Outdoor equipment tech here Had a cheap harbor freight composite ratchet and for many years it was what I used when working on electric lawnmowers. (The frames are supposed to be completely non grounded but you never know what kind of rodent stripped what wire where and you learn the hard way) Anyway, the point is, after that harbor freight composite ratchet broke and they didn't have a replacement, I found this one from duralast and I love it. It has served me very well. Feels good in the hand. The mechanism is smooth, and the head is not exactly low profile compared to my matco ratchets, it's plenty thin for everything I've thrown at it
I highly recommend composite tools for cold temperature work. most metal tools will suck the heat out of your hand in below freezing conditions ,even if you have work gloves on. The composites don't.
@@reidthemanual Nothing worse then psyching yourself up to get something done outside when it's -10 F and you either have too much glove on to effectively use your hand or there isn't enough glove to stop the ratchet wrench and socket from just thieving away whatever warmth was left in your hands and fingertips. That being said I wouldn't use them with any kind of leverage extender . But maybe they make em better now than they used to?
The harbor freight ones are better. Pittsburgh composite ratchet is 10 dollars and that's the original price, not the "failed to sell without being returned" price which I see is what happened to autozone brand
I leave a 3/8 composite (H.F. brand) in the battery compartment of my motorhome for battery cable maintenance, no more accidental welding in close proximity to batteries, I highly recommend composites
I use harbor freights composite ratchets (Pittsburgh) at work and they just don’t die. I abuse them and assemble/rebuild large reciprocating natural gas compressors.
Many companies make composite tools like this for use while working on high voltage systems like those found on hybrids/EVs. I can't attest to the quality of Duralast specifically though.
They're fine. Harbor freight has been selling 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 ratchets for a while. I've used a set of them for 2 years now, no issues. I also don't stick a 20ft pipe like a 30iq caveman and then wonder, "why plastic tool broke?".
I owned one for over 5 years and it's worked fine. Never stressed it and mostly used for electrical applications. The finish stains quickly with oil and grease though.
I use the tekton composite ratchet whenever im working on semi trucks or trailers that have batteries in a tight space, inside a metal box mind you, so i dont ground the + posts
I once accidentally shorted 48V worth of marine batteries. Not fun! I never considered using these composite ratchets around batteries, but that makes a lot of sense!
Definitely. I left the ⅜ ratchet on my tire with a deep socket 8mm... When i backed out it landed just so and punctured into my tire... Still use the ratchet to the day
I have one from harbor freight. No issues other than it hasn't got much abrasion resistance for obvious reasons. When using in tight spaces, the body wears down.
Looks just like the mastercraft maximum brand from Canadian tire here in Canada. If it is they’re great for the price I have the chrome version and use it every day at work but I’ve seen those rubber ones too.
My first half inch ratchet i bought myself was a cheap pittsburgh composite from HF. Still works good, and still reach for it on smalled job's since its nice and light and comfortable.
There good there for batteries mostly cause they don't have any exposed metal, not for everything but definitely nice for electrical so you don't make sparks
Any ratchet is worth the $10 bucks! You can destroy it and not care lmao. But there’s a few great ideas in the comments that make it even more so worthwhile to get!
I bought one for working on my solar battery bank and the assorted wiring. First thing I did was stick a magnet to it. It's only composite on the outside and steel on the inside. But it won't arc out if you hit it across some terminals. Just wish they made composite deep dish sockets
You sure there aren't any out there? I know for a fact I've seen shallow insulated sockets out on the market. Knipex makes some I believe - probably not cheap but if you work around electricity it's priceless I'd say!
They're out there man Wera has some too. Google 'insulated deep well sockets', and several show up. $160 eBay set - $960 H.depot set were first 2 that showed up plus several more
Thanks for sharing. That’s true, it does have a slim head, and I don’t really mind the fact that it doesn’t have a socket release button…. Just a trade off. How long have you had yours?
If this is just a 90T gearwrench.. then are the regular duralast metal ratchets carbon copies of the GW 90T? They seem significantly cheaper... A 1/2" is $26.49. (sku 482529). Anyway, the website doesnt seem to have these rubber ones on sale, it must vary by store.
