+Jacques C definitely coming! I've had the Snap-on for over a year, it's only fair to put the SK through the ringer, it'll make for a better comparison.
hey buddy... 2 questions for ya... 1 have u done a comparison video between the sk & snapon yet? (cause ive looked & cant find it?) & 2 how is this ratchet holding up? im a long time sk user & im interested in this ratchet, but ive heard some negatives, so itd be good to know if its held up well? ...really enjoy ur videos, thanx & god bless man!
Justin D same, it's like I have crack addiction or some shit I don't know why I can't say no to the tool guy or resist another and seeing this vid don't help it
I have my grandfather's SK 3/8" round head rachet. I opened it up after decades of service. It was beautiful, no visible wear. It's my favorite rachet.
When I first got into my field about 16 years ago I bought a SK 1/4 and 3/8 socket ratchet set. I'm still using them today. I've never had a issue at all. No breaking except one socket because I put a huge breaker bar on it which completely understandable. No chrome flaking I've never once had one jam or skip. I think their damn good for the price but they were bought a few years back and I haven't used the new stuff yet. Funny thing is Snap On came in and saw my tools and tried to rag on me but mine are waaayy cheaper and maybe even more reliable.
I'm 50 years old and been using SK socket sets since I was 4. Hard to beat! Glad SK upped there game on this ratchet. It'llbe a welcome addition to the tool box. Excellent video/review btw👍
I dont think you're in the minority, Many say they want it and SK currently have a mock up of a knurled handle version. But I personally like the smooth handle and of coarse the price tag!
did not know sk was still around...one of my old tenants gave me a bunch of sk ratchets and sockets about 15 years ago...he was an army helicopter mechanic for 20 years and he retired to florida. he knew i liked shadetree mechanic work so he gave them all to me..they work great and no issues at all.
Since I've lived in Chicago since the late 1990s, I have a soft spot for SK tools. Because they started out in Chicago, there have been huge amounts of SK tools sold in the Chicago area over the years. You can go to flea markets in and around the city and find old SK tools that are still very usable because they've always made very high quality and durable tools. I think their best design was actually the original style SK pro round-head ratchets. The ratcheting and reverse mechanisms on these are very reliable and stay smooth for a very long time in between cleanings. If you keep them clean, they can last for years before you need to open them up, clean out old grease, and then lubricate them again. Back around 2002, I visited their old factory in Brighton Park hoping to trade in a very very old ratchet (possibly 1940s or so) that had a worn reverse mechanism. The guys at the factory told me to take it to their distribution center in the suburbs. I went there next, and the people in the office let me trade it in for a brand new 1/2 inch drive SK pro ratchet, which I still use to this day. I've purchased other SK tools new over the years. I love both SK sockets and SK combination wrenches because they're a tiny bit thinner than tools from most other manufacturers, which allows them to get into certain very tight spots in car engine compartments that are not accessible with other tools. This new ratchet looks like a quality tool, but (1) I worry that the reverse mechanism may not stand the test of time and may become rough with age, but this is just speculation on my part. (2) I really appreciate when ratchets have a quick release (although old SK pros don't have these either) and (3) I like when pear-head ratchets have a recessed reverse-direction selector. With all that said, this is probably a great ratchet. I just don't know if it will still be great after 20 years of use. I know for a fact that my old SK pro round head ratchets will still work great after 20 years as long as I don't abuse them.
Caught this video in my recommendations and I gotta say you've done a great job on this video! History and in depth analysis... You earned my subscription! 👍🏼
I have SK tools from the early 70's when i started doing mechanical work . I have 2 S-K 1/2 inch drive round head ratchets and have never rebuilt them. The wrenches are top shelf tough. I have a lot of Snap On too, and the S-Ks were worth every dime. In 20 years from now i will have to decide which of my nephews will get them, and likely they will still have a full set to hand to their kids.
150 likes? That didn't take long. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these. I love SK tools. Snap On is only king of the hill when it comes to cost.
+Hard Knocks Forge Yeah many put the snap-on on a pedestal, but Nepros has the most expensive production 3/8 drive ratchet in the world, 500 bucks a pop!
I'm far from being a mechanic. Or rarely work on things unless they need to be fixed but I find these videos soothing! I think I'm entering a new phase in age (gonna be 47)... Tools are my new thing ⚙️🛠️
I still have my SK tool ratchets from the 70s. They have never slipped busted my knuckles or had to be replaced. They can be a pain in the butt in a tight spot to reverse so this looks interesting
I work in a shop for a profession and I have snap on ratchets, watching this video and knowing this exists makes me want to try it out. Maybe in a week or so I'll buy one and maybe do a real work review on it or get with you and you can make a video
You absolutely put out the best hand tool videos, very professional looking. I plan on picking up the 1/4" drive models when they release them 3 or 4 years from now.....
