Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Pro Ratchets Review
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- Опубликовано: 29 июл 2017
- Went on a Harbor Freight tool run and picked up a bunch of ratchets and impact sockets. (actual review starts around the 5 minute mark)
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at this point it's easier to find a harbor freight than a Sears...
+michael bertucci I know! I hear they're opening up another Harbor Freight in my area. Now I'll have one 20 minutes away from me and the other 30 minutes in the other direction. While my local sears I hear is closing down.
michael bertucci well they both sell junk now craftsman quality is as bad as harbor freight.
michael bertucci it's funny my sears is in the same parking lot as harbor freight
I'll take Pittsburgh Pro over newer Craftsman any day. Far better quality.
Sears sold Craftsman to Stanley and you can now buy, and return Craftsman at Lowes
I have multiple Snap On ratchets and also Gearwrench 120xp and Pittsburgh Pro ratchets. I use all of them professionally every day. None has failed yet after several years of use. Have no hesitation buying these cheaper ratchets from HF. Even if you break one it is easy to warranty and no hassles,can't always say that about Snap On anymore.
I use Pittsburgh Pro Sockets an Gearwrench 120xp ratchets ✔️✔️
Agreed
I find the Harbor Freight tools & stuff getting better.
+Ron Grovis I feel the same way too.
RONS BEER REVIEWS & TOOLS more we buy off them the more they can afford to make thir tools better
They are offering higher quality versions, but also their traditional budget friendly models. I think their prices have started to creep up some. All things considered, with the lifetime warranty, it’s hard to argue against HF for the home mechanic and DIYer.
@Len Giggity you buy hf hand tools and they'll last ok, the 10$ polisher you bought at harbor freight... we all know you use that one once and it's going straight in the garbage...
..generally. yes, I agree... a lot of their stuff is getting better...the downside is, however, their prices have risen...not much of the "it's so cheap, I can't pass it up" stuff anymore...
You are underestimating the price of Snap-On. Their 1/2 comfort grip 24" breaker bar is $154. The rule of thumb is 10X the price. So if you spent $230 in HF, Snap on would be $2300. Plus interest to the truck guy.
and the comfort grip breaks off and is not warrantied. these are better than snap on. the color coded socket sets are awesome.
The snap on ratchet and soft grip is 100% under warranty
@@AlexTaylorrr then do tell me why they said it was not and they charged me for new handles every time they broke.
dann hienn because your snap on dealer doesn’t like you haha call snap on corporate and ask... I used to be a snap on dealer myself
@@AlexTaylorrr i did call and they said the truck guys were independent and they have no control on them
Man, what a great purchase you made there! I love the look of those ratchets. Those seem to be a great set for the home mechanic and weekend warrior! Great video, thanks so much for the review!
+DYTCH72 Thank you! Comments like yours are a real motivator.
Harbor freight doesn't make their tools in the USA . But they are employing Americans at their stores ! Awesome tools at a low price . I work in industrial maintenance and these Pittsburg pro tools are great . Warranty is awesome as well. Cheers
I used to live in your area and that drive on 84 brought back memories. Drove it a million times.
+Mark Manna good ol' 84. Its great when there's no traffic.
That sneeze... damn. 4:31
Harbor freight and Tekton tools for this guy. I also own snap on tools when I was young and dumb buying stuff off of the taco truck every payday. I read someone’s post on RUclips saying instead of calling it snap on they should call strap on because your going to get screwed. Man that guy couldn’t have said it any better save your money fellows and get the job done.
Lmao... strap on
I actually seen a guy on you tube bragging about how beautiful his snap on tools are and then said he doesn't use them because they look so good. I always tools were ment to be used.
I use Pittsburgh Pro Sockets an Gearwrench 120xp ratchets ✔️✔️
Pittsburgh pro sockets Made in Taiwan 💪
i like those tools!! it almost feel and look like if they were snap on. Good job pitsburg!!