I don't have an autozone close enough that hobo freight won't counteract the price difference, send me one and I'll let you know how it is versus a Pittsburgh 72 tooth for the same price
They are to evoid scratching the item you are working on😅 They are not for sniping them. And they are somewhat weak compared to a full metal one. By hand force it should be fine but if you snipe it it may just give right up. 😂
That’s what I used to think, but AutoZone actually has good prices on *some* tools (check out their impact socket sets). Normally I go elsewhere, but now I always check the tool isle for deals.
Snap on has its strengths. Like specialty tools, but for a weekend DIY’er harbor freight is awesome. I wish icon was around when i was getting into working on cars.
I refuse to buy extremely cheap tools anywhere but harbor freight. I’m either going to pony up for the fancy tool or buy some garbage with a warranty I can swap out whenever.
Funny how we’re changing our sources of energy, everything Electric ⚡️, this stuff going become the standards, guys you can always use rubber hose on tools 🧰 in a pinch
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That's manufactured by Gearwrench/Apex. Uses GRs 90t internals. There's a steel shank in them, just as strong as other imports
They work. Take apart a battery terminal with it to avoid arcing. That alone is worth $10
I didn't think of that but you're right, for $10 not bad at all.
I was thinking the same thing! I use an insulated adapter for that, but I believe it costs me $20 years ago!
Ayoo good thinking
I just like the sparks ⚡️ makes being a grease monkey fun 🤩
Take off the negative first and you won’t have that problem when removing a battery and put the positive first when installing a battery
Outdoor equipment tech here
Had a cheap harbor freight composite ratchet and for many years it was what I used when working on electric lawnmowers. (The frames are supposed to be completely non grounded but you never know what kind of rodent stripped what wire where and you learn the hard way)
Anyway, the point is, after that harbor freight composite ratchet broke and they didn't have a replacement, I found this one from duralast and I love it. It has served me very well. Feels good in the hand. The mechanism is smooth, and the head is not exactly low profile compared to my matco ratchets, it's plenty thin for everything I've thrown at it
That’s a great review. Thanks for sharing!
Nice you can put hose over handle too , I used do to pliars if didn’t have fuse puller
they're great during the winter season. holding a piece of metal on freezing temps can be painful
And during the summer, when metal gets hot enough to burn you when lying in the sun
Breat point I'd buy one just cause of that
I use a cat to sit in my pouch of tools th-cam.com/video/Qg7P0-SvOUY/w-d-xo.html
I highly recommend composite tools for cold temperature work. most metal tools will suck the heat out of your hand in below freezing conditions ,even if you have work gloves on. The composites don't.
Anything that keeps yours hands warm in winter is a big plus in my book!
@@reidthemanual Nothing worse then psyching yourself up to get something done outside when it's -10 F and you either have too much glove on to effectively use your hand or there isn't enough glove to stop the ratchet wrench and socket from just thieving away whatever warmth was left in your hands and fingertips. That being said I wouldn't use them with any kind of leverage extender . But maybe they make em better now than they used to?
Try comfort grip...
Its giving "don't use these on high voltage EVs wink wink" vibes.
You kidding me I only work on evs with bare copper with no shoes on touching the ground while completely wet with salt water
The harbor freight ones are better. Pittsburgh composite ratchet is 10 dollars and that's the original price,
not the "failed to sell without being returned" price which I see is what happened to autozone brand
Composite coated steel. Same tooth gearing as most competition. Pretty strong tools and hold up decently. 10 bucks is a steal.
I leave a 3/8 composite (H.F. brand) in the battery compartment of my motorhome for battery cable maintenance, no more accidental welding in close proximity to batteries, I highly recommend composites
Good when working around live electrical components..won’t arc out..
I use harbor freights composite ratchets (Pittsburgh) at work and they just don’t die. I abuse them and assemble/rebuild large reciprocating natural gas compressors.
Many companies make composite tools like this for use while working on high voltage systems like those found on hybrids/EVs. I can't attest to the quality of Duralast specifically though.
They're fine. Harbor freight has been selling 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 ratchets for a while. I've used a set of them for 2 years now, no issues. I also don't stick a 20ft pipe like a 30iq caveman and then wonder, "why plastic tool broke?".
I used to have the harbor freight ones, great for batteries and doing alternators without disconnecting the battery.
Love em, I use a harbor freight one and it weighs so much less, perfect for overhead
Good for messing with electrical. Nothing is ever cranked on super tight with electrical, and these could save your life if you make a mistake.
