You'd love the little VIM DD2 & DD3 ratchets... and or the Koken 3753SM. All can be _very_ advantageous in tight quarter situations. Snap-On (and I 'think') Nepros offer (or offered) similar ratchets. Far as tight quarters go, don't even get me started on the Snap-On 1/4" drive TZ1, and/or 3/8" drive FZ1.
Gearwrench makes some nice ones too. The compact 3/8" 90tooth and 1/4" 120xp I have are the smallest headed ratchets I have in those sizes. The koken it's probably even tinier, haven't looked at those VIM ones before.
Further to my previous comment, two more things: one, if you put the adapter on a switching ratcheting wrench from the bottom, you now have a "negative inclined" slimhead ratchet that may allow you access to a difficult spot, and two, the value of this set is as part of an emergency or road kit (car or bike), with only the 3/8 adaptor, an extension, a 13mm ratcheting wrench and 3/8 sockets you can do a lot of stuff needing lot more tools... Thanks again for the video.
I've had a Pittsburgh square drive socket cap set for 5 or 6 years. I rarely use them, but they've gotten me out of a jamb a few times. The Pittsburgh is nowhere near as nice as these, but they're dirt cheap, so I highly recommend them just to have around. If you think you'll use them frequently, the extra features on these are probably worth the extra money.
Gearwrench has 3 piece set without the bit driver 9230D I use them alot. Makes low profile rachet from a ratcheting wrench. I also combine with torque adapters (snap on FRDHM13) and a wrench for hard to reach areas.
This works in a similar fashion to my Gearwrench Passthru XL kits and it's the most annoying socket adapter based on the fact it pushes through the back. That way any time you put any forward pressure onto the fastener, the assembly pops out the back.
"Of course I've got my wrench when I need it, and I've got my box-end." Um... that didn't really make sense; it's like you were saying that a box-end tool "isn't a wrench" itself.
Most ratcheting ratcheting wrenches are thinner than the corresponding drive ratchets. Coupled with this adapter it is significantly thinner than a 3/8 ratchet plus socket.
I have need for a only a couple of 1/4” sockets in my motorcycle’s tool kit so this would keep me from having a separate ratchet. But, other than that, you’re right.
@@jesusmoysen4759 If I need to get in tight space why wouldn't I just use the wrench itself? Only useful thing I can see using this for is as CRS1 said for a travel kit for a small tool kit for a motorcycle or something coupled with some 3/8 sockets but for my main garage tools it just has no practicality to me
Haha I got this set a week ago for 25eur. Together with the needed 10 13 19 ratcheting spanners, which I got from Facom (another 50eur which was a good price) the total came to 75eur. For 85eur there is a Carolus / Gedore red set of very good quality ratcheting spanners (8 10 12 13 15 17 18 19) that includes these adaptors in the kit. Thanks for the video. EDIT: In my case, I didn't have ANY ratcheting wrenches with the switch style which is preferred. If you do have them, of course this set is a must.
Hello again Doc Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I don't for certain But when Gearwrench first came out with their Ratchet Wrenches in 1997-98 time frame. I believe they were the only ones offering the Ratchet Wrenches and the four adapters came with the set. Since then I don't use them everyday, but they do win the day when needed. Although I do have to perform corrosion control to keep them ready. The ones you showed today wouldn't have that problem. Again thank you 😊
Soak those O-rings in 303 penetrant. And they will last a lot longer. You can soak serpentine belts and any other rubber product on your vehicle you can even spray the tires on your car and the tread will last three times longer or more can take that. With a three to four applications a year on your tires
what the actual well anyways great video but uou gotta ask yourself why do I need these if I have a ratcheting wrench an a socket wrench wjy do I need this
That kind of wrench was already a ratchet before you did anything to it! It has the ratcheting mechanism built in. It just wasn't a _socket_ driver before.
@@jeffstanley4593: This just converts it to a socket or a bit driver. But now I wonder what advantage sockets would have over a set of these, except that maybe an average set of those is cheaper than an average set of these, and those can be connected to bigger drivers. About the only advantage I can see with this set-up is if you only bought the few of these ratcheting box wrenches to fit those socket adapters and it was still supposed to be thinner and cheaper than just buying a whole set of these box ratchets by themselves. But I haven't done the math on that. And I'm not a mechanic either, but of course we don't really need to be mechanics to have uses for tools like these or those and see pros and cons between them.
