Tekton High Torque Tools New and Improved Speciality Ratchet

Tekton Tools 3/8 Inch Ratchet New and Improved with 30 degree bend
What are your thoughts on Tekton after seeing this video? You can check out the Tekton tools website here bit.ly/2m9jMOr
#Tekton #Tools 3/8 Inch Drive 8” Ratchet Item #SRH0110
90-tooth gear produces a working swing arc of just 4 degrees
Ultra-compact head is smaller than "low profile"-it's reduced in height, width, and length
Classic pull-release drive tang retains sockets with a spring-actuated detent ball
Sleek and simple handle design offers comfort and control in a variety of hand positions
Smooth and refined, the 90-tooth ratcheting system offers a concise 4° swing arc that works in the tightest spaces. Depending on the drive size, the single half-moon pawl maintains 6 to 9 teeth (more than most dual pawl designs) in contact with the gear at all times, ensuring it will never slip or skip under stress.
To aid the initial wear-in of mated parts and to keep them moving smoothly, the internals are lubricated with a few drops of light machine oil. The design of the head and ratcheting mechanism allows it to be disassembled for periodic cleaning or lubrication.

[@ClientGraphics]

What are your thoughts on Tekton after seeing this video? You can check out the Tekton tools website here bit.ly/2m9jMOr

[@jessebuck90]

I wont entirely form an opinion based on a video alone, but it sure helps. I've heard really mixed views on Tekton ratchets, with a lot of them saying that they have improved a lot with the current iteration. I need to get my hands on one. Having a blast with my new 3/8 ICON right now though haha.

[@richb2229]

Tekton beats Icon...

[@rey3468]

Couldn't you have waited a few weeks for Harbor Freight to sell a couple Icons before ending their whole career? Lol

[@detronbrian]

@@richb2229 I cannot say if they beat icon or not, but I did recently buy the Tekton 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 largest sets, and I feel I got a GREAT value to price outcome to build up a fairly complete socket set. they are cheaper than ICON, and the chrome looks to be very well done.

[@miguelrocha3522]

Bought a couple because prices might go up and quality down

[@aarinward1483]

That's funny cause in the beginning that meter read 600+ unless I'm somehow reading it wrong

[@jefftrump5779]

I’m an industrial technician and use some Tekton tools everything on heavy machinery and use them in ways you probably shouldn’t, and I can tell you they hold up!!

[@ClientGraphics]

I should say without a doubt they seem to be top notch and should hold up! Some of the best numbers put up per dollar so it has a great value for sure.

[@PEREZ29MMA]

I love my tekton tools, sold a lot of my snap on and was able to buy me almost entire tekton store. 4 years and ive yet to replace any tools. Chrome still looks amazing!! I did warranty some picks i bought like 5 years ago. Which they no longer sale. 2 days later... mail man had my picks. How?? If they no longer sale them!!! Lol

[@jeffnorbert1871]

Strongest 3/8 ratchet I've ever seen. Nearly 300 ft lbs. Took 100 ft lbs more than I would have expected. Snap On should be embarrassed. Lately I've been buying GearWrench when the price is right, certain things from Harbor Freight and I do have a few Duralast tools from Auto Zone that were "free" due to rewards. Happy with them also. Tekton is on the way to being the best overall value available. Plan to buy several items from them. Thanks for this demonstration.

[@shadvan9494]

I restore old cars as a hobby. I switched to Tekton tools about a year ago. I absolutely love their swivel head ratchets. They are my new go to ratchets any time I need to work on something. I was in HF getting a tarp and noticed their new swivel head ratchets and composite ratchets are identical to Tekton. So it’s either a rebranded Tekton or is made by the same company that makes Tekton. That 90 tooth ratchet is impressive. That may be the replacement for my old USA made Husky I have been looking for.

[@barryhunt5357]

I Love all of my Tektons , the pliers are great and I use them everyday , I have no problem with my HF ratchets either , work just fine .