Ya lol lately I’ve been getting get dirty sticky oily old 87 gt shmooo all over me don’t get me wrong love it but still clip and clean my finger nails hes clearly a single man lol nice tools dirty fingys has single or pre divorce written all over that said this wrench looks like a skookum choocher Im doing the jazz hands routine to get 3/8 baddd mammajama on way to my doorstep
I wish these had been around when I was turning wrenches for a living. I'd still like to buy one to replace my old SK 1/4" drive ratchet, but only if I can also get a new blow molded case to fit my sockets and the new pear shaped ratchet.
Been using mine for 4 years maybe,I missed the original lunch so I painted the switch green and clear coated it, it holds ups very well I grap it more then my snap on f80 simply because the handle length is a 1/4 or 1/2 in longer. The snap on is a bit smother. I taken the the lp90 from the garage to automotive manufacturing and dyno testing
SK is a great tool. Only issue with them is that you have to send off what breaks in order to get it warrantied. I live in Georgia and I'm also a automotive technician so being able to get tools warrantied in a timely manner is a huge issue and yes I have more than one ratchet but you always have a favorite that you pickup before anything else.
I just subscribed. I really like the way you describe the items being featured. My favorite parts are when you go into the historic significance of the companies that have made these tools. Great channel! Very detailed consistent. Thank you for your time and efforts.
---you really need the lock. I wouldn't buy a ratchet without a push button lock. When you have extensions on the ratchet it can get heavy and your extensions and sockets can fall off. Same as the extensions, you can get extensions that lock on your socket. So useful on working on modern cars where you don't want to loose a socket down in the engine bay because you can spend a lot of time looking for your socket.
Paul L that's what I was saying .. the lock lets go at the most inopportune time (long extension in a hole) and you didn't even touch the button. So if they fix that I'd consider trying a locker style. First time it released by itself, I'd drive by the factory and bust a window out with it as I threw it back to them.
MrTheHillfolk I've never had a problem with the button having such a light actuation pressure that the socket falls off. The actuation pressure on then ones we've had/have is pretty strong; definitely not light enough to actuate as easily as you described.
I also had to dismantled this ratchet because mine was locking up...noticed that its from the green paint left inside the hole that tiny bearing and spring sits in. Bearing was just getting stuck, cleaned it out and works perfect! ( I used 1500 grit sandpaper )
Great video. About 15 years ago I bought a old pickup for the transmission. When I took the seat out I found a big half inch drive sk ratchet. It's tough as can be. I have no idea how old it is. The truck sat for a long time. But that ratchet is my go to ratchet hands down.. however I'd love to get a 80200 for a 3/8 drive.
the old sk ratchets are my favorites and I hope they continue to make them. I will be getting one of these to try out though. edit... I just looked at the price on the sk site, forget that!
+MrCoffeekelly Watch the rest of the video it's $58, links are in the description of the video. I'm pretty sure they will continue to make the round heads but like anything, their offerings are subject to change.
u know, as many times as i have used a ratchet to get my truck back up & running & maintained i have nvr ever not once knew how the ratchet worked technically anyway 👍👍👍👍 got a new sub my friend.
+DIRTDIVER882 Thanks, it may be a testament to how well your Ratchet works that you've never had to open it up, so it must be reasonably good. Thanks for watching!👍
The old round head SK ratchet is probably one of the strongest ever made. Ratchets like their new one is much like what Snap-On has had for years. The pawls are the weak point. We'll see how the new one holds up. It does look like a nicely made piece.
Looks amazing. Even though I have too many ratchets I want one. This new ratchet will fill the vacuum left by Armstrong's maxx ratchets now that Armstrong is no longer in business. Beats paying 2-3 times for the Snap on equivalent.
It's great that S-K made a ratchet that looks like other professional ratchets, has a high tooth count and doesn't have that miserable knurled handle. The handle on my S-K 45170 drove me to a Snap-on F730 ratchet (long story) back in 1982. By comparison, the Snap-on was light-years ahead in design, operation and comfort. Perhaps this design will bring back others who had tried but left the brand. Nice fix on that spring tensioner, too. It was interesting that the internals were not greased, but instead had a coating of light oil. I think I would open it up and place some Super Lube in the cavity, which would make the gearing a tad smoother and quieter.
