Electric ratchet?

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

FWIW I spent around $200 for the Milwaukee version (12v) and I barely use it so what did I learn? ...
- My old tools are still "super good enough"!

I can see them being useful for a pro mechanic on the clock but they'll also need a supply of fully charged batteries in reserve. Meanwhile those multiple batteries must be recharged for the next day.

Bingo...when just piddling about in my garage, never really felt the "need" for power tools. No denying the cool factor, but Breaker bar, regular hand powered ratchet, and sockets seemed to eventually get the job done for me.

However, looking at the toolboxes being sold today, most of the setups include a power lead-in, many offer a wired in "power drawer" with plug ins for chargers, computers, and cell phones.

[A930Rocket]

I have a 1/4 and 3/8 Milwaukee ratchets. I use them every time I can, in addition to the Dewalt 3/8 and 1/2 impacts. For the DeWalt tools, I have another five or six, so I have lots of batteries. For the Milwaukee tools, I bought some knock off batteries on Amazon.

[edgemar]

got this on sale for $65

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-8-in-Drive-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Ratchet-H38CPRAT/305713305

so far so good!

[look 171]

I bought a 1/4 drive Milwaukee when I torn apart my kids 4 runner's suspension. We ended up not using it for too many bolts due to it being 1/4". But I ended up using it for lots of other things with hard to get to places. No more twisting my arms tearing up my fingers on removing nuts and bolts once loosen up with the ratchet. I bought the tool only for a little over 100 bucks but we already have a bunch of Milwaukee batteries.

[jyl]

I bought one as a labor saver, to replace the roof tent on my Vanagon Westy, which involves removing and replacing about a billion screws in places too small for a normal screwdriver. It made the job effortless, especially because I talked my son into doing the work :-)

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by LWJ

Since I seem to live under a rock and am consistently 10 years behind the curve of most new trends and inventions, I now see electric ratchets being used for low effort wrenching.

Too bad I'm with you - behind the curve. If I had known about these things a year ago when I started my Volkswagen project I would have grabbed that Milwaukee electric ratchet. I don't have any projects upcoming, so now I'll wait. By the time I'm ready to do something big enough these will probably be 44 volt powerhouses.

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

For the Milwaukee tools, I bought some knock off batteries on Amazon.

I would not recharge those inside your house, or leave them charging unattended. The risk of fire is not zero.

https://youtu.be/CZ-T8RzLutg

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

I would not recharge those inside your house, or leave them charging unattended. The risk of fire is not zero.

https://youtu.be/CZ-T8RzLutg

I don’t. The factory battery lasts long enough that I rarely have used one of the aftermarket batteries.

[Rusty Heap]

call me old school but I still love my air tools and 80 gallon 175 psi air compressor tank.


For giggles I searched on Dewalt 20 3/8 ratchet and they're like $160-175 for tool only. Heck a air ratchet at Harbor freight is what $20?

[GH85Carrera]

My ratchet it handy for long nuts or bolts. The one feature I wish it had was a clutch. It just keeps running until it is stopped by the torque limit, and it tends to try to smack my hand into what is near by. I have to sneak up on almost tight, and then use my regular ratchet to get the right tightness for most bolts.

It one of the "fuel" units and the same battery is in my smallest electric drill driver. That ratchet is a knuckle buster if I am not really careful.

[Robert Coats]

I've had the little-known Milwaukee M4 cordless screwdriver for a few years now, and it is my go-to power tool. It has a locking/quick-release hex chuck, 2-speed gearbox, and a variable torque control ring. A little spendy, but it has never let me down.

[Denirooney]

I use the ONEVAN 1/2'' 1000N·m brushless cordless ratchet wrench. It's compact, lightweight, and offers excellent performance for various automotive and mechanical tasks. The 18-volt system provides sufficient power for most applications, and the ergonomic design ensures comfortable use even in tight spaces.

[Jeff Alton]

Originally Posted by fastfredracing

All mine are snap on , but trust me, they are the bees knees . No more clunky air lines getting in your way , battery life is excellent, and they have more power than the air ones I used to use .
If I was not doing snap on, I would be looking at milwaukee or de walt

Mine too, and I agree 100%. A few of my techs have Milwaukee and they seem excellent as well.

Cheers