What is up wrench heads! Today I will showcase 4 different 3/8 swivel ratchet and see the alternative ratchet other than snapon. Thank You Instagram: The_diesel_soldier
40$ currently but I honestly have my doubts that this dude got it for 17$ even 3 years ago but I'm open to be proven wrong. Edit: Found a video from 4 years ago and the Pittsburgh swivel Ratchet was priced at 17$ The Icon was 40$. The TH-camr is just dumb or paid.
That Snap On in nice! I have the swivel head Carlyle ratchets, 3/8 & 1/4 inch drive. Both are also 100 teeth. Both also have long handles. They are Awesome my friend. 😎
The Tekton and the Pittsburgh Pro swivel heads are the exact same units with the only difference being the color of the handles. Considering you can use the $5 off any Pittsburgh Pro ratchet coupon that’s floating around online, you can get the entire 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 set for under $40. All things considered, the Carlyle’s are my favorite but for the price the Pittsburgh Pros are an excellent buy.
Can u open up the tekton? The Pittsburgh pro cannot be opened to oil. I’m looking to get one. Leaving toward olsa but tektons a bit cheaper.. at least for the 1/4,3/8,1/2 as a set. Based on Amazon, The olsa swivel heads absolutely need to be oiled as they all seem to arrive dry
Roto head ratchets appear to be the exclusive domain of Taiwanese tool factories, and the quality is much better than Chinese tools. The only thing that i would say that SO has over the Made in Taiwan roto heads, for most wrench pullers, is the additional length. I own a couple of Olsa roto heads and the build quality is amazing, right down to cosmetic appearance and the chrome finish...if that matters to you. Unfortunately Olsa doesn't have comfort grip handles, making using the ratchet like a nut driver futile.
Snap on tools last a long time. Bought most of mine in 2006 and 2007. Still use them as a tech every day. I have the 1/4 version of the snap on except it has the hard handle not the soft one. I keep the gear lubed with some ATF every now and then because this style is not sealed like the pear head ones are.
Dude, you can control the tightness of the ratchet with the bolt on the side of the ratchet. Also, I doubt there is a big difference in strength capacity between all those ratchets. You can buy a Tekton, Olsa or Icon for a fraction of the price of a Snap On and all of them come with lifetime warranties. Lastly, I'm not a HF guy but the reason you don't buy Icon is because you're a fanboy. Maybe if you take care of your tools and don't leave them laying around then run them over with the car you won't break your tools.
@@Tyronetrinity yup, the tax payer is paying for the snap off tools. By the way i restore and refurbish all manner of tools and there's not a nickels worth of difference between any of those roto ratchets.
Hey it would help us out alot if your sound matched the video. How are we supposed to know which one is sounding smoother and what not. Also that icon is like 45$ not 20, I bought mine about a year ago at Hf, it's not near as smooth as I'd like, Its my first swivle head and i love that part of it. I'm curious if the quality control is uniform on all of them. There sealed in a box at the store so you cant check them out till you buy those icon ratchets. Mine just dont sound like I feel it should and back drag is Alot more then I'd like(I have smoother 50yr old sk ratchets). I've even took it apart and re oiled it, doesnt change a thing, hasn't got any smoother after a year of use either..even hooked it up to a drill and put some miles on it lol.😄
@@SwayNotZay It might be a tad better but it’s not horrible. Reading back on my comment here I may have made it sound like a bad ratchet which it is not. It honestly is one of my favorite ratchets because of the swivel head (and the price it cost). Since then I bought a new snap on 90 tooth swivel head ratchet (the equivalent of the icon) and believe it or not the back drag felt the same to me. It’s not bad and I think it’s just the nature of these type of ratchets and the way they’re built. On a side note, I’ve bought more icon stuff including sockets and I’m a huge fan of there stuff. It’s what I’ll buy from now on when I need something.
I just searched Tekton's site for swivel head ratchets...it appears they are not offering this ratchet anymore. I wonder if their choice to use Cr-Mo has anything to do with it...although it may simply be due to the Coof shortage??? Cr-Mo has stronger impact resistance, which is ideal if you want your ratchet to do double duty as a hammer. There is a good reason why non-impact hand tools are made almost exclusively using Chrome Vanadium steels.
