NicholasShetley Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I think this one tops the list of most gimmicky tool to date. It is a 1/4 inch drive ratchet on one side and a 3/8 on the other. The ratcheting mechanism itself wobbles. The ratchet is also extendable an extra couple of inches. The only thing it is missing is an led light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I've found one at my local Bunnings with 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 drive. I actually think for a 'get out of trouble', they are a cool idea, as long as the price stays reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Yeah, I got my brother a cool through type socket set from HD this Christmas. He had bought one for his work truck from Lowe's (Kobalt) but they didn't have it any longer. I found the Husky one at HD and gave it to him for Christmas. Screwy looking set but I guess it's great for wrench turners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I wouldn't use it for a main ratchet. I would think it would be fine to keep in a vehicle though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I had a husky stubby ratchet that was double sided with a 1/4" and 3/8". It worked for me, I don't know what the deal is with the wobble feature, usually when stuff wobbles it sucks and yet they advertise it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Don't discount the use of wobble, it's in the design of some sockets for a reason. Gearwrench has a feature on their extensions where if you put the socket on it will wobble, and if you push the socket on all the way it is stiff. Wobble is basically the same thing as a universal, it lets you get the socket into areas where going straight-in won't work. I've used the wobble feature on my Gearwrench stuff a lot, it comes in really handy. Yeah, I got my brother a cool through type socket set from HD this Christmas. He had bought one for his work truck from Lowe's (Kobalt) but they didn't have it any longer. I found the Husky one at HD and gave it to him for Christmas. Screwy looking set but I guess it's great for wrench turners. If you're talking about "pass-through" sockets, I just bought a set of Gearwrench. I saw them and had to buy a set, more of a whim than anything else. But, I've actually used them quite a bit, more than I thought I would. It's amazing what we see as gimmicky or silly, but wind up buying and liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Wobble extensions are quite popular and most manufacturers that cater to mechanics offer them. Pass through sockets......They're gimmicky, but functional. There are some applications where they are the best tool for the job, but there are VERY few such instances. I'm not a fan of these 2 headed ratchets. I'm old school in that respect as I prefer a dedicated tool for a specific task. They've been around for years and have been offered by many manufacturers, even Proto, but I just don't care for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'm right there with you conductor. I would much rather use a separate 1/4 and 3/8 ratchet as well. I don't think I have a single wobble extension, I primarily use flex sockets though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-Fordguy Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have one of these ratchets. I got it back late summer last year from the wife who is a manager at sears. They were given out at a Sears convention in Vegas. I've found it works well when removing front wheel tub to firewall supports on 60's/70's ford trucks.The wobble feature comes in handy in tight quarters in this application. Other than that--meh It's intended market appears to be for apartment/condo dwellers kitchen tool drawer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have one of those little Titan branded stubby flex rats that's 1/4" and 3/8". It actually makes a damn fine ratchet for bit socket as both my allen and Torx sockets have 3/8" and 1/4" drive on the same rail. Over time though, as I've gotten better at pinpointing the correct size before I go to my box, I find myself using it less and less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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