Nice review. I have the 3/8 and the 1/4 swivel head "green handled ratchets in the video" and absolutely use the hell out of em and they are still working great... I also have the 1/2 extendable ratchet and I just took it back for a replacement b/c the soft grip handle was cracking and the staff told me to go and get whichever one off the shelf with no questions or hassle... keep the videos rollin man and have a great weekend...
+R Miller Thanks for the support! Much appreciated. You have a nice weekend too!
Nicely done/ Getting ready to get some of these for my self. Your video just made my purchase easier. Nice to see them before I buy them. I don't have a store near me so it is all on line. Thanks
+ladwiss Thank you! Glad my video was helpful!
Make sure to use the Online 20% coupon...
ladwiss - Online purchases are great! Just about $6 for shipping AND... you can use all of their coupons online just as if you were in the store! For instance, if you want to use a coupon to get their FREE item, place that item into your cart, then put in the item code (off of the Free Coupon) for that item, then BAM, that price just gets taken away. Online makes it easier to buy HFT's
ladwiss - And one more thing, That $6 shipping charge is straight up! Even for the Floor Jack. I just completed a purchase of some items to include the 3 Ton Low Profile Rapid Pump for less than $80 and shipping was $6 - JUST CANT BEAT THAT!!!
love the pittsburg pro so smooth. Also I love the tool tote for $16 dollars
I've been using Pittsburg pro tools since i started (8 years ago) I've had the same chrome 3/8 deep metric sockets the entire time and have never broken one, even using them on impacts frequently. Harbor Freight has great stuff if you know what to look for.
Pittsburgh pro sockets are Great' an made in Taiwan much better than China Garbage" But ratchets I use Gearwrench 120xp 💪😏
If you've got a home depot near you you should check out the husky stuff, I've got an assortment of harbor freight, matco, and husky ratchets and tools and by far my favorite ratchets are the husky brand. When I get new ratchets I always take them apart to grease them, and the new black husky ratchets have two sets of pawls which I was surprised to see, and my swivel head 3/8 ratchet has given me no issues outside of having to tighten the bolt for the swivel, which almost all swivel ratchets will need over time. I've also beaten on their 3/8 long ratchet with no flex what so ever, and for the price compared to my matco ratchets, jeez man, I wish I would've tried the husky ones first. So far every husky tool I've bought has been amazing.
Love my husky tools too. Too many I have and I also have Pittsburgh pro and no complaints from either
I have 3 Harbor Freights within 15 minutes of me SF Valley (Los Angeles), that's why I'm buying them.
Thanks for the video, as an occasional DIYer, Harbor freight has all the low price but durable tools I need ..
A good post. I like this type Harbor Freight video. Thanks for posting, I need some impact sockets. cheers !
+Rons beers Thanks!
Great video. I went and got the 3/8 flex head yesterday. Definitely will be getting the 1/4 and 1/2 next time I go.
I love the swivel head ratchets at harbor fraight, I just wish they would make the handle on the 3/8 a little longer like the snap-on for more leverage
Make a little 6" cheater pipe.
Then tig said pipe on said ratchet
I love these ratchets, they're all real good. And not just for the money, they're very good period
Tell you you got or already have a variety of breaker bars in each size and various lengths! Breaker bars are what keep all my ratchets in working order!, from Snap-on to Old Harbour Freight ones.
Bingo! No 4 ft cheaters on 1/4" ratchets! No cheaters on any ratchets.
"This? I don't know. A million dollars." LOL
I work at a dealership and the express maintenance team uses those impact sockets practically 8 hrs a day 6 days a week and we have not had one break so far. I have had to warrenty the flex head 3/8 (red) rachet 3 times so far, first the screw holding the flex head snapped ( my coworker who has the identical snapon one has the same screw break a month before mine did and we had bought the rachets at around the smell time, the 2nd time the 3/8 head itself snapped, and the 3rd time the screw stripped it's self (the screw has a tendency to back itself out. the breaker bar has yet to fail on me.
+bbhdrtuvjg These are my first set of Harbor Freight impacts. Good to know they can stand up to commercial use. Great value for the money.
