MY(5) 👈TOP 1/4 DRIVE FLEX-HEAD RATCHETS,let's take a look

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[@Ric409TC]

Thanks for the video but must say what I really appreciate is you taking the time to reply to the comments we make.

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi Ric i care about you,the subscriber!! im retired so i have more time!! but when i have a give away video on which i make people have to comment to be put in the give away its a challange to answer every comment!!i had as many as 400 comments to answer sometines!!! i been able to answer just about every comment so far!!! there may come a day where the channel to big to answer all of them!! but its been real fun for me to talk with you guys about tools and shop things!! thanks my friend!!

[@rawbacon]

GEARWRENCH looks like the winner of this bunch to me. I like that it locks.

[@bretlagasse3560]

Other comapanies have locking flex heads. Gearwrench has a bunch of different locking ones in different sizes. They have the 120xp he has, a 120xp with a wider head, 90T and 90T compact, and 84T. All of them are good.

[@jefftovani5535]

Good choice bacon!!

[@tiddums1151]

I comment on your videos more than anybody else because you appreciate your viewer's comments more than anybody else.

[@jefftovani5535]

tiddums i really apprciate that!! i really care about my subscribers!! and i will always give back!!! thank you my friend!!!!!

[@googleusergp]

I had a You Tuber send me a #42793 3/8" drive flex head USA made Craftsman that was sitting in a radiator support of a 1972 Torino in a junkyard since the 1980s. I cleaned it up, rebuilt it with some new parts and it works like new. The video of it being found can be viewed on Classic Ride Society's channel by searching for "1972 Torino" and it's about 17 minutes or so into the video where the ratchet is found. It was found in the light blue Torino (as he's found multiple Torinos in the junkyard).

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi google thats a very iteresting story!! i love it!!! thanks my friend ill look it up!!!

[@dbusby77]

I like hearing about various ratchets and your take on them Jeff. So who else watches the Snap Ring Chronicles channel? You can see the tear down and reassembly of nearly any ratchet you can think of. He has hundreds of videos and has them grouped in various playlist to help you find what you are looking to take a part.

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi dbusby i have seen that channel!!very iteresting channel!!! im sure you must have a awesome collection of ratchets yourself!!!thanks again my friend for joining in!!!

[@tanksoldier9770]

Great review Jeff, you got to love them ratchets they put a different kind of spin on the world , thanks again Jeff

[@jefftovani5535]

Ha!Ha!! they sure do tank!!! thanks my friend!!

[@remfj40]

Jeff, not to speak for others... If you gave the one that has been utilized especially for testing, most would not complain. From my perspective, no need to purchase a new one. Thanks for what you do.

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi remfj i appreciate that!! will see,i got a red one coming lol!! you know me and ratchets,lol!!

[@Morethanyouraveragejoe]

Jeff I have the 120xp in comfort grip and I really like it it's a very nice ratchet. Last Saturday I was passing my local Advance Auto and figured what the hell I will go in and see if they have the 3 piece Die Hard ratchet set in stock. They did and it was on sale so I had to buy it. You were right my friend they are nice ratchets I am glad I was able to purchase them on sale made my day. I have had my eye on them for awhile because I knew they were pretty nice ratchets but with you showing them on your channel you showed me a couple things I didn't know about them that made my decision easier. Thanks again my friend for the help.

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi joe im glad you picked up the DieHard ratchets on sale!!! thats a great deal!!!! those ratchets are sweet!!! thanks joe for sharing that with me!!

[@JayBird911]

Good stuff! Thanks Jeff!

[@jefftovani5535]

Thank you JB!!!

[@kalybnielsen4183]

Guys that complain about 36 tooth count ratchets, like you cannot get any lower without realizing that the 36 were the fine tooth count decades ago. The fine tooth are nice, but not necessary for probably 98% of the ratchet jobs. Ratchets are a horrible tool, the slightest change and you need to have that new one, have to explain to your loved one "Of course I need this new one hon"

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi Kaly oh yea 36 Tooth was mainstream back in the 70s,no doubt!! i will always have a couple in my aresenal!!! and yes there always one you still want,but dont have yet,lol! thanks my friend!!!