I have a composite Pittsburgh and it's awesome
I use the composite ratchet a ton around Batteries and Electricity they work super well
While i find it great that people love using these for electrical work, id highly suggest not using it on anything over 480v as its not rated
I owned one for over 5 years and it's worked fine. Never stressed it and mostly used for electrical applications. The finish stains quickly with oil and grease though.
I use the tekton composite ratchet whenever im working on semi trucks or trailers that have batteries in a tight space, inside a metal box mind you, so i dont ground the + posts
I once accidentally shorted 48V worth of marine batteries. Not fun! I never considered using these composite ratchets around batteries, but that makes a lot of sense!
I have at least 6 composite ratchets, I"ve never had a problem with them. They are crv underneath and just coated with plastic. I really like them.
Definitely. I left the ⅜ ratchet on my tire with a deep socket 8mm... When i backed out it landed just so and punctured into my tire... Still use the ratchet to the day
Harbor Freight had some like that. They tend to be pretty decent.
I used that exact blue wrench as a not a hammer for 4 months held up but then completely disintegrated
Good until you need to hammer it for a tight bolt. Hammer bounces off the composite
I’ve not used those but the harbor freight Pittsburgh is pretty good
The composite ratchets are usually way lighter. Esp my lil 1/4". I use it all day so the weight difference makes an impact after 6 hours
I have one from harbor freight mostly just for battery electrical stuff I guess they are intended as a real tool that is lightweight but whatever
I have one from harbor freight. No issues other than it hasn't got much abrasion resistance for obvious reasons. When using in tight spaces, the body wears down.
I still use my harbor freight composite from years ago. AND Its definitely worth it in the winter months
Looks just like the mastercraft maximum brand from Canadian tire here in Canada. If it is they’re great for the price I have the chrome version and use it every day at work but I’ve seen those rubber ones too.
Harbor freight’s composite ratchets are actually quite nice.
That's a good fucking buy and deal right there that's a Gear Wrench rachet just with composite covering
I use it for precision machine that use magnetic gantries
They are good for low torque electrical work. You don't have to worry about your tool arcing out.
Hmm these would be handy for ats electrical work for my work as a gen tech.
"Guaranteed for life" every store near me says they don't warranty hand tools
Your Autozones don’t warranty their Duralast tools?
Seems like it would have its place, mainly bolting up electronics/battery etc without arcing when it hits the frame, nighboring cable connect etc.
Composite ratchets are good to avoid arcing and scratches where you don't need that kind of accident...
My first half inch ratchet i bought myself was a cheap pittsburgh composite from HF. Still works good, and still reach for it on smalled job's since its nice and light and comfortable.
For 10 bucks I'll grab it. It's low profile and you never know when you're going to use it.
There good there for batteries mostly cause they don't have any exposed metal, not for everything but definitely nice for electrical so you don't make sparks
yes it strips ac paint down to the metal
Oh! That sounds about like brake fluid.
Composite =plastic
Been using a harbor freight one at home for years, it’s taken a lot of abuse.
Work is snap on tho.
I was thinking about buying one of those, price is hard to pass up.. but I have too many ratchets.
That just means you need more toolboxes. Haha
Any ratchet is worth the $10 bucks! You can destroy it and not care lmao. But there’s a few great ideas in the comments that make it even more so worthwhile to get!
It’s an awesome ratchet, that’s a killer deal, I purchased at regular price and was definitely worth it.
They are great for an electrician. Working on electrical panels you don’t have to worry as much!
I can only see it being good for electrical
I bought one for working on my solar battery bank and the assorted wiring. First thing I did was stick a magnet to it. It's only composite on the outside and steel on the inside. But it won't arc out if you hit it across some terminals. Just wish they made composite deep dish sockets
You sure there aren't any out there? I know for a fact I've seen shallow insulated sockets out on the market. Knipex makes some I believe - probably not cheap but if you work around electricity it's priceless I'd say!
They're out there man Wera has some too. Google 'insulated deep well sockets', and several show up. $160 eBay set - $960 H.depot set were first 2 that showed up plus several more
@@tdotw77 I should have said affordable.
If you set your expectations to $10, then you will prolly be happy.