Put a drop of locktite on that screw:)
Just got the PittsBurg offset composite ratchets in all 3 sizes. I like the looks and feel. light and easy to work. One 3/8 Pittsburg Pro flex head. Looks and feels nice. Now I watched a video on SteelMan Pro ratchets. I bought the 1/4 3/8 1/2 160 tooth regular ratchet set for 26 bucks . Blown away with the quality. Little wide handled and maybe a little stiff but they are a nice quality set (made in Taiwan). I got the 24 inch flex head ratchet 72 tooth. Just impressed there too. I had 12 ratchets all together show up and they all leave my Craftsmans in the dirt
+ladwiss per your comment, I just looked up the Steelman Pro 3 piece ratchet set on Amazon. I like the modern look they have and they seem like a great deal for the money. Temped to buy a set to review!
Harbor freight has good tools, I been using them for a few years now and they work great.
Got to use some harbor freight composite and flex head ratchets on a valve cover and thermostat replacement today on one of my rigs. Small job but tried as many 1/4 ratchets and 3/8 "s
as I could. I like having a few to chose from . The handles are pretty comfy. I did get out my air ratchet as 15 bolts was to many to turn by hand for me..Ha Ha. overall I like the HB.. They broke the heat shroud bolts pretty good too. needed to get behind that to clean off the oil build up. Going to get some more HB to throw in the box before long again
Those green handled ratchets are so sweet! Every time I go to HF they are out of stock! Really neat stuff, love it bro!
+DYTCH72 the green handled swivel ratchets must be popular cause they were running very low on them at the store. You can always order them from the harbor freight website. I'd just order more stuff to justify the shipping.
I have the green handle swivel head 1/4" & 3/8" ratchets which I bought about a year ago. They seem to be holding up fine, and they are 72 tooth. I like the swivel head, you can swivel the head 90º and use the ratchet like a nut driver to spin off fasteners. I also have the one with the multi-position head, that one is good for getting into tight areas. HF is upping their game with a lot of their hand tools, and also power tools.
I love the Pittsburg Pro ratchets. The craftsman low profile teardrop ratchets are awesome too
I took a few craftsman sockets and ratchets back and had no problems!!! I even got a few upgrades on the ones that they were out of.
+Marz Paz yes, it really depends what n the store. Some places give the consumer a hard time when it comes time to warranty their tools. In my case, it won't make a difference, because I have older US made craftsman tools and would not want to exchange them for their new Chinese made tools. I have resorted to buying older us made craftsman replacements on eBay.
I love harbor freight tools I have sets from 2012 and still have them
I use Made in Taiwan Pittsburgh Pro Sockets an Gearwrench 120xp ratchets 💪😏
those comfort grips are amazing! my husky ratchets are good but the chrome either gets burning hot or freezing cold. great review!
Thanks for the video. I have the 3/8 swivel head and it's worked great. One thing though, maybe you already have, but there's no lube in those ratchets. I opened mine up today and it was clean and dry. Put some light grease in and it was super smooth with the fine teeth. I saw someone mentioned about the no lube and sure enough they were right. But good value none the less.
I love the 25 inch breaker bar. For $20, I can destroy as many as I want, and get a new one everytime.
So far, I'm up to 11 new bars. 😁
Jackie chan_WTF What in gods name are you doing that breaks 11 breaker bars???
@@joshmx7161 4 foot pipe over the breaker bar and me jumping on it 🙃
You're supposed to bread the bolt loose not the bar
@@butterturtle56 *bread? 🤔
Can I add butter to my toast? 😅
@@jackiechan_wtf4041 Time to buy a 3/4 in breaker bar
New subscribers thanks for the great content.
+Z E Thanks for watching!
Nice video. Just want to point out that the pivotting head ratchets (green handles) can be rotated to the angle you need then locked in place by tightening the torx screw on the side. (Can be seen around 13:21) They work great taking things apart in awkward installations. They're so inexpensive that I keep a spare on hand. A lifetime warranty doesn't do any good if you can't finish the job. Can always finish the job and do the exchange later.