[@TonyTheTechnician]

You already know I love tekton lol. Badass video great demonstration and amazing torture test. Keep up the great work. 👍 GBR

[@kennyjensen6077]

Just ordered some Tekton Ratchets thanks to your video! Thank you! I was outright fed up after breaking SEVERAL brand spanking new Craftsman ratchets and sockets. Including some impact sockets even! Broke many kobalts, Pittsburghs, and others along the way on a simple brake job. Hope my new Tektons serve me well

[@WorkHorseLT]

I was gonna try icon but tekton cheaper and better so I'm going for tekton

[@chrisjones6165]

That's one hell of a ratchet. Thanks for showing. Glad test rig is holding up well

[@ClientGraphics]

It's starting to be angled, but still going strong. Thanks again buddy!

[@Gshock714]

You should do the straight handle Tekton 1/2 it'll prolly go over 1k ft lbs.

[@nmarkose]

All my torque wrenches are made by Tekton. I just ordered this ratchet a few days ago. Thanks for confirming my decision. Tekton rocks.

[@TheFlatlander440]

I have some Tekton box wrenches and impact sockets and so far they have worked flawlessly. I'm no mechanic by any means however, I do use them on my vehicles and other power equipment and so far so good. Thanks for sharing.

[@ClientGraphics]

No problem Mr. Logan and thank you for watching and commenting.

[@chemicalspore]

TEK-E-TONe -Justin Dow

[@ClientGraphics]

Right on brother!

[@msclecarcrzy]

Man after watching this video I'm heading straight over to tekton's website! That was some abuse you gave it and it just would'nt give up!!!

[@jimmywells33]

According to their website specs, that ratchet was only rated to 240lbs so it certainly exceeded that number. Their 1/2" ratchets are rated to 560lbs. Interestingly enough so are their 1/2" breaker bars so there's not a huge reason to by one since the ratchet can handle the same load. Well worth the money and their lifetime warranty is the best in the business IMO.

[@josefelix4152]

I just got my new tekton 3/8 flex head ratchet along with impact torx sockets, can't wait to use them tomorrow at work

[@ClientGraphics]

That’s exciting, they should work well. Enjoy the new tools!

[@mikey358976]

Holy shit! That TEKTON is a beast!

[@heiterkan872]

Me gusto esa herramienta me la comprare algun dia

[@OzarkTroutBum]

I bought a Tekton 1/4" set after seeing the first shootout video.

[@munirladha6787]

Can you please test the 18 inch 3/8 ratchet.

[@charlieretherford]

I'm asking the same cause with a long handle what to know if it's going to bend easy

[@truckerpeterose]

I have multiple ratchets in from every brand available and this Tekton ratchet is by far my absolute favorite. I did have a weird issue where it back spun a few times while fully engaged but Tekton sent me a rebuild kit and it’s perfect again. There was some sandy material in the ratchet when I opened it up and I assume it got in there awhile back when I had it apart for grease. Now they need to give it a thin profile comfort grip handle and design a locking flexhead.

[@ClientGraphics]

A Tekton comfort grip handle option would be nice.

[@ironman1518.]

A question, please? Is this model Tekton 3/8" drive standard ratchet the strongest you've ever encountered for a 3/8" drive standard ratchet; in all your testing? almost 300 ft-lbs is Incredible to me anyway....thank you for posting!

[@fuelediowa]

I like all my Tekton tools. My box is probably 50 % Tekton. Buy them for price go back for just flat solid tools.

[@thecrazyrepairman6286]

For someone who isn't a full time mechanic I find myself turning wrenches quite a bit and I swear by Tekton, to be honest I really don't want to use another brand of tools, that is my personal preference. I will add that because I have been so happy with my Tekton tools I have had little to no interest the Icon brand.

[@TheTyrial86]

I turn wrenches for a living and I can tell you that tekton is great. I like their warranty policy.

[@MattSadis]

try it on the 3/4" drive ratchet next

[@justinvanburen8259]

Hell yeah!! Nice!!!

[@matthewstansbury3047]

After I’m sure 20 times or more going to 200+ foot pounds I wonder how high it would have went fresh out of the box without the metal already pre fatigued from failed attempts to break.. just my thoughts as the damn ratchet is still intact but it sheered the anvil..I use tekton tools 12 hours a day and absolutely love them..makes me feel better when I use my 1 foot 3/8” extension and socket to make a cheater bar lol

[@hanzo52]

That is impressive! Will you also test the 1/4" ratchet?

