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Does anyone have experience with the Milwaukee M12 Ratchet?
I have the 3/8″ version. I’m unable to test the actual torque with my torque wrench (as I don’t have a coupler) but I am easily able to stop the rotations of the shank with my hand (a strong pinch between my thumb and index finger). FWIW, the yoke still oscillates.
The specs say 0-35 foot lbs in torque range and 0-250 RPM. (The RPM seems about right). Is 35 ft-lbs generally out of a person’s grip?
I’m not a ‘strong-guy’ and the batteries are fresh. Also, this item is brand new.
To those of you who have this ratchet, can you stop the shank by pinching it hard?
If not, I think I need to return it ASAP.
Thx,
Alan
I just went out to my truck and grabbed mine. I can’t stop mine. It’s a 3/8 drive as well.
It’s actually been a pretty nice tool. I use it just about everyday and if i don’t one of my guys do.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for checking that for me! I appreciate the support.
You shouldn’t be able to hold it to a stop like that. 35 ft. lbs. is more torque than it sounds like.
Either u been choking the chicken too much with that hand or u got a defected ratchet…lol
Yea cant stop mine either.
Thanks guys, for the support. There really ought to be a national holiday devoted to people like you who hang out on message boards to help others. Now I know I won’t risk embarrassment at a service center.
If its under 90 days you should be able to swap it out at the store you bought it at. The service center might have a longer turn around time.
A lot of people would go buy another and return the other as defective in its place.
I’m not advocating that idea, but if all else fails….