You Asked For It. My Current Favorite 3/8” Swivel / Roto Head Ratchet…
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Some of you guys reached out about a Roto head ratchet I reviewed a while back and were interested in its construction as well as my thoughts on its use. Well it’s time we put together a short video about it.
From the manufacturer:
Ratchet Round Swivel 3/8" Carlyle Hand Tools
Part #: CHT R38S100
Line: Carlyle Hand Tools
Made from durable chrome vanadium and feature rubber grip handle for added comfort. Square drive made of heat treated chrome molly for increased strength and longer life.
Professional round head ratchets are rated at more than 130% of ANSI standards and have the tightest radius available. Flip lever mechanism provides quick and easy forward or reverse operation. 100-tooth count for ultra-precise 3.6 in. swivel arc.
Specifications-
Ratchet Tooth Count 100
Reversible Yes
Overall Length 11.78 in
VMRS Code 055012050
Angled Handle No
Coated Handle Yes
Drive Size 3/8 in
Brand Carlyle
Contents (1) Round Swivel Ratchet
Flex Head Type No
Easy Release No
Manufacturer Carlyle Tools
Ratchet Type Swivel
Ratchet Head Shape Rounded
Handle Type Comfort Grip
SDS Required No
Finish Polished
Ratchet Swivel Arc Degree 3.6
Made in Taiwan
Where to buy:
Napa Auto Parts. $75 at time of video.
www.napaonline...
Nothin' beats the KTC Roto👌
@@cblack1863 you should see my KTC video from a couple months back. It’s more recent than this one. ☝️
Roto ratchets are a favorite.
I agree. Very versatile!
If you take the icon roto head ratchet, put a little red synthetic grease inside, run it in a drill or impact driver for a couple minutes, its as smooth as butter!! Feels like a whole different ratchet. Thats the problem with 99% of roto head ratchets, they have terrible back drag. Napa is straight trippin on carlyle tool prices. They are outrageous!! I actually really like roto head ratchets. They are usually my go to ratchets tbh.
Napa branded junk isn’t worth those premiums.
Yea if you can pack some light grease or oil down in there then go for it. They usually don’t put enough in them anyway. Tooth count really does help with reducing that backdrag though.
I go in phases with Rotos. I especially like them for a field bag or backup in a vehicle. Can really get you out of a tight pinch.
@@timweb1510 I don’t always like their pricing either but certain few items they carry perform very well and are worth it. 👍🏻
I had a Carlyle 3/8 swivel head similar to that years ago. I bought it on sale back in about 2007. Somehow i lost it and i really miss it. I prefer chrome handle ratchets though. A lot of the rubber handles are too bulky for me
@@ls_812 I’m the same. I prefer metal handles but do like this ratchet. 👍🏻
I have the Pittsburgh 1/4" and 3/8 and they are great. Thanks for sharing your expertise
Of course. Funny you mention Pittsburgh. I just dropped a video on them today. You should check it out. 👍🏻
I love roto ratchets. I broke down and bought the snap on one. I absolutely love it and it has held up great using it professionally.
I can’t blame you. They work best in many circumstances. I always find myself going back to mine. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
For the longest time my go to ratchet was a Snap On FH747, 49 tooth roto head soft grip. Still use it a bunch but I have a little bit of everything to use, its still my favorite though. I have had it since 2008 and its had a head kit put in it a couple times but only as a preventive.
Sounds like she has treated you well. 👍🏻
I have the Koken 3776J. It’s really amazing. Has a thumbwheel on the topside. Silky smooth with respect to backdrag. It has 45 teeth, but Koken does such a good job of showing how tooth count is overblown. Has a large diameter pivot pin, too! Can be routinely had for sub $80.
Thanks for sharing about the Koken. I haven’t tried it out but glad to hear about your experience. 45 teeth is low. Wonder how they overcome the backdrag In a roundhead design?
I don't have a Koken roto-head, but I have several other Koken ratchets and yes, absolutely, Koken tooth counts are not comparable to other ratchets. I have a 36-tooth Koken ratchet, and it's one of the smoothest ratchets I own, easily the equivalent of 72-tooth or higher from other brands.
