Are Electric Ratchets Really Worth Buying?
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Ive always wondered what electric ratchets are good for.. So i thought id buy one to find out! Enjoy.
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Just an FYI, electric ratchets are not intended for breaking bolts. You use them as a conventional ratchet to break the bolt and then use the motor to run the bolt out. Don’t mistake these for impact guns, two tools for different jobs. Highly recommended along side a quality impact gun.
Enjoyed the video as ever, keep it up!
so you can use this like a regular ratchet too? cool
It's so frustrating watching all these "tool reviews", when people don't even know how to operate them.
@@patriot5891 lol
You're exactly right. If people would use all of their tools for their intended use their tools would last a long time. But people try to go above and beyond what the tool can do then they call it junk. If you need a breaker bar get a breaker bar and use it as a breaker bar You need a ratchet get a ratchet and use it as a ratchet You won't use it as a hammer would you. It's just like any other tool use it for its intended purpose only. You do that your tools will last a long long time.
@@patriot5891I hear you loud and clear on that one. It's very frustrating. Then they want to call the tool junk.
Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" ruclips.net/user/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.
The lockout on the trigger is very useful if it's in a toolbox it's very easy to have it running if you've not locked it
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Usually with these tools you untighten by hand with the impact wrench and then let him do the rest.
Its not recommended to do like you did.
Wait so you have to run an impact and a ratchet for the same bolt? That's literally twice the work lol
@@jonathangarzon2798 idk about the op, but the cordless ratchet works like a normal ratchet too. So If a bolt is too tight for the motor, you can just turn the handle to break the bolt and use the motor to spin it off once it's loose.
@@jonathangarzon2798 bruh wtf no 😂
@@jonathangarzon2798 I think when he said impact wrenche he meant the electric ratchet, you just cracked the bolt manually and then wiz it off
Got this very ratchet myself. Its not meant to crack things loose, due to its low power, but to take the effort out of manually removing nuts and bolts. Great purchase.
mrv6uk Indeed. I don’t have one but from what I understand the idea is to use it manually like a traditional ratchet on the breaking loose bit and then buzz it out with the power?
@@mr.airgun6921 Yes, it seems that is how a powered ratchet wrench is suppose to work.
I'm a mechanic and I use this everyday I love it the 3/8 gun that runs off the same battery is worth buying aswell
Ive got one its fantastic
Its rebuilt 4 engines stripped numerous race bikes
Life changer air tools are dead :)
Agree air tools are lagging behind now, but nothing beats an air chisel!
Shout out to neodymium magnets and lithium ion batteries for making that happen :')
What everyone else says, I've been a mechanic for 30 years, there absolutely brilliant oh and cordless impact guns as well!!
You have to check that youget the impact you want though. Alot of them are quite limp wristed for loosening stuff that some orangutan has screwed down with an airgun or even worse a breaker bar.
@@rimmersbryggeri most modern mid torque should take care of 95% of a car or light truck needs. some of the new impact drivers are close to 200 ft lbs torque on the high end, and some compacts like milwaukees m12 stubby wrenches are 250 ft lbs. dewalt, makita, milwaukee, bosch, all have some really great models for impact drivers or wrenches.
@@wclintf I'm more familiar with Nm and if it's torqued properly my 400nm impact removes most things. Even hub/driveshafts nuts. So you are absolutely rigt. Some cheapie mpacts especially the corded ones seem to lie about the specs though.
Totally agree.
Do you prefer impact wrenches or drivers Steve? I have an old corded canadian tire impact gun but its a pain in some spaces. I want something for quick tear downs where I don't have a plug in either like in the field ( I farm) So I am looking and comparing brands of stuff. I can't figure out if a stubby driver or wrench / gun is the way to go
After 40 years behind a manual ratchet I got one from walmart thinking why not take a chance for the money. I got to say I was totally taken by surprise. Excellent choice. Battery life is great and I bought an extra for a backup just in case but so far have yet to use it. Streamlined and well made in my opinion. Use it every day in my line of work. I got the long neck version myself.
Just ordered this exact model after skinning my knuckles too much when changing an alternator. Bloody useful.
I’d never be able to go back to hand tools after I’ve bought my Mac 3/8 gun and 1/2
Great tool.
You can never have too many tools. 👍👍
One of the most useful and labor-saving tools in any toolbox.
