5:29 hence why they are called low profile. That series of ratchet is low profile when compared to their quick release counterparts. Unfortunately they weren’t any stronger with the removal of the quick release. The teeth give way first in them, and the low profile has a thinner paws and gear that provide less of an area to distribute the forces.
I ve have quite a few of Pittsburgh professional here at work . And I like them . I put some pretty serious tension and abuse at work. And so far haven't had any problems. I did had a slight problem on my flex head ratcheting mechanism. Just 10 min drive to me to harbor freight. And a simple exchange no questions ask. But I did spent some time in there looking around hahaha.
This is the older model that comes in sets. I think its 72 tooth. The new quinn low profile 90 tooth ratchets are a huge improvement and virtually identical to gearwrench 90T. Also no release button and nicer handle.
Why would you want to rebuild it? It has a life time warranty it breaks or stops preforming bring it In to harbor freight and they will give you a new one.
The Quinn looks just like the older style Kobalt Pro90 ratchets that Lowe's is phasing out....I picked up all 3 sizes at Lowe's for just under $20.00 at firesale clearance prices.👍👍
Cat, I like your videos--nice work. I particularly enjoyed this one, taking the mystery out of what you look like @6:53 (reflection in Pittsburg ratchet).
2:35.. Harbor freight may not sell rebuild kits but that's a fairly common type of ratchet and it shouldn't be a problem to find a rebuilt kit if you needed one
I do have a 1/2"dr dual swing pawl ratchet from Taparia and it has 24 teeth has been from the last four years recently one month back I bought a Stanley 89-819 1/2" dr ratchet (US PAT.6435063 B1). Is the Stanley a good one ?
I have the black chrome 3/8 version and beat on it daily with no problems. Finish is very worn but still works great oil it every now and then. Would use a jack to hydraulically break fasteners with it as well!
Oh damn so he was still paying for the ratchet when he left it in the vehicle that dropped it in the road. Then he had to buy another one. 😬 ouchie for him. 👍🏻👍🏻 for you though.
I have never understood the reason for "quick release" tools. I have a set of Craftsman "Quick release" 1/4" drive extensions. I avoid those like I would Nancy Pelosi. I should throw them out. If you want a POS tool video I will send them to you.
Quick release is great for a lot of applications. Other than just having the convenience of the socket or extension coming off very easily, once the socket is on the anvil it is locked on until you release it
@@upsidedowndog1256 You should really keep a set of those locking extensions for spark plug sockets. And as somebody said before grease and oil covered sockets are hard to pull off of a regular spring loaded detent ball. However it’s no sweat for a locking extension. However I consider myself a super genius. Because I also have a set of extensions without any locking features. Just in case I need something a little stronger. Two sets of extensions!? 🤯😳 (Edit: Extra points if you can find a locking wobble set, it might just save you on a spark plug job. Or a situation where a socket fits so snug because of corrosion, that the socket stays put but the extension comes off the socket. And to be honest that usually happens when you can’t directly reach That fastener and socket with your fingers or pliers.)
How are these different from the Pittsburgh in the $20-40 sets (the green handle ones)? They look identical in the store
Those Quinn's look identical to the Hart ratchets from Walmart, even the internals are identical, they're decent for the price.
Sounds like a lot of ratchets are made by the same company. I know Quinn is made by apex who makes gear wrench.
5:29 hence why they are called low profile. That series of ratchet is low profile when compared to their quick release counterparts.
Unfortunately they weren’t any stronger with the removal of the quick release. The teeth give way first in them, and the low profile has a thinner paws and gear that provide less of an area to distribute the forces.
I ve have quite a few of Pittsburgh professional here at work . And I like them . I put some pretty serious tension and abuse at work. And so far haven't had any problems. I did had a slight problem on my flex head ratcheting mechanism. Just 10 min drive to me to harbor freight. And a simple exchange no questions ask. But I did spent some time in there looking around hahaha.
This is the older model that comes in sets. I think its 72 tooth. The new quinn low profile 90 tooth ratchets are a huge improvement and virtually identical to gearwrench 90T. Also no release button and nicer handle.
