Craftsman  3-Piece Premium Grade Ratchet Set

I've heard quite a few stories from my fellow craftsman fans, that these ratchets have had slip problems. So I checked my set first thing. No, slip, no bind. Beautiful set. I love the ergonomics, as they seem to borrow from the cross force wrenches a bit. Great finish, and quality, and a usa made set (made by apex). I highly recommend!

I'm a weekend warrior doing DIY maintenance projects on my cars and doing personal classic/muscle car restoration work. I bought this set of ratchets thinking I was upgrading from my old craftsman set and now getting Craftsman's best, that was not the case. The look and finish of this set is great; however, the durability and quality is not there.

Problem 1) Right out of the box (mail ordered) the 3/8 ratchet gear head wasn't fully assembled. The screws in the head were barely started and the gear was sloppy. I tightened the allen screws but the gear was still sloppy so I got a replacement from my local store.

Problem 2) 1/4" ratchet sheared and twisted right off under not much torque

Problem 3) Shortly after getting my new 3/8" replacement ratchet the gear completely jammed during use. . .so it was back to the store to get a replacement

I wouldn't reccomend anyone buy this ratchet set unless you don't mind regular trips to sears to get replacement rachets . . .but perhaps that was their plan? "C'mon" Craftsman!

THE MOST COMFORTABLE RATCHET HANDLES I HAVE EVER USED GIVES THAT ABILITY TO HAVE THAT LITTLE BIT OF EXTRA PUSH WITHOUT PUTTING A HOLE IN THE PALM F YOUR HAND.

I have purchased 4 sets of these ratchets and had to return 2 of the 3/8" and 1 of the 1/4" rachets. It seems that QA at manufacturing is somewhat lax, so if you get a good set they are fantastic......but if you get a bad one where the case was not machined deep enough for the gear set, when the cover plate is tight it causes the pawl to bind or lock up. The only issue I had was finding stock at a local store to get mine swapped out under warranty.

I have purchased 4 sets of these ratchets and had to return 2 of the 3/8" and 1 of the 1/4" rachets. It seems that QA at manufacturing is somewhat lax, so if you get a good set they are fantastic......but if you get a bad one where the case was not machined deep enough for the gear set, when the cover plate is tight it causes the pawl to bind or lock up. The only issue I had was finding stock at a local store to get mine swapped out under warranty. The long handle and nice weighted feel rivals my Snap-On.

As a mechanic I rely on tools like this. I love the feel and the small gearing. Although after using them several times they jam and stay either on tigten or loosen. It is not until your take the rachet head apart to fix the gears does it work properly again. I've had to buy Snapon ratchets as I am now addicted to the high number teeth. 
I also have the thin profile Craftsman ratchets which do not have as good of a handle. They are a bit uncomfortable. Fortunately I haven't broken one yet. 

When returning my 3/8's the sears tool manager told me these premium ratchets are not to be used for torquing...strange. Snapon 3/8 heads are rated to 300ft/lbs I believe.

I BOUGHT A SEARS RATCHET IN 1973 BEFORE SEARS GOT SUED OVER COPYRIGHT LAWS AND YOU HAD SO MANY TEATH THAT MOVED SO SMOOTHLY I LOVED IT AND I THOUGHT FOR THIS COST THIS WAS GOING TO BE THE SAME BUT THE ONLY THING THATS GOOD ON THIS RATCHET IS THAT ITS POLISHED METAL THE GEARS INSIDE ARE CRAP AND THERE IS NO SOCKET RELEASE BUTTON ON THE WRENCH

Craftsman 3-Piece Premium Grade Ratchet Set.........Best and highest quality ratchets that I own (of 12). Just tuned-up three small engines with them. Made in USA. Was able to get the set on sale.

I operate a car and truck repair business and was in need of a standard length 1/2 inch ratchet.  All of my other ratchets are Snap On  but I did not want to pay 140.00 for the dual 80 1/2 inch standard length.  This is a great tool.  I gave it 4 out of 5 instead of 5 stars because my standard for excellent is the Snap On dual 80 line.  They are the best but they cost a lot more.  My long handle flex head Dual 80 1/2 inch ratchet cost 230.00.  It iwas worth every penny to me but I use tools for a living.  This is a professional grade ratchet that is as good as a Matco (which it is) or a Cornwall.  I paid 71.00 for the tool and picked it up at a local store in Denver.  The ratchet action is very strong and I like the fine tooth action but it was not properly lubricated.  I pulled the cover and put some grease it in and it was much smoother.  For 71.00 I really should not have to do that but its okay it is a good wrench and works well.  If you are in the market for a bargain priced professional grade ratchet you should consider this tool.

These are nice ratchets - basically a Matco at a better price. They are also the last ratchets Sears sells that are still made in the USA. Get 'em while you can before these are farmed out to some low-cost country too...