[@josefelix4152]

Congratulations... Now you have a one of a kind halve moon ratchet for exhaust repairs xD lol, defenetly going too look into tekton tool

[@saturnmedia1]

Test the 18” version of it. And will you see if the flex head has any different internals than the straight head ratchets?

[@big_mike_nyc]

Impressive way to go Tekton!!!!

[@jtoker9758]

Watching videos like this, I think it basically comes down to the heat treatment. One I saw of the box end wrench destruction test, and some broke at the box end, while the others would just bend in the handle, like in this vidjeo. I think a harder heat treat will hold up better in the long run from wearing down, but it makes it easier to snap compared to a lower heat treat of the same type. You get one with a better heat treat and perhaps it can go over 300 or 350lbs but when it does fail, it will just break, instead of bending. There is a tradeoff, but I think I would rather my tools have just a bit of a lower heat treat and bend instead of breaking. First time seeing your channel, but do you got any other brand you would recommend over the tekton for 3/8s ratchet?

[@johngibson3594]

This showed that under more force than it was designed for it should not break during normal use conditions. I would like to see some one do this with no cheater pipe I would like to meet that person

[@FinallyMe78]

I don't have any of the new Tekton ratchets, only their old ones. Was debating between them and Icon. Looks like I will be getting a new Tekton ratchet/ratchets.

[@chipb1193]

WOW!!! That’s absolutely amazing! It beat the Icon 1/2 breaker bar!

[@BradsWorkbench]

With as much as u enjoy breaking these ratchets, might be an idea to make a jig in a press... would be easier on you and also allow a steady pressure on every test. Just an idea

[@johnnym4220]

Cool demonstration Chris that ratchet is pretty stout. How well do you think the pass thru ratchets on the market would hold up?

[@DaleLucid]

I revisit this video. It's one of my favorites. @Justin Dow needs to make a tee shirt "TEK-EE-TON!!!" 🎶 You don't pull the mask off the ol' Lone Ranger and you don't mess around with Tekton 🎶😎

[@IrwanKB]

Very good sir.

[@jacobearhart4170]

Could you do a review on some trp tools I dont see any on KZbin

[@jascam1]

Holy Tekton, make me wanna dump my Craftsman and Snap-On in the river.

[@josefelix4152]

While your wallet sheds tears seeing that money float away

[@Crazywaffle5150]

@@josefelix4152 Snap on has really good resell value. Even American Craftsman.

[@jimmywells33]

@@Crazywaffle5150 you think half price is good resale value? Not a chance.

[@Crazywaffle5150]

@@jimmywells33 Not when you buy used. Buddy, my snap one Mac is worth the same as it was when I got it or more. I get mine from pawn shops and ebay. I get my tools replaced threw the snap on guy. I've literally lost nothing. Also with inflation I'm sure the value as increased. Just like auto parts I sold for more than what I paid brand new!

[@ThriftyGarage]

Did you send it in for warranty?

[@themaintenanceman1]

That was damn impressive! Great video buddy 🤜🤛

[@handtoolreviews375]

That's pretty impressive considering the price/value offering that Tekton is. Great bang for your buck right there!

[@Saladon89]

the metal keeps bending though, its soft metal compared to other ratchets like icon, snapon, etc

[@ericchacone3876]

The Metal is not soft , the snap on & icon ratchet break before the handles can bend

[@ecleveland1]

Why would you warranty a tool that you deliberately tried to destroy? Was the manufacturer behind this test and agreed with the destruction and replacement of the ratchet?

[@Pro1er]

Because that's how young people are today and it's a damn shame.

[@theodorejohnkaczynski9442]

I'd be surprised if you had to do any more than either warranty it or throw a rebuild kit at it

[@ViperMods_216]

The tekton are the best ratchet around

[@superdave103harley]

Yup my go to at the stealership

[@jimgeipel7820]

Impressive!!

[@WizzRacing]

Tekton should send this guy every ratchet they own..As I know he sold more of them. After people watched this shit. Then any ad agency could.... And yes I own them.. I swing off their 1/2" drives. Using a 4 foot long cheater bar...Never had on break yet...