For tight spaces, multiple bolts like on intake manifolds, oil pans, valve covers etc and for shear ease of use (speed and nearly effortless), a cordless ratchet can't be beat. I've owned and used pneumatic ratchets for decades, but the air hose and compressor required is a pain sometimes. My Skil 1/4" drive (used often with a step-up adapter to 3/8"), li-ion has served me flawlessly for over 10 years.
But for future reference, the tool is not designed as an impact driver. Use the tool to break the bolt/nut loose manually, then spin off. Spin on and tighten manually.
Had the same Sealey for a couple of years and it's been abused. Still works perfectly - I love it.
I bought myself a cordless ratchet wrench for christmas. After doing research, Milwaukee, AC Delco, and Ingersolrand were the top 3. I bought the AC Delco and its great.
Impact with a swivel joint and extension :)
Thoughts of buying one of these for a while...You have now made my mind up for me!! Many thanks..
I love u boxing videos when you open the first box, only to find a 2nd box waiting! The suspense kills me every time. 😋
I'll add that to my wish list of tools. Number 1 being a finger belt sander for removing rust from tight spots....
Snap on 1/4 drive cordless ratchet is incredible. Same goes for there 3/8s long neck ratchet. Got the 3/8s impact which is also brilliant, however after using the cordless stubby Milwaukee impact gun I am seriously considering getting one . It's fantastic
The Sealey is probably less than half the price of the Milwaukee. I have the 3/8 impact it's brilliant. Sealey also do the 1/4 hex impact. 👍
I’ve been a subscriber for years now and just recently been going through a bit of a rough time and watching your Channel has really helped me think positively. Also thinking about a project car to keep me busy!
One Cut Joinery go get therapy
I’m sorry for Hearing you are having a hard time. This is easy to say and hard to do but you do have the right attitude. Keep busy keep your mind off whatever it is and keep your head up and you will be OK. If you have to talk to somebody talk to somebody. I wish you the best and hope you start doing much much better in the future God will help you.
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Get a project car YOU like, bugger anyone else, and build it. Doesn't have to be expensive. I've got a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting that I refuse to get rid of because I want to rebuild it one day.
I keep thinking about getting one of these but I don't think I would use it enough. I use a small battery screwdriver with hex to socket adapters (1/4" 3/8" 1/2") and that certainly takes the bulk of the effort away with long threads etc and use a regular ratchet to crack the bolt or use my impact gun space permitting of course. Defo agree with hand fatigue, you must have been wrecked after doing the mini. Should have grabbed a 99 from the ice cream van, funny how they are always out in any weather!
It is quicker , will not fatigue your hands, and give you a peaceful time. Doing it by hand is soul crushing. Well worth it
I’m not even gonna watch dis video the answer is yes they are worth buying goodbye
Thank you, since he didn't answer- and he should have plenty of test videos if he wrenches on his own car, especially a ford.
I’m not watching it either because it just costs me more money
@@reedrobb That I understand, I’m too disabled to even work on cars and I'm thinking "How can I sell this NEED to the wife."
I bought an $80 model on Amazon. Used it lightly a dozen times and love it!
I use the Milwaukee 3/8 hand ratchet. Used more than anything else!
That almost looks the exact same.
Monumentally helpful. Using machines is quicker and easier than by hand. Who'd have thought it?
After twirling machine handles and wrenches for 60yrs, arthritis & tendonitis has won the battle for my wrists and cramps take over my forearms soon after I start taking something apart. My Milwaukee m12 is invaluable!
This may have already been said, but I think the reason you can lock the trigger, is so that when it is in your toolbox, or tool tray etc, it wont get accidentally turned on and run the battery down, could easily happen, rolls over in the tool box on a van or something leans against itduring transit, or if it is laying on the floor and something presses against it.
James' verdict?
"Quite nice" 😂
Last year my doctor found marks of arthritis in the early stages in my hands during my physical, and was really sad because that meant I would have a really bad time working with my hands because of the pain. I bought a cordless ratchet and it’s been a game changers, and I don’t have to force my hands that much anymore.
I have this sealey ratchet in my job as a mechanic 18 years now in the trade... and I agree it’s much nicer on the arms and hands to get bolts out easily and like you said in tight spaces it’s a life saver!!! So far so good it’s not let me down... I used to have a snap on one but sold it as I wanted a Milwaukee one. However this came up. I got it and it’s as good as any of the others. The only snag is with Milwaukee you can get an additional two years warranty on the body and the batteries and charger if you register them with Milwaukee on their site. You only get 1 year with the sealey.... but I’m not sure if they offer any additional. Time will tell
Its not a hammer function. All ratchets do that. Thats how they reset so you can keep going in the same direction, but great video bro!
