Luxury tool deal? Milwaukee 12v power ratchet

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Mods. Maybe there’s enough interest to have a tools and consumables (oil etc) deal thread?

Anyway, not a necessity but a nice tool to have and takes the place of a pneumatic ratchet for quite a few jobs aside from the biggest bolts/highest torques.

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[Home Depot] Milwaukee Tool M12 Cordless 3/8 Inch Ratchet Kit $98.00 (reg. $248.00) - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

Seems like a good deal.
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This is a 12V tool and it’s a nice manageable size. Nice and small. I just picked one up. It’s usually $250 and on sale for $98

I have a bunch of Ridgid 18V tools and am just phasing out my very old Porter and Cable 12V tools for light duty use. I’m picking up Milwaukee 12V ones when they come on sale and this is #1 in the line. It’s a bit of a luxury tool rather than a must have but you can actually break stubborn bolts free with this using it as a regular manual ratchet first. Gets to about 30ish lbs torque so pretty useful for a number of applications.

I’ll be using it on my bike, car and push bikes and I have several sets of Costco shelves to construct again soon so it will make light work of those.

Use your torque wrench from the last posted deal to snug things up to accurate spec if you need to.
 
Wait, I paid $98 for just the tool. So if the other stuff pictured are included, then it's definitely a deal compared to regular price. I think this is the most compact 3/8" battery ratchet out there. If it's exactly the same as mine, then it's not brushless (I think the Fuel line denotes brushless). Also realize you can't apply a lot of torque for loosening (or tightening), as the gears will slip. Which is why I don't actually use mine much since I have to grab a regular ratchet to loosen first, it's not really worth it to swap sockets to save a few turns of my wrist.
 
Relax said:
Wait, I paid $98 for just the tool. So if the other stuff pictured are included, then it's definitely a deal compared to regular price. I think this is the most compact 3/8" battery ratchet out there. If it's exactly the same as mine, then it's not brushless (I think the Fuel line denotes brushless). Also realize you can't apply a lot of torque for loosening (or tightening), as the gears will slip. Which is why I don't actually use mine much since I have to grab a regular ratchet to loosen first, it's not really worth it to swap sockets to save a few turns of my wrist.
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Yes it comes with the battery and charger and a socket adapter 1/4” maybe?

It’s just for light duty use but for most things it’ll be fine especially my mountain bikes and shelves etc.

Here’s the blurb….

The M12 Cordless 3/8" LITHIUM-ION Ratchet is the most compact and powerful ratchet in its class. At only 10-3/4" long and 1.9 lbs, this lightweight tool is the ideal fastening solution for automotive mechanics and maintenance & repair professionals desiring maximum performance, portability and productivity. The compact 3/4" low profile head design allows users to work in the tightest of spaces or engine bays. The M12 Cordless 3/8" Ratchet utilizes a powerful 12V motor to produce up to 35 ft-lbs of torque and 250 RPM, giving users the power and speed of a pneumatic ratchet with freedom from the air hose. The variable speed metal trigger and re-inforced steel housing provide maximum control and durability with any application. The 2457-21 delivers best in class power, speed, and durability in an extremely compact form, maximizing productivity for the end user.

  1. Powerful 12V Motor delivers up to 35 ft-lbs of torque
  2. 3/4" head for extremely tight spaces
  3. Superior Fastening Speed of 250 RPM
  4. Variable Speed Metal Trigger gives you greater control and durability
  5. On Board Fuel Gauge displays run-time
  6. Re-inforced steel housing for added durability and strong cranking forces
 
I have most of the (now discontinued, I believe) Ridgid JobMax line, and my favourite tool of the bunch was the ratchet. It's such a pleasure to have when assembling/disassembling things, even if I needed to sometimes swap sockets.

If I didn't have the JobMax, I'd buy this.
 
Don't you still need to break the bolt loose with a manual ratchet, then switch to this? It would probably be easier to just stay with the ratchet.
 
danp said:
Don't you still need to break the bolt loose with a manual ratchet, then switch to this? It would probably be easier to just stay with the ratchet.
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According to reviews, you can use the tool as a manual ratchet to break bolts loose then use the power function. Depends how tight they are though. Relax says the gears will slip if you apply too much force.
 
Went to the Home Depot to get one. Looked all over the Milwaukee displays and couldn’t find one. Went up the aisle where two of the staff were discussing getting another lock cage for these, since inventory showed them having thirty-six and the one gentleman could only find seven.
 
JC99 said:
According to reviews, you can use the tool as a manual ratchet to break bolts loose then use the power function. Depends how tight they are though. Relax says the gears will slip if you apply too much force.
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This was my experience with the Ridgid. You can break some free using the tool as a hand ratchet, within limits. The 2 seconds it takes to switch socket between tools is worth it, IMO if you’re or disassembling something that has more than a few bolts- you’ll appreciate it.
 
danp said:
Don't you still need to break the bolt loose with a manual ratchet, then switch to this? It would probably be easier to just stay with the ratchet.
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That depends on access. If you can only rotate a ratchet a few degrees, this will be miles ahead.

I've been Using air rachets so far but keeping my eyes open for a battery ratchet as sometimes I don't feel like grabbing an air line. Unless it's balls tight, I break it free by pulling on the air ratchet and then add air to spin the bolt out.
 
I had a play with the tool before. It’s a solid little thing, not too bulky and seems to be made very well. Makes me want to go and buy a bunch of IKEA furniture.
 
Mad Mike said:
M12 Hackzall?

Hackzall is more of a specialty tool used for light work in places you can’t fit a Sawzall. Sawzall is a better investment.
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Many of the M18 sawzalls have a major design flaw where the battery loses contact during use. It's very frustrating. The shaking slides the battery back and the contacts burn with high power through a small contact.
 
I have this Rigid one, it’s been great.

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GreyGhost said:
Many of the M18 sawzalls have a major design flaw where the battery loses contact during use. It's very frustrating. The shaking slides the battery back and the contacts burn with high power through a small contact.
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GreyGhost said:
Many of the M18 sawzalls have a major design flaw where the battery loses contact during use. It's very frustrating. The shaking slides the battery back and the contacts burn with high power through a small contact.
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Battery tool brands are a tough decision, I think you see Milliwakee more in trades that need a lot of specialty tools (like plumbers and electricians)

Carpenters are hardest on tools, and they don’t use specialty stuff. They’re more likely to use Dewalt because they’re tougher and last longer.
 
danp said:
Don't you still need to break the bolt loose with a manual ratchet, then switch to this? It would probably be easier to just stay with the ratchet.
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JC99 said:
According to reviews, you can use the tool as a manual ratchet to break bolts loose then use the power function. Depends how tight they are though. Relax says the gears will slip if you apply too much force.
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I posted some complaints on the RFD thread, and someone said it shouldn't be slipping, so maybe something's wrong with mine. All these years I just figured the 35 lb-ft limit was on the tool, not just the motor. Since HD has such a good hassle free return policy, you got nothing to lose by getting one and seeing for yourself.
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