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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: magentus on April 20, 2017, 03:39:01 PM
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Thought I'd show some comparison shots of my two mini-ratchets with the Phoenix Tinker.
The Sealey Ratchet is slightly shorter and thicker than the Topeak.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2837/34157510615_0c2fd4ef36_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U3oaSP)WP_20170420_002 (https://flic.kr/p/U3oaSP) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2845/33772696520_99032f4695_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsnU43)WP_20170420_004 (https://flic.kr/p/TsnU43) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Both have a two-way action, unlike the Vic ratchet. Both tools are solid - the Topeak is the more elegant looking tool, but the Sealey is probably easier for for people with chubby short hobbit fingers (me). I like both ratchets, (and they perform equally well), but the Topeak is of all-metal construction, whereas the Sealey has a plastic direction lever. The Topeak also has a thumb wheel for finer adjustments.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2885/33772674250_fc02182980_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsnMr5)WP_20170420_006 (https://flic.kr/p/TsnMr5) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Both ratchets have a non-ratcheting socket to use as a more conventional screwdriver - the Topeak has a magnetic holder, the Sealey relies on a ring and ball mechanism - both good.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2809/33772665700_33b01ffe63_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsnJTE)WP_20170420_007 (https://flic.kr/p/TsnJTE) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
I can't see it makes a big difference, but the Topeak screams high quality (and is double the price of the Sealey). For your extra money though, you get a solidly made nylon pouch which houses 10 bits, a magnetic bit holder and a couple of plastic tyre levers.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2828/34027168961_a19633d66b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TQS8QV)WP_20170420_008 (https://flic.kr/p/TQS8QV) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Either of these high quality ratchets plus a 4" adjustable wrench, coupled with a SAK of your choice, (The Mighty Phoenix Tinker in this case), and you have a sweet mini tool kit.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2872/34117057066_0ca5b56de2_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TYNQrQ)WP_20170420_010 (https://flic.kr/p/TYNQrQ) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
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Nice outfit Bro! :like: :cheers:
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:like: !
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Ah... ah... the Topeak finally arrived...... does the Sealy have an extender too?
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Aww now I want a topeak. :rant: :drool: :drool:
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Ah... ah... the Topeak finally arrived...... does the Sealy have an extender too?
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no
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Nice outfit Bro! :like: :cheers:
How do you know I'm wearing Twiglet? Are the sequins that bright?
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Sometimes 2 ratchets are better than 1... If you know what I mean...
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Sometimes 2 ratchets are better than 1... If you know what I mean...
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Doesn't that defy the laws of physics J-Man? I imagine that's how wormholes are started :facepalm:
I happen to have three ratchets close by at the moment. If reality dies out in the wink of an eye, you'll know why.
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Hahaha... just plain logic on my part... if needed, one ratchet can be used to apply force... the other to torque...
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Got the Topeak myself last sunday. Love it!
Will post my comparison pic with my mini Bosch ratchet later today.
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Got the Topeak myself last sunday. Love it!
Will post my comparison pic with my mini Bosch ratchet later today.
Great! Look forward to it - don't forget to include a SAK so we can keep it in the SAK section :D
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Nice Mech-Nizzle :salute: Thoughts on the differences between the two? Seems like all roads lead to the Topeak. :cheers:
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Nice outfit Bro! :like: :cheers:
How do you know I'm wearing Twiglet? Are the sequins that bright?
I know it's two-piece Thursday there, but if you dim the disco ball and the lava lamp, we won't notice so much. :)
How difficult was it to find a phillips head bikini anyway? :think:
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Nice Mech-Nizzle :salute: Thoughts on the differences between the two? Seems like all roads lead to the Topeak. :cheers:
The Topeak feels like better F&F overall, although the Bosch is a decent contender.
Full specs here:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=69755.0
The lever on the Bosch is larger, making it easier to use, but it also extrudes a bit.
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Nice outfit Bro! :like: :cheers:
How do you know I'm wearing Twiglet? Are the sequins that bright?
I know it's two-piece Thursday there, but if you dim the disco ball and the lava lamp, we won't notice so much. :)
How difficult was it to find a phillips head bikini anyway? :think:
It's easy to find one but hard to find a Fabulous one Twig my friend.
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Nice outfit Bro! :like: :cheers:
How do you know I'm wearing Twiglet? Are the sequins that bright?