[@vzhikrux]

awesome!

[@shiningstaer]

You love your tekton. If I had my way I’d buy sk, Proto. No bullshit. No snap on/matco hype boy shit. Real American made over engineered tools

[@bobbygarrett9588]

To Hell with Safety, when it comes to destruction! Thanks Again, Chris!

[@ClientGraphics]

Slow Safe and Steady -vs Fast Loose and Wild both make good content. As bearded seabee82 always say, “Shop safety is just as important as firearm safety screw something up and somebody could get killed”. Stay safe out there!

[@gtcam723]

If only they had a 12” version that didn’t have a flex head.

[@steelheadstalker4715]

That's custom now. Write snap off on it sell for $400

[@RedemptionGarage]

Wow man never seen a ratchet bend like that that is not good. Nice video Chris

[@ClientGraphics]

I should have just left it as it was kind of cool with the 30 degree bend👨‍🔧 Appreciate the support💪🏾

[@ViperMods_216]

See I was telling you about the tekton ratchets being smaller for use in small work spaces. They are some of the strongest ratchets you can buy.

[@RedemptionGarage]

@@ViperMods_216 i agree brother every tool has its place with that handle bending tells me that that metal doesnt have very high carbon content because i have put ratchets in presses before and bent them but never have seen one bend like that but it definitely did hold at the gear

[@ViperMods_216]

@@RedemptionGarage some engineers prefer to bend over snap. Ductility is more of a property developed from the heat treat process.

[@RedemptionGarage]

@@ViperMods_216 ViperMods_216 yes thats tru the more heat treatment the harder the material which is why there is hardened steel tools are made from high carbon metal which is heat treated to a point to allow the metal to have the highest yield strength which is the total amount of force that metal can take without losing its original form and once it reaches max yield then you see the ratchet bend like it did and once to that point the metal is weakened until it reaches its ultimate tensile strength thats when the metal breaks. Low carbon or no carbon steel is really easy to bend so they infuse the metal with carbon then heat treat it to reach the highest yield strength possible. The fact that the metal bent shows a low yield strength which means that the carbon levels were low or it wasnt heat treated properly. Hardened metal will not bend but explode which they dont want in a ratchet because it has to have high yield strength to allow you to abuse the tool but yet it doesnt lose its original strength. That ratchet is no good anymore regardless if the head snapped or not you couldnt apply any real pressure because it will just continue to bend just like it did in his video. I'm not dogging the tekton if you like it then thats cool brother each man has his own thing but I just am giving the facts as i understand them.

[@rey3468]

Damn, I thought the 3/8 snap on and Gearwrench were tough. This thing is insane. I guess I'll have to invest in some more Tekton tools lol.

[@detronbrian]

in the past week, I bought the Tekton 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 6 point complete run sets. for the price point, this to me is the best deal available. I cannot compare it to Snap-on or others, but they do not feel like cheap tools.

[@rey3468]

@@detronbrian yes I've been eyeing their 1/2 6 point socket set for a while now. They look duty for sure! Plus the upgraded ratchet that now comes with it is supposed to be super smooth.

[@detronbrian]

@@rey3468 that 1/2 inch 84 piece set feels like it weighs 50 pounds

[@rey3468]

@@detronbrian lol, man I bet it's a sweet set. Hopefully I'll be able to pull the trigger this Black Friday on it.

[@andresferrer7628]

i mean would i really be applying 292 lb ft to a 3/8 ratchet in real life? would i be loosening an axle nut with it? it should never break

[@ClientGraphics]

I personally would only do 290ish 😂 All jokes aside 185-215 is a lot of torque for even a 18” 3/8 drive ratchet. It’s definitely time to jump up to 1/2 drive

[@javyLSU1]

You’re honestly going to warranty a ratchet that you intentionally destroyed?

[@ClientGraphics]

Tekton tools are Always Guaranteed. Harbor Freight is no questions asked. Have you ever purchase one tool vs another not just based on price but warranty? Have you ever purchased something and had a warranty problem that was no fault on your part?

