Craftsman 3/8 in. Ratchet Wrench Reviews
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I work as a mechanic and got this for my growing home collection. I use it to work on my personal car and for the money I think it's a great ratchet. It works very well with the 21 gallon compressor I have and has been an appreciated addition. I have yet to find any downsides other than a slight lack...
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I bought this at the same time I bought my craftsman compressor. It works ok, but I have to admit some disappointment in that it uses more air than it should and when in a tough spot, it does not have as much power as it ought to. Now, it works fine, but I thought it would be a little tougher than...
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Craftsman 3/8 in. Ratchet Wrench Reviews
The Craftsman 3/8" air ratchet was purchased in a set, combined with the 1/2" impact wrench rated at 340 ft/lbs. Both are OK tools, but I mainly bought the set (for a markdown price) for the air ratchet.
To me, air tools are a novelty and more of a hassle than regular hand tools. Sure impact wrenches are fun to use and can shear a stud bolt off in 2 seconds if you're not careful, but an air ratchet is not necessary, IMO. Convenience for taking things apart, that's about it. Some assembly can be performed with an air ratchet, but be mindful of the torque requirements of what you're tightening!...
read full review »I've worked with Craftsman tools for almost 30 years now... it's all I have in my Craftsman toolbox.
I own 5 vehicles and maintain/repair them myself, and through the years, Craftsman tools have never failed me, whether working on my cars or remodeling my home.
The only reason I bought a new air ratchet was because my old Craftsman ratchet finally died after 27 years. I purchased this new one based on the experiences I've had with my original, plus the fact that this one has a rubber coating to help protect any paint surfaces, etc. I may come in contact with while working with it. It has good tourque...
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I haven't used it as much as I thought I would have, but the few times I have used, it has performed flawlessly. It's not the lightest of the air ratchets but it's fine for me as a bigger guy, the extra weight is ok. The tool is solid and hasn't skipped a beat even when doing suspension work and alternators. It has a fair amount of torque and will get into many places where it's a pain to swing a ratchet. It has hesitated on some bolts, but a firm twist of the wrist and it pops off any stubborn bolt under 1/2" My only problem with the tool is the front exhaust which has a habit of getting...
read full review »My husband works on his 4 vans all the time. He uses this tool often and loves it. No problems with it breaking, it is a Craftsman.
I was looking for a budget air ratchet to go along with my new air compressor and this fits the bill nicely. Just watch out when you first oil it, the exhaust port shoots oil all over the socket
Great time saver, powerful, I won't work without it.
i had air rachets from snap on for years,,i paid a lot of money for them ,,didnt abuse them oiled them daily ,,they would wear out and cost alot to repair,,i bought this one ,,i couldnt believe how strong it was,,and worked great,,i think as my other air tools wear out or break,,,im not gonna have them repaired ,im just gonna come to Sears and buy new ones,,THANKS AGAIN !!!!!!!!
Reviews of Craftsman 3/8 in. Ratchet Wrench