@@JG-qg1zu: This doesn't eliminate a ratchet, as it just transfers the ratcheting to the box wrenches from a standard driver, but I can see how it would make the kit a teensy bit lighter if you only employ one. However, since you have to use more than one box ratchet in order to use all these adapters. then didn't the weight just basically cancel out? So you're either using a standard ratchet driver and sockets, or you're using box ratchets without sockets, or you're combining a few box ratchets with these adaptors and then still the sockets. How is this so "advantageous" then?
I like it... you can get a thousand O-rings for 50 cents.... throw a little oil on there it'll probably help them last a little longer..... just a tiny drop for lubrication.... that's why they're getting chewed up.....
What's the supposed "advantage" of attaching sockets to these adapters and then to the ratcheting box wrenches when you could just use the ratcheting box wrenches as sockets already?
Recessed spark plugs would be an example, if you are carrying a small tool kit and space/weight is an issue and you cant justify just bringing an extra ratchet?
@@HelloKittyFanMan. I was giving you an answer to your question. I listed 1 situation where these would be an "Advantage" of attaching sockets to the wrench..
Not at all. The O-ring doesn't serve any purpose other than keeping the adapter from falling out when, say, switching sockets. Once you got the socket on, the adapter is held in place by it.
I feel that for a lot of stuff he reviews, its neat but not much of a point, i mean it does make a super low profile ratchet i suppose, but the main reason you would want one of those is a serpentine belt and there are tools for that that are about the same price and would do a better job in every way and they come with extensions so they can be longer, maybe if you wanted a low profile 3/8 or 1/2 i suppose, but you could shave off the same thickness by buying low profile sockets, and if thats not enough you could buy a low profile ratchet or a dedicated pass through ratchet, the only situation i can think of for these is if you were making a super compact tool bag for your vehicle i guess, otherwise its either not the best option even for the price, or its a not worth it at all
Metwrinch for the win 60 piece set bought 20 years ago haven't broke a one does metric , standard, 12 p point and worn rounded nuts and bolts $440 for the deluxe set...use um all the time too..I installed 3 three 20 piece mini magnets in each socket and wrench spot in the original plastic box and replaced the plastic hinges with real ones jewels epoxy putty and thru bolt, and quality locking latches...cant beat it..although I'll be getting the impact deep sockets soon
@@larryborkstrom3580 the cheapest seller at $33 is sold out. By default, you're seeing the next cheapest seller, at $85, and they'll get it too. Ah capitalism
I honestly love your channel but I have to admit that you are destroying the good tools affordability because a lot of times when you mention a tool I already purchased or at least have it on my cart and just hours after your video the price skyrocket 200% to 300%. Like I said I love your videos but tell me if I'm wrong...
No, you are correct. However, there are algorithms on Amazon that pick up on interest so the more clicks, the more interest, the more the price could go up. But mostly, there are many resellers on Amazon that have limited or even only one of something. Their offering pops up when the usual sellers are sold out. And sensing the shortage, the price goes up sometimes to astronomical levels. In fact, if you do a product search for something and then sort the results priced high to low, you can find mundane items with a literal million dollar price tag. That said, usually the price settles a week or two later, and sometimes drops even below where it was prior to my video. Again, the algorithm picking up on a drop in demand.
33 bucks?! you know how many US made ratchets I could find and buy for that kings ransom of good livin at a 2nd hand store? Sadly more than 33 no one values the old rusted "junk' especially if willing to open up the rusted ones and give em a good ol spit shine, the decrepit '50s-60's craftsman still performs as well my brothers new USA made craftsman ratchet set if not better still in tight spaces just based on its simple basic design. Stop over valuing prices on labour and cost of manufacturing save all your capitol to influence the market, its the main reason this great nation has lost the values that grew it into the greatest country in the world: Dirt cheap living and a do without attitude,respecting the land and each other no less than christ set as an example. Waste not want not is the 1st value needed to save this country from ever increasing greed.
You'd love the little VIM DD2 & DD3 ratchets... and or the Koken 3753SM. All can be _very_ advantageous in tight quarter situations. Snap-On (and I 'think') Nepros offer (or offered) similar ratchets.
Far as tight quarters go, don't even get me started on the Snap-On 1/4" drive TZ1, and/or 3/8" drive FZ1.