[@chipb1193]

javyLSU - In this particular case, Tekton would be more than happy to warranty the ratchet for the real life exposure and KZbin views. That’s a very well spent $22 retail.

[@javyLSU1]

ClientGraphics Of course I’ve bought stuff based on warranty. I know this is essentially a Tekton-funded marketing scheme, but warranties are against manufacturer defects and failures, not intentional destruction. To use your words, what part of this is “not your fault?” I’m not naive, so I know you’ll get your replacement, but I wouldn’t want someone else to replace something I intentionally set out to destroy for KZbin views.

[@mikeaze423]

@javyLSU his test have sold way more tools than he intentionally broke and and returned for replacement. He is basically giving companies free advertisement and exposure

[@josefelix4152]

JavyLSU ... It's because of this video that I'm going to get some tekton tools, yes it might not be right to breaker something on purpose and have it replaced, it doesn't make sense either, but the purpose of this video is not too break it just because, it's too test the overall endurance of the product and helps many people take better decisions on their purchases, I saw this tool sheer of after several massive attempts to break it and it first bend and got straight before breaking, there is no way in hell I would use my tool like that, but now I know how much it can take and feel safe about it feel me? Rather them having a life time warranty tool that blows to pieces every time I say cheater bar.

[@jessebuck90]

TEKKY-TAAAWWWNNNN!!!!!!

[@ClientGraphics]

It’s so gosh darn contagious to say, I blame Justin Dow for it👌🏻

[@babydyke416]

@@ClientGraphics I was saying it like that before ever hearing Justin say it lol

[@toolsmetals2148]

Tekton really has been putting out Quality I Use there Impact Sockets 6 days a week non stop

[@ClientGraphics]

Yup, you can't go wrong with the impacts and for the price/warranty and overall quality well some are less than other brands you have to hit that sweet spot that's best for you.

[@toolsmetals2148]

@@ClientGraphics I Have it all from SNAP-ON To Matco Grey Pneumatic Steelman Pro Milwaukee but through out them all my Teckton 1/2" deep and shallow and 3/8" deep and shallow and impact graded torx i find myself going to a whole lot more and i have plenty of tool truck Brand items and equipment but it's just something about there sockets

[@toolsmetals2148]

@@ClientGraphics this video though that you just did speaks visually on volumes for that Brand

[@user-xe9ue2jr2w]

Who has good thinned wall sockets?

[@toolsmetals2148]

@@user-xe9ue2jr2w Milwaukee, Steelman Pro depending upon what size you looking For if in impact Sockets

[@wayneh3021]

Soft meral....in them, thanks for sharin...👍👍

[@abeodez751]

You know I was going to give it a like but since u had to break it, no I didn't like that Although know I wonder if their extra long handle ratchet are as good or interchangeable guts U should try out the long flex head next

[@ClientGraphics]

The internals on the extra long are the same as the smaller ones. I can’t recall if they are the same on the flex but I think they are. You can check the Tekton site to verify by looking at the rebuild kits and what models they work for.

[@alexanderjustavinosantiago6458]

WhEN PROTO RATCHET 90 TOOTH TEST?

[@MrDdaland]

Not sure you noticed, but you had hit 290+ a couple of times before. Regardless, kind of a shame it got destroyed

[@982Nighthawk1337]

I'm really surprised with the tekton I have some of their tools and quite like them but I didn't expect they would hold up to that much torque.

[@ClientGraphics]

I was very surprised as well. Wanted so badly for it to hold up and not hold up at the same time.

[@ViperMods_216]

Finally people are seeing the icon is all hype

[@dancarthen3634]

How so? They performed decently.

[@ViperMods_216]

@@dancarthen3634 exactly nothing special not worth all the hype

[@Crazywaffle5150]

@@dancarthen3634 It's more about price vs performance. Icon is overpriced.

[@WildBill1984]

They list them at 240LBS.

[@LongIslandP8ntball]

Thats insane my friend. One quick note: i wonder if it would have broke easier if you had a longer cheater bar

[@daver3230]

It would have just been easier for him to apply the same force.

[@michaelmangino9819]

Tekton and gearwrench are better then all Those snapoffz and mac, matco rippoffs. There the bomb digaty.. And way better price. I do love Mac but there pricy

[@ThomasShue]

Is the Tekton the strongest ratchet you have ever tested? It seems gorilla proof to me!