Usually only use a 1/4 drive in aviation so I’ll wait. Started buying Sk tools do to being made in America. Which most tool maker have now shifted to overseas.
I have have the sk mini 1/4 drive I have had over 20 years and have never had a problem with it I love it and now most of my 1/4 drive sockets are now sk I still have a few snap on most notably the 5/8 deep and shallow bought them used the only socket I am missing in the metric set is 4.5 deep and my standard set has more sockets then my tray will hold I have some of the 32 sizes that u no longer get great review Garnett thank you for the info
+Dan Bates Thanks, no problem 👍🏾 I was recently thinking about picking up some SK 1/4 drive sockets my Craftsmans are starting to wear out and there's just no point trying to find a Sears anymore.
Garnett-Tools I have some new videos up I am going to do a new tool box tour once I have them all sorted out I have 4 uprights that are as tall as me don't know if I will use them all yet going to sell off some of what I don't need
+MFitz717 I was going to hold out until the flex came out but I saw they only released the one so far and I just had to buy it, now I want them to make long ones.
Nice review...thX 4 sharin ! If I may suggest, using a tool grease instead of a oil, oil tends to break down faster an doesnt last as long, grease tends to last an can be a protectant from dirt and water or moisture 🤓👍👍
Meshed is the word you were looking for. Internally, it looks very similar to the Snap On dual 80's. Also, instead of oil, try synthetic grease. Will make it silky smooth.
S&K stands for, Slip & Kill. That handle feels comfortable because it is a copy of the Snap On ratchets. I gave up on their tools a long time ago as almost every S&K tool that I ever purchased, broke. or wore out prematurely.
Awesome vid Garnett. I'm from Erie pa so it's pretty cool to see you're from the burgh. Seen all you're vids very awesome keep em coming. I wanna see this vs the strap on haha.
Very good observations. I would like to add that the handle looks a bit short and maybe a bit thin, and I agree, the selector switch scratching up the finish needs to be addressed, I have some high-end ratchets that do the same thing and I don't like it. Oh, and I also agree that the placement of the SK logo is too high.
Love SK wrenches, screwdrivers and sockets, but I never liked their ratchets...they always seemed cheap to me. I definitely don't need another ratchet, but I may need to add one more SK tool to my collection.
Awesome looking ratchet. I'm going to hold out for the 1/4 flex head. Thanks for making another great video. You will have 150 likes in a day, can't wait to see comparison video.
Hey again sir very nice post. To me, as a old S-K type guy the attractive part of them is the handle it's much more comfortable than the other brands, seems like they copied the type I don't like
Oh yeah I'm sending this to everybody that I know that works on shit we will get you that hundred and fifty we all just love putting Snap-on the shame and specially with that beauty that SK just came out with bring it I like the rest of us tool fans would love to see that I bet u SK winz😉😁‼‼‼‼‼
I didn't know that S/K was still available the pall looks stronger than Snap On and Craftsman I've can't say how many times I've had to have my snap on fixed and had to go to Sears to replaced now just finding where to find em.
You broke your Snap-on ratchets? How? I've never broken not even the super high tooth count ratchets from Snap-on before, and I've done some very very inconsiderate things to that poor ratchet.
Sweet! That's a good looking ratchet- thank you for the info, and I like watching your video reviews- for all the information you provide.Thank you for sharing- Peace!
I don't think any of that's coming back with how cheap Taiwanese manufacturing is guess we'll be stuck with Snap-on, SK, Proto, Mac, Wright, Cornwell and Martin for now.
Probably going to wait for a 1/2 inch to come out. You should do a review on the x-frame ratchet wrenches. They look fucking awesome. Want to buy like a 13mm or 16mm something I use a lot and try them out but could only find sets.
Thanks for the video, that looks like a sweet ratchet, after watching this video. The other sizes and versions look great also. Maybe it's just me, it's missing quick release.
Fuck that's a sexy ratchet! Great review, I can always count on you to show me something new I've never seen. Thanks for sharing, might just get the 1/2 inch flex when it comes out.
good review. nice work. I may consider sk for my next ratchet. im saving up for their x frame wrenches. its very convenient for me to use the snap on tool truck that comes by every week. I've asked sk several times for info on a dealer and I have heard there is one near me but they are no help in getting the info.
I have a long handle 3/8 with a locking flex head. it is the cheap option, the button for the lock is coming loose. I have abused it for about six months now and it just developed the issue, it still functions and it was a fifty dollar ratchet so well see how long it lasts.
