O'Reilly's PowerTorque Mini Stubby 3/8" Ratchet Review

GM6135, This is a pretty neat little stubby ratchet it is actually one of the smallest I have seen, it has a drive square on the handle and it is pretty good idea, build quality is good too.
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[@caseynewsom1850]

Ive had one of these for almost 4 years, and it has been essential for so many jobs. Super reliable and never switches direction unintentionally, or drops the socket. Been left in puddles and rain numerous times and with a little bit of lubricant it always comes back around and works perfectly

[@dshiznit12a]

Love this little ratchet. People slept on those 36 tooth duralast ratchets wish I'd bought more I did buy the stubby first time I seen it had to have it. I bought 4 different ones.

[@larrycroft470]

great find Catus!! Good explanation as usual. I am going to O'Relllys tomorrow and pick one up

[@davidrice2669]

Haha same here!

[@dustincarico7821]

You're an influencer, Harry. I bought one of these a couple days after seeing this video.

[@joshdane5657]

Same I just bought one today after saying I wasn't buying any more dam ratchets lmao

[@vaalrus]

I was very sad for two years because I couldn’t find my Snap-on stubby… until I pulled the pump off my mini-excavator to have it rebuilt, only to find my baby ratchet stuck in a corner in the back of engine bay where it had been dropped. Some corrosion pitting, but a little WD to flush out the teeth, and it’s come through it’s ordeal just fine. :)

[@stever5887]

In the late 1980s, I went through a Snap-on dealer to buy a 3/8-drive stubby ratchet (FK720). It came with 20-teeth, but he put a 30-tooth gear in it for me. It's total length is just under 4-inches and has a ball end like your Titan ratchet. It's perfect for loosening spark plugs and any bolt or nut that isn't torqued down too tight. Stubby ratchets rock.

[@kevincameron1163]

I have this ratchet already and I love it. It’s a great little stubby. The mechanism is very smooth as well. I love putting on different length extensions if I need more leverage to break the bolt. Then remove the extension to spin it out faster. It can get addicting as a manly fidget spinner too. Haha. Great review catus as usual. I enjoy your reviews.

[@bradfaught1695]

People be hating on this tool but I think it would be good in lots of situations. Good for a quad, or even just keep it in your car with a 8mm/10mm

[@brycenandre7488]

I guess I am kinda randomly asking but do anyone know a good place to watch new tv shows online?

[@zubirhusein]

Great addition for a car emergency tool kit for the fact you can use extensions on the end

[@iowafoxoutdoors_8838]

This is a cool little ratchet. I might need to try one. Currently my only stubby ratchet is one I made from a old school low tooth count style Proto pear head. I love it but it would be neat to have one at home and in my toolbag!

[@rafaelmarin1963]

I watched this video a month ago and instantly wanted one. Today, I finally got it and love it. Thanks for posting your review.

[@davidhuang5457]

Can you tell me where to buy one, please? Thanks

[@joshdane5657]

Same I watched it when the video came out I seen the ratchet in oriellys today an bought it lol after I told myself I wasn't buyn anymore ratchets bc I got 20+ but I didnt gave this one lol

[@3vil3lvis]

IDK why I keep returning to this video, maybe its because the tool is fantastic or maybe its because you have made so many compelling arguments in its favor. Either way thanks for the excellent content and highlighting somewhat obscure tools.

[@rachavya]

It took me 8 months, but I finally got to view this excellent video, and one day later, I acted. It was worth the $16.99 + tax at O'Reilly's. My Koken 3/8-in-a-1/4 body is thousands of miles from me, so I can't compare the smallness of PowerTorque Mini Stubby against it. Therefore, for now I will agree that the PT is astoundingly small for a 3/8" ratchet having a reasonable amount of strength. An additional feature not mentioned in your review is this: If the direction lever is left in the middle, the anvil locks up. Perhaps some users will find that handy. While in the O'Reilly store I noticed a perfect complement to this ratchet, for only $17.99: Power Torque 3/8" drive 12-inch extension and breaker bar. It has a 3/8" female square recess at the end of the handle ... perfect place to plug in your stubby, either to keep it handy OR to polish off the removal of a fastener once the swivel anvil has broken it loose.

