Wera Zyklop Speed Ratchet 1/4" Round Head Stick of Dynamite!

The Wera Zyklop Speed Ratchet is an excellent expression of a 1/4" swivel head speed ratchet. I couldn't find much online about this ratchet but most of my other Wera tools were top shelf. And my experience with my 3/8" Cornwell swivel head was enough for me to click the buy button. And if you would like to click the buy button also, here it is"
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[@muxmurki1497]

Here in Germany WERA are regarded to build the best screwdrivers for decades, and during the last years they expanded their range of tools susceptible. I have this guy, too. Works great. In my shop, there are rails of green/black Wera handles over my bench.

[@94Greenbean]

I use one of these almost every signgle day at work and it's great! Get yourself the Wera Zyklop 1/4" to hex locking adapter if you don't have it already and it's even better being able to hex bit with it. (I believe you have some already) And the "speed" collar on it is identical to the speed collars that come on some of their 1/4" extensions. Keep up the great work Doc! Your collection is a marvel to think about what's all there!

[@EpIkYrIgMeNoS7]

I wonder about the head of zyclops 1/4 can it hold big pressure lets say number 13 rusty bolt

[@94Greenbean]

@@EpIkYrIgMeNoS7 Honestly I wouldn't grab this one as 1st choice fur dirty type stuff under the truck, mostly because the chrome Snap-On ratchets are far easier to clean!

[@EpIkYrIgMeNoS7]

@@94Greenbean I expect it tommorow I guess I will find out but yes I dont think I am gonna use it for dirty work but I love all these innovations from wera I wait for joker set allen set and I am gonna buy the set of adjustable wrenches hope I won't be disappointed from heavy duty work

[@kittytrail]

i've found it a bit too bulky and on the short side for some work, still using an old TH737 for all the rough and not clean stuff needing more -persuasion- leverage and other than 90° angle of attack. very nice though for bench assembly or disassembly work or for a take-along kit that does lots.

[@ltzmartinez5927]

Just picked up the Wera - 8000 B 3/8 zyklop speed ratchet for $15 bucks at the flea market, brand new in box. Thing is awesome!!!

[@ltzmartinez5927]

@@beepster991 😂 ohhh it's real alright! It's been checked out. 😁

[@GingrBreadMan]

I got the full set, I was on the fence about it for awhile but imo after grabbing one on sale which I would highly recommend I can say it's an extremely well thought out kit. Worth picking up.

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

Man Doc, I was talking to my screen, “It pushes the quick release, Doc.” Lol I knew you’d figure it out, though. That is a pretty cool ratchet, but I’ve never been a fan of locking flex heads. If I were to get another (traded my last ones), this would be the one I’d get. Thanks for the video.

[@jeremysolis3185]

That thing looks like a cheap ugly toy next to snap-on’s swivel head ratchet.

[@dwayneberry697]

If you lock it straight, the black sleeve aids in using it as a speed wrench, holding it with your other hand. I absolutely love wera tools, but live on a tekton budget. Good morning

[@von44]

Was the Rambo knife necessary? There’s usually a pull tab for opening packages.

[@nikkoBcool]

yes

[@mcj5644]

Nice. I’ve got Zyklop Speed Ratchets in 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” and really appreciate the versatility of these tools. Much better design than a typical flex-head ratchet, IMHO. 👍

[@realstaceylewis]

Gonna have to get one of these. It’ll be one of the sets I’m struggling with the decision because I have the complete set of Milwaukee. I just have a thing for hand tools and I never would’ve thought it. We all love power tools but I guess I’m a tiny bit of an intellectual or at least I desire to be and the ingenuity with hand tools is fascinating to me. Knipex, Wera, Fujiya, Wiha and now PB Swiss. Amazing stuff.

[@benjaminmolina5447]

Get it definitely worth it ! Same as you never thought I’d be into hand tools the way I am it’s become an addiction to receive a new tool and just observe it play with its functions and the anticipation you get from not being able to wait to use it! lol

[@organicvids]

839 lay handles flat together, opposing the heads.