[@soopersooper3291]

I saw these Japanese breaker bars where the anvil is rotated 45 degrees off inline with the handle, so throw out all your stupid inline breaker bars too. 😂

[@jefftovani5535]

Never saw those,iteresting!!

[@jefftovani5535]

Negativity is in the HOUSE!!

[@soopersooper3291]

@@jefftovani5535 oh I was just kidding the new offset breaker bars make some tiny theoretical difference and we can’t even get them anyway probably like

[@hardware5777]

Watching your videos is as bad as looking through the Sears Chtistmas catalog when I was a kid...except now I'M the one paying for it! Thanks again Jeff!

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi hardware i hear ya!! lots of us are experencing the same problem,lol!! thanks hardware!!

[@blueboy1183]

I was looking forward to this video on flex heads!! Enjoyed thanks for sharing!!

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi blueboy we have more coming!! thanks my friend!!

[@squirrellydan1277]

I'm with ya Jeff, I love a round head ratchet. I'm surprised the Diehard is so nice

[@jefftovani5535]

Yea i grew up with the round head ratchets!!! yes the DieHard are for real!!!thanks Squirrel for joining in!!!

[@dbusby77]

I got my first Tone ratchet today. Jeff if you don’t have this one you might want to get one. It’s the TONE RH3HSS3 Stubby Ratchet in 3/8” drive that is only about 3” long with a female 3/8” square at the end of the handle.

[@jefftovani5535]

Wow ive been eye balling that Tone!! just put it in my cart!! thanks dbusby!!!!

[@chrisadkinson1325]

That Williams is one of my all time favorite ratchets

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi chris the williams are nice,no doubt!! thanks chris for checking in!!!

[@samh9388]

I can’t believe how close you are to 8k subscribers you definitely deserve it your videos are very informative I have even decided to buy a craftsman ratchet 😅 my wallet doesn’t like me

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi Sam thanks for checking in!! so your buying some ratchets,thats awesome my friend!!! your collection will grow watching this channel,lol!! take care!!!

[@jonmartinez1562]

Not sure how you don’t have 100k followers yet! Love my 120xps

[@jefftovani5535]

I appreciate the kind words my friend!! i have to hit 10K first,lol!! ill just keep at it,maybe some day!!!!Thank You!!!

[@michaellindsay8934]

Great series I like the Diehard ratchets too. Great reviews Jeff

[@jefftovani5535]

Yea there a fantastic ratchet!!! thanks mike for checking in!!!

[@Oh_No_Its_Carlos]

Very helpful, I definitely need a flex head ratchet

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi Carlos you got some good ones there!!!! thanks for joining in!!!

[@tomhuish6370]

My go to 1/4 flex head is the Gearwrench 120xp non locking, great little ratchet. I never pick up my snap on T72

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi tom,they are nice no doubt!!! thanks for sharing that!!

[@JunkyardTools]

My favorite lists would start out with a Tone too it's wild how expensive the ratchets are that the Tone beats.

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi Junkyard i hear ya!! glad you like the Tone ratchets!! thanks for joining in!!!!

[@jasonhavers5961]

I am a auto technician and my ratchets are snap-on, gear wrench, Mac, Matco. I have to say gear wrench gets used the most

[@kirchbeer2324]

If you are a fan of those 36t williams/snap on ratchets you should give the OEM tools 36t ratchets a try. Taiwan made, satin chrome, same style mechanism. They are available on amazon and ebay but depending on the seller can be overpriced. typically in the 20-50$ range depending on configuration. Solid ratchets just like the old 36t duralasts from years past.

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi Kirchbeer thanks for the info,ill put OEM on the ratchet list!!

[@brenthann2623]

i only grab a flex if there is no other way around it. i do use the pittsburgh rotohead. i love that thing due to using it as a speed wrench after the fastener is broke loose.

[@jefftovani5535]

Thanks brent for joining in and sharing how roto head your favorite!!!

[@CrisA26]

Great choice. I like the SK LP series ratchets. I enjoy them a lot but I heard they’re hit and miss. But great video. 😊

[@jefftovani5535]

SK LP ratchets,yes there nice!!! thanks chris for checking in!!

[@mechtechtools838]

I still really like my first series 1/4" Gearwrench 120xp flex head ratchet

[@jefftovani5535]

I have those they are nice as well!! thanks mechtec for joining in!!!

