Does it Suck? Another Craftsman Ratchet - 3/8 “Mini” Head

Today, I give my impressions of the Craftsman CMMT99442 Mini Head Ratchet. Does it suck?
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[@gtcam723]

If you want one of your own to hug, and squeeze, and call George, you can click the link below.
3/8”: amzn.to/3AlHvRC
1/4”: amzn.to/3M1rnHu
Disclaimer: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links in this description, I may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charges to you. Thank you for supporting my channel so that I can continue to provide you my best quality content for free!

[@tomsreviews238]

I have a full American made, never used, Craftsman socket set made in the 1980's all the way up to 3/4" drive. I got it when my brother passed away and sits in the garage tool box.
I am thinking of selling them all. It would be difficult to buy a new set made as well as these today. Solid steel.

[@gtcam723]

@@tomsreviews238 that’s pretty cool. I think I have a couple partial sets (some went missing over the years) but I can probably conjure one complete set. But well loved. Lol

[@mlieser1230]

Craftsman's ratchets always were hit or miss over the years. The round head fine tooth was probably the best of the early era ratchets. The later Professional series were excellent ratchets. Some of the recent units were getting on the bulky side when compared to some of the competition. For the average homeowner they do their job.

[@gtcam723]

@@mlieser1230 that pretty much sums it up.
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[@andrestnt]

Great ratchet, only one issue i have with it. that is 0 options, only 2 models(1/4 & 3/8). This should be the main ratchets, offered in all the flavors. They do have a new slim profile, looks like its replacing all the fat ones. But idk how much better it is, reminds me of the tekton(similar size and head).

[@gtcam723]

@@andrestnt I don’t disagree with you. Plan to grab a low profile sometime soon to compare.
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[@mckeeganator5844]

I’ll say this I like the new craftsman offerings they are not to bad for the price thing is that I think nostalgia is making the old stuff seem better than it was, those vintage ones tho made in America are kinda meh I grew up using them for fixing things and I’m glad I bought newer stuff it’s just better for automotive.
Granted I bought Wright ratchet so and one snap on.
But I keep an overdrive craftsman in my box cause it’s not to bad for me at least

[@gtcam723]

@@mckeeganator5844 man I just uploaded a video on my 1/4” ratchets and the first one I covered is a US made Craftsman polished teardrop. I don’t think it has ever worked quite right 🤣 So yeah, I think you’re right on the nostalgia bit. Though in many cases the new stuff can be pretty questionable lol
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[@AlessandroMaiolo-b1q]

Only good one from craftsman is the 120tooth 3/8 gun metal, thing works like a dream

[@gtcam723]

@@AlessandroMaiolo-b1q does it have the same dimensions as the 180?

[@Snowmannorth]

Craftsman ratchets have failed to excite me for years 🙁.

[@gtcam723]

That’s fair. You’ll note my shock in the video. Lol
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