M12 Milwaukee Fuel Ratchet 3/8 1 Year Review

[@dylanaldred6673]

The Battery has three metal terminals that connect power to the tool. Look at the ground tab terminal and it’ll probably need to be pulled out. Use a small 45* or 90* pick and pull it out to make better connection. I also have that same ratchet.

[@jo9732]

Thanks for the video. I spent a lot of time looking at videos from real users of these tools versus the talking heads that simply open the box. I’m glad yours are holding it. I just picked up a used impact and drill off of Craigslist but with only one battery. What do you think about those cheapy aftermarket batteries? I might try some and see how they go. Thanks again for the review video.

[@waynebeck7801]

I just purchased the 3/8 ratchet..I bought 2 Chinese batteries...they fit pretty tight.

[@ironrangeautotech8292]

They are a little cumbersome but like you said they do take a beating and keep coming back for more lol. I've been eyeing up the snap on 1/4 in long neck just because it feels better in your hand.

[@txta786]

I agree. They're faster too. But pricey

[@charlschuck6]

For the batteries I have a hint , try to open or vent the plastic clips on the sides not inside but in a way the they go out I have had this issue it’s all due to the time of usage and also they way it was made they bend inwards . I noticed it the difference in 1.5a against the 2.0Ah but after the 4.0 it was the same power the only real difference is the time I’ll last , but definitely don’t recommend buying aftermarket m12 they have cheap chips and batteries I open the internals it had some cheap quality batteries that were messing up the whole pack . This tools last for a long time but again don’t abuse too much , I had bought used and storé and always last long time . Have you tried the older non fuel version m12 ratchet It has messed up I have no warranty anymore on this one it lasted 2yrs but I just saw this fuel version now what about the right angle impact wrench any test on that one , I noticed even thought we can use Themis electric ratchets as nut breaker we should never do that to prolong the live of such tools

[@Kaabosurron]

That stubby is a beast had it like for a year takes off rusted bed bolts off easily

[@toomanytools7865]

After owning it for over a week now, I can say the same. It's a straight beast!

[@evanbarron5877]

Had nothing but issues screws fell out of the head and broke sent it back twice now don’t like the paddle trigger at all switched my stuff to snap on

[@txta786]

Batteries are a problem across M12 and M18 platforms. I see many on tool trucks for warranty work because they won't stay in or just flash. The M18 split in half when dropped :(

[@charlschuck6]

Thanks that’s what I was looking for an honest , usage review of the tool as many show a brand new tool but what about after the 3/6/12 month usage does it till hld up it’s value and durability

[@toomanytools7865]

Just a heads up. That ratchet is still getting abused and still working great!

[@loganshirley476]

Have you ever ran Into a problem where it won’t fit ?

[@cucolopez1942]

Mine looked worse than that after its 1st brake job 😭