I’ve had Snap on & Matco and from first hand experience the Snap on is way nicer but the Matco is almost twice as strong I’ve broke the Snap on and on that same bolt the Matco broke it lose like nothing with way more force than the Snap on could handle almost 2 times It was a rusty manifold bolt
Most Gearwrench stuff is being made in China, and the quality reflects that. Roto head ratchets, on the other hand appear to be the exclusive domain of Taiwanese tool factories, and the quality is much better as a result. The only thing that i would say that SO has over the Made in Taiwan roto heads, for most wrench pullers, is the additional length. I own a couple of Olsa roto heads and the build quality is amazing, right down to cosmetic appearance and chrome finish...if that matters to you. Unfortunately Olsa doesn't have comfort grip handles, making using the ratchet like a nut driver futile.
3/8 drive the standard in diesel ?? You try removing a 3/8 16mm, or 18mm from the rust belt with an impact let alone a ratchet …good luck news the power and leverage of its. A hand tool
Cr-Mo has stronger impact resistance, which is ideal if you want your ratchet to do double duty as a hammer. There is a good reason why non-impact hand tools are made almost exclusively using Chrome Vanadium steels. edit: just searched Tekton's site for swivel head ratchets...it appears they are not making this ratchet anymore. I wonder if their choice to use Cr-Mo has anything to do with it???
The two interchange in all areas it comes down to the quality of the steel, the forging and heat treatment, words from engineers at several tool manufacturers/tool companies, and yes snap on is on that list, as well as tekton, Cornwall, Apex. to name some others. Chrome socket are hardened by the process of chroming why they don’t chrome impact sockets, heat treatment and forging is all the difference
17 bucks for that icon it’s 45 dollars now omg.
Icon tools are overpriced now, you’re paying to cover the excessive warranty claims for other people that abuse Icon tools.
40$ currently but I honestly have my doubts that this dude got it for 17$ even 3 years ago but I'm open to be proven wrong. Edit: Found a video from 4 years ago and the Pittsburgh swivel Ratchet was priced at 17$ The Icon was 40$. The TH-camr is just dumb or paid.
That Snap On in nice! I have the swivel head Carlyle ratchets, 3/8 & 1/4 inch drive. Both are also 100 teeth. Both also have long handles. They are Awesome my friend. 😎
The Tekton and the Pittsburgh Pro swivel heads are the exact same units with the only difference being the color of the handles. Considering you can use the $5 off any Pittsburgh Pro ratchet coupon that’s floating around online, you can get the entire 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 set for under $40. All things considered, the Carlyle’s are my favorite but for the price the Pittsburgh Pros are an excellent buy.
Can u open up the tekton? The Pittsburgh pro cannot be opened to oil. I’m looking to get one. Leaving toward olsa but tektons a bit cheaper.. at least for the 1/4,3/8,1/2 as a set. Based on Amazon, The olsa swivel heads absolutely need to be oiled as they all seem to arrive dry
Roto head ratchets appear to be the exclusive domain of Taiwanese tool factories, and the quality is much better than Chinese tools. The only thing that i would say that SO has over the Made in Taiwan roto heads, for most wrench pullers, is the additional length. I own a couple of Olsa roto heads and the build quality is amazing, right down to cosmetic appearance and the chrome finish...if that matters to you. Unfortunately Olsa doesn't have comfort grip handles, making using the ratchet like a nut driver futile.
Great review, my favorite is my 3/8 & 1/4 drive Napa Carlyle swivel head ratchets.
Yes sir, mine favorites too. With a no question lifetime warranty too. A total win win. 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸
I have the Mac XR100SPA roto head 3/8 and it’s nothing short of excellent. Very smooth and low backdrag. Easily snap on level
Following Murphy's Law Snapon won't replace your tool. I've had tools Snapon wouldn't replace that were supposed to be lifetime warranty.
Pricing check on the two Harbor Freight ratchets... The Icon is actually ~$40, it's ~$17 for the Pitsburg Pro...
Yeah you can hear the bias in his voice
Money spent means it’s the best lol.
Snap on tools last a long time. Bought most of mine in 2006 and 2007. Still use them as a tech every day. I have the 1/4 version of the snap on except it has the hard handle not the soft one. I keep the gear lubed with some ATF every now and then because this style is not sealed like the pear head ones are.
Dude, you can control the tightness of the ratchet with the bolt on the side of the ratchet. Also, I doubt there is a big difference in strength capacity between all those ratchets. You can buy a Tekton, Olsa or Icon for a fraction of the price of a Snap On and all of them come with lifetime warranties. Lastly, I'm not a HF guy but the reason you don't buy Icon is because you're a fanboy. Maybe if you take care of your tools and don't leave them laying around then run them over with the car you won't break your tools.
