It appears that Harbor Freight went back to their original (more expensive) mechanism design with regards to your newest model wrench. My Pittsburgh passthrough ratchet which I bought 6 or 7 years ago (maybe even 8) has the same exact ratchet mechanism as your new one. Everything inside and out from the design, to the pawl, to the steel used for the direction selector is identical. It even disassembls the same way with the same snap ring. The only difference between my wrench and yours is that the handle is quite different. Mine is slightly offset and flattened (not tubular) with no "comfort" grip. The grip is all steel with form fitted finger grooves and black rubber enlayed where the palm of your hand would normally be. The sockets are the same except that the metric have nice ( acrylic?) blue paint and the SAE are red. Just thought I'd pass this along. Thanks for the review... nicely done.
@Bonjour-World2 жыл бұрын
The problem with Pass-Through sockets is no one makes a organizer (socket rail) for them. The blow molded cases are only useful as marketing displays. They will eventually fail.
@az-chris11364 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see you compare these with the Gearwrench/Craftsman Max Axess versions?
@donaldhollums32784 жыл бұрын
Me too, I'm considering the Gearwrench version instead of another Pittsburgh version. I like how the Gearwrench version is available in a flex-head as well.
@maxw5764 жыл бұрын
FWIW, I have both and I use the Pittsburgh version more with a 19mm flex head gearwrench wrench. The hex head on the Pittsburgh is handy that way. The gearwrench/craftsmen passthru have more sizes and extensions.
@billlee17244 жыл бұрын
I have a stubby flex head 19mm wrench that I use these sockets on and they work awesome when you need them
@landonlehman5497Ай бұрын
I just went to harbor freight today and they still have both designs on the shelf, same sku, same price, but 2 designs.
@Skunkhunt_425 ай бұрын
The Pittsburghs I've got the past yr throw sockets unlike the one I've had for a couple yrs.
@gtcam7232 ай бұрын
Debating between this and the Williams or Blue Point (same set between those two, I’m sure of it)
@gregteles6399Ай бұрын
I cannot find a 6 inch extender that will fit. is there an extender that is 19mm and will fit?
@davidsteinfeld91238 ай бұрын
Some things I would like to know I have some of these tools from other brands like craftsman and husky we do know this whole gammet is a gear wrench thing now the question is will this work with any of the other gear wrench stuff out there it sucks when life time warranty is dried up when the licenses make them for chain stores dried up so replacement stuff is hard to find I would go all out gear wrench but if this fits it ships Thank you in advance
@coltonjacobs53832 жыл бұрын
I picked up the one with the horrible self reversing problem. It does it every single time I use the ratchet, so its gonna get a beating with a 2x4 I guess lol
@Toyotas_n__Tools4 жыл бұрын
That was my only set of tools I used for a long long time, along with the harbor freight ratchet wrenches and a tool called wrench sockets. I was able to do everything almost on my toyota truck.
@TheBootyWrangler2 жыл бұрын
I’m a professional in the field (not a mechanic) and the Pittsburgh Pro series of hand tools always work very well for very cheap. You just have to replace the tools more often
@-mike92273 жыл бұрын
After this review and HF’s improvements, I think I’ll pick this set up. Thanks.
@donaldhollums32784 жыл бұрын
I had bought the last generation set twice, thinking I would use it. Both times the set just sat in the tool box taking up space. So, I exchanged them out. It's always in the back of my mind to get the set again anyway, just in case. My thoughts are on the Gearwrench version instead, though. So, my question is; have you reviewed the Gearwrench set, Cat, or can you do a comparison? Does anyone here have the Gearwrench version?
@hardlyb4 жыл бұрын
I was puzzled by your last review of these sockets, thinking I had the Gen 1, but seeing them side by side I realize I have the Gen 2. (I've never had a problem with it reversing while being used.)
@pedlpower4 жыл бұрын
I think the reverse lever on the new one is plastic. It broke off of mine just this weekend. I exchanged it for the older style.
@davidlyons72383 жыл бұрын
Glad to see the improvement I want to get the set.Thanks for the review. Another good one.
@CatusMaximus3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@richardesantis Жыл бұрын
Modifying the bottom cover by adding hinges near the sockets could enable removal of the metric without spilling the SAE. Shims or spacers can make the hinge leafs flat.
@edtheoldtechguy4 жыл бұрын
Great video bro!
@lawdog5164 жыл бұрын
About 6 months ago I purchased the GearWrench SAE/Metric pass through set. The fit, finish and quality appears to be top notch!!! Pass through is the only set I’ll ever need, Thanks Catus for all your reviews !!!
