Clay koon is at home thinking. What a nice beginner ratchet collection

I have that exact 1/4" tekton set and love it. Been using it almost daily for over a year now and it hasn't skipped a beat. I threw a set of bits in that empty space which was my only complaint,that's the only thing that would make this set better. Great for interior work, small engine work, and anything with small tedious fasteners like you mentioned. And it fits perfectly in my tool bag when I have to bring tools home or go on a road call. Highly recommend this set to anyone in the market for one.

Great review I've got a snap on 1/2 dr long that was my dad's from 1944 and I wouldn't take a million bucks for it and STILL STILL WORKS

I dont know how you car mechanics afford all these tool truck ratchets and tools I've been industrial marine mechanic (shipyards tug boats cranes bulldozers etc. ) for 14 years I dont own any truck brands just gearwrench Pittsburgh & now some ICON tools which are awesome I love the fact I just take em a few miles to my harbor freight store & warranty them or just buy more

Anyone watching this probably has that same addiction. Agree completely, it’s great to have two complete setups (outside the specialty tools and some power tools) for home and work.

Recently became a fan on the channel.. became a mechanic earlier last year, I ve watched alot of tools videos and channels. One of my favorite things about you Justin is you won't review something without actually putting that tool to work. So many of these KZfaqrs will come out w a "tool review" of them opening the tool that day and talking about how much they like it. How is that useful for anyone? My point, thanks for making quality videos and I will continue to watch!

Almost 5 uploads in one week?! Your spoiling us!! Keep them coming!!!

In that empty spot on the tekton set I have a flex head ratchets, stubby ratchet, a 5" Knipex cobra, a 5" knopex pliers wrench, and a bit kit with Phillips and flathead. All fits in their perfectly. 1 stop shop grab and go kit. No wrenches needed for projects.

Great videos, I'm glad you actually use your tools before a full review. I was watching a video on the new quinn screwdrive set at HF guy just took them out of the box gave a review like he used them for years. Said the grip would be slippery with oil or grease, I went out and bought the set used it haven't had any issues, greasy hands oily never slipped, Keep it up

Besides saving you a bag of money, isn't it a better idea to just use a 25" breaker bar rather than the same-size ratchet? I bring this up as the ratchet mechanism is the weakest part of the tool. You only need the longer bar to break the fastener loose, and there's a greater chance of damaging a ratchet mechanism doing that over using the breaker bar. Start by loosening the fastener with the BB (at half the cost of the same-size ratchet), then use a shorter ratchet or a combination wrench to loosen the fastener the rest of the way. If you need the 25" length of the breaker bar to finish removing the fastener, then continue using it. Just remember, they call it a breaker bar for a reason.

Thanks Justin for a great ratchet review! I like the tape job on the 1/4”, I have actually used heat shrink tubing before to prevent slippage. I prefer the full line of Carlyle ratchets. Thanks for a great video !

My confession is that I love the new Craftsman gun metal grey ratchets. As well as my trusty Duralast and Tekton flex heads. Those are my go-to ratchet choices.

Great overview brother. That long 1/2 snap on looks like an absolute beast. And that 1/4 long snap on is awesome to bad it had issues. That is a nice feature with the tekton extension/driver. Great review 👍

The tekton 1/4in set was my go-to for taking with me to the junkyard, had storage for extra bits or a smaller ratchet, a blue shop towel and any loose nuts/screws or bolts for the part you're removing 100% worth the $50 I will say I'm not a fan of the ratchet design, I have the older version which had a shorter fatter 72t 1/4 that I removed and replaced with a 144t husky ratchet from home depot, fit perfect

I love the wrachet review...also the new intro is nice. Good job and keep the videos coming.

Nice intro dude! Bartle doo 👍

I've had that tekton set for about 3 weeks now and it works as good as any other set I've had. For $55 I think it was you cant beat it especially for a complete set.

On most flex head ratchets they have a lock washer. If you unscrew bolt on flex head & pull head out you can spread washer or replace it that will tighten up the flex head

Hey Justin.... cheers! Have you ever tried that platidip they sell at home depot? It works great! I've double dipped channel lock pliers where the handles had fallen off from age It works fabulous! Plasidip....try it you'll like it...... love your channel. Keep up the great work.... your loyal follower....Larry..... cheers!

I agree, that Tekton Kit is da bomb

I may also have a ratchet addiction. Two of my favorites not mentioned here. 1/4 Snap-On Flex ratchet; a gem for interior work. 1/2 SK ratchet. It’s a beast that will take a beating and useful for suspension work.

Masking tape is very good idea. I used it on the punches and chisels.

Dope shirt 🤙🏽

Many of my ratchets I coil nylon cord or para-cord around the grip area of the handle. I then mix up some five minite epoxy and coat the coiled handle. That gives me a nice amount of traction thats comfortable in cold weather, yet not to bulky.

I like the Carlyle ratchets I have, but the flex-head on the 3/8", bent handle version seems to give way and flex out of position more than I care for it to if I inadvertently exert too much on it, it's not my "go-to" so I don't worry about it. One advantage though is the ratchet head has a small profile. Other Carlyle ratchets include the 1/2" swivel-head (I hope to add the 1/4" and 3/8" versions soon, mainly for the 100-tooth design), a standard 1/2" fixed-head, and a stubby 3/8" version. The 3/8" locking flex-head is at the top of the "want" list right now. I guess the Gearwrench 3/8" swivel-head would be considered my "go-to" ratchet, I have used it the most. I'm glad to gloat about that Tekton 1/4" set; mine has the older 72-tooth ratchet and Tekton told me the new 90-tooth mechanism is not interchangeable. I have had that kit for almost four years and no bad issues ah-tall. I think it's a great alternative to having a nut driver set, also. Using the ratchet in the end of the driver handle has coming in handy, as well. Is your favorite wrench set next for a review?

