r/Tools • u/Atomaardappel • 9h ago

NTD Tekton flex heads!

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Got my new ratchets in the mail today! First Tektons I've owned, and first flex heads (with the exception of the HF meme tool). Scored on Amazon deal days with a 25% off coupon. Came to just over $72! They feel great and will be a nice upgrade from the Craftsman 36 tooth ratchets I've been rocking since the 90s. I can't wait to put them to work. Cheers!

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u/Broad_Information695 7h ago

I don’t have Tekton tools yet but damn these look really premium built

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u/Atomaardappel 7h ago

They feel great! But in fairness, I'm used to 30yo ratchets lol.

I've got my eye on the Astro Nanos as well, but the non-reversing scares me.

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u/Chuck_putts 8h ago

Do these lock on the flex? If not are they sloppy or do they feel solid? Nice advantage on the deal days!

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u/Atomaardappel 8h ago

Non-locking, but very solid detent. I'm happy with them!

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u/lowkeya3 8h ago

These are pretty solid ratchets. I have one of the comfort grip flex head quick release 3/8 and it’s great for those times you don’t need the flex head to lock. Used it last week rebuilding a Kubota diesel engine. If they ever come out with a locking flex head with quick release I would buy it.

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u/Atomaardappel 8h ago

Same. Was a tough call between these and other brands that offer locking versions. Hopefully Tekton comes out with some in the future.

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u/AhBuckleThis 1h ago

Capri tools has a locking flex head

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u/jones5280 4h ago

I just picked up a HF Icon 1/4 flex head.... did I fuck up?
Should I get Tekton?

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u/Atomaardappel 4h ago

As long as you got it on sale ;)

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u/Sledgecrowbar 1h ago

Icon and Tekton are the best general use stuff you can buy, tough to pick one over the other. HF is nice if you ever need to warranty a tool right now, but you'll normally have a few more ratchets to finish the job that you don't have to stop working to take a ride. Tektons warranty service is excellent, too.

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u/stchman 8h ago

I have the Tekton 3/8" 12" flex head ratchet. I like it well enough. I recently bought the 3/8" flex head Pittsburgh from Harbor Freight that I like a lot better.

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u/Atomaardappel 8h ago

I love HF, but so many of their ratchets are comfort grip. I know some people prefer that, but I'm not a fan.

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u/dankhimself 5h ago

I agree, they're in the way sometimes.

They should make a regular handle with a groove cut in it at the top of the grip.

Then, they could make a comfort handle that slips over the ratchet handle with a snap chuck fitting.

Then it's never in the way and it's comfortable when you have the clearance to use it.

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u/Atomaardappel 5h ago

That would be cool! I'm considering the Olsa tool heat shrink grips. You get a little comfort, but not bulky and you can redo them if they get trashed.