Went to HF to get a 1/4 drive ratchet and bought the 1/4-3/8 combination with the extending handle. Thought it was kinda gimmicky till I started using it. The thing is very handy when I am switching from one size to the next!
Can you review the HF Flex Head Combination Wrenches? 🔧
I was in HF and looked at them the fit and finish looked really good.
Some of snapon stuff is made in China too.
+D Money very true.
..yes, some Snap-On stuff is made in China...and LOTS of Mac Tools stuff is made in China....
D Money 415 that is the problem.
@@dyer2cycle Mac tools is owned by Stanley, same company that owns Craftsman, so its no surprise that they outsource. Lots of their stuff is likely made in the same factory.
The extendable one is nice, I used the thing as a breaker bar since that was in my car which my sister had while I did the brakes on the minivan she drives every day.
I love Harbor Freight. Never had an issue with anything from there yet. It gets the job done just the same as the big name brands
Mark Hewitt agreed. More and more of my tools are Harbor Freight.
Fellow RUclipsr here and new subscriber
They always leave out the 18mm and that's the size needed when it comes to working on cars.
Impact sockets are good as well , ive had mine for over 8 yrs and hav never broke one
+Bet Mon really liking mine so far.
Great video, been considering these myself. I was just curious, do these even say made in China on them? Really like these, again just curious.
Those ratchets are extremely good value! I have a few and they work well enough.
+shawn dpenha Good to know! Can't wait to put them to use!
I like using these ratchets. good value and keeps you out of debt with the tool truck.
I have that 3/8 flex head ratchet too, and one day I put a snap on socket on it. I ended up busting the socket, rather than the ratchet. still holding up.
The 1/2 inch drive extendable ratchet is awesome .,..I have had one fail ..wouldnt extend ) and they replaced it no questions
I bought one for my brother and he uses it almost everyday at his shop .
+deepsquat600 good to know they hold up reasonably well to regular use. I'll have to pick one up. Thanks!
I have that one in the car tool bag...much easier to get lugnuts off than the crappy iron that came with car.
Bought one of the extendables after I sheared the square off of a task force tool ratchet. I used it as a breaker bar and it took it in stride.
Pittsburg has been the new craftsman for a long time now, the ratchest are good and they will hold up if u dont abuse them, no reason to put cheaters on any ratches , use a bigger size drive or a break over bar guys
+Bet Mon Exactly! I always say if you use a tool for it's intended purpose you'll get a long life out of it. If you need to add a length of pipe to a ratchet, you're using the wrong tool!
Just bought a few harbor freight ratchets and love them more than my snapon. About to sell my snapon shit and run all harbor freight
I agree the quality of this tools compared to it price is something snap-on can't beat.
Mine have been working great. Subbed ya
+JohnVH Life Thanks!
Haha I was watching this and it's the same Harbor Freight I go to in Brookfield.....Small world.
I did buy a lot from craftsman but the last time I went in there they wanted to argue about warranty so I went to harbor freight with no arguments!You should the green handled roto ratchet my favorite good video
+Chip Tisdale its a shame. Craftsman was once a proud brand that stood for value. I have very old Craftsman machines from the 40's and 50's that are still running today. The new craftsman stuff is a joke.
Does harbor freight carry whole sets of Pittsburgh sockets?
We've been beating the crap out of some 3/8 Pittsburgh pro ratchets for like 5 years now, in an industrial setting. Some of the guys at work use them to back impact tools (all the time). Ain't broke one yet. Way decent for the money.
I really like the pro ones the green adjustable head. They are great and lifetime warranty
That was a hell of a montage for "harbor freight is only 20 minutes away from me" lol...
+Connor Jepsen had to build the suspense somehow lol
Great review
That’s my local HF too 👍👍👍
+Shawn Bonitto Thanks!
Great video I too have almost every HF ratchet for the $ how can you go wrong.. If they break bring them back for a new one, simple! Where do you get that awesome table top mat with the grid and measurement plane??