@09NXN064 жыл бұрын
I need these in my collection.
@Spectt844 жыл бұрын
👍 Cool Video. I liked seeing that. Most importantly thou... now that it is a better tool and it is made using a more expensive process, is it more expensive to buy? It would be a nice if they kept the price the same... Its a "Pitt" so the coupon will work, at least there's that...
@vendetta9894 жыл бұрын
This is a no skip set...
@chrisnoriega53383 жыл бұрын
Excuse me, can u open the older ratchet, i just bought it and it fell, now i cant put it together. I got all the pieces, i'm just not sure where the spring goes. Any help appreciated!
@jdub229r4 жыл бұрын
Bought a set for my minimalist ATV tool kit, haven’t used them much. But I like them so far.
@upsidedowndog12564 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I bought Kobalt version of these but have not yet used them on anything. I am not sure where they might be useful.
@MrSupernova1112 жыл бұрын
Awesome review and update! Thank you!
@DavidsonMott3 жыл бұрын
What size is the ratcheting portion of the ratchet? is it 13MM?
@charliethomas2219 Жыл бұрын
A decent tool I just cant use the bit adapter the ball fell out.
@1337penguinman3 жыл бұрын
I'm curious if these sockets would work with my 19mm Gearwrench? Would solve the issues with the ratchet.
@CatusMaximus3 жыл бұрын
That's the one small Saving Grace is that the sockets have the detent built into them not the ratchet so any 19 mm wrench or socket will work
@georgebonney90 Жыл бұрын
I just bought the old style in pa today
@junieontherun33113 жыл бұрын
Do you know if I can just purchase the pass thru ratchet by itself? Mine is lost.
@CatusMaximus3 жыл бұрын
I think O'Reilly's Auto Parts sells a pass-through that's the same by itself
@douglasthompson27404 жыл бұрын
That would be Gen II and a Gen III I believe. I bought one of these sets many years ago which came in a molded case had a bit of an offset in the shorter handle with and overmold cushion grip. When you need them they are extremely handy, The Gen III seems a nicely designed length of ratchet but I think the slight offset was better in that with these wrenches you are often working with your knuckles very close to the item you are wrenching. For example if you are putting a nut on a carriage bolt coming through lumber your hand position as you tighten or loosen the nut is going to be scraping the surface of the board. Nice item.
@XxChrisxX514 жыл бұрын
You make great content. Much appreciated
@JustinSmith-sp9or3 жыл бұрын
Did this get discontinued?
@trekzilladmc4 жыл бұрын
What's the item number for the newer model?
@TheTalonts4 жыл бұрын
www.harborfreight.com/sae-metric-go-thru-socket-set-21-pc-62305.html Interesting that the second picture on this set shows the older Gen 1 offset handle mentioned by Douglas Thompson.
@45asunder14 жыл бұрын
The leverse rever...
@Российскийбот-ы3у4 жыл бұрын
Appreciation-
@G34RH34D4 жыл бұрын
I can't find these sockets or ratchet on their website.
@TheTalonts4 жыл бұрын
That's because HF calls it "Go-Thru" - www.harborfreight.com/sae-metric-go-thru-socket-set-21-pc-62305.html
@Tailgatesntoolboxes4 жыл бұрын
These are garbage...i went threw 2. Rachets i gave up
@vendetta9894 жыл бұрын
Is it the old one or the brand new one?
@Tailgatesntoolboxes4 жыл бұрын
@@vendetta989 old 1 but still
@wclintf4 жыл бұрын
@@Tailgatesntoolboxes whole video of him saying it's a completely new ratchet with increased manufacturing cost. Random guy saying they're garbage because of the old ones sucking.
@congaronbo4 жыл бұрын
@@wclintf yeah... Lol. I like my old one. Evidently I got a good one, like the one he hit on wood... Without having to hit it on wood... Lol
@Crazywaffle51504 жыл бұрын
@@wclintf HF is garbage. Bottom of the barrel.
@YungSteambuns4 жыл бұрын
I use a tekton long reach flex head ratcheting 19mm wrench with the metric sockets, the wrench itself just sits in a junk drawer with all the standard sockets aswell
@nitrous07me4 жыл бұрын
I feel like the gearwrench set would be a better buy because of the locking flex head
@redhytech4 жыл бұрын
The only time to buy harbor freight tools is when you need junk you don't care about if it breaks.