[@andrewallan6802]

Might get the Wera, not impressed with the performance of the knife, I’ll stick to tearing the package open 😉

[@jothain]

Wurth zyklop is much better similar tool. It has way more angles to lock, almost stepless and my favorite feature that it has handle that locks into handle like that OR it can swivel into T-handle. It's awesome when working with motorcycle fairings as you can get very good feel how much force you're using.

[@johnnyolson258]

Interesting I'll check that out. That one looks nice while the wera looks like a cheap plastic toy

[@jothain]

@@johnnyolson258 It's not the highest quality tool either, but I personally like it for quite a bit of uses. Ergonomics for sure seem better than Wera's.

[@jothain]

@@johnnyolson258 I'm not fully sure, but it could be discontinued products. But anyway I recommend to try it if looking tool like this.

[@willy_9361]

Got this ratchet with set 4 years ago,the Real use experience just not that good.No matter how you use it always feel loose

[@WhuchakaV]

People pay extra for a good handle. Electrical tape can be wrapped into any size handle you want. Lasts forever too, and doubles as protection vs a cheater bar!

[@joshsworld8219]

If yr givin away tools give em to me😂 jk. Great vid though

[@LilasTools]

Been interested in this ratchet for a long time, thanks for showing us your view on it!

[@toekin6376]

I was hoping you had one of the small kits this ratchet comes in.The small black plastic bit is the speed part of the tool, you can hold it while spinning it for a little more control. Which brings me back to the kits, there is one ,ratchet set 28 in 1/4', that I think you would like as it comes with a wobble extension, a 6 inch extension with the speed plastic cover and a neat 1/4" drive hex bit adapter which is for the medium length bits that come in the set it also has either SAE or Metric sockets. These ratchets are great but when combined with the other items in the kits it becomes pretty dang awesome! Glad to see you taking a chance with Zyklops!

[@toddoswalt9256]

I have used one of these almost every day for 4 years , its great, as are the rest of Weras products. Be a Tool Rebel!

[@werkzeugtest8615]

I don,t like my Zyklop because it's so wobbly to the sockets and the head is to big for tight places. The feeling is not so nice, to much plastic.

[@kittytrail]

you can "lock" that Cornwell and most of the same design ones by tightening the side screw, it's not perfect but depending on how you work it's doable. my TH737 takes a 3/32" hex to adjust the tension, advantage is less bulk than the Wera but uses another tool for setting and some more time.

[@thecarproconnoisseur5412]

Watching this made me anxious and hurt my brain lol

[@georgef1176]

I’ve been looking at these ratchets, and the joker ratchet wrench set. Wera makes nice stuff it seems but You sold me. Thanks for showing us!

[@claudyfocan731]

The offset is good for bolts in recesses or sunk holes. I find myself often grabbing the short extension to have more room for my knuckles. This (15-20°) angle would solve that problem a lot better.

[@magorkhing]

Awesome vid Doc! The round head Cornwell needs some new life. The tensioner arms are flushed and the head is still so floppy... breaks my heart to see... haha

[@marcmckenzie5110]

Out of all my ratchets, my Wera Zykops has ended up being my go-to unless there’s a specific problem that requires a different ratchet (e.g. torque, reach, and so on). And it’s a lot stronger than expected, and despite abuse, remains in good shape. Looks weird, but it’s a serious tool.

[@TechMay]

All these wera videos, man I need to purchase some !

[@FloraBragas-y9e]

Hettinger Coves

[@jeremymcguire7069]

I just picked up one of these 1/4" ratchets about a month ago, it's excellent. I got the 28 piece set "8100 SA 9 Zyklop Speed Ratchet Set" It comes with a short wobble adapter, a 6" extension, a 1/4" rapid hex drive adapter, 3/16 to 1/2 sockets, phillips and pozi bits, Hex 5/32 to 1/4 bits, and torx tx10 to tx30. It's a damn near all in one tool for hvac fasteners in a nice little case.