[@douglasmiles1215]

My 1/4" flexhead picks are Pittsburgh pro, diehard, gearwrench (like yours), Vim & a teal black chrome Matco, only because it's my coolest ratchet, and it does run good, too. And I gotta mention my Snappys are really good.

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi doug can you send me a picture of your MATCO!!!!!?

[@douglasmiles1215]

@@jefftovani5535 sure can

[@keysautorepair6038]

That gear wrench xp 120 is absolutely a great ratchet.

[@jefftovani5535]

Its another option!! thanks for checking in my friend!!

[@victorhoyt4352]

Man, choosing my favorite 1/4" ratchet, or choosing my favorite ratchet at all would be almost impossible lol. It would likely be a Ko-ken, or maybe my snap-on roto head ratchet. I'm a sucker for roto head ratchets, but you know that, lol. I really really hope Ko-ken comes out with a 72 tooth z-series roto head ratchet in the near future!! That thing would be freaking awesome!! Im just about done with US made tools, I tell yeah. The quality just gets worse and worse, but the cost keeps going up every year. I did however just score a gorgeous new old stock set USA made Armstrong ratcheting wrenches from 8mm-19mm for $160. They just dont make USA made tools like they used too. I see why snap-on is the most popular usa made tool brand, but i just can't bring myself to pay those prices. Especially when their are a plethora of other quality tools on the market for much much less.

[@jefftovani5535]

Koken Z series 72 tooth roto head,i beat you in line for that one,lol!! Armstrong ratchet wrenches? wow tell me more!!!

[@victorhoyt4352]

​​​@@jefftovani5535Yeah buddy!! It was an absolute steal of a deal!! Armstrong USA 8mm-19mm, no skips, reversible ratcheting wrench set for $160 shipped!! I'm so excited!! They get here Friday. I'd like to eventually get the snap-on set, but man are they pricey. They are definitely the best ratcheting wrench set on the market though!! Honestly, I don't own any usa made combination ratcheting wrench sets, so I'm pretty excited for this armstrong set. My icon set has been absolutely stellar, which is why I never really upgraded. I love how long they are and they are freaking strong too. Plus, they have an anti slip open end, so they ticked all the boxes for me. Like I said, I'm pretty stoked for the armstrong set, though. They are officially my 1st usa made ratcheting wrench set. At the moment, I have an icon set, 2 gearwrench sets (90 tooth and 120xp), a tone set, a proto taiwan set, and a Taiwanese brand called non-stop. I have other ratcheting wrench sets, but they are not combination ratcheting wrench sets.

[@jefftovani5535]

Boy im jealous about those armstrongs!

[@jebbamin4109]

For the price i picked up genius.. 😁But i love to have that Williams ratchet..

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi jebb the genius brand is very underated brand!! they have very good middle of the road tools!! williams ratchets are old Snap On design,made in USA!! thanks my friend for checking in!!!

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Depends on application 36 tooth ratchets are stronger less likely to slip and break knuckles

[@jefftovani5535]

Yes sir larry!!! i agree!!! thanks for checking in!!!

[@louisbernstein901]

Really like that Gearwrench

[@jefftovani5535]

Yea its a very nice ratchet,no doubt!! thanks louis for joining in!!

[@drengskap]

I have the Williams and the Genius ratchets - 2 out of 5 ain't bad!😉

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi dreng i would say you know your ratchets,lol!! you guys are all pretty smart about your tool choices!! im just here to join in and share my passion for tools!!thanks my friend!!

[@mlieser1230]

I only had two 1/4 flex head ratchets. A Snap-on and a Matco. I'm down to the Matco. It's alright but not the greatest. I've been thinking about getting either a Duralast or the DieHard. The Duralast has 100 teeth with a detent in the flex joint. The DieHard has 90 teeth with a firm comfort grip handle. I normally prefer a detent on my flex heads but after seeing the spring that the DieHard has I may go with the DieHard. When it comes down to price point the DieHard ratchets are a real bargain.

[@jefftovani5535]

The DieHard are on sale till saturday!!! Advance Auto website!!!

[@user-jv4po9bf5j]

I must say I like the gearwrench the best then the die hard and then Tony but I am a gearwrench fanatic I own a lot of it hey just have a great day

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi Randy,i love GW as well,not sure how many,lol!! thanks Randy,as always!!