Nice I like the new set up. I got loads of ratchets

I like the gear wrench for the money.

I picked up a titan micro swivel head ratchet at Oreilly’s. I use the hell out of it to get into small places or just get bolts started and tighten little past hand tight. Great for timing covers or anything that you want to get squared up before you put torque. For $15 can’t beat it. Bought 2 more since then. Awesome!!

I picked up that Tekton master 1/4" drive set last year. Real nice stuff. I also like the nut driver and have the Carlyle one also.

Tennis racket tape works great on ratchet handles

I like the new introduction

Flip the washer around on the floppy snappy and it’ll make it’ll be tight.

Man nice ratchet collection!

Great information

Awesome collection

I own 32 ratchets! I only need 3!

Best tool review channel hands down!

In case you are interested, I just out the other day tekton sells individuals 15mm 1/4 inch drive as well 5/8

you and mr. Clay have an addiction to ratchets, you both can go to big mac clinic, the rest of us are not far behind. I like the texe-tom ratchets and kobalt. Been comparing the icon and pittsburgh pro in use and the pittsburgh pro believe it or not is out performing the icon. The texton and kobalt are still the top choices. Do have any matco because I don not have a dealer. Good Video keep the coming, use and abuse the texton and review it.

I bought a 24 inch 1/2 drive Tekton ratchet and so far it works great.

Moving back to snap on found out GearWrench warranty sucks went back to advance auto with a broken socket and ratchet told to call GearWrench they gave me the run around no warranty.

I got one of those little 3/8 SO square handle's about a month ago. It's now my favorite ratchet.

New intro? Looking sharp bro!

If you like small ratchets, Nepros makes some of the best I have seen.

Need to get a thumb wheel ratchet.

Look forward to seeing what you think of the Tekton set. Cool video!

Nice collection! Since I got my cordless ratchets I rarely touched my regular ratchets xD, but I would love that Tekton set

If you don’t have a long handle (18-24 inch) 1/2 inch ratchet your missing out. I have a Proto long handle and it’s my favorite.

4:30 can't warranty that ratchet to snapon? Maybe make video of what it takes.

I have Dewalt, Crescent, Stanley, power torque, Great neck, perfomax, husky, masterforce socket sets and some Ace hardware brand also and they work great. I forgot I have a (Allen) brand set that is great as well

That’s one bad ass intro Justin 🤘🏻

Evercraft has that type driver handle/extension for under $5, looks just like the Carlyle except for the color

Teki ton, i have all there products plus icon and Mastercraft from 20 yrs ago. I also just got into Carlyle I love it

Have to say I'm digging the new intro man

Carlyle, MAC axis, Snap On

I'll be definitely waiting on review of the tekton stuff I want the offset ratchet they make an amazon sells it for 30 bucks also I want to know more about the product

Proto has been doing that since at least 1997.

Maybe Snap-On discontinued 1/4" driver extension but I own 1 bought it back in 2000 or 2001. Great tool though everyone needs one.

Tekiton never get old

Justin. Harbor freight also has a 1/4 driver that you can use as an extention.

You like that Tekton set I've looked at one myself wish I would bought that insteed of the craftsman for my to go bag

Armstrong 1/4" drivers have female ends on the back of the handle, you can get nos and used ones on eBay

Thanks this helps me figure out which I’m gonna buy

I had one of those driver extensions with the square head on the back. I think it came with a Silver Eagle (Matco) set I got years ago. It was lost long ago also.

I thought Craftsman was back we're is that Ratchet at ?

3/8 in a 1/4 body like the snap on ratchet really comes in handy for bellhousing bolts on third gen gm gbody cars and most vehicles with headers to get the bolts loose Justin sir??!

I have a few of those rachet dr handle style extensions that I pair with a rachet thumb wheel works great

You need a new spring washer for the snap on flex. Forget the tape man haha

Good video, Thanks

What microphone do you use ? Nice audio . Badass review btw , favorite ratchet if I had to choose one would be the 12 inch Matco comfort grip locking flex head

Love the content

Try taping your handles with athletic tape like you would a baseball bat its got a nice feel

Justin Dow: Have you ever have to get a repair kit for that snap-on 1/2" long ratchet?

I been eyeing the F out of the 25 inch snap on but fixed head I use i use 1 1/8" daily and the breaker bar is just OK. Gearwrench ratchets are my least favorite I've used 120xp specifically. I go with my long snap on 3/8 and sk lp90. I have doubles of these, 1/2 round heads i barley use now. I need to get in some quality 1/4 dr ratchets I'm still rocking a square handle craftsman for some reason but now I need a quality one I have kept my old craftsman tools and cheap stuff and modified them all to wired situations

I want to see a review on tekton impacts after 6 months and compare them to the icons how do they wear

Mac has locking hand driver extension, I don't remember if they're in 1/4" or just 3/8".

🤘🏻🐿🤘🏻

Use radiator silicone hose for comfort grip

Question u ever come across a pro series ratchet with a red n black handle. Has pro series on the handle n. 3/8ths along with pro series on the neck

Price on the 24" snap on flexhead? The 1/2"

@Justindow hey man I just got a 64 piece gear wrench socket set set and the ratchets came with dents in the handles and the plastic moulding is cracked and completely unusable, What do you recommend I do?

How about throwing Tekton in dat mix J Dawg?!

plethora..........hmmmm......... big word for ya

Till the tape gets slimy, yuck!

Good times

2:21 giggity

No 3/4 drive ratchet tho ??

Get some Nepro ratchets

I swear I hear baby chickens in the background of this video. Am I crazy?

Tekton! What! No no no blasphemy! Gear wrench is better.... LOL 😆