I know it's two-piece Thursday there, but if you dim the disco ball and the lava lamp, we won't notice so much. :)
How difficult was it to find a phillips head bikini anyway? :think:
It's easy to find one but hard to find a Fabulous one Twig my friend.
I believe it! I mean it's tuff enuff to find a Fabulous Thunderbird these days... :D
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EcXT1clXc04
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I was a fan of the Sealy, but now that I see the Topeak with that fine tuning thumb wheel, I think I'd like to get one of those.
I think the Sealy was more of a UK product when I first looked at them a week or two ago from another thread you had shown it in.
Thank you Mags for showing them side-by-side.
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Nice outfit Bro! :like: :cheers:
How do you know I'm wearing Twiglet? Are the sequins that bright?
I did not catch this first time through. Now I'm :rofl:
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Thought I'd show some comparison shots of my two mini-ratchets with the Phoenix Tinker.
The Sealey Ratchet is slightly shorter and thicker than the Topeak.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2837/34157510615_0c2fd4ef36_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U3oaSP)WP_20170420_002 (https://flic.kr/p/U3oaSP) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2845/33772696520_99032f4695_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsnU43)WP_20170420_004 (https://flic.kr/p/TsnU43) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Both have a two-way action, unlike the Vic ratchet. Both tools are solid - the Topeak is the more elegant looking tool, but the Sealey is probably easier for for people with chubby short hobbit fingers (me). I like both ratchets, (and they perform equally well), but the Topeak is of all-metal construction, whereas the Sealey has a plastic direction lever. The Topeak also has a thumb wheel for finer adjustments.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2885/33772674250_fc02182980_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsnMr5)WP_20170420_006 (https://flic.kr/p/TsnMr5) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Both ratchets have a non-ratcheting socket to use as a more conventional screwdriver - the Topeak has a magnetic holder, the Sealey relies on a ring and ball mechanism - both good.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2809/33772665700_33b01ffe63_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsnJTE)WP_20170420_007 (https://flic.kr/p/TsnJTE) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
I can't see it makes a big difference, but the Topeak screams high quality (and is double the price of the Sealey). For your extra money though, you get a solidly made nylon pouch which houses 10 bits, a magnetic bit holder and a couple of plastic tyre levers.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2828/34027168961_a19633d66b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TQS8QV)WP_20170420_008 (https://flic.kr/p/TQS8QV) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Either of these high quality ratchets plus a 4" adjustable wrench, coupled with a SAK of your choice, (The Mighty Phoenix Tinker in this case), and you have a sweet mini tool kit.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2872/34117057066_0ca5b56de2_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TYNQrQ)WP_20170420_010 (https://flic.kr/p/TYNQrQ) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Very cool and informative post! :tu: :tu:
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Thought I'd show some comparison shots of my two mini-ratchets with the Phoenix Tinker.
The Sealey Ratchet is slightly shorter and thicker than the Topeak.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2837/34157510615_0c2fd4ef36_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U3oaSP)WP_20170420_002 (https://flic.kr/p/U3oaSP) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2845/33772696520_99032f4695_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsnU43)WP_20170420_004 (https://flic.kr/p/TsnU43) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Both have a two-way action, unlike the Vic ratchet. Both tools are solid - the Topeak is the more elegant looking tool, but the Sealey is probably easier for for people with chubby short hobbit fingers (me). I like both ratchets, (and they perform equally well), but the Topeak is of all-metal construction, whereas the Sealey has a plastic direction lever. The Topeak also has a thumb wheel for finer adjustments.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2885/33772674250_fc02182980_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsnMr5)WP_20170420_006 (https://flic.kr/p/TsnMr5) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Both ratchets have a non-ratcheting socket to use as a more conventional screwdriver - the Topeak has a magnetic holder, the Sealey relies on a ring and ball mechanism - both good.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2809/33772665700_33b01ffe63_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsnJTE)WP_20170420_007 (https://flic.kr/p/TsnJTE) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
I can't see it makes a big difference, but the Topeak screams high quality (and is double the price of the Sealey). For your extra money though, you get a solidly made nylon pouch which houses 10 bits, a magnetic bit holder and a couple of plastic tyre levers.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2828/34027168961_a19633d66b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TQS8QV)WP_20170420_008 (https://flic.kr/p/TQS8QV) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Either of these high quality ratchets plus a 4" adjustable wrench, coupled with a SAK of your choice, (The Mighty Phoenix Tinker in this case), and you have a sweet mini tool kit.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2872/34117057066_0ca5b56de2_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TYNQrQ)WP_20170420_010 (https://flic.kr/p/TYNQrQ) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Very cool and informative post! :tu: :tu:
+1 :like:
I seem to have missed this fact due to the earlier glare. :D
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Thought I'd show some comparison shots of my two mini-ratchets with the Phoenix Tinker.