[@gtcam723]

Man, like you and I’ve discussed, the new 120xp is a huge improvement. That said, as much as I like it, I’ve found I’m partial to the freakin locking flex head SO. Also, on 1/4” ratchets, the soft and hard handles are the only way you get more than a 2 finger handle section lol

[@jefftovani5535]

Oh i like Snap On,just dont own a locking flex-head,lol!! today there are so many good choices that dont break the bank,it crazy how much the tool world has evolved over the last 10 years or so!! thanks Cam!!

[@gtcam723]

@@jefftovani5535 it’s insane. I admit to a weak spot for the SO 1/4” stuff. Largely because it’s so easy to convert it to a compact 3/8” lol and it’s pretty freakin small at that point. Oh that reminds me though, one thing about the Gearwrench…. It’s much closer having a real size handle section than most 1/4” stuff lol

[@davidsizemore9640]

Really thinkn those die hards might be a bargan, look good ,sound so smooth, die hards in the house!!!! lets take a GANDER!! good stuff jeff

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi david i bought them on Advance Auto Website,not Napa!! there on sale till saturday!l fantastic buy!!!you can buy 1/4,3/8,1/2 set for $80 till saturday,then goes up to $100!!

[@fordfan0252]

I went to order them but it shows they’re out of stock now

[@jefftovani5535]

Bummer!!

[@joshdane5657]

Great video!

[@jefftovani5535]

Thank you josh!!!

[@JohnCain-nd9ki]

you are the tool master

[@jefftovani5535]

Just a average joe who loves tools!!! thanks john for joining in!!!

[@richshar7505]

Myself I like the snap on 1/4 in. But do to lose I've got a icon and I'm really liking this just a smooth op dont think I'll get another snapon

[@jefftovani5535]

Thanks rich for joining in and sharing what you like with the channel!!!

[@shadow7796]

That Tone is one of the next ones on my list. Along with at least one more breaker bar. I have a few, and they're just a solid, good quality little ratchet. Tone IS NOT made in Taiwan. You can look on their website. Most of their stuff is made in Japan, and they have one facility in Vietnam. If it has JAPAN stamped in the handle, that's where it's made. If not, it comes from the Vietnam facility. But, they do their own manufacturing, which I like.

[@victorhoyt4352]

Ohhhh, how little you know... Most of their stuff is made in Taiwan, bud. Also, Japan has different laws and regulations regarding stating where the item is made. I'd say about 70% of Tone stuff is either Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam. Very little of their product line is actually made in Japan. Explain to me how the Vim, the Carlyle, the Powerbuilt, and the Blackhawk ratchets are EXACT clones of the Tone inside and out, but are made in Taiwan? I don't mean to be rude, but you need to educate yourself before spreading misinformation, or making outlandish statements.

[@victorhoyt4352]

Jeff, you and I know better, lol. It's got to be irritating getting comments like this all the time and not correcting these viewers. You have the patience of a saint!!

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi shadow thanks for joining in and sharing your take on them!! stay tuned,more coming!!!

[@jefftovani5535]

I just try to gi with the flow!! the only time a get mad is when someone calls me a liar,or disrespect me or my channel!! i had a few of those!! i had to block 3 people so far,they were just so aweful,they were Cancer,had to cut them out fast!!thanks my friend for your fantastic knowledge with tools!!! i really digging this ratchet series,hope you are as well!!!

[@waltertur9731]

When my friends ask how many ratchets I need I tell him just one more

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi Walter i like your thinking,lol!! thanks Walter!!

[@marcschwenn7432]

I would use any of them , no problem with any of them really.

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi marc thanks for joining in my friend!!

[@scottpatterson-es4re]

That’s the 2nd die hard that has been impressive at a fraction of a craftsman price.

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi scott those DieHard are no slouch!!! they are well built!!!! thanks scott!!

[@anarchonorris80]

The 1/2 genius ratchet has a 2mm hex set screw in the single detend, i was wondering why there was only one detent

[@jefftovani5535]

Yea the 2mm set screw holds the flex-joint pin in!! its only has one hole for the detent ball to sit in!! im not sure why!!! thanks my friend for joining in!!!

