New Gearwrench 120xp Locking Flex head Ratchet VS Gearwrench 90 tooth Locking Flex head Ratchet
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- Which is better? Between the newly designed Gearwrench 120xp locking flex head or the recently released 90-tooth locking flex head ratchet?
Man I was so close to buying this, forget it now. Thank you!
that was a well thought through review. great job dude! I wanted that 120 BAD because I like the button push but now I don't think so...
Been waiting for a video on these
Waited 3 months for the 1/4” 120XP locking flexhead to arrive. Finally got it last Wednesday and right off the get go, the same issue with the locking mechanism. Mine is fine pushing down on the head, but doesn’t hold when the head is flexed back. I got the 1/2” 120 XP flexhead also and the shaft was bent to the left where it flares out to the flat spot. Put it in the press and straightened it back. I won’t be buying anymore Gearwrench products. To many issues with quality control. Thanks for the video!
The sealed head on the XP is definitely a plus for me. I like the button release and the thicker stem. The downer is the locking mechanism and the price. The 1/4 inch is 54 bucks and the 3/8 inch is over 100. Gearwrench will reach Snap-On prices.
I'm not gonna lie I have the 120xp locking flex heads in 1/4 and 3/8 drive but the 90 tooth mechanism does feel smoother. Try out the compact head 90 tooth ratchet.
Fuuuuuck choices choices
I use this ratchet as a heavy diesel tech and it hasn’t failed me
Which? The 90T or the new 120?
@@SouthFloridaFishingClub both
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Contact Gearwrench for a warrant. It works well!
good review
33.46 right now at Home Depot or Amazon
Subscribed! #2 baby!
Awesome thanks man!
Is this made at same factory as the husky locking flex head?
Apex makes gearwrench, Husky, Sata, etc all to different standards and QC. Even the new Quinn 90 tooth ratchets are made by apex
Did you manage to get it warrantied? Try and see how painless or painful it is.
I broke it within 30 days, so I ended up just filling an Amazon return.
@@diyer_straits No way! Thanks for remembering me,lol.😁
From previous experience on à 1/4" flex ratchet if it's not a cheap ratchet, ie my old Snap On non flexhead wasn't as sloppy as that 90.
Just buy the icon version at harbor freight 😅😅😅
Me personally, locking mechanism on 90T or the MATCO one is really hard to operate and hurt my finger so I don't like it. (like playing guitar)
I agree the matco one sucks, I just quit using the lock altogether because unlocking it pissed me off.
I just can't love GW ratchets, and I have a lot of 'em. I mostly am moving toward Matco for ratchets. GW sockets have done ok for me though.
Would the 12 point master chrome socket set be suffice if I feel too cheap to at least go for Tekton.
@@madamandmeatball 12 pt sockets are only good for rounding off fasteners...I NEVER use them... go with 6 pt. Tekton and GW are both decent sockets for the money
@@uniquehorn1480 Yeah, but the price was too attractive to not consider. Of course I always owned 6 points, and thought eh. maybe i can get away with it. I'll just end up going tekton. Thanks for the reply back.
- Meatball
@@uniquehorn1480 Ya, and an allen key sucks for removing a torx fastener, but allens dont suck.
12 point sockets have a purpose (aside from rounding heads). Taking off 12 point bolts being the main one.
12 point sockets for me are the best when working on tight places as you don't have to struggle too much to make the socket seat onto the fastener. it is a rare ocurrence to round a bolt, just see if your socket and your bolt are in good condition. If the torque feels to high then go back to the six point. And don't use twelve point on soft or thin metal.
Just for shits and giggles. Do you have a 1/4" non flex head GW ratchet? I would like to know what your opinion on it is. Mainly I drill and hand tap about 100 holes a week for electrical panels for heavy machinery, mounting, and also my fair share of mechanical and pneumatic work. I always use a 1/4 ratchet with my Irwin Adj. Tap Socket for anything 1/4-20 or M6 and lower. I had a Husky that was the little train that could and soldiered for almost 15 years and now i'm down to this pretty decent DeWalt 1/4" that I got when I worked for SBD. I retired from my field and work in IT now but I also get asked to bust out a 6'x6' full electrical control panel once a month for a few extra bucks. Also. I never thought I would have to retap holes on the regular when working with mainframes and server centers. Especially when a mount is ripped out and IT doesn't even know how to grind a bracket.
Those flexes are nice. I can't justify them when I am just using it solely for tapping holes. Yes, I am one of those people. I'll have 4 1/4" ratchets. Each has a different use and function. Good video. And thank you.
- Meatball
I don't have any non flex head GW ratchets. The ratcheting mechanism should be the same between them. I'd say pick the 90tooth for the lowest back drag.
Old old looks like matco and new one looks like a mac ratchet
I like my locking 120xp and the newer head and handle but the detent ball on the anvil is way to far up towards the end so sockets are hanging way off the end so if your trying to use a stubby socket and get somewhere tight its just adding extra length were the socket doesnt sit against the head of the ratchet
The 90 is a better quality ratchet in my opinion
Nah. You'll need to grab their best, the 84 tooth, and get shit done
Totally agree
Next will be 150xp
I'm going to can all my bitc00n and get to work in a 360 tooth. " Financing available" $10/week for life ! Elons headed to #2 !
Haha, most likely someday. If you look at the teeth on the 120xp though it looks pretty maxed out machining-wise. They could make a large head to make it work.
warranty is gearwrenchs main flaw!!!!!!!
I have to admit I've never tired their warranty. I was able to exchange my 120xp for a new one with the store since it broke so quickly
Hows the new one holding up@@diyer_straits