I’ve got both the DD2 and DD3 but haven’t found enough of a use to make a video. But your suggestions have made the difference. Stay tuned….
Agreed. Love mine. Those adapters are great too... the socket helps keeps them locked in place.
Gearwrench makes some nice ones too. The compact 3/8" 90tooth and 1/4" 120xp I have are the smallest headed ratchets I have in those sizes. The koken it's probably even tinier, haven't looked at those VIM ones before.
@Saul Verdugo Yes! Those are also popular with the aerospace crowd!
you can't go wrong with koken or nepros, ive been collecting them lately and they're awesome
Never seen anything like it till today. ? Great channel.
Further to my previous comment, two more things: one, if you put the adapter on a switching ratcheting wrench from the bottom, you now have a "negative inclined" slimhead ratchet that may allow you access to a difficult spot, and two, the value of this set is as part of an emergency or road kit (car or bike), with only the 3/8 adaptor, an extension, a 13mm ratcheting wrench and 3/8 sockets you can do a lot of stuff needing lot more tools... Thanks again for the video.
I've had a Pittsburgh square drive socket cap set for 5 or 6 years. I rarely use them, but they've gotten me out of a jamb a few times. The Pittsburgh is nowhere near as nice as these, but they're dirt cheap, so I highly recommend them just to have around. If you think you'll use them frequently, the extra features on these are probably worth the extra money.
I have gearwrench and it’s the same thing I barely used them.
I also got the HF socket cap set. Rarely used, but when I need them.....
Gearwrench has 3 piece set without the bit driver 9230D I use them alot. Makes low profile rachet from a ratcheting wrench. I also combine with torque adapters (snap on FRDHM13) and a wrench for hard to reach areas.
Thanks for adding this, Amzn currently sold out of the Hazets
I bought a Hazet 1/4" drive set in Germany. 30 year old and still best one I have. Hazet make good tools.
Gear wrench had these for years but without the button or round part making them greater then these ones for tight spots
Hazet always surprise me
Nifty old tool reborn, I have my Craftsman 1/4" an 3/8 drive from 20+yrs ago.
I don't get the point. They're damn near the size of a normal ratchet anyway, especially a thin head one like a Pitsburg, Gearwrench, or Matco.
Yes, You gat the point that’s the tool just to have it🍋
This works in a similar fashion to my Gearwrench Passthru XL kits and it's the most annoying socket adapter based on the fact it pushes through the back. That way any time you put any forward pressure onto the fastener, the assembly pops out the back.
I wish they’d offer a cap to retain some of the low profile sockets into a wrench. Thinking specifically of the Quinn, Astro, and a couple others.
Nice idea, not sure what I’d use them for though.
That’s freaking cool dude lol I need these
These look very nice
Sure would have been a great thing back when I was a VW tech.
"Of course I've got my wrench when I need it, and I've got my box-end."
Um... that didn't really make sense; it's like you were saying that a box-end tool "isn't a wrench" itself.
Cool idea, but do I really need one for $40 since I got a ratchet that does the same thing? It seems kind of pointless to me, but very cool
I think the primary purpose would be for minimizing a travel kit/edc. Shedding weight and size by having your wrenches do double duty
Was gonna buy to hand spinners for 30ish bucks rather have these cause they sell more use
Most ratcheting ratcheting wrenches are thinner than the corresponding drive ratchets. Coupled with this adapter it is significantly thinner than a 3/8 ratchet plus socket.
I have need for a only a couple of 1/4” sockets in my motorcycle’s tool kit so this would keep me from having a separate ratchet. But, other than that, you’re right.
@@jesusmoysen4759 If I need to get in tight space why wouldn't I just use the wrench itself? Only useful thing I can see using this for is as CRS1 said for a travel kit for a small tool kit for a motorcycle or something coupled with some 3/8 sockets but for my main garage tools it just has no practicality to me
I bet they're held in place that way even if we don't look.
Great idea
Haha I got this set a week ago for 25eur. Together with the needed 10 13 19 ratcheting spanners, which I got from Facom (another 50eur which was a good price) the total came to 75eur. For 85eur there is a Carolus / Gedore red set of very good quality ratcheting spanners (8 10 12 13 15 17 18 19) that includes these adaptors in the kit. Thanks for the video.