[@jimmycoco6506]

Nice vid bud and I appreciate showing us. But I gotta say this because it seems like every guy with a camera wants to make tool videos and that's great but would it not be better to maybe use the tool in the field and get a real understanding of its strengths and weaknesses? Like what was the point of this video? An unboxing?

[@Aepek]

Paper and cardboard is THE HARDEST for a knife to cut open; and also the worst for sharpness for a knife blade, as dulls it quickly….just an fyi to all😁 That said, loving this vids and your personality, which makes these vids FUN TO WATCH!

[@gr8momba]

I just bought the 8009 and I haven't used it. Seems like it's a weak ratchet.

[@flhusa1]

I use breaker bar with ratchet adapter a lot. 2 different types of adapters . One is a regular ratchet design the other is a spring loaded with grooves. When you push in it engages and spins freely when not pushed in.

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

I got one of these given ti me and it is a beast😊

[@justin9536]

Have you considered the 1/2 Koloss hammer ratchet? I’d love to see a review by you

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Tighten the Cornwell ratchet body bolt to tighten the ratchet head . 63/23

[@unionse7en]

there is a very good way to speed some flex heads , use two hands sort of like an old manual auger "brace"

[@200oaba]

FACOM rotary is the king!!!!!

[@NicksStuff]

Sixty-seven bucks!!?

[@blaquejaque9702]

Did it still ratchet without being locked in place?

[@deviantuk1978]

yes

[@bentremayne8042]

What an awesome knife,😂

[@michaelthompson7570]

Always enjoy your reviews and the bonus knife review!

[@tukkus2]

Thank you for posting your videos. Outstanding content.

[@lf2334]

There's a pull tab on those types of Amazon mailers that doesn't require a knife, and doesn't make a mess with foam. :)

[@markcomisky7106]

Why not use cordless with extension

[@paulna5526]

how dare you adv a 64 dollar piece of sht

[@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743]

The "flat" angle is the angle you will get the most torque, so there is a reason for it lol.

[@lastbesttool]

I know a 90 degree torque vector will provide the highest transfer of mechanical energy but introduce a human and things change. The grip angle when adding fingers, wrist, arm and shoulder all cause a change in energy transfer to the ratchet handle. I noticed that I could more comfortably hold the handle at that 30 degree angle lifting my fingers above the base and and pushing/pulling at an angle where I could explore different biomechanics. There's something to it. Just not sure exactly what.

[@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743]

@@lastbesttool The power that comes from "biomechanics" can be from a reduction in length from a joint, or using a larger muscle group. I think the reason you might be experiencing more leverage from angling the handle might be because it raises your arm up enough to where you reduce the vertical distance between your hand and your elbow more than the reduction in distance between the handle and socket, so the total is more than what you had with the flat angle. If that's the case you should be able to just move your body lower so your shoulder, or your elbow are in line with the socket, and in that case the "flat" angle should give you more leverage. I haven't thought about this with actual paper and pen, just initial thoughts, would be a fun video for you to do though :P

[@lastbesttool]

@@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743 Good points. I wish I still had my digital torque wrench. I could have just applied the ratchet and twisted in different directions and angles while measuring the force.

[@lastbesttool]

I guess the comfort/control question is more important here given that this is a 1/4" swiveled ratchet that I imagine I could snap apart with my left hand while blindfolded. So I can just add a bit more oomph and enjoy the benefits of a few degrees of comfort angle.

[@jeremymcguire7069]

@@lastbesttool You might be surprised at how well the little ratchet holds up to abuse. It feels flimsy in the hand with all those plastic parts, but I have used it to extract some really obnoxious rusted 1/2" fasteners in oil furnaces. I hate abusing my tools, but sometimes I'm in a crawlspace and I use what I have at hand.

[@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743]

Wish buck would make a flat grind version of that knife.

[@lastbesttool]

Buck loves their hollow grinds. My fav grind is a convex.