3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet - 81270

Lifetime warranty. Functions well. Selector is made of plastic. The rest is very solid and high quality. Works with my 3/8" sockets.

This is a great little ratchet to get into tight places. It's heavy and very durable. The ratchet action is smooth.

Like other GearWrench tools, this strikes you as a quality tool right away. Its simply a 3/8 ratchet without a handle. When you need it, its worth its weight in gold. If you have to drive a bit or socket in a very tight area and cannot fit even the smallest socket wrench in there, this can work to get it started. I was surprised with the amount of torque I could apply without a handle. You can always use this to get too those hard to reach areas and use a traditional socket to torque it also. The only problem I had with this socket is the crappy packaging. They don't make it very intuitive to remove from the packaging. Do NOT try to unscrew the reverse lever thinking that is how you remove it. You simply have to force it out and will likely break the packaging in the process.

So first impression is that these are bigger than I expected. Says in specifications that they are about 1" long, measured both the 3/8" version and the 1/4" version and they are closer to two inches at 1⅞" across. Not much smaller than my Tekton 1/4" stubby ratchet. Will have to see how that works out in tight spaces in cars. If your not working in super tight spaces these will be really nice for sure as the size of them will probably save your hand from cramping vs a stubby ratchet. Second impression is that the gimbal on both are really stiff. Might try some Super Lube to see if that improves. Back drag doesn't seem to bad, especially for a 72 tooth. They seem to be quality build wise.

The GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 72-Tooth Gimbal Ratchet delivers smooth, precise operation in tight spaces. The 72-tooth design allows for minimal swing arc, making it easy to work where room is limited. Sturdy construction feels durable and handles heavy-duty tasks without slipping. Comfortable grip and gimbal mechanism improve control during use. Overall, a reliable and versatile ratchet for both professional and DIY applications.

Great small hand tool for quick ratcheting instead of using a large hand tool and tight places

I have very few GearWrench tools but this is a must have. It's smooth, almosts acts as a fidget spinner for mechanics. When you need it, you'll need it bad. I recommend you own one as well.

3/8” drive palm ratchet. Excellent for tight spots. Have 1/4” palm & this completes the set. Used on my Volvo XC60 repair. Gearwrench quality. 3/8” palm drive more common size to complete 3/8” drive tool set.

Well made, but gimmicky! Saves a bit of time in tight spaces. It’s small so nice to use on smaller socket sizes, speeds up removing nuts and bolts providing they’ve been loosened first. The grip lacks sufficient roughness or dimples to grip really hard so it’s still got to be used in conjunction with a ratchet to loosen and tighten.

First impression was the high quality, second was how smooth the operation. Very useful in tight spaces and when removing nuts from longer bolts, much faster than a ratchet handle.

As expected from Gearwrhench brand. So far so good.

Le mécanisme est fluide et la prise en main confortable. Très bonne qualité pour le prix, idéal pour la mécanique au quotidien. Je recommande.