EDIT: In my case, I didn't have ANY ratcheting wrenches with the switch style which is preferred. If you do have them, of course this set is a must.
Or you can go with the Astro Pnuematic style Nano sockets that fit in their ratcheting 11mm/17mm wrenches that have a retaining ball inside.
So if you need a deeper socket, use these
Oooooh just bought some nanos for 40$ on Amazon, my wife is not happy about my new found love for mechanics tools.
Hello again Doc
Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I don't for certain But when Gearwrench first came out with their Ratchet Wrenches in 1997-98 time frame. I believe they were the only ones offering the Ratchet Wrenches and the four adapters came with the set. Since then I don't use them everyday, but they do win the day when needed. Although I do have to perform corrosion control to keep them ready. The ones you showed today wouldn't have that problem. Again thank you 😊
Soak those O-rings in 303 penetrant. And they will last a lot longer. You can soak serpentine belts and any other rubber product on your vehicle you can even spray the tires on your car and the tread will last three times longer or more can take that. With a three to four applications a year on your tires
AWESOME thank you
Check out the small Titan gearless ratchets. They are tiny and very well made
what the actual well anyways great video but uou gotta ask yourself why do I need these if I have a ratcheting wrench an a socket wrench wjy do I need this
That kind of wrench was already a ratchet before you did anything to it! It has the ratcheting mechanism built in. It just wasn't a _socket_ driver before.
I am not a mechanic but had the same thoughts. What is the big deal? Like you said it was already a ratchet and narrower too!
@@jeffstanley4593: This just converts it to a socket or a bit driver. But now I wonder what advantage sockets would have over a set of these, except that maybe an average set of those is cheaper than an average set of these, and those can be connected to bigger drivers.
About the only advantage I can see with this set-up is if you only bought the few of these ratcheting box wrenches to fit those socket adapters and it was still supposed to be thinner and cheaper than just buying a whole set of these box ratchets by themselves. But I haven't done the math on that.
And I'm not a mechanic either, but of course we don't really need to be mechanics to have uses for tools like these or those and see pros and cons between them.
I'm building my motorcycle tool kit and being able to eliminate a rachet could save space and weight.
@@JG-qg1zu: This doesn't eliminate a ratchet, as it just transfers the ratcheting to the box wrenches from a standard driver, but I can see how it would make the kit a teensy bit lighter if you only employ one. However, since you have to use more than one box ratchet in order to use all these adapters. then didn't the weight just basically cancel out?
So you're either using a standard ratchet driver and sockets, or you're using box ratchets without sockets, or you're combining a few box ratchets with these adaptors and then still the sockets. How is this so "advantageous" then?
Not available on Amazon.....actually don't see anywhere to purchase this in the USA?
Currently unavailable 🙁
I can think of so many times these would have come in so handy.
Please do a comparison to those mentioned in comments?
Klutch at northern tool has these as a 4 pc set on sell for $7 when normally 25
I need something like this for the Astro pneumatic 78318 17mm
Awesome! Better than the ones i have. Love the big spinner feature.🤘
I like it...
you can get a thousand O-rings for 50 cents.... throw a little oil on there it'll probably help them last a little longer.....
just a tiny drop for lubrication.... that's why they're getting chewed up.....
Be handy for me in a offset wrench I will have to check into them
Already unavailable 😢 I really wanted to get this set. Any idea where else to get it or even the Gedore set ???
Does Amazon selling the 4 piece adaptor set?
One could make a nice ratcheting
Chainsaw scrench from one of those.
What's the supposed "advantage" of attaching sockets to these adapters and then to the ratcheting box wrenches when you could just use the ratcheting box wrenches as sockets already?
Recessed spark plugs would be an example, if you are carrying a small tool kit and space/weight is an issue and you cant justify just bringing an extra ratchet?
@@drewpknutz1410: I don't know the answer to your question. I thought I was the one who was asking.
@@HelloKittyFanMan. I was giving you an answer to your question. I listed 1 situation where these would be an "Advantage" of attaching sockets to the wrench..
@@drewpknutz1410: Oh, that's interesting, because from my end it looks like you were _asking me_ a question. I wonder why that is. 🤔
Ha, I have it, from Toptul.
I wonder if these are the same as the Koken ones.
A metal spring-wire circlip would be way better than an O-ring.
ha how much is that snap on adator?