The Sealey Ratchet is slightly shorter and thicker than the Topeak.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2837/34157510615_0c2fd4ef36_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U3oaSP)WP_20170420_002 (https://flic.kr/p/U3oaSP) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2845/33772696520_99032f4695_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsnU43)WP_20170420_004 (https://flic.kr/p/TsnU43) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Both have a two-way action, unlike the Vic ratchet. Both tools are solid - the Topeak is the more elegant looking tool, but the Sealey is probably easier for for people with chubby short hobbit fingers (me). I like both ratchets, (and they perform equally well), but the Topeak is of all-metal construction, whereas the Sealey has a plastic direction lever. The Topeak also has a thumb wheel for finer adjustments.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2885/33772674250_fc02182980_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsnMr5)WP_20170420_006 (https://flic.kr/p/TsnMr5) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Both ratchets have a non-ratcheting socket to use as a more conventional screwdriver - the Topeak has a magnetic holder, the Sealey relies on a ring and ball mechanism - both good.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2809/33772665700_33b01ffe63_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TsnJTE)WP_20170420_007 (https://flic.kr/p/TsnJTE) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
I can't see it makes a big difference, but the Topeak screams high quality (and is double the price of the Sealey). For your extra money though, you get a solidly made nylon pouch which houses 10 bits, a magnetic bit holder and a couple of plastic tyre levers.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2828/34027168961_a19633d66b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TQS8QV)WP_20170420_008 (https://flic.kr/p/TQS8QV) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Either of these high quality ratchets plus a 4" adjustable wrench, coupled with a SAK of your choice, (The Mighty Phoenix Tinker in this case), and you have a sweet mini tool kit.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2872/34117057066_0ca5b56de2_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TYNQrQ)WP_20170420_010 (https://flic.kr/p/TYNQrQ) by magpie2112 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/145157638@N06/), on Flickr
Very cool and informative post! :tu: :tu:
+1 :like:
I seem to have missed this fact due to the earlier glare. :D
Eyes up here buddy.
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I was a fan of the Sealy, but now that I see the Topeak with that fine tuning thumb wheel, I think I'd like to get one of those.
I think the Sealy was more of a UK product when I first looked at them a week or two ago from another thread you had shown it in.
Thank you Mags for showing them side-by-side.
:salute: The Topeak is better quality I think, but the Sealey has its own charm. I'll be a perfect Gemini and use them both :D
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Nice review, I hadn't seen that Sealey ratchet before (or the Bosch one).
Re the adjustable wrench, I like these Faithfull wide-jaw ones. The 4" version opens to 25mm.
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Nice review, I hadn't seen that Sealey ratchet before (or the Bosch one).
Re the adjustable wrench, I like these Faithfull wide-jaw ones. The 4" version opens to 25mm.
Oh man! It's damaging my wallet looking at these threads. :facepalm:
That looks very useful Shib-Fuzzle :salute:
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I like the look of that topeak one. I use a halfords professional 1/4 drive one, it's a bit heavy if you want to carry it and it doesn't have the bit driver bottom like that one does. I used to carry it daily with my surge, but it sits in a drawer most of the time at work now, along with the little bahco.
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I like the Bahco Kev :tu: The Topeak disappears in your pocket. Lovely Vic level build quality.
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I like the Bahco Kev :tu: The Topeak disappears in your pocket. Lovely Vic level build quality.
I just hate pulling sets apart, so mine went in my weekend bag as a complete set :facepalm:
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FYI
The Topeak ratchet is available in 3 variation, there is one without extender and tyre levers and another version with a hard case and chain-breaker (Image by Aleph).
Also from Topeak is the TorqBar
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The Topeak Ratchet Lite I think is now replaced with the DX version... Though can still be found...
Was just browsing Topeak's sight... Now they have the Ratchet Rocket Lite NTX version... Nano TorqBits? Something new for me...
https://www.topeak.com/global/en/products/mini-tools/954-ratchet-rocket--lite-ntx
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Thought I'd show some comparison shots of my two mini-ratchets with the Phoenix Tinker...
Great post! I love mini ratchets and (actually forgot) I have the Topeak in my bicycle kit.