drag issue. I really like the new flexhead design like the new Snap-on's with the yoke on the head versus being on the shaft. From the engineering side of things, I believe it is a stronger design assuming the metal isn't inferior. But I do agree on the grip size, 3/8" & 1/4" both need more grip area. The 1/2" is approaching a full sized grip. Thanks for the video Jeff.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Hi doug its suppose to be a strong design!! with the yoke on the head,i did fail to mention that!!i just dont like the grips!! thanks for your thoughts!

  • @Randy-q4q
    @Randy-q4q 6 месяцев назад

    It looks like a nice ratchet I wouldn't mind trying it out for a couple days and see what I think but thanks for another great video just talk to you bye

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Hi randy thanks for checking it out!! you might like it!!

  • @mechtechtools838
    @mechtechtools838 6 месяцев назад

    Craftsman V Series in the HOUSE 😄

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      It sure is!! thanks for checking in my friend!!

  • @Ratchet313
    @Ratchet313 3 месяца назад +1

    Hey Jeff, I was wondering if these are similar to the Facom ratchets. I know we saw similarities between the v series wrenches and the Facom wrenches. Looking at pictures, I suspect the Facom ratchets from Taiwan are manufactured at the same factory as these as well.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  3 месяца назад

      Hi ratchet i never had a falcom ratchet yet!! ill take a look!!! thanks my friend!!!

  • @mlieser1230
    @mlieser1230 6 месяцев назад

    It is a nice looking ratchet similar to a Mac Axis. The handle does look to be on the small side. Craftsman's lower tier ratchets can be disassembled for cleaning and lubrication. Why not the top of the line units? I feel that SB&D missed the mark with the V Series ratchets. There are a lot of other better options at a lower price point.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      No argument hear my friend!! always appreciate your take on things!! thanks lieser!!

  • @marcwerth1857
    @marcwerth1857 6 месяцев назад

    It looks like a very nice ratchet. The head seems kinda beefy

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Yea the head is large and non servicable!! thanks for checking it out!!

  • @Roger_Icce
    @Roger_Icce 6 месяцев назад

    Rebuilding; I think it all boils down to who these are marketed to, these are homeowner grade tools sold mostly through big box hardware stores. For one the average homeowner won't be rebuilding ratchets, second, I don't think the big box stores want to deal with rebuild kits, and where will you find a Craftsman service center? Stanley Black & Decker appears to have all their markets covered. It looks like Stanley and Black and Decker branded tools are bargain bin now, Craftsman for the homeowners, DeWalt for the contractors, Proto for industrial users, and Mac for professional mechanics. Proto and Mac users are the only ones who realistically will need to be rebuilding ratchets so they are the only rebuildable ratchets in their line up. Seems to me TTI and Apex employ a similar strategy.
    Me, I have to wonder if they have a lifetime warranty, will that come back to haunt them when whatever lubricant they put in them finally wears out or breaks down.

  • @boosted2.4_sky
    @boosted2.4_sky 6 месяцев назад

    Nice ratchet...but there are ALOT of nice ratchets just like it for less money...(it's identical to my Facom JXL 171 3/8" extendable ratchet) my Facom head is slimmer though...But I'd still buy one..😅

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      Hi boosted it suppost to be a strong ratchet!! i just didnt care for the grips,and the non servicable head!!its a nice looking ratchet and probably would be fine until you needed to service it!!

  • @danielnolasco119
    @danielnolasco119 6 месяцев назад

    You guys should go see Project Farms video on flex head ratchets, this took the most torque btw!!!

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Project farms,yea the titan of tool reviews!! well ill keep at it,thanks for watching!!

  • @tanksoldier9770
    @tanksoldier9770 6 месяцев назад +1

    Craftsman sure has the shiny down but will they work when you need them most ? Jeff do you remember when Sears had those catalogs with those Giant tool sets. .?

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      Tank i sure do!!!! im doing a video today on walking down memory lane with old craftsman tools,stay tuned!!!