[@zubirhusein]

yep I bought the same combo, it's nice having 2 tools in one with no compromises

[@markadams7597]

Excellent review. Never knew about these Stubbies. I'll soon take a look at O'Reilly's and Auto Zone. Ty.

[@manpig1991]

I bought one of these after watching your review and so far I'm very satisfied with it!! Thank you very much.

[@simonkete4809]

wish they have a 1/4 inch one too

[@mannyfuentes217]

Didn't even finish the video before ordering mine👍...thanks for the info

[@zaceryhammond1144]

Man I never thought about keeping ur second socket on the end and using as a driver I only thought about using it as a cheater bar this thing is brilliant for interiors

[@bpsdetailing8822]

I went out a got this yesterday. Already used it a few times in places that a regular length ratchet would not fit! I am convinced that if I could only have one ratchet the Power Torque 3/8 stubby with ext connection would be the one. So versatile! It's pretty awesome!

[@ianclifford31]

Hey man. I went out and bought this one because of your video. Your videos are nice to watch and I wish you luck. Thanks for the tip on this wrench.

[@fastbusiness]

Looks like a very useful ratchet. I don't need more ratchets, but might get this one.

[@McGothic]

Own it love it if you run trumpf punch presses this tool saves you a ton of time when you get your tool stuck in the head this will have enough clearance to remove the tool manually on the quick 🙌🏻have it for three years now and still kicking ass

[@ramonatrujillo155]

I recently broke my 5th metacarpal,, lost some grip,,,, the so called larger adapter helps a lot,, thank you for showing,,

[@duncdunc76]

Awesome! Your reviews are Great man! Thanks so much for sharin your knowledge and perspective! Ill be picking one of these up for sure👍

[@jameshall4385]

it looks pretty versatile

[@the_boatswain]

This is my favorite ratchet so far of my collection. Its been very versatile and has not broken yet. I bought two just in case. My only beef is the reverse lever... i wish it was better.

[@zubirhusein]

ye has a tendency to lock up if you're trying to reverse in a tight spot while on a fastener

[@Rob.Coleman]

What a great addition to the toolbox, love the square drive on the end, very useful 👍.

[@L35inColorado]

Wow, the setup you showed for the Pathfinder power steering belt tensioning would come correct for the power steering pump pivot bolt on a few Toyota engines, too. Very cool!

[@bobjohnson8206]

Hopefully they will make one in a 1/4 drive.

[@outdoor044]

I didn't know I needed another tool until I saw this 😃 That is really cool!

[@shramj]

Awesome little wrench, putting the anvil on the end was a smart move!

[@carlitos19cali]

I think that’s the best ratchet ever made

[@MiguelMartinez-hm1hg]

I have look at that ratchet for a long ti.e the part the square drive on the handle give you a chance to use an extension for more leverage if need to

[@willclemons7664]

Wow This is great, im a sucker for new tools. Picked one up today👍

[@d.riprock1546]

That's cool. We don't have an O'Reilly's close but I'm gonna see if I can find one of those online right now. Thanks for the heads up Cat.

[@CalebsCars]

The power torque stuff holds up pretty well

[@josefelix4152]

Stubby ratchets look cool, I don't have any thou, I've never needed them

[@sumbochen2519]

Very awesome video. You're a clever man. I just ordered one. Lol. Thank you Brotha. I liked and Subcribed.

[@Tyronetrinity]

I like that u juz go to a local car parts store pick up a tool and review the tool. Good stuff though.

[@yukon9315]

Got one. So far, it's been mostly a show n tell piece at work, but I do think it will come in handy eventually.

[@davidhuang5457]

Could you let me know where to buy it, please? I can't find any on the online shop. Thanks

[@awesomebillfromdawsonville8715]

I use this in service truck for using hex sockets to adjust shiv's and pulleys helps to not sheare ball end hex 👍

[@Darthtard9]

I bought one of these about 6 months ago, I love it!

[@xephael3485]

I need to checkout tools next time I'm in the store

[@KniFz]

Lots of good ideas!!! As you have one idea I would think of another and then u would talk about that one lol

[@adammosher5818]

I like it put a long extion on it got a longer handle so genius

[@michaelthompson7570]

was headed to big o's in the morning ,,,will check this out. Thanks

[@landonlehman5497]

Damn, now I'm going to need one of those!

