Conductor562 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Finally ordered a new set of Blackhawk ratchets the other day. I got the BP-1338QR (3/8 Drive) and the BP-1412QR (1/2" Drive) both for around $40. 72 Tooth with quick release. Never used one, but the guys I've talked to that have seem to really like them. Now I'm just waiting on the UPS guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyandy Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 awesome I cant wait to hear how it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Should be here tomorrow I would think. I hope anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Well, after a week of using them I'm happy to report these ratchets work as good as they look. The 1/2" was a little stiff out of the box, but after applying a little Red Lube of Love it improved. They're 72 tooth, single pawl, and best I can tell they're getting 10-12 tooth engagement. These are stout rats. I'll definitely be ordering the 1/4" model. I've really grown fond of Blackhawk here lately. They are excellent tools for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 How would you compare this to a Kobalt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 How would you compare this to a Kobalt? The Kobalt is smoother. The Blackhawk, while not as smooth as the Kobalt, has more teeth engaged at once which will undoubtedly make it a bit stouter. The Blackhawk has a smaller head as well, making it a bit easier to get into tight spots. Kobalt will be easier to warranty as the Blackhawk would likely have to be warrantied at Grainger or through the mail. Both have a good feel to them, but the Blackhawk looks cooler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks conductor, the only complaint I have on my kobalts is the high pitched ratcheting sound compared to a snap on or mac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks conductor, the only complaint I have on my kobalts is the high pitched ratcheting sound compared to a snap on or mac.A very light coat of "Red Lube of Love" will quiet them down. I took mine apart, lubed the gear wheel and the pawls, and once I got it back together I noticed it was a little harder to turn than before. I took it back apart, wiped out the excess, and now it works like a dream. I try to service all my ratchets at least twice a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Ok Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 If I walk in a supplier over here in the U.K and ask for "Red lube of love" I could get arrested. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 If I walk in a supplier over here in the U.K and ask for "Red lube of love" I could get arrested. LOL LOL, alright how about Permatex Ultra Slick engine assembly lube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Now that would get me a slap in the chops LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Now that would get me a slap in the chops LOL Ok, ok, since I do care about your well being just tell the Permatex item# 81950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) YAY hahahahahahahaha Just for the hell of it I have bought some on e bay Edited April 3, 2013 by Wayne Burgess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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