Mike NYC M Thanks! I got it on Amazon. Here’s the link: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0027ROZ9G?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
The early 2000s craftsman tools are my favorite for DIY work. Proto is also very legit stuff albeit hard to find
Are those black handle ratchets at least decent? I saw them today for I think $15. I’m just wanting something better than Craftsman for occasional home use.
+whatfreedom7 I like them. So far no issues. I like them better than my old craftsmens and my cobalts.
pittsburgh pro ratchets and sockets are indeed a value for money buy, even without the warranty they good, with warranty you got be crazy buy anything else at this tool level .
Have fun breaking them in. worth greasing the ratchets as makes huge difference to smoothness/backdrag, 2 green swivel heads can be lubed by soaking in atf or similar (they crimped and can't be opened)
+Mr B Thanks for the tip on lubing the green swivel heads. I wasn't sure how to lube those. Definitely gonna lube both.
is a shame can't open the swivel heads with socket release, would be lot smother if could grease internals. soaking in atf better than nothing, need be left over night or longer.
pear heads I had came bone dry, almost like bit of lubricant to much for manufacturing budget, I greased mine with fair amount HT lithium and 3 drops atf . Result impressed me and makes ratchets feel even more quality/smooth . amazed don't do it from factory but as so easy it no real bother plus you get to do some full QC on your new ratchets .
Just a quick look through snap on's catalog and depending on which impact set you use as comparison, its like 1700-2200 dollars worth of snap on.
+Alexandros Makridakis I don't quite understand the justification in their pricing. I know Snapon is better, it's practically been the industry standard four 50+ years, but is it 10x better? I think one of the reasons their tools are so expensive, is because of the tool trucks. Those guys need to make a decent percentage in order to make it worthwhile for them. I bet even harbor freight would be expensive if they had tool trucks all over.
chevelle74us if you wrenched for a living you'd understand! You can't let cheap tools slow you down.
Jimmy Grant - That is the "ONLY" reason to purchase the "Branded LOGO" ! If you turn wrenches, "Day In Day Out All Day", then yes, you should Open up your wallet and spend the 10x over the reasonable price for a tool. But... many don't have the deep pockets or big wallet to justify buying "The Name" when a lot of the Truck Brands are stocking tools that are made overseas as well!!! Professionals do need to spend the money on "Good Quality" tools and that tool - even if you don't agree can come from a place like HFT's. But mostly I agree with you, HFT is not the place to get all of your tools if you turn wrenches for a living. But be wise - make money, NOT Payments!
If you think you like the 72 tooth ratchets, youd LOVE the kobalt 90 tooth ratchets! same sort of warranty too and quality stuff.
I know that this is quite a few years ago and I don't think the icon ratchets were out. But definitely if you're watching this now, the extra 10 20 bucks for an icon ratchet is a very intelligent decision
Where did you buy the black graph project board that your tools are laying on? Thanks
+Harry Palmer I got it from Amazon. It's 18 x 24 www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0027ROZ9G?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd
Thanks for sharing chevelle.
I don't have the low profile ratchets yet. I still give an eye every time I'm in the store. 😁
I have the older set of impact sockets that you can't read. I'm gonna upgrade, but I think I'm gonna buy a set of Tekton and a set of Sunex. For specialty sockets, I'm going with Grey Pneumatic.
Rob's Wrenches I've got the 42 piece Tekton impact sockets that come in a blow molded case. It's a nice set to toss in the truck along with my dewalt impact. I saw that harbor freight had the set you were referring to that were illegible, I grabbed those first, but noticed that for a few dollars more they had these that were easy to read.
chevelle74us
I think that the Tekton and Pittsburgh are from the same supplier.
I just find the Tekton etching to be more visually appealing...that's the only edge in my mind.😁
Rob's Wrenches you know now that you mentioned it, I do recall saying to myself that these Pittsburgh impacts look allot like my tektons😂
chevelle74us
😁👍 Yup.
Rob's Wrenches most likely Tekton's patent has run out and Pittsburgh tools get their designs from patents that have run out.
