Interesting, I have the gearwrench 3/8 and 1/2 that I immediately recognized as being virtually identical when i saw these new "Quinn" versions in the store last weekend. The ones I have already had pretty good backdrag, especially the 3/8, but now I'm thinking I might check my 1/2 later - I'm surprised you'd be disappointed at all. One thing I do right away with new ratchets though, is replace the lube with superlube which improves backdrag noticeably. I hope they release a long flexhead version of these at some point.
I made sure the Quinn I had was well lubricated. Have you completed your Gearwrench to the Quinn ratchets? I'd be interested to know your experience comparing the backdrag of your GW to the Quinn
Hello, IMO, back drag in ratchets is so very overrated, but that being said. The design of both those ratchets is basically the same on the inside. The tekon uses screws more similar to the Icon ratchets, and the Quinn has the snap ring, but if you compared them inside they would be the same. The switches have a hole drilled in them for a small spring with a plunger or cap, if you compress or weaken that spring your back drag will be less, but if it's too weak the rachet will self reverse on you and get hung up. Koken ratchets are world famous for the lite back drag, they have a special design inside, but they are pricey. Try a regular Pittsburgh pro ratchet. There design is different and they have very little brack drag. Just my thoughts, thank you for video.
Thanks for all the info and commenting! My issue with the Pittsburgh ratchets is that you can put the direction selector switch in the middle, and the ratchet will free spin. Back drag may be a bit overrated but comparing the Quinn to my Tekton, the Tekton has way less. Overall though I think the Quinn is a solid ratchet for $25.
@@AnthonyTinkers ya I recently bought the Quinn's myself, because they where basically the gearwrench with a better color handle, and where cheaper than the GW. The same tool manufacturer is producing the Quinn's, Gearwrench ( at least the straight handle) , Husky, Duralast,Master Mechanic, and probably some more I left out, but basically they are all the same with some different tooth counts here and there.
It’s odd the ratchet is made like a gearwrech. Looked it up, completely different companies. BUT both use foundry’s located in Taiwan. Another cheaper brand to look at is SATA. They actually are owned by gearwrench’s parent company Apex. Little cheaper ratchets, but work just as nicely as GW’s.
I used to have a Sata 1/4 and 3/8 socket set and was super impressed at how nice the rsctbets felt for a 72T. Backdrag was very impressive and I liked the overall design. I've heard people say the Sata 120T is the same as a GW 120XP
If these aren't being officially made by Apex (by whatever company in Taiwan that they use) for Quinn(Harbor Freight),then these Quinn 90 tooth ratchets are Gearwrench clones,correct?......And if so,why isn't Apex suing Harbor Freight over stealing this design from Apex?.....Or am I missing something?
That's a very good question, maybe the design isn't patented? Or maybe I misunderstand what a patent is? Or maybe the design is ever so slightly different in the Quinn just enough so Apex can't sue Harbor Freight
Interesting, I have the gearwrench 3/8 and 1/2 that I immediately recognized as being virtually identical when i saw these new "Quinn" versions in the store last weekend. The ones I have already had pretty good backdrag, especially the 3/8, but now I'm thinking I might check my 1/2 later - I'm surprised you'd be disappointed at all. One thing I do right away with new ratchets though, is replace the lube with superlube which improves backdrag noticeably. I hope they release a long flexhead version of these at some point.
I made sure the Quinn I had was well lubricated. Have you completed your Gearwrench to the Quinn ratchets?
I'd be interested to know your experience comparing the backdrag of your GW to the Quinn
Hello, IMO, back drag in ratchets is so very overrated, but that being said. The design of both those ratchets is basically the same on the inside. The tekon uses screws more similar to the Icon ratchets, and the Quinn has the snap ring, but if you compared them inside they would be the same. The switches have a hole drilled in them for a small spring with a plunger or cap, if you compress or weaken that spring your back drag will be less, but if it's too weak the rachet will self reverse on you and get hung up. Koken ratchets are world famous for the lite back drag, they have a special design inside, but they are pricey. Try a regular Pittsburgh pro ratchet. There design is different and they have very little brack drag. Just my thoughts, thank you for video.
Thanks for all the info and commenting! My issue with the Pittsburgh ratchets is that you can put the direction selector switch in the middle, and the ratchet will free spin. Back drag may be a bit overrated but comparing the Quinn to my Tekton, the Tekton has way less. Overall though I think the Quinn is a solid ratchet for $25.
@@AnthonyTinkers ya I recently bought the Quinn's myself, because they where basically the gearwrench with a better color handle, and where cheaper than the GW. The same tool manufacturer is producing the Quinn's, Gearwrench ( at least the straight handle) , Husky, Duralast,Master Mechanic, and probably some more I left out, but basically they are all the same with some different tooth counts here and there.
It’s odd the ratchet is made like a gearwrech. Looked it up, completely different companies. BUT both use foundry’s located in Taiwan. Another cheaper brand to look at is SATA. They actually are owned by gearwrench’s parent company Apex. Little cheaper ratchets, but work just as nicely as GW’s.
I used to have a Sata 1/4 and 3/8 socket set and was super impressed at how nice the rsctbets felt for a 72T. Backdrag was very impressive and I liked the overall design. I've heard people say the Sata 120T is the same as a GW 120XP
It would be great to compare them to the Advanced Auto Diehard comfort grip 90 tooth ratchet
I'd love to do so many ratchet comparisons
Buying a few ratchets at time cane be pricey though
Nice review! Look forward to future videos!
You don't even like tools! 🤪
@@AnthonyTinkers but I like the guy who loves tools. 😝
Couldn't think of the word back drag to save my life lol
But to clarify, the Quinn has a lot of back drag
If these aren't being officially made by Apex (by whatever company in Taiwan that they use) for Quinn(Harbor Freight),then these Quinn 90 tooth ratchets are Gearwrench clones,correct?......And if so,why isn't Apex suing Harbor Freight over stealing this design from Apex?.....Or am I missing something?
That's a very good question, maybe the design isn't patented? Or maybe I misunderstand what a patent is? Or maybe the design is ever so slightly different in the Quinn just enough so Apex can't sue Harbor Freight
Obviously hf has a contract with apex to make these, think man