I have the Milwaukee M12 ratchet and M12 Stubby impact, it has 250 ft lbs which is awesome for a little 12v gun. Also have an older M12 3/8 impact with 100 ft lbs. I highly recommend getting into the Milwaukee line if you can, lots of cool tools that will all use the same battery.
If you buy new tools you don’t have to buy the whole kit with batteries all you buy is the tool only saving money.
These cordless ratchets are helpful as a machinist working in semi tight spaces( more like impacts are inconvenient) it's been really nice in particular when I'm running smaller or simpler cycles it's perfect because it's not to much torque and it's just snug if I used an impact every 3 min on the same vice It would wear much quicker
I bought a cordless ratchet 3 years ago. Now everyone in the shop uses one. Like any tool if you take care of it it should last a long time.
It will save you so much time mate, you probably have figured out by now but the locking switch thing is to stop the ratchet turning on when is in the bag...
I nearly bought a Sealey one few weeks back but after seeing a bad review I decided to go for a 3/8 Milwaukee fuel kit 75nm and I love it, reasons just like you mentioned the fatigue and speed factor, i managed to find a very good deal from GSF Car parts which I believe you have near you £119, they also have the 1/4 and 1/2 ... I enjoyed the man vs machine speed test 😊👍👍👍
Seen you use them in your recent videos, nice bit of kit that Igor
raf97 absolutely mate super nice and so much faster than a normal ratchet so I’m using it everywhere I can 😊😀👍👍👍
25:00 "I'll be whipping this thing out, and using it to it's full potential"! Hahaha
It did sound a bit suspect
@@niteblaster1no, dammit, I said the new ratchet is a " danga danga dang" 😂
Thank you. Finally someone who tests the tool! TY
I would definately have bought Milwaukee. They have a nice 12v line-up. This looks like a Milwaukee ratchet copy. And Milwaukee has some new brushless ratchets as well.
Krille's Garage Milwaukee all the way
Dead right , he should have bought a Milwaukee.
Yes, ratchets are amazing. You can use them manually to break bolts loose or tighten them. But then quickly take out or put in bolts without ratcheting back and forth.
The heads are small so they fit places an impact won’t. Don’t use a ratchet to break a bolt loose. Don’t squeeze the trigger. You’re gonna hurt yourself, or might. Crack it loose manually, then hit the trigger.
I will say, a Milwaukee right angle impact kinda acts as a ratchet and an impact in that it’s compact and fits where a ratchet does, and it can break things loose easily without torquing hard and getting hurt.
Sometimes electric tools is outstanding. Sometimes manual tools are outstanding. Sometimes they are equal. So, as usual: The right tool for the job is the best tool for the job. I would really like to have some bigger angle attachment to my impact so it can be used for some more heavy duty stuff. Now i only have a small 90 degree angle attachment so it only handles nuts and screws that are not to hard to loosen.
great video, to compare the speed you need to use nuts that need a small torch or oposición example you could use nylon nuts , this ratchets are super helpful.
Great video and great comparisons. A tool like this however should not be compared to i.e. the DeWalt impact - those are just 2 different tools. The Sealey ratchet just totally shows its strengths in tight places.
What I like about Milwaukee is they make a decent tool but a very wide selection of tools that all use the same batteries. With only 1 battery you can run all their tools.
Best tool you can buy is an electric impact wrench. Saves so much time and muscle ache
Milwaukee is a very good brand. Very expensive though.
A cordless angle grinder is pretty handy too.
for future knowledge the breakaway (nut busting torque) is higher than the tightening torque, so you will always be able to loosen a bolt that the same impact tool tightened. I’m actually like 90% sure that’s a gen 1 Milwaukee so that’s good. Anyway my point was it’s never rated for both forward and reverse identically and if it is then you’ll find it does more in one then the other in reality. I’m petty sure impacts have more busting torque than tightening but I just woke up. Either way you’re right this is a impact tool it’s just tiny and lost but it comes in handy in rare cases where impacts can’t fit
You right on sealey sockets, they made by a top oem in taiwan and good design and quality grade and size coverage clip rail sets .
