Ok, cordless ratchet?

[look 171]

Again, I want this to keep around the house not used daily. Can't see spending 150 bucks on Milwaukee. Anyone used the Harbor Freight Earthquake cordless ratchet or others you like? Must have changeable battery not those plug ins where the battery can't be changed.

I bought my kid a 98 4 Runner so we are tearing out the suspension and a bunch of stuff. Its time to get his hands dirty but I just don't want to sit there cranking the damn ratchet if there's something easier for a couple hundred bucks. It will more then likely sit after this is over?

[onewhippedpuppy]

A guy who sits by me at work has a Milwaukee and says it’s life changing for doing any wrenching. I’ll probably bite the bullet for one soon.

[Baz]

This is on my want list as well. Thinking a 3/8" drive.

Every time I visit my mechanic, I always pick up one of his and fondle it....lol.....the ratchet that is.

His is a Milwaukee.

[cabmandone]

Mine is going to be a Dewalt. I watched a guy use a Milwaukee and was really impressed with it.

Are you really gonna buy Made in China after Covid-19?

[1990C4S]

I have settled on Ryobi cordless tools as 'pretty darn good for the price'. The drill, 1/4"hex impact, and 1/2" impact all work very well. To me, this is all you need for a home mechanic/handy-man.

I do not have a ratchet, but if I needed one I would add the Ryobi to my collection.

I will add, the Milwaukee tools are superior, but I can't justify paying double.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

I have settled on Ryobi cordless tools as 'pretty darn good for the price'. The drill, 1/4"hex impact, and 1/2" impact all work very well. To me, this is all you need for a home mechanic/handy-man.

I do not have a ratchet, but if I needed one I would add the Ryobi to my collection.

I will add, the Milwaukee tools are superior, but I can't justify paying double.

My stuff is primarily Ryobi too, so this is what I would consider getting since the battery would be simpatico with my other cordless tools.

I already have an impact wrench and impact driver so getting a ratchet would complete my quiver nicely.

Here's a review of the Ryobi tool, in case it's of interest:

[Seahawk]

I switched over to a nearly all battery power tool chest for chores around the farm, fence repair, equipment maintenance, etc. I have a very busy charging area

Drills, ratchet, circular saw, chain saw, and saws-all are Dewalt since the battery charger are common and my first battery powered tools were Dewalt. I even have a battery powered grease gun that uses the same batteries. Game changer for me.

Big wattage Echo blower, so much better than my gas powered Stihl I am selling the Stihl at auction this Fall. We also have smaller blowers at the stable and they are perfect.

Just bought a battery powered pressure washer that is perfect for barn needs. I don't have water at the barn and the battery powered pressure washer can suction from a bucket, or in my case, an old tank sprayer I cleaned up.

I am keeping the gas powered pressure washer for big jobs.

The gas powered chain saws will remain a fixture, especially the pole saws. The battery powered chain saw is great for small stuff only.

My twp pesos.

[GH85Carrera]

I use the Milwaukee ratchet, and I have one of their smaller screw drivers, The one thing I don't like about mine is the ratchet has no clutch. It just tightens until it stops, and that can me a shock to the wrist. It sure is handy to use. The screw driver has no chuck, it is just the screw driver bit connection. It is really powerful, and light. When using it for very long I really appreciate how light it is. My 18 volt drill driver is a heavy beast.

[dad911]

Dark you guys, now I want one.

Frankly, I've been using the harbor freight socket adapters in my ryobi hex driver.

[Bigtoe32067]

The battery is too big in the ryobi for getting into tight areas. I’ve had the HF Earthquake one for years and it works great and have never regretted it.
Tony

[porsche4life]

Haven’t tried one, but I’ve heard good stuff about the newer HF battery tools.

Catch one with a good discount, bet it will hold up to DIY projects just fine.

[Baz]

After watching the video I posted....I went ahead and pulled the trigger on that Ryobi 3/8" drive.

Wasn't in stock at my local HD so having it shipped to my door - $84.14.

Just the tool - no battery. I already have them.

I just used my Ryobi impact driver out on my back patio and I love that thing.

Am I Joe Homeowner....or the Ryobi man?

[Cajundaddy]

Choose a cordless platform and get tools that share batteries and attachments. I have been a Makita guy for 30 years and they just keep getting better. I use my cordless drill/driver and impact driver for 90% of my wrenching but always keep a breaker bar handy for stubborn bolts that require a lot of muscle. I prefer the small lighter weight stuff for speed and tight spaces, and all day use without fatigue rather than using a mammoth heavy duty impact every day when only 1-2 bolts per week require so much persuasion.

Cordless tools and a pair of batteries are the bomb!

[fastfredracing]

I have 2, but they are both strap on . Almost $300.00 with a battery, crazy expensive, but they are fantastic.
I just bought their newest high torque one, and it smashes my knuckles on a daily basis .
Cordless tools, are such a game changer. There are some days, where I do not even turn on y air compressor

[pdxfj]

I bought one of the HF Earthquake cordless ratchets and it works great. It won't fit every situation but is very nice to have when it does.

[madcorgi]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

I use the Milwaukee ratchet, and I have one of their smaller screw drivers, The one thing I don't like about mine is the ratchet has no clutch. It just tightens until it stops, and that can me a shock to the wrist. It sure is handy to use.

I have the same criticism with mine. It's got a lot of torque, and the wrist snap action can be painful. I don't know if anyone makes one with a clutch, but it would be a good thing to have.

[A930Rocket]

I've been looking for the Dewalt ratchet. Any links to one, as all my tools and batteries are Dewalt.

Originally Posted by cabmando

Mine is going to be a Dewalt. I watched a guy use a Milwaukee and was really impressed with it.

Are you really gonna buy Made in China after Covid-19?

[RWebb]

Millw. 1/4" with an adapter seems best for confined spaces, based on what I hear; no experience

they DO go on sale every so often

I sorta wish my Ryobi drill would break so I can go Milw Fuel..

[look 171]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

I've been looking for the Dewalt ratchet. Any links to one, as all my tools and batteries are Dewalt.

The Dewalt seems to have that big old square battery at the end. It will get in the way, i think?

Pulled the trigger this morning, bought the Milwaukee. So I am looking around to order and came across this, Cordless tq wrench. Amazing what these guys come up with. Nice to have around if you have 600 bucks to blow https://www.performancetoolcenter.com/milwaukee-2466-20-m12-fuel-1-2-in-digital-torque-wrench-with-one-key/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3ZX4BRDmARIsAFYh7ZI4mTmd6Ra8CiDHDdd zpZyjwRl0ys92rpSj8vhohxRjgG6DrgK-cT4aAgH5EALw_wcB

Thanks all for your feed back. Now the impact driver?

[Baz]

Originally Posted by look 171

Now the impact driver?

Have both an impact driver and an impact wrench.

Mine are Ryobi and have worked great - but since you already have Milwaukee, you should probably stick with them.