@@drengskap they have a patented 2 piece Paul design that allows for smooth operation in their standard ratchet but that technology would be different when incorporating into a round head. Whole different layout and design.
@@thingsmen I have to admit that all the round head and roto-head ratchets I own have a lot more backdrag than the pearheads, it seems to be inherent to the design. Obviously roto-heads have their own advantages, though.
I have both of the Pittsburgh ratchets and they are really great thanks for sharing your expertise
Anytime. 😉
I have a few roto head ratchets from Japan, they are all real nice. I have one very similar to the Carlyle, same length and I believe made at the same factory, it's from a Japanese tool company called SK11, but there tools are made in Taiwan. Anyway great stuff, thanks for the video.
Thanks for chiming in. Yea most any of the Taiwan made rotos are nice. I’ve got my eye on some Japanese ones as well so thanks for the input on SK11. 👍🏻
@@thingsmen ya I have looked closely at the Matco, Cornwell and Mac, rotos and they are all basically just like that Carlye, except twice the price. I'm trying to collect a bunch of roto ratchets. I have many of the less expensive ones. The Carlyle is on my list along with the Koken but there a little more expensive.
@@bigc7t yea I’ve looked into more expensive ones but really liked the Carlisle, especially for the price. The Koken is in my list as well.
@@bigc7t yea I’m not looking for a snap on or Mac in the Roto head. They just done seem worth it compared to a Carlisle. I do wish pricing was a little better but at least it’s not terrible.
Appreciate you taking the time to comment👍🏻 Hope you stick around.
7:45.. it's cast Zinc with a composite overlay...it feels plastic because it's lightweight (Zn) and strong with a plastic like coating..it's actually very good
No plastic coating on it but it might be a cast zinc or magnesium piece like you mentioned. They have done a great job holding up over time unlike the full on plastic counterparts. Thanks again for commenting 👍🏻
@thingsmen I have seen ceramic overlay on more contemporary ratchets...it couldbe a ceramic.....it's very hard and durable....👍
Yes can you review the Pittsburgh pro Roto head ratchets they seem to be more budget friendly they look like a pretty well made ratchet love to hear what your view on them is
Thanks for commenting. I sure can. I’ll make a note to do one in the not too distant future. 👍🏻
I think the best roto ratchet was the SK Tool one. SK invented the roto ratchet. SK roto ratchet is the original one. I have one and its bean great.
That’s all that matters then. 👍🏻
I've been burdened (inherited) with the plastic selector switch type that fail. They are ratchet like objects, not ratchets. Threw them all in the garbage bin.
That’s not fun. I’m sure some of them were nice minus those plastic bits. Thanks for commenting. Please consider sticking Aron s by liking and subscribing. 👍🏻
Have the Olsa, works fine 4 the off time I need one. For $75 you are in Koken territory, and nothing Carlisle makes comes anywhere close. For $40 yeah would be tempted but not at that price. I think Carlisle are priced too high generally.
I think it’s a bit high too but it’s a long handle with a really good head/selector design. Nothing else out there looked or performed like it.
I may look into the Koken soon as it’s been on my list. Thanks for commenting 👍🏻
No hand tools from Carlyle are worth the outrageous prices they have been asking the past several years. No more good Napa sales
I get that. I don’t buy too many myself but this ratchet was one that has met my expectations. I would suggest considering it. 👍🏻
I noticed if you order online and ship to your local store you can get really big discounts. Ordered a lot of sockets and wrench sets and what not around Christmas for 35% off
@@sheensmx6464 that’s a great tip. Hopefully that’s true still. 👍🏻
Napa scam you with their so called discount codes by not allowing you to apply them to their ratchets.Even if you try to ship it to the store it will not work, not on their ratchets.
All prices are outrageous now...napa offers tool truck quality with lifetime warranty for at least half to 1/3 price..on sale
What's that red replacement grip on the harbor freight from?
@@jakehetzel8177 I think it was MAC tools but honestly can’t remember
Genius tools is great but ratchets are god aweful
Thanks for the feedback