[@Turn0vers]

This might've actually caused me to use my tool allowance by whoever my new employer will be on a bunch of tekton sets. That's unreal.

[@jaimegenovajr3257]

Nice!

[@BeardedSeabee82]

Damn.....

[@ViperMods_216]

"come on tekkiTon"

[@oliverarias3166]

Q chida uuuuuuuuaaaaaa

[@danmckevittstoolsbagels3258]

I wish the mechanism had failed before the handle

[@jeffnorbert1871]

If the mechanism fails first in actual use at this amount of force personal injury is the likely result.

[@Crazywaffle5150]

No human can do that bare handed.

[@JW02828]

I think the only way they can get that torque rating is by the handle taking some of the pressure off the head by bending.

[@dainsmart6237]

There ant any words for that same you broke it if the handle hadn't bent it would have been higher but wow over two ninety eat your heart out big boy strap-on can you beet that or was it a fluke of nature the right molecules in the right place at the right time👍🏾? 😲

[@ClientGraphics]

It’s better that it didn’t break on the bounce as we would have had to throw out the results since it needs to be more consistent. Also gives a good perspective of how much I’m working not just this ratchet but all of them. My arm is going to need a rest soon!

[@carlm2590]

I like some Tekton tools. I dont trust HF and their new high priced nonsense

[@matthewcoe5913]

i plan on getting some Icon 1/2 sockets incase of hub bolts or lugnuts on aftermarket wheels. Icon has thinwall sockets similar to snapon and Matco. ICON was designed literally as a rival for snapon.

[@aarinward1483]

Look at 0:37-0:40 seconds

[@dangerousfandango5943]

You're a beast! Lol

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

LOLOL

[@JW02828]

Very strong head but Tekton needs to strength the handle. That what stop me from buy from them.

[@daveg339]

the point is, no one is going to be able to put 290 pounds on a little 3/8" ratchet by hand. If you use a 2 foot pipe on your ratchets, you're doing tools wrong.

[@jeffnorbert1871]

In the real world you want the handle to bend before the tool breaks. Reach the tools limit before you break your hand when you suddenly hit something with it.

[@neneunico]

In not impressed, preefer the SO and GW that snaps at 280ftlb but can be repaired or guaranteed over a bent ratchet that is junk.

[@fuelediowa]

Tekton will replace a bent ratchet as well. Just mail you a new one. So you would have a bent and a new.

[@detronbrian]

I am no mechanic, but it seems that a tool that snaps instead of bends could cause injury. 280ftlbs of potential energy released as kinetic energy in a split second, you would not be able to stop the trajectory of your hand

[@neneunico]

@@detronbrian If youre using a 2ft pipe on a 3/8 ratchet youre not worried about and injury.

[@jeffnorbert1871]

@@detronbrian exactly, finally someone else who understands the "problem"!

[@raymondraymondjr6463]

Lol

[@Tap-a-roo]

In case you didn't figure it out yet, the Tekton ratchet body itself is yielding at over 200 ft lbs (watch your video closely). Granted, no ratchet of this length will achieve anything like that without a pipe on it, but it does show that the ratchet itself is basically a piece of inferior garbage metal. One of the worst ratchets I've ever seen. No idea why you guys are touting it as some amazing tool.

[@dangerousfandango5943]

Why is that? Wouldnt it do everything a snap on can do?

[@daver3230]

You can apply 200 foot pounds by hand? That ends up being 400 appliied to a 6 inch ratchet.

[@detronbrian]

I would rather have a ratchet that bends when abused than one that snaps when abused. if this bent at 100 foot-pounds or something I would agree with you, but when a 3 or 4 foot cheater bar had to be used and the internal mechanism held up??? I would say this is the best outcome. He was able to straighten it back, and it still worked! This would be my preferred design since it can work (without bending) during all intended applications, and not snap when abused. I am no mechanic, but it seems that a tool that snaps instead of bends could cause injury. 280ftlbs of potential energy released as kinetic energy in a split second, you would not be able to stop the trajectory of your hand