I have the 3/8s. Honestly a good ratchet, I seem to grab for
it a lot. That slim head is super handy and the mechanism is pretty smooth
Thanks for sharing. That’s true, it does have a slim head, and I don’t really mind the fact that it doesn’t have a socket release button…. Just a trade off.
How long have you had yours?
There not bad. For that price for a 90 tooth you can't go wrong.
Quarter and 3/8ths i dont see any issue
I have some harbor freight ratchets with wide handles. Feels weird, but good. I haven't broke one yet.
I use these working around my distributor so I don't get shocked adjusting the timing.
If this is just a 90T gearwrench.. then are the regular duralast metal ratchets carbon copies of the GW 90T? They seem significantly cheaper... A 1/2" is $26.49. (sku 482529).
Anyway, the website doesnt seem to have these rubber ones on sale, it must vary by store.
You’re right, the head does look like a Gearwrench!
Any ratchet to me is worth 10$
Glad I got my pair only on sale tho
Maybe for certain applications only. Wouldn't use as my daily driver especially if it's composite all the way through and no metal core.
I thought these were going to be “plastic ratchets,” but apparently they are more like “rubber-coated metal ratchets.” Much nicer than I expected.
Those are for the technicians that have put tools down on the battery posts a few to many times
Haha. Didn’t think about that one!
And if you work in cold climates, it wont het as cold as a metal ratchet
Puss
Yes I HAD one great for batteries but some one wanted it more than me 😂 just get a share some techs will steal your shit lol
Spare lol. It's late
Anything voltage wise, great. But don't be giving um the beans.
Great on stuff you need to not scuff
no if's, but's or maybe's
skydrol will eat it for sure
I’ve never worked with aviation hydraulic fluid. Is it hard on plastics?
Love mine!
Great tools. I have one, works perfect, 👍
i really like my tekton composite ratchet 😌
You’re the second person to mention those. I’ll have to check them out.
@@reidthemanual but they are mainly used for motorcycles and other things u dont wanna scratch up
I don't have an autozone close enough that hobo freight won't counteract the price difference, send me one and I'll let you know how it is versus a Pittsburgh 72 tooth for the same price
Sorry, I think I’ll keep it! Haha
I like mine
They are to evoid scratching the item you are working on😅
They are not for sniping them. And they are somewhat weak compared to a full metal one. By hand force it should be fine but if you snipe it it may just give right up. 😂
I’ll keep the cheater pipe away from it. Haha
Qt $10 a piece I'd be driving around to different AutoZone's looking for more
Or you could buy something with a lifetime warranty and have the same one for the rest of your life consooooooomer
Duralast=duracrap
Not very low profile for a 1/4 inch drive. Looks the size of a 3/8 drive....
People say the harbor freight ones are excellent
1/4" is probably fine if you're not a neanderthal
Never buy tools from auto part stores. Way overpriced
That’s what I used to think, but AutoZone actually has good prices on *some* tools (check out their impact socket sets). Normally I go elsewhere, but now I always check the tool isle for deals.
$10 for an Apex GearWrench 90T composite ratchet is dirt cheap. Your comment may apply in general but not here in this specific case.
Good idea for electricians
wiha
It will work till u get oil on it the. It's days are numbered
They work well for me
It's really annoying but we all can't do snap on
What has been annoying?
Snap on has its strengths. Like specialty tools, but for a weekend DIY’er harbor freight is awesome. I wish icon was around when i was getting into working on cars.
I'm sure they have their uses
May be able to make your own by dipping your tools in Plasti-Dip.
Harbor freight
Need those for EV.
Jeff Goldblum buying tools now?
Raahtchet haha
I use it all the tome
Dontlast 😂
Have you broken one? As far as I can tell, they have a steel core…
They’re OK if you’re not cranking on them all day, just don’t put like a cheater bar on them because they’ll snap
Great 👍 tools
Thanks for commenting.
I refuse to buy extremely cheap tools anywhere but harbor freight. I’m either going to pony up for the fancy tool or buy some garbage with a warranty I can swap out whenever.
Kinda big for 1/4 drive? Or do you just have small hands?
Funny how we’re changing our sources of energy, everything Electric ⚡️, this stuff going become the standards, guys you can always use rubber hose on tools 🧰 in a pinch
That’s a good tip. Buying a can of old Plasti-Dip would work too.