Some of the sealey range junk or found under other brands or more direct for fraction of the cost so worth researching first .
Who makes this ratchet for them
Looks like a Milwaukee lol
Nice review - you are missing an opportunity though. You could be an 'Amazon associate' - links in your description to tools you recommend could earn you a few quid if you are bothered.
What tool makers should produce more of is 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, and 1/2 inch right angle impacts with fine motor control. These cordless ratchets always make me cringe when I see guys struggling to loosen 30 ft-lb bolts.
Powered ratchets manually loosen smaller fasteners and then you quickly spin the fastener off using the powered ratchet wrench. They are not good at loosening medium to large fasteners.
The powered ratchet wrench is not meant to "impact" fasteners loose, that is what the powered impact wrench is for. I've yet to see how to correctly use a powered ratchet wrench shown on RUclips.
Anything that makes life easier is worth having when working on old cars. I have a wish list as long as my arm !
So, I have Skil version with built in battery (over 10 years old now..), & newer Bosch 12v impacts, saw etc.. All the newer tools, Dremel & Milwaukee have the same battery.. just a shaped tab different on some..(ie: I can charge both my Bosch & Dremel tools on the same charger..) This ratchet is most certainly made by Bosch.. so I would buy it in a heartbeat!
James don't forget to register the tool and serial number for warranty purposes on the Sealey UK website under the 'my tools' section...
MILWAUKEE!!!!
Great idea, but don't forget extensions exist for hand and power tools
I bought the same kit along with the 3/8 impact gun for 150pounds cant believe how tight in can tighten up bolts,,great tool
Thank you for a wonderful presentation on the Sealey Ratchet, honestly I did wasn't aware of such a Company existing. Thanks!
The lock is for manual ratchet mode so you don't squeeze the switch on.
I only use regular ratchets when the cordless can’t fit. Also only for installs. I use variety of impacts for removal.
I wish we has harbour freight in the uk
CRAIG-CRAIG You May get one they looking to expand to Canada and Europe
Try Machine Mart
@@debolt4796 Still looking. Maybe after 50 years in EU
Ratchet is, with very few exceptions, a duplicate of my 10+ yr old Skil (made by Bosch tool corp, Mt Prospect, IL, USA... & I'm sure in many other countries!) GREAT tool!!
Yes..... my Milwaukee one is my best tool in the garage
I just bought the makita m12 ratchet and it’s a beast. Definitely puts my Milwaukee to shame.
You could get a torque guage, then using that screw in and out knob near the handle, set it for the job you are doing, then you have an electric torque wrench
Wow that's actually a really nice bag.😮😮
*Pretty soon*
*You're going to whip out your tool,*
*and use it to it's full potential,*
*live on RUclips.*
Good review Ive got the same set it really is a good tool saves so much time working on car i also got the 3/8 impact wrench that's a nice little tool.for bigger jobs i use my roybi impact gun has never let me down in 2 years
When you trying to undo the bolts at the end
It’s better to have the ratchet spinning before putting it on to the bolt head works better imo
Yeah that how i do it too
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Impact wrench, worth the investment for a high level tool . Such a time saver on dismantling jobs .
@@TheMentalblockrock you are correct, but I noticed an impact wrench during the video and thought I would comment on it .
It looks like you need a bigger shed 😂
That DeWalt literally ripped those bolts ruthlessly
Nice but expensive in my mind, I got a snap on air ratchet and impact air gun but tootling around with a compressor isn't convenience, I also have a Lidl's Parkside electric impact and to be fair what that can't handle is very little, whizzes wheel nuts off a treat but is bulky and not so easy in tight spaces. I would agree about the speed aspect as I am currently repairing my old Vespa and my air ratchet does the job brilliantly and can get loads done in fraction of time, the impacts I got tend to just snap the bolts off even on low torques lol
Santa must have heard/seen me watching this video as what do I find under my Christmas tree but this exact set plus the 1/4" hex driver (CP1203) & the 3/8" impact driver (CP1204). Lucky me! :)
You won't regret it.
I use mine every day on forklift trucks.
Gets at least a week per battery!
Yes. It saves crazy amount of time. 30 min job can be done in 10
I enjoyed this one the difference between hand tools in a small area and that electric ratchet is quite significant could be the difference between getting a job finished in a morning than the afternoon so well worth it.