That looks just like my local harbor freight in asheboro North Carolina. Same setup and everything
I work at a Sears store and we still honor the lifetime warranty and also rebuild ratchets
I'd rather have a ""Sears"" craftsman then any of the other ones!!!!
I find the HF ratchets and sockets as good if not better than the Chinese Craftsman at a fraction of the cost. I bought the composite ratchets on a whim and was pleasantly surprised how well they held up. They are now my go to ratchets.
I have a large collection of ratches across an assortment of brands and prices. In decades of use (first engine rebuild I was 16, I'm 68 now), I've only had one Pittsburg ratchet fail. It was out of the box. I swapped it out no questions asked. The only other ratchet fail I've had was a new Craftsman out of the box just a few weeks ago. Like HF, I swapped it out no questions asked. There is certainly junk out there, but I think most of us know which those are the moment we pick them up. Otherwise, I don't really see much difference. My oldest ratches are Craftsman, 1970's V series: never a failure. These days, save your money. Take care of your knees. Use knee pads. You can swap your knees out, but it ain't so easy as swapping tools!
I use h f ratchets on a daily basis at work, I haven't had any problem whatsoever. Just don't put cheater pipes on them and they will last a life time. They are very nice tools in my honest opinion
Especially if you don’t stress them out like a newbie. Including taking care of them lol
Good video. Subscribed
+Ray Parkhill Thank you!
+Ray Parkhill Thanks!
I like the short handle ratchets that Harbor Freights sells.
I love to support US branded tools like SnapOn, I own a few SnapOn ratchets, but I find myself gravitating towards the HF ratchets you have listed here. I love them, especially for the price.
+granadojl can't beat the price. Hopefully the truck brands will learn that they would sell more if they lowered their prices a bit.
Right I love my HF ratchets
I just picked up another 1/2" Long handle Ratchet to keep in my car for my lugnuts/jack.
granadojl - on another note, Snap-On, & Matco have a lot of their tools now manufactured overseas!!! 😲
I buy from who rips me off the least
Iv seen multiple people on RUclips with the same workbenchat, who makes it and where can I get one??
Miguel Tinoco it’s custom. It’s made from a piece of kitchen countertop.
now them impacted socket are nice i,ve had them about 5 years no problem at all.
+Joe Mcmillan I heard that they're essentially the same as the Tekton impacts. They look the same to me. I love my Tekton impacts!
Hey snap on has their place. If you are making your living with them they are great. If not gearwrench or the like is a good alternative
Yep.
Sweet ratchets you got there.
Offset head is cool, wish I had a 1/4" drive version. The round swivel heads tend to break at the hinge pins on SO and Matco versions. I bought a no name version with thicker bosses, no breaks yet.
Hey I buy stuff from harbour frieght, mostly if I have a job that I need some tool for that I won't be using much. So it';'s the way to go. If I buy something while making something that I don't usually do, well if they break, I'm not out much.
Did any of this make sense? Didn't to me either. But hey if your just a back yard handy man, well ya don't need much more. But I will say I do have a bunch of Craftsman stuff, and they have held up
+Mike Turner all my sockets and wrenches are older American made Craftsman. Only broke 1 socket in 17 years (19mm 3/8 deep). I totally understood what you meant about buying a cheap tool to get you by on a job. Only worth spending the money if you're going to be using a tool on a regular basis. If I were a professional, the investment in better quality tools would be well worth it, but for my use, I can't justify the cost.
I'm only a few minutes in and I know you're going to the Brookfield store! I go there all the time.
+Son Of Hibernia Brookfield it is!
Can you tell me what that black graph measurement mat on your bench is? And brand name?
