Wera Zyklop Ratchet first impression

[@matfregeau4351]

I have the same ratchet. Nice ratchet but it started skipping on me and the switch started sticking good luck getting it warranted .I tried and they told me it was normal wear and tear. It’s too bad when you can go to Harbor freight and break a ratchet all day long and get it replaced but you spend $70 and you can’t get it replaced or fixed

[@ricardo340]

I love the German tools but will never bad mouth Craftsman USA. At least the 30 year old raised panel can be greased or rebuilt. I can only hope Stanley can bring some back to the USA but I’m not holding my breath.

[@edh7492]

We sell Wera were I work and I have to say I’m impressed by their stuff, not cheap but you don’t get champagne for beer money...

[@kevinoverbeck4250]

I have a Craftsman low profile 1/4" drive ratchet and it feels so good in your hand in hurts!

[@weekendtroutfisher1425]

That ratchet looks cool. But I think I will stick with my local tool guys. They keep me going with warranties on my tools when I have a issue... thx for showing this tool brand.

[@norbertkliszczewski4776]

Hey Mike, Thanks for posting. Wondering how you are getting along with this Wera ratchet now that you had some experience using it? Have you bought and used any other of their ratchets or wrenches? Thanks!

[@GermanToolReviews]

I would definitely pick up one of the zyklop speed ratchets. I am always finding myself using it because it can also become a screwdriver. Good questions about servicing that ratchet. I know the speed ratchets have replaceable head kits you can buy but I'm not sure about that type.

[@MikesToolShed]

+German Tool Reviews probably In the next few months I'll get the 3/8 speed ratchet. I have a couple other ones in line before that

[@jamesf9610]

From WERA they do not recommend anyone trying to do user service on the zyklop ratchets. The speed ratchet is user serviceable and they sell parts for it

[@werkzeugtest8615]

Wera stand for "WEgschmeiß RAtsche" that is german and mein throw away ratchet , because there is no repariert kit. I don't like their stuff , because it is to weak and wobbly...

[@thomasnelson822]

Would love to see some reviews of teng tools, I think they’re awesome and their storage system is amazing

[@daslaundrynazi]

Hey Mike, if you're looking for a 1/4 bit driver ratchet Wera makes a nice one. Model 8001 A - it's 60 tooth and tiny, but also seems well put together. It's held up well for me so far.

[@user-ks5ff]

I've got one, the mechanism is stronger than a full size 1/4 bluepoint ratchet, I've put twice the pressure on it than my old BP 1/4 without it slipping.

[@DoRC]

That's a damn fine lookin rachet

[@everettdurst1]

You might be able to force a thin metal sheet into the larger diameter, like a ring compressor, and find that an internal snap ring is holding it. Otherwise, just drive the assembly out the big end and see what was holding it, then tell us so we don't break ours.

[@johngibson3594]

Nice ratchet wanting to buy one myself I have the joker wrench set it's great

[@MikesToolShed]

John Gibson was looking at those. I got a little flyer from KC Tools and they are on sale right now. might have to pick those up

[@kaferjake3615]

Good review on a great ratchet. I second GTR's recc on the Zyklop speed ratchet, it's a good piece of gear.

[@alcopower5710]

I have the 1/4” ratchet as well as the mini ratchet (bit driver) and their both excellent

[@grandrapids57]

The head is low profile. It's a very good tool.

[@keithmckeith]

I’ve been trying to find a way to service this ratchet....ratchets always work better with a bit of extra grease in them. This could be a ‘sealed system’.

[@Raphae7]

I made modification to my both 8004c and 8003c ratchets and I now can open them, clean and lube whenever I want. Looks great inside, warranty avoided but I faith in Wera.

[@alexandro9896]

Rafał Podkówka you need to tell us how you did that🙏🏻

[@jamiemccort8388]

Sorry I just have to say , in Germany W’s are pronounced like an English V... So the company is pronounced “Veeraah” 😊

[@bastian_chamorro_asies]

Wera is made in Czech Rep... I think

[@bblubb]

@@bastian_chamorro_asies it still is a German company. So is the name..

[@kermitefrog64]

My Craftsman tools are 40 years old and I have never had any problems with them.

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

Craftsman thanks you for your service.

[@bricofast]

Wera bits wanderful,ratchets gedore bether.germany Tools good quality and biutiful.

[@EditioCastigata]

I've no large hands, but 140mm on the 1/4 I did find too small to be comfortable.

[@MrAbdullhali]

Does it worth the high price?

[@turboslag]

Wera are now firmly on my prefered tools shopping list. I just got the 3/8" drive ratchet and it's a honey, easily upto Snap-On standards. The only thing I can think of to criticise is the matt finish marks up easily. Some may not be concerned about that but it annoys me slightly, I am on the OCD spectrum though!

[@MikesToolShed]

+turboslag other than not being serviceable, that is one of the best ratchets I own

[@newcoyote]

Tools are meant to be used, not looked at. I like when they look "Boba Fett" If anything, I agree the serviceability is a minus. However, the more skookum Wera pivoting head speed ratchet ARE serviceable. The repair kit is only $20 and comes with a whole new head, hardware and even the hex tool.

[@neeko7878]

I just ordered from that same company and got the "bit of thanks"

[@MikesToolShed]

+Nick Navarre what'd ya get?

