Electric Ratchets

[old2soon]

    3/8" drive specifically. Anyone here have them? Good ones bad ones? Looked on Amazon and prices start around $40.00 up to around $170.00. About 50-50 those with batteries and chargers and those without batteries and chargers. So figured I'd query the collective Again! And as Always TIA! RIDE SAFE.

[sandy]

My local MC mechanic shop recently switched from Snap On to Milwaukee. He says just as good at less than half the price.

[3W-lonerider]

got plenty of them 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 drive. will not buy anything but a Milwaukee

[cagrote]

  I have the Makita in 3/8.  I have been happy with it so far. Have had it for 2 years.

[Jess from VA]

It seems to me it depends on what you will do with it and how often you will use it.

If you are Harry Homeowner with the occasional projects, do you need the best?  

I have some Walmart no name I use for Phillips and Flathead screws mostly.  Good bits are more important than the drill.  My Ryobi 18Vt lithium is better.

If I have to move a lug nut, I use a handheld 4-way.   But not in a few years.

[GiG]

My favorite Ratchet.

[Hook#3287]

I have a 3/8 Milwaukee, model I can't remember.  It works well and the battery has good longevity.

I wish it had more torque, but I have nothing to compare it too.

I have a smaller Hitachi power screw driver and that works well also. I use it for the 1/4 sockets.

For bigger stuff, I use my DEWALT 3/8 & 1/2 impactors.

[h13man]

I have Ryobi "plus one" cordless tools and the 3/8" impact I use constantly. For bike work I still "break" manually. Need to "feel" if I can thus helping save removing broken hardware.

Yes Milwaukee, Metabo and DeWalt are very good but buy according to often you really will use it. I've had my Ryobi for 8+ yrs. now. Batteries are a cost that has be figured into the equation also. Ryobi 4 amp replacement, $50. 1.5/2 amp really hold up a long time (one 1.5 amp hr. battery per constant use per example following) and lighter in weight. I've decked a porch and walkway @ 75 sq. ft. ea., one 1.5 amp. battery swap during process.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-Cordless-2-Tool-Combo-Kit-with-Drill-Driver-Impact-Driver-2-1-5-Ah-Batteries-and-Charger-PCL1200K2/317987595?g_store=&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=vantage&utm_campaign=23678&utm_content=25331&mtc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D25P-Multi-NA-RYOBI_3338-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-MK862139001-23678-NBR-3338-NA-VNT-FY24Q1_Q4_RYOBI_D25P_RM__AON_CPT&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D25P-Multi-NA-RYOBI_3338-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-MK862139001-23678-NBR-3338-NA-VNT-FY24Q1_Q4_RYOBI_D25P_RM__AON_CPT-20990829250--&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApsm7BhBZEiwAvIu2X8TNN-t0XIx90oTmRD0NMCYWscNvpXN_50OjFsAUZ50C9TDJ45rCphoCSSYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

They have a larger one also.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-Cordless-2-Tool-Combo-Kit-with-1-2-in-Impact-Wrench-3-8-in-Impact-Wrench-4-0-Ah-Battery-and-Charger-PCL265K1-PCL250B/323108091?g_store=&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=vantage&utm_campaign=23678&utm_content=25331&mtc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D25P-Multi-NA-RYOBI_3338-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-MK862139001-23678-NBR-3338-NA-VNT-FY24Q1_Q4_RYOBI_D25P_RM__AON_CPT&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-RM-RMP-GGL-D25P-Multi-NA-RYOBI_3338-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-MK862139001-23678-NBR-3338-NA-VNT-FY24Q1_Q4_RYOBI_D25P_RM__AON_CPT-20990829250--&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApsm7BhBZEiwAvIu2X1BbTz9bQCst0s4-LIRB_ySFvUIJO1LqvW-aLpR_JY0-A_G1K4yF-xoCNekQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Pluggy]

A power ratchet is not the same as an impact wrench or power screwdriver.  The ratchet is great for repetitive work. It is a big timesaver for assembling 24 church chairs. Removing 15 bolts to unclog a chipper-shredder is easier and faster.  Under the hood of a car, it may be too bulky to reach all the fasteners.  I never used it much for motorcycle work.  I trusted it to remove nuts and bolts, but not to tighten them.

Mine had an unusual battery that is no longer available.  I might get another if I see a need (and it is priced right).

Here is an example: https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-Cordless-Ratchet-Brushless-DCF513B/dp/B0BB4TP3LM/ref=asc_df_B0BB4TP3LM?mcid=d1ccbf379dac3ba38045de7e936044cc&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693308318551&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14257688205244800734&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010069&hvtargid=pla-1992829292878&psc=1

 

[3fan4life]

I don't have any experience with the battery operated ratchets.

I've looked at them several times but felt like it would be challenging to get them into a tight space.

I do have a Ryobi 18v 3/8" and a Ryobi 18v 1/2" drive impact gun.

The 3/8 is good for removing average size nuts/bolts and the 1/2 is great for removing lug nuts and large nuts/bolts.

They are much less work than the old 4 way!


I like the Ryobi line of tools.

I've been using them for years and haven't had any issues.

If I made my living with my tools I'd probably want Dewalt tools.

But the Ryobi tools are perfect for the average home owner.


Direct Tools is a good source for Ryobi and Rigid tools at good prices:

https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/
 


 

[old2soon]

    I have a few hand tools and a limited amount of power tools gathered up oveer the years. I can accomplish light wirk on the cage or the trike. I have a H/F 1/2" electric impact wrench that I'm still tryin to figure WHY I waited so long to add it to my shop.Also recently got a H/F 3 ton floor jack on sale and a 10% off coupon. H/F a little too proud of their electric ratchets and battery IS extra!  And a Heartfelt THANKS for All the contributions to this thread. Still figurin! RIDE SAFE.

[cookiedough]

sorta changing subjects, but I have ridgid at home depots drill and heard that if you register the products, which I did, lifetime warranty on drill and even batteries for life.  Will see 10 years from now if get a new battery for free?   For price for everyday user, ridgid is hard to beat

[da prez]

  I have all the Ridgid cordless tools  I use on my jobs. I even bought the vacuum. Drilling concrete for anchors keeps the place clean. I have destroyed (not intentionally) two drills and they were replaced  with no problems.
  I bought the 1/2 inch impact and was amazed at the power. Keep it in the truck incase of tire issues. The last tire rotation was a breeze. I torque lug nuts. Just doing a light bump on install was to tight. This is why I torque when possible. This was the low power  torque wrench. 
  I may in the future buy the 1/4 inch ratchet.

                                                           da prez

[mbramley]

 The rachet specifically I don't have experience with. I do make my living with tools. I always used DeWalt when I used my tools at work. Now the shop I work for supplies the tools and they use DeWalt. Good tools. For my use at home I have switched to Ryobi. I have had very good luck with them and I use them way more than the average (whatever that means) homeowner. I use everything from drills, saws multitools, weed wacker, Tiller,  and chain saws from Ryobi. I do like them and their price is much more affordable.