[@douglasmiles1215]

Ahh, flexheads. A little easier to pick favorites. They tend to start separating themselves from the lesser quality.

[@jefftovani5535]

I agree doug!! i frikkin love flexhead ratchets!!! you know your ratchets doug!!! hope all is well!!!

[@scottpatterson-es4re]

Have you tried husky ratchets or wrenchs? The diehard flex sets are out of stock but found husky.

[@jefftovani5535]

Bummer about the DieHard!!! Husky is on my radar!!! thank you scott!!

[@Theamerican606]

I almost exclusively use flex head on my 1/4 ratchets

[@jefftovani5535]

Yea they are very handy to have in 1/4 drive thats for sure!! thanks american for joining in!!!!

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello again, Jeff Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I enjoyed watching today's video. So the Koken is your favorite ratchet. May I ask why. What makes it your favorite 😍 Again thank you. I am curious as to why?

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi george,small compact head,smooth action,feels great in my hands!!! thanks george for checking in!!!

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

@jefftovani5535 Hello and thank you for the quick response. While I have you. Do you by chance have any of the Koken Nut Grip Sockets, If you what do you think about them. I certainly like the idea of not dropping parts. Again thank you 👌

[@jefftovani5535]

I dont have the koken grip sockets yet,but there on the list george!! love the suggestions!!!!

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

@jefftovani5535 Hello again, Jeff Thank you for the quick response. I am looking forward to seeing the review when you get them 😀 Again thank you

[@joshuabaker5692]

Are the 120 tooth and 90 tooth flex head gear wrenches much different from each other? I like gearwrench ratchets, and I have no flex heads yet. I was thinking about getting the 90 tooth with the comfort handle, but I've been seeing the 120's and I'm wondering if I'm missing out

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi josh the new style XP120 FLEX-HEAD ratchets are GWs best design!!! just my opinion!!

[@John.7.Camara]

Thanks for another great video I think I don’t have enough ratchets .any recommendations?

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi John what drive,whats your price range?

[@John.7.Camara]

@@jefftovani5535 hey Jeff I’m think of getting 3/8 flex head ratchet with comfort grip around $50 bucks is there one that you recommend for my daily use ? Thank you

[@jefftovani5535]

Gearwrench XP120!!!

[@John.7.Camara]

@@jefftovani5535 i will check this out thanks Jeff!

[@markfree5248]

Tools, tools

[@jefftovani5535]

Thanks mark for checking in!!!

[@donwendling7800]

Jeff, I'm interested in getting the Die hard set... your links for them aren't working

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi Don the link wont work,ive tried,just cant get it to work!! go on Napa website,youll see them!! thats where i bought mine!! the sale ends this week!!

[@mikefisc9989]

I could not find them on NAPA's website. I did find them on AdvanceAuto though. Hope this helps you.

[@jefftovani5535]

Your rite my mistake!! thanks mike!!

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi don i bought at Advance Auto website!! sorry for the mistake!!!

[@bretlagasse3560]

Do you have the 3/8 120XP like the 1/4? I have the 1/4 and I love it. But I wasn't sure if the 3/8 was worth the cost.

[@jefftovani5535]

Yes i have both 1/4 and 3/8drive flex-heads GW XP120 and there both good!! i also have non Flex-Heads which i also like!! thanks my friend for joining in!!

[@bretlagasse3560]

@@jefftovani5535 You're welcome! Do you think the 3/8 like that 1/4 is worth buying for tight spaces? I'm really debating on the 90T over the 120xp slim

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi brent i do,but thats just my opinion!!

[@bretlagasse3560]

@@jefftovani5535 For me, I would like a sturdy locking flex 3/8. Won't be something I use often, but when I use it, it will be worth having

[@scottaddison8071]

Snap-on & Carlyle for me

[@jefftovani5535]

Scott you know your ratchets!!!! thanks scott for checking in!!!

[@PapasHobbyGarage]

What no Pittsburgh Pro flex head you hurt my feelings lol

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi papa it could of been in there,no doubt!! thanks papa!!

[@1pieman]

👍😎👍

[@jefftovani5535]

Pieman is in the house!!!

[@user_19]

Please gift me the matco ratchet :)

[@jefftovani5535]

Stay tuned,good luck!!