Maybe I am fanboy for supporting american made product made by American workers who happens to give me a student discount on most of my snapon tools.
@@Tyronetrinity yup, the tax payer is paying for the snap off tools. By the way i restore and refurbish all manner of tools and there's not a nickels worth of difference between any of those roto ratchets.
"Like Walmart Shoes" ... lol
Nice comparison 👍
Hey it would help us out alot if your sound matched the video. How are we supposed to know which one is sounding smoother and what not. Also that icon is like 45$ not 20, I bought mine about a year ago at Hf, it's not near as smooth as I'd like, Its my first swivle head and i love that part of it. I'm curious if the quality control is uniform on all of them. There sealed in a box at the store so you cant check them out till you buy those icon ratchets. Mine just dont sound like I feel it should and back drag is Alot more then I'd like(I have smoother 50yr old sk ratchets). I've even took it apart and re oiled it, doesnt change a thing, hasn't got any smoother after a year of use either..even hooked it up to a drill and put some miles on it lol.😄
Its been about 2 years now since you've put it to work, has it gotten any better?
@@SwayNotZay It might be a tad better but it’s not horrible. Reading back on my comment here I may have made it sound like a bad ratchet which it is not. It honestly is one of my favorite ratchets because of the swivel head (and the price it cost).
Since then I bought a new snap on 90 tooth swivel head ratchet (the equivalent of the icon) and believe it or not the back drag felt the same to me. It’s not bad and I think it’s just the nature of these type of ratchets and the way they’re built.
On a side note, I’ve bought more icon stuff including sockets and I’m a huge fan of there stuff. It’s what I’ll buy from now on when I need something.
I just searched Tekton's site for swivel head ratchets...it appears they are not offering this ratchet anymore. I wonder if their choice to use Cr-Mo has anything to do with it...although it may simply be due to the Coof shortage???
Cr-Mo has stronger impact resistance, which is ideal if you want your ratchet to do double duty as a hammer. There is a good reason why non-impact hand tools are made almost exclusively using Chrome Vanadium steels.
Amazon has it and in a 3 set for like 60 bucks
The "Facom expert" swivel head ratchets are excellent quality.
Icon for $17?!? Prices have really gone up. Their selling at $39.99 in 2023.
Thanks to Biden inflation
Let's go Brandon!
I’ve had Snap on & Matco and from first hand experience the Snap on is way nicer but the Matco is almost twice as strong I’ve broke the Snap on and on that same bolt the Matco broke it lose like nothing with way more force than the Snap on could handle almost 2 times It was a rusty manifold bolt
I think tekton also gives a 10% military discount.
how about gearwrench which one would you buy other than snap-on
Honestly they all look and feel like they are made in the same factory other the snapon. But I would go with the olsa.
Most Gearwrench stuff is being made in China, and the quality reflects that. Roto head ratchets, on the other hand appear to be the exclusive domain of Taiwanese tool factories, and the quality is much better as a result. The only thing that i would say that SO has over the Made in Taiwan roto heads, for most wrench pullers, is the additional length. I own a couple of Olsa roto heads and the build quality is amazing, right down to cosmetic appearance and chrome finish...if that matters to you. Unfortunately Olsa doesn't have comfort grip handles, making using the ratchet like a nut driver futile.
Put some grease in the Icon it sounds just like the snap on. Can confirm.
The icon is 44 with no coupons
Mac is far superior than Snapon
The Snap-on is 100 tooth. Easily the best ratchet in that group.
That tekton is literally harbor freight.
3/8 drive the standard in diesel ?? You try removing a 3/8 16mm, or 18mm from the rust belt with an impact let alone a ratchet …good luck news the power and leverage of its. A hand tool
Maybe let the dog finish his dinner before you start filming!
this fan boy ( soy boy ) is absolutely bias.
Tekton is cr-mo stronger metal of all
Cr-Mo has stronger impact resistance, which is ideal if you want your ratchet to do double duty as a hammer. There is a good reason why non-impact hand tools are made almost exclusively using Chrome Vanadium steels.
edit: just searched Tekton's site for swivel head ratchets...it appears they are not making this ratchet anymore. I wonder if their choice to use Cr-Mo has anything to do with it???
The two interchange in all areas it comes down to the quality of the steel, the forging and heat treatment, words from engineers at several tool manufacturers/tool companies, and yes snap on is on that list, as well as tekton, Cornwall, Apex. to name some others. Chrome socket are hardened by the process of chroming why they don’t chrome impact sockets, heat treatment and forging is all the difference