So, who is using a cordless ratchet on their 4runner?

[Silver Supra]

That looks nice! It's similar to the Milwaukee ratchet being discussed above, except for the 1/4" recess vs the 3/8" square drive. I chose the Milwaukee because I tend to use the sockets more than bits, but I can see this being very useful too!

I sent the wrong link. This is the one I got, which is a 3/8" drive and 44 ft. lbs of torque.

These sure come in handy.

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XLT02Z

 

[Wedgy]

If you don't have any of the Milwaukee m12 tools, it is a good buy. My favorite in the line up has to be the cordless soldering iron. :bravo:

Oh man....what a great idea. That would have saved me a ton of time. I recently used a Bic lighter to do one connector because I didn't feel like rolling out a cord.

 

[Renegade_Medic]

I also have a M12 3/8 ratchet, not sure if it's a fuel though. It's great, but it's not very strong. It is very handy, but it has one major drawback; the reverse is ok the back of the head. If you work in too tight of an area, you can get it stuck and you'll have to figure out how to get it out because the switch will be what is stuck. Had to mutilate a shock mount because of this once. So now I only use it if I have ample room.

 

[MarkamisPrime]

When it comes to the impact ratchets they are basically all the same.
I personally have snap on and my co worker has Milwaukee brushless. We have tried multiple tests to see pros and cons.
Milwaukee does state more breakaway torque but in the real world if I torque a bolt to 40 lbs they both have trouble breaking it loose just by pulling the trigger.
And zapping bolts down the snap on does have higher rpm so it will get the bolt in it’s hole faster but the Milwaukee consistently torques the bolts down 7-10lbs more than the snappy does.
I always put a torque wrench on there anyway but 7-10lbs is quite a bit.

 

[4rFrog]

This M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Ratchet Kit is on sale at Home Depot for $119.00. Seems like a good deal. Does it work well in tight areas?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...Ah-Battery-Charger-Tool-Bag-2457-21/202957709

That's the old model, that's why its on sale. You want the M12 Fuel 3/8" drive.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...ss-3-8-in-Ratchet-Tool-Only-2557-20/302451803

 

[sakoluvr]

Yeah but for 119.00 with the battery it is all I need. That new model in your link is 149 without the battery. For what I need it for the old model is perfect. More of a convenience tool than a necessary tool.

My DeWalt cordless impact is another story! I need that! :thumb:

 

[sjwelna]

I have an air ratchet, only use it when things are broken loose when I don't have easy room to turn tools and the like. They definitely have their use. Again, I would't use it to break stuff loose though if you value your knuckles, these things are great at smashing your fingers into stuff if you try to use them like that. :bounce: I have the right angle makita cordless linked by another poster above, again it's handy in tight spots but not something I use very often. I just use ratcheting box wrenches 98% of the time.

 

[pauldub]

I have an air ratchet, only use it when things are broken loose when I don't have easy room to turn tools and the like. They definitely have their use. Again, I would't use it to break stuff loose though if you value your knuckles, these things are great at smashing your fingers into stuff if you try to use them like that. :bounce: I have the right angle makita cordless linked by another poster above, again it's handy in tight spots but not something I use very often. I just use ratcheting box wrenches 98% of the time.

Pretty much the same for me. Many times the air ratchet is too bulky, same with an electric one and they do like to smash your fingers. If I had a limited tool budget, there would be better things to buy first. I've found an air butterfly to be much more useful than a powered ratchet.

 

[Desertwind16v]

I have a Snap On 1/4" electric ratchet I use professionally and it is amazing. I use it everywhere I can, interior stuff to water pumps and general engine work. For the at home DIY it's overkill so something far cheaper would be a better option. You won't regret getting one though, it was a game changer for me at work.

 

[sjwelna]

Pretty much the same for me. Many times the air ratchet is too bulky, same with an electric one and they do like to smash your fingers. If I had a limited tool budget, there would be better things to buy first. I've found an air butterfly to be much more useful than a powered ratchet.

A much better choice over the OP's choice would be IMO an electric impact driver for light duty stuff:

https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XDT042-Lithium-Ion-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B011KFFPZ8

I have a full bag of the makita 18v stuff and the above tool is what I grab the huge majority of the time. Rated ~100ft-lbs and with a socket adapter is gold for taking off most anything 14mm or less that doesn't have a ridiculous torque spec. For bigger stuff I have their 300ft-lb electric impact gun. It is ok, not nearly as good as my 750ft-lb ingersoll Ti air impact.

 

[4Runner4Leon]

A much better choice over the OP's choice would be IMO an electric impact driver for light duty stuff:

https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XDT042-Lithium-Ion-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B011KFFPZ8

I have a full bag of the makita 18v stuff and the above tool is what I grab the huge majority of the time. Rated ~100ft-lbs and with a socket adapter is gold for taking off most anything 14mm or less that doesn't have a ridiculous torque spec. For bigger stuff I have their 300ft-lb electric impact gun. It is ok, not nearly as good as my 750ft-lb ingersoll Ti air impact.

I agree, and that's what I said in post 14. The angle ratchets are handy when you're in situations with limited clearance where an impact ratchet won't fit.