You might be able to replace the rubber O-rings with wire rings.
Currently unavailable on Amazon. Just my luck.
"...Allows you to turn any wrench into a bit driver."
Not really ANY... but _many._
What about the Japanese tone ones?
They are unavailable on Amazon.
Hola dónde puedo comprar muchas gracias por compartir un saludo.
Unavailable at your Amazon link
had they had some sort of detent pin instead of a o ring would be so much better
👍
How useless does it become once that o ring gets destroyed.. within a few uses..
Not at all. The O-ring doesn't serve any purpose other than keeping the adapter from falling out when, say, switching sockets. Once you got the socket on, the adapter is held in place by it.
@@RobX86 I didn’t know if there would be excessive slop if that extra width went away or not
O-ring is worthless and just causes friction when putting wrench on.
I don't really understand the point of them.
I feel that for a lot of stuff he reviews, its neat but not much of a point, i mean it does make a super low profile ratchet i suppose, but the main reason you would want one of those is a serpentine belt and there are tools for that that are about the same price and would do a better job in every way and they come with extensions so they can be longer, maybe if you wanted a low profile 3/8 or 1/2 i suppose, but you could shave off the same thickness by buying low profile sockets, and if thats not enough you could buy a low profile ratchet or a dedicated pass through ratchet, the only situation i can think of for these is if you were making a super compact tool bag for your vehicle i guess, otherwise its either not the best option even for the price, or its a not worth it at all
How do you store sockets?
On rails in a drawer or tool bag.
Metwrinch for the win 60 piece set bought 20 years ago haven't broke a one does metric , standard, 12 p point and worn rounded nuts and bolts $440 for the deluxe set...use um all the time too..I installed 3 three 20 piece mini magnets in each socket and wrench spot in the original plastic box and replaced the plastic hinges with real ones jewels epoxy putty and thru bolt, and quality locking latches...cant beat it..although I'll be getting the impact deep sockets soon
The set is now $84
And unavailable from the link.
O'Ring thing is a non issue. Once the sockets on there it's not falling out.
Until there's no o-ring because it was chewed off...
Why wouldn't you just use a ratchet?
Tell me one more time why we don't just grab our ratchets?
Ridiculously expensive
Don't worry, Harbor Freight wilI have one for cheap people very soon
A waste for the diy guy with a decent set of tools
84 bucks I don't know about that
Was $33 when I made the video.
@@lastbesttool I looked it up at Amazon only one option they wanted $85
@@larryborkstrom3580 the cheapest seller at $33 is sold out. By default, you're seeing the next cheapest seller, at $85, and they'll get it too. Ah capitalism
@@dickbutt7854 it's not Free market capitalism it's CORPORATISM..big difference.
Junk
Great review, pointless "tool"
I honestly love your channel but I have to admit that you are destroying the good tools affordability because a lot of times when you mention a tool I already purchased or at least have it on my cart and just hours after your video the price skyrocket 200% to 300%.
Like I said I love your videos but tell me if I'm wrong...
No, you are correct. However, there are algorithms on Amazon that pick up on interest so the more clicks, the more interest, the more the price could go up. But mostly, there are many resellers on Amazon that have limited or even only one of something. Their offering pops up when the usual sellers are sold out. And sensing the shortage, the price goes up sometimes to astronomical levels. In fact, if you do a product search for something and then sort the results priced high to low, you can find mundane items with a literal million dollar price tag.
That said, usually the price settles a week or two later, and sometimes drops even below where it was prior to my video. Again, the algorithm picking up on a drop in demand.
33 bucks?! you know how many US made ratchets I could find and buy for that kings ransom of good livin at a 2nd hand store? Sadly more than 33 no one values the old rusted "junk' especially if willing to open up the rusted ones and give em a good ol spit shine, the decrepit '50s-60's craftsman still performs as well my brothers new USA made craftsman ratchet set if not better still in tight spaces just based on its simple basic design. Stop over valuing prices on labour and cost of manufacturing save all your capitol to influence the market, its the main reason this great nation has lost the values that grew it into the greatest country in the world: Dirt cheap living and a do without attitude,respecting the land and each other no less than christ set as an example. Waste not want not is the 1st value needed to save this country from ever increasing greed.
Cool, but worst thumbnail ever
ill take useless items for 200