[@FinallyMe78]

Definitely something I need to pick up. Maybe a couple of them.

[@gingebrien2408]

Hey if your tossing the cap I’d like to get it from you. They are no longer selling it with the cap.

[@forgedsteelwrench9249]

Cool little ratchet. Not sure if you have already reviewed Cornwell ratchets, but if you haven't done so that would be cool.

[@SteelCityRC]

Nice. Been looking for an inexpensive stubby ratchet that is actually small. A lot of them are short but still bulky. That one looks short in length and less bulky for tight spaces. The square end on the handle is an extra added bonus. Thanks for sharing!!

[@mattberg916]

If you flip the u-joint the opposite way of what you showed you could strike the end of the extension with a hammer for breaking loose in tight spots. Obviously bad practice but when it comes down to getting things done sometimes bad practice is the preferred method

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Wow. Great review as always, Catus. At some point you must realize sometimes if you really need the trickest tools you are either working on the wrong stuff or not attacking it properly. I can appreciate this tool but it would likely either never be in my scope or piss me off if it didn't work.

[@CatusMaximus]

The stuff manufacturers do especially in automobiles is just crazy that's why you need these crazy tools.

[@jmend2994]

My 5.0 mustang has no fucken space for a bigger ratchet most of the time I reach for one of these stubby ratchets

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@jmend2994 Yeah, I have an 88 Mustang 5.0, they can be real fun. Installing new equal length long tube headers was no picnic.

[@59reyder]

Nice little nugget good find!!!

[@GeorgeJFW]

I really like that idea I have never seen one before

[@albertjrkurdzialek]

My ratchet was a long handled ratchet and i used it to crack oil drain pan bolts loose and on tye long handle i had a swivel with a socket to finish spinning iy off and i wouldnt get my hands oily. Same with tge filter i would use the ratchet to crack iy loose than transfer the filter removal tool to tye long end with swivell and finish taking it off and not get all oily. Than i used it for spark plugs and brakes and than i figured i should pattent it. All i did was weld a extention to the handle i did it to alot of my ratchets.

[@treyfixes884]

Hey man can you look at a Carlyle r38f? I hear it’s one of the better “snap on clone” type ratchets, but there is very little info and no disassembly videos. Thanks for the videos sir, lots of good info!

[@mrmalicious4421]

I have this ratchet but now i want one in 1/2 drive lol

[@mattmgarza]

3:56 mind blown!!

[@cardo1111]

Excellent review and suggested uses 👍🏽

[@nitrous07me]

Cool lil ratchet

[@bpsdetailing8822]

I have to get one now. Thank you!

[@codyrobertson4630]

Another cool ratchet you should check out is the VIM (DD2) 1/4 ratchet or the VIM (DD3) 3/8 ratchet

[@kylecooksey4820]

if i got that i would put an extension on it and use it like a breaker bar on the non ratcheting end

[@VernonPerez]

I'm getting one

[@passion830217]

Catus is humorous sometimes.

[@khalidal-wadhahi8581]

Nice rachet. Like it. I tired to create an account to order this rachet in their website but couldn’t because I’m not in the US! Who else sells this rachet?

[@johngibson3594]

Great video

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Like the square end on the handle and what's your Opinion on the Harbor freight jackstand recall

[@aftertest]

Hi Nice test! I want to buy this ratchet but no any answers for my emails to O’Reilly’s sell’s support. Any know how and where to order this ratchet?

[@lesswatt]

It seems the Duralast tools have changed and are not as good. Their 1/2 extension packs now only include 2 instead of 3 and used to have a knurled grip and seemed thicker than the new ones in store. I think you mentioned the ratchets not being as good in a previous video.

[@paddrivers]

I want to get one but Oreilly dont ship to the UK . Is there an alternative available as not everyone lives in the US?

[@allanb3222]

Dang it, now I have to get one!!😁

[@jaredj631]

Wow great for People like me who fix equipment on site, all those ounces add up to a lot heavy toolbox if you are not careful.