Can it be used as a toothbrush in emergencies though? 😂😃😂
Works the same way as a electric toothbrush
I have the full set of these. Includes 3/8 impact, bit driver, 3/8 ratchet and the drill. All used daily and have taken a year of heavy use fairly well. The only thing I had to replace was the ratchet as I used it to crack fasteners off constantly. Lesson learnt and replaced under warranty! Only other thing to note is the rubber on the bottom of the battery comes off if you sneeze at it, only held on by the sticker
Those batteries as well as the tool itself look 100% like the Milwaukee version. If you need more of the 12 volt batteries check out Toolstation, there an authorised Milwaukee retailer & when they have deals grab a set.
I think you need a british made Record vice not that red thing on your bench,,filled with body filler to cover the very poor casting,,On a lighter not I have the exact same tool but I also bought the 3/8 impact gun ,Both a joy to use for only 150 pnds,,Good video keep them coming.
wait for an ebay 15% coupon and it proper cheap.
I prefer the ac delco arw1209 as slimmer body yet little nore torque .
What I use mainly as in a shop working is air reactionless impact ratchet, the reactionless mini air impact ratchets are game changers, smaller, faster, lot more powerful and not jerking your knuckles into obstacles, I own a kuani KI-2324 and it truly a tool I wouldn't want be without ...
When you're doing your torque wrench you're supposed to stop right as soon as it clicks. You're going way past it. If you're twerking it 30 you're probably doing 35 to 40 or more cuz you're doing it too fast. You're supposed to pry real slow and as soon as you hear that click you let go. FYI😮😮
Hi James, your supposed to use the ratchets lockout feature to initially manually crack the bolt loose, then you pull the trigger to loosen :)
Stephen Ozoux oh yea I know :) but I was testing the knock loose feature that it has
So I'm assuming that this Sealey is an out of America Harbor Freight?
Correct me if I'm wrong.
Are power ratchets worth it? Yes and no. Yes, if you get a solid quality piece. NO, if you cheap out.
I'm not against cheap Power ratchets. I Own the Earthquake XT Ratchet and love it. It works good and hasent let me down yet. I use it more often than a casual person but less than a technician at an auto shop.
The most important thing to note when buying tools, especially power tools, is what are you going to be using them for and how often are you going to be using them. If the answer is Hard and often... please dont cheap out.
If you're using it for home purposes for intermediate work, then a cheap option will be a viable option for you. Dont take this to a shop and expect it to be holding up well after 6 months. Go with Milwaukee and Snap-On if you want quality professional tools that you rely in to make money.
Looks like a great tool. I work on fork trucks not cars but in the old days I used to do lots of engine & transmission rebuilds. No battery stuff then, only air tools, but I’d generally strip them out with an impact gun (for speed) but reassemble with an air ratchet. More control with the ratchet & no chance of stripping threads, plus for stuff that doesn’t actually need a specific torque you whiz it up, tighten it by hand and you’re done. Not being tied to an airline is great, ideal for guys on the road especially.
Thanks for the in depth review.
Looking to buy one of these and your video helped alot..
I got the snap on electric ratchet with long neck and was instantly disappointed. OK doing things up but gutless removing compared to the air counterpart.
Use impact sockets on impact tools
I've got the same one brilliant little tool comes in handy on my Cooper S the price you pay for it definitely worth the investment
Great tool review James loving the content lately
Its all I use in the workshop best tool I ever bought
im tempted.....i have a sealey elecy impact wrench..its good too
have the same electric ratchet and just brought the 3/8 impact from sealey and also have the 3"sander too,For home use there spot on..
Great review. Thank you. Subscribed. I wish there were a way to only search for UK videos.
I bought the Milwaukee 12 v ratchet 4 years ago and it's still going strong and as saved me a lot of elbow grease....great tool......👍👍👍
Hi James after watching this video I have brought this racket and sander / buffer with bag. Great item.thanks
cool unboxing dude. tempted to get one of these now, might help me finally finish building my track car lol
Got a long neck snap on battery ratchet, didn't realise how bloody handy it would be lol..
That is the only snap on power tool that i envy
Stop buying 100 different tool brands. Now you need 100 different batteries. Every time you get a different tool brand you need to get different batteries as well. I buy Milwaukee tools and I save money by only buying the tool only without the batteries.
The hyper tough looks better than that built wise The trigger looks a little janky on that. But that's just me I have no clue but just by looking at it.😮😊