  • @ironclaw6969
    @ironclaw6969 6 месяцев назад

    V series has been a bit disappointing from what I've seen. You really hit the points I noticed when I looked at one of those. Thick head, sealed head, I personally don't like comfort grips because they're lots harder to keep clean and the square handle just doesn't feel good in the hand (I have the same gripe with the DeWalt ratchets in my car's crash kit). Not a terrible tool, but they ask for something of a premium over their normal craftsman ratchet which usually is serviceable, comes with a polished chrome handle and offers a similar or smaller head size at the expense of being 72 tooth rather than 80 tooth if memory serves. Plus, you find yourself at the mercy of Lowe's on warranty issues, and I've not had the best luck when they don't have the exact same SKU to exchange out.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Iron claw all valid points my friend!! craftsman is trying to get back to there glory days,i think its to late,will see!!

  • @nickshowsstuff435
    @nickshowsstuff435 6 месяцев назад

    If you say you don’t have big hands and you think the handle is too small then I really believe you. I can’t stand when they use smaller handles especially on 1/4” ratchets. Some of them feel like they’re meant for babies to grab and wrench with.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Nick these handles are small!! thats the first thing that stood out!!

  • @EdAtoZ
    @EdAtoZ 6 месяцев назад

    Jeff, does the grip feel like it should rotated on the handle 180 degrees. So the flat section would be on the square drive sided.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      thats a good question,its just so small id dont think that would help much!! thanks for checking it out my friend!!!

  • @noahrichards553
    @noahrichards553 4 месяца назад

    I have some of the smaller comfort grip V-series ratchets. How is the best way to clean them when they get dirty? Without destroying the rubber grip?

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  4 месяца назад +1

      Good question!!! ill do a video on this!! thanks for the feedback my friend!!!

  • @1pieman
    @1pieman 6 месяцев назад

    👍😎👍

  • @craigdave3266
    @craigdave3266 6 месяцев назад

    How far is the head next to a Pittsburgh

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Hi craig i dont have a pittsburg ratchet to compare it,at least yet!!

  • @PapasHobbyGarage
    @PapasHobbyGarage 6 месяцев назад

    The handles are to small. The do have another comfort grip design that squarsh that little bigger. The comfort grips seam to have more back drag at first and they do have a slim line now thats a lot thinner.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Hi papa they do have a bunch of options!! but i dont know,what to make of this one!!

  • @aarondavies8486
    @aarondavies8486 16 дней назад

    Don I'd swap some tools from here in England with you 😂

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  16 дней назад

      I would have to see what i got!! it wouldnt be rite away!!! i really dont need anything!!! but that can change!!!!!!!stay tuned,thanks for supporting the channel!!!!

  • @not-a-raccoon
    @not-a-raccoon 6 месяцев назад

    Handle is way too small and the head is THICK. that's gonna be a pass for me.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад +1

      I hear ya racoon,thanks for checking in!!

  • @louisbernstein901
    @louisbernstein901 6 месяцев назад

    I feel I can do better for the $$$

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Louis there are lots of good options out there,no doubt!! thanks for checking in!!!!

  • @joesteffens613
    @joesteffens613 6 месяцев назад

    Very attractive ratchet but a closed head would be a negative for me. I’ve already had one of their standard ratchets lock up on me. I just don’t know how much trust I can put in the new craftsman ratchets. Thanks.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Joe your not alone!! its never going to be like there hey days!! thanks my friend!!

  • @76Starship
    @76Starship 6 месяцев назад

    For me, Craftsman died with the Sears collapse. I consider them like Porter Cable - a once great name reduced to a generic subpar brand name slapped on some lower middle tier imports. Maybe they have a few winners, but I'm not going near them.

    • @jefftovani5535
      @jefftovani5535  6 месяцев назад

      Lots of people feel the same way my friend!! im no different!! thanks my friend for joining in!!