+John Bruner Dahle Vantage 10672 Self-Healing Cutting Mat, 18"x24". I got it from Amazon
chevelle74us
Thanks very much
Hey bro, I own lots of HF stuff, 1 name brand tool people who maybe looking to purchase are GearWrench flex head ratcheting metric wrenches 12pc 8mm-19mm Amazon $117 much less than Snap off an Mac once you start using ratcheting you wont go back same with pneumatic 1/2 stub impact drivers I need 1 of the gimble ratchets never noticed them
+Jon A check out my Tekton ratcheting Wrenches. They're 6 point and extra long. ruclips.net/video/xuYD84xWbfY/видео.html
...generally, I think their ratchets, sockets, breaker bars, etc. are excellent, especially for the price..the thumbwheel ratchets aren't great, though, I have those...get S-K thumbwheel ratchets, they are great...btw, out of curiosity, how many of those ratchets you bought were made in Taiwan, how many made in China?..generally, Taiwan made ratchets are excellent, usually better mechanisms, metallurgy, fit and finish than China ones.......
dyer2cycle I don’t know off hand. I assumed they were all Chinese, but I’ll have to check now.
I want to buy the new 1/2" impact. been thinking about buying one but not so expensive being a beginner. not bad for the price. and also even my uncle who's mechanic said it's not necessary to use a torque wrench .
Mitch Pol depends on what you’re doing. General stuff no but engine work you must use one unless you want to do it again
@@mitchpol1432 try the torx sticks dead on!
omg look at all those ratchets, its like a candy store to me, all the ratchets screaming to me, "use me, use me", i got the pro 24inch breaker bar, the pro series 1/2, 3/8, and 1/4 swivels, and the straights
I made a small video on the ratchet hoard I received in the last couple of days. Uploaded to you Tube. Just look me up. Decent mixture for now...can't seem to get just one
i just tried to bring 2 craftsmen ratchets back & it was a pain in my ass, i will never buy craftsmen again!!!
+mark lombardi I know the feeling! I've read that they're technically supposed to honor the warranty, but from how much of a run around the employees give, it almost seems as if they're trained to challenge returns. I've only ever broken one of my craftsman sockets (9/16 deep) and although I believe I could have gotten it replaced by sears, they could have only replaced It with one of their new Chinese made versions. As far as I'm concerned its not the same thing. I ended up getting a used one off of eBay for a few dollars.
Yeah Sears is circling the drain.
If you need to take back Craftsman tools under warranty in the future, go to Lowes.
@@psdaengr911 Lowes isn't up to the challenge yet. Tried to return my 1/4" and 1/2" ratchets the other day and they do not stock them. So no return. They said it would be a year before they're fully stocked. By then Lowes will be out of business. They did offer to exchange them for the Kobalt brand. They also gave me a number to call 1-888-331-4569.
For the DIYer, the Pittsburgh Pro ratchets will be more than adequate. Don't get me wrong, you can use them for light professional use, I have a 1/4 pittsburgh pro swivel head, I really like it. Its great for tight spaces and under dash work.
The thumb wheels are a fail in my opinion. The swivels adds green, I love those, they are my favorite ratchets. Haven't used the red flex head yet.
+Chase Lesser The thumb wheels were like $5. Figured I'd give them a try, but I don't expect much out of them. I'd probably end up using the 1/4'" drive, if at all.
2nd ratchet is called indexing , good video
+John Jaeger Thanks!
I was thinking about picking these up for my home toolbox I have snap on racthets at work but Stanley ones at home and the Stanley ratchets are really bad
+Kenneth Prince I've had these Harbor Freight ratchets for a few months know and I really like them. One day I'll pony up and get me a snapon 3/8 drive.
chevelle74us honestly the only thing I like about the snap on 3/8 ratchet over the gear wrench/matco/mac and other brands is the quietness of it but other then that a ratchet is a ratchet and gets the job done as long as it's nkt a craftsman or Stanley with 15 teeth lol
What does harbor freight have against 18mm?
They now imclude 18mm in their sets.
Did you catch that snizz
I own a Snap on and HF and a Nepros 90 tooth, I can't even tell a difference in teeth on the 1/4 versions, I think once your at 72 it really doesn't matter too much more, you can barely notice a difference from 72-90
You can find some good deals on wright tools brand ratchets on ebay and amazon, made in usa, industrial tool brand. I got one in 3/8 drive, its supa nice, around 50 brand new
Is that possible to travel in public transport that long distance.
Congratulations for your new toys..