[@anthonylau3065]

Was the Pittsburgh stubby ratchets included in this comparison? Since the Icon was there.

[@aplaceholderbplaceholder9524]

One of the premium kolbalt ratchet have the exact same head at lowes in all 3 sizes. Not sure if is still available now since craftsman.

[@mcqueenfanman]

Too bad they didn't put a internal square drive, you could use a breaker bar to make a flex head.

[@bongofury5924]

Um, you could always use an male-female adapter piece, Einstein Stop trying to poo-poo our adventure .

[@mcqueenfanman]

@@bongofury5924 It would have to be a female to female adapter to work with a breaker bar. Take poo-poo adventure somewhere else.

[@kellybullock559]

Snap on makes one and square drive bottom and top

[@kellybullock559]

mcqueenfanman Snapon makes it, also has a square drive top and bottom that work with a flex bar for configurations that were missed

[@mcqueenfanman]

@@kellybullock559 Yeah, I have one at work. It works well on upper transfer case bolts if you use it with an extension and another ratchet.

[@WallaceRoseVincent]

I like it!

[@PhillyDee215]

Cool😀

[@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA]

No place to get on it with an adjustable wrench or a mini breaker bar..like a box end/open end..to assist with minor breaking if need be. On the static end...instead of compromising the ratchet.

[@alpet1805]

Just order three... one each for two motorcycle tool kits and one for the shop... Its a pain to get online... you first need to pick an O'reilly Parts store anywhere in USA... then go to that store's website... then pick the part... order and pay... Just going to the general website will not allow you to order any part...

[@adamforman9264]

I had the Marco guy Male me one like over 25yrs ago he took 1/4 in swivel head an made it to 3/8 so I can change spark plug on 4.3 liter vortec number 3 cylinder 😎🍕✌

[@anonymousgoat3669]

Is this found at O'Riley or AutoZone?

[@victorsanchez1983]

Minute 2;40 what’s the model number and name please I can’t find it anywhere 😫 . Nice video 👏😎

[@gilbertoquinones4214]

Power Torque 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet Handle - GM6135 Part # GM6135 Line: PTT Good luck finding them. I now have two. But took me checking multiple stores.

[@আবুবকর-ন১ধ]

are the power torque mini ratchet in international shops like amazon or aebay aviable too? in germany power torque unknown 🤔

[@Marandal]

i hope you found what you were looking for. Power Torque is from Oreilly's. Oreilly's is a parts manufacturer in America.

[@megadethguym7977]

Are you a mechanic? Or work in machinary?

[@christopherkynaston3541]

Any idea where I can get a square drive handle in the UK

[@bestamerica]

' good strong ratchet... but bad digital videocamera problem with blur focus

[@richb2229]

I don’t use stubby 3/8” drive ratchets all that much so it would be more of a curiosity than a real working tool.

[@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA]

Socket swap saves my rear.

[@rjskum688]

Im just curious. I mean nothing by it, but if you dont mind me asking, why the dance music?

[@ksavage681]

Rj SKUM anything else you risk copyright takedown.

[@albertjrkurdzialek]

Oriellys stole this idea from me. I had a pattent search done wich revielled no one had made a ratchet with a drive on the handle. Orielly was my main part supplier when i worked for Desert Dawg Auto in fountin hills az. Funny how you cant find any info on who invented it or make any comments on their website. They changed the length. Thats all. And they dont even know the real reason i invented it for my own use. Ill explain on my next post i guess i cant post pictures or i would post the original and my paperwork to prove my claim

[@zylent8251]

price?

[@zylent8251]

@@dahut3614 Looking amazing, I guess quality is good.

[@josesoto9099]

How much was it

[@louindorato6855]

Where do you purchase it ?

[@WHATDATTOOLDO]

I think this is an sk-11 Japan rat rebranded...

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

CP the tool addict found this ratchet Check out SK11 its a japanese company that has a version of this ratchet

[@davidhuang5457]

Can anyone tell me where to buy one, please? Thanks

[@danh2134]

Oreily auto parts

[@davidhuang5457]

@@danh2134 Thank you so much

[@jeremybrown7475]

If it don't sound like that when you pull it off I don't want it

[@impleasen]

Tools!