alapon77 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Does anyone have experience with the Milwaukee M12 Ratchet? I have the 3/8" version. I'm unable to test the actual torque with my torque wrench (as I don't have a coupler) but I am easily able to stop the rotations of the shank with my hand (a strong pinch between my thumb and index finger). FWIW, the yoke still oscillates. The specs say 0-35 foot lbs in torque range and 0-250 RPM. (The RPM seems about right). Is 35 ft-lbs generally out of a person's grip? I'm not a 'strong-guy' and the batteries are fresh. Also, this item is brand new. To those of you who have this ratchet, can you stop the shank by pinching it hard? If not, I think I need to return it ASAP. Thx,Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang347 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I just went out to my truck and grabbed mine. I can't stop mine. It's a 3/8 drive as well. It's actually been a pretty nice tool. I use it just about everyday and if i don't one of my guys do. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alapon77 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks for checking that for me! I appreciate the support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 You shouldn't be able to hold it to a stop like that. 35 ft. lbs. is more torque than it sounds like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankiegarcia19 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Either u been choking the chicken too much with that hand or u got a defected ratchet...lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamatitan Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Yea cant stop mine either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alapon77 Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Thanks guys, for the support. There really ought to be a national holiday devoted to people like you who hang out on message boards to help others. Now I know I won't risk embarrassment at a service center. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 If its under 90 days you should be able to swap it out at the store you bought it at. The service center might have a longer turn around time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 A lot of people would go buy another and return the other as defective in its place. I'm not advocating that idea, but if all else fails.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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