[@neeko7878]

Ha! Just realized that I order from "HD Tools". Not "KC Tools". They do the same "Bit of Thanks" deal. I got a ball prim dead blow hammer. I know of KC Tools though because of some Wera Screwdrivers that I have.

[@MikesToolShed]

+Nick Navarre gotta check them out

[@anthonysmith9410]

Do you really need 14 ratchet handles?

[@davehendry2519]

if you are looking for a low. profile ratchet, vortex socket sets are worth looking at. I love mine.

[@SnabbKassa]

"veʁa"

[@jessebergunder]

Hows it treating you 4 months in

[@MikesToolShed]

+Jesse Bergunder it's been awesome. I don't use it everyday but it's been my goto 1/4" and I love the handle

[@apistosig4173]

Wera ratchets have subtleties that make we mechanically minded just soooo lustful! So incredibly lustful!!!

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Good lord 48 bucks- Check out USA made Wright Tool and S&K ratchets mike, geez. Even high quality imported gearwrech. Hex and screwdrivers are great from Wera, but Geez come on. S&K invented the fine tooth ratchet more than 50yrs ago and was light years ahead of clunky,1/4 as many teeth, snap on/mac/matco/craftsmen. Today those guys all have both versions now clunky and fine tooth.

[@heikopanzlaff3789]

Here in Germany it is 10 bucks, whole set with extensions and inserts is 70 ...

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

This is why our president has a problem with these horrible trade deals for the usa. Its the same way for USA goods going into europe from what i have been told by europeans. These taxes,tarriffs,import duties, etc hurt both our countries. That being said, my favorite screwdrivers are Wiha but wow they are very pricey here.

[@turboslag]

If you think thats expensive, have a squint at Nepros of Japan. The ultimate quality tools!

[@MikesToolShed]

+turboslag that's way down my list of tool brands, I just want to get a ratchet just to see for myself. But I really don't need any right now

[@johnnyasus86]

Paul F can't go wrong with wiha the nest German screwdriver

[@СергейФёдоров-ц1з]

Вы покажите , сколько Вера выдержит нагрузку Н М. А гладить Трещётку , это , не половой обзор! Покажите! Настоящий Тест !

[@joserodolforamirez8773]

If you just want to spend buy snap on they will take it.

[@num1machinegunneroif]

damn it. they make their tools from recycled panzer tanks and helmets.

[@apistosig4173]

yeah - and they're just as formidable - just love Wera

[@jordaneven9096]

their logo is just two W's. one is upside down

[@hackia274]

Jordan Even yeah but it is also the Shape of the grip.

[@SuperReallyNice]

You.. are a fuckin genius!

[@siningwow]

"VERA"for you in the USA please

[@bestvidsdottk]

I'm actually surprised how bad the casting is on that. I would have expected better. Even the harbor freight professional line has been edges. Thanks for the video though!

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

25 bucks in Germany.

[@MikesToolShed]

So I guess Germans pay a premium for our really fancy China made Craftsmen tools. Lol

[@heikopanzlaff3789]

no one buys it here we have better ones for less ...

[@MikesToolShed]

+Heiko Panzlaff what are some brands? I just got this because I wanted to try something different

[@Celestix666]

Wera, Wiha

[@turboslag]

Stahlwille, Bahco, Hazet.

[@rustybrowneye]

that raised pannel craftsman aint no show stopper but everybody has at least owned one in there lives

[@MikesToolShed]

+fuzzy wuzzy that's why it's always my go to ratchet when comparing because everyone has had one

[@PhillyFlyersss]

pronounced "Veera"

[@MikesToolShed]

+Cody Owen yeah yeah. I'm trying to get better with that

[@AverageReviewsYT]

Non serviceable high end ratchet.. That doesn't make sense..

[@AverageReviewsYT]

@Yo Mama cleaning gunk out repairing broken teeth

[@somborn]

Even for a german who likes german tools, watching that video feels damn cringy...

[@MikesToolShed]

Somborn because of the tool or because i'm an unorganized jack ass

[@hyedenny]

Why are you comparing a $55+ ratchet to a $15 ratchet?! BTW clean your petri dish fingernails if you MUST show closeups. Gross.

[@fortheloveoftools9200]

That crapsman ratchet is worthless the 3/8 are worse. I have had good luck with some of the 1/2 inch crapsman ratchets. . Their ratchets were kind of their weakest link

[@soloban81]

For The Love Of Tools I had the same impression yesterday. Ive had my ratchet set for about 15 years and the 3/8 ratchet yesterday was crunchy as all hell.

[@m1pete]

The Craftmen will last 4 times longer.

[@guyfawkes711]

Wera is not made in germany!

[@23x31]

Its a POS. The old Craftsman does the friggin same thing. All in the mind dude.

[@silverstategarage4834]

These have smaller heads and a smaller arc. All in the mind, though.

[@richb2229]

Pressed head is non serviceable.

[@JonDisnard]

The Wera branding all over the ratchet seems excessive, especially the little switch.

[@ristomladich246]

how else can they charge so much for a 1/4in ratchet?

[@MikesToolShed]

+Risto Mladich it's really nice and a snap on is like 30 bucks more. So that's all I can tell you

[@jtzx32024]

Agreed. Little bit of form over function on that one.

[@hanksmith4065]

I don’t like the label, I wish it were stamped in

$40 yikes

[@MikesToolShed]

+Seán O'Nilbud yeah she was a little pricy but seems on par with other mid/high grade ratchets.