Why would you want to rebuild it? It has a life time warranty it breaks or stops preforming bring it In to harbor freight and they will give you a new one.
The Quinn looks just like the older style Kobalt Pro90 ratchets that Lowe's is phasing out....I picked up all 3 sizes at Lowe's for just under $20.00 at firesale clearance prices.👍👍
The Quinn sockets look identical to kobalts too
Very true. I still have my Kobalts
Cat, I like your videos--nice work. I particularly enjoyed this one, taking the mystery out of what you look like @6:53 (reflection in Pittsburg ratchet).
great vid that does more than just show the ratchet and says it looks and feels great! :)
I LOVE the Pittsburgh composites and my new favorite is by far the Zero Degree Gearless Ratchet .
Why would you want to use plastic? Strictly just for working when its cold out to keep cold metal off ur fingers?
@@ImSrry4BeingWhite super light, comfortable, thick but not heavy. try one, they are like $10 or so
@@ImSrry4BeingWhite they aren't plastic they are solid metal with a plastic coating
Why are they so light then?@@WHATDATTOOLDO
I like the way they color code the Quinn sockets. They are my quick grab or lenders. Good enough
2:35.. Harbor freight may not sell rebuild kits but that's a fairly common type of ratchet and it shouldn't be a problem to find a rebuilt kit if you needed one
I do have a 1/2"dr dual swing pawl ratchet from Taparia and it has 24 teeth has been from the last four years recently one month back I bought a Stanley 89-819 1/2" dr ratchet (US PAT.6435063 B1). Is the Stanley a good one ?
I have the black chrome 3/8 version and beat on it daily with no problems. Finish is very worn but still works great oil it every now and then. Would use a jack to hydraulically break fasteners with it as well!
Hello again Catus Maximus and Tiny
Thank you for another Great Video 👍
I've always preferred quick release ratchets.
Catus can you compare them to stahlwille, gedore or hazet or all tree with them?
IMO hard to beat the Pittsburgh Pros for the $$
how much it cost?
@@zylent8251 Prices have gone up some, but still about $20
@@MrDdaland 👍
I had a Quinn ratchet and the on/off switch broke after about 2 weeks
Same thing happened with my Pitt pro 1/2 ratchet, only it was 1 month. I swapped it for a Quinn and 3 months in so far so good
The best ratchet I have a Snap off founf in the road ,like brand new.
Oh damn so he was still paying for the ratchet when he left it in the vehicle that dropped it in the road. Then he had to buy another one. 😬 ouchie for him. 👍🏻👍🏻 for you though.
I believe both ratchets are made in Taiwan.
Cat hair everywhere
The Pittsburgh is somewhat better. Cheaper internals on the Quinn.
I've heard the opposite. Quinn has the better internals
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He doesn’t know what he is talking about. 😂. Do your research. They are not even close to being the same ratchet.
I have never understood the reason for "quick release" tools. I have a set of Craftsman "Quick release" 1/4" drive extensions. I avoid those like I would Nancy Pelosi. I should throw them out. If you want a POS tool video I will send them to you.
And by POS tool, do you mean Nancy Pelosi?
@@alandesgrange9703
YES!
Quick release is great for a lot of applications. Other than just having the convenience of the socket or extension coming off very easily, once the socket is on the anvil it is locked on until you release it
Guessing you don't work with oil or grease.
@@upsidedowndog1256 You should really keep a set of those locking extensions for spark plug sockets.
And as somebody said before grease and oil covered sockets are hard to pull off of a regular spring loaded detent ball. However it’s no sweat for a locking extension.
However I consider myself a super genius. Because I also have a set of extensions without any locking features. Just in case I need something a little stronger.
Two sets of extensions!? 🤯😳
(Edit: Extra points if you can find a locking wobble set, it might just save you on a spark plug job. Or a situation where a socket fits so snug because of corrosion, that the socket stays put but the extension comes off the socket. And to be honest that usually happens when you can’t directly reach That fastener and socket with your fingers or pliers.)
Love your channel thank you so much for all your wonderful reviews.....