--- product_id: 1896609 title: "GEARWRENCH 3/8\" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet - 81270" brand: "gearwrench" price: "€ 29.91" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Gearwrench" url: https://www.desertcart.fr/products/1896609-gearwrench-3-8-drive-72-tooth-gimbal-ratchet-81270 store_origin: FR region: France --- # Anodized aluminum finish Dual-plane gimbal rotation 72-tooth precision ratchet GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet - 81270 **Brand:** gearwrench **Price:** € 29.91 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Unlock precision and reach where others can’t! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet - 81270 by gearwrench - **How much does it cost?** € 29.91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/1896609-gearwrench-3-8-drive-72-tooth-gimbal-ratchet-81270) ## Best For - gearwrench enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gearwrench brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Outperform:** Exceeds ASME performance standards, ensuring professional-grade reliability on every job. - • **Lifetime Confidence:** Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, this ratchet is your long-term partner in precision. - • **360° Access Mastery:** Gimbal head rotates on two planes, unlocking hard-to-reach angles and boosting your efficiency. - • **Durability Meets Style:** Anodized aluminum finish not only protects against wear but keeps your tool looking sharp and easy to clean. - • **Precision in Every Click:** 72-tooth ratcheting mechanism delivers a tight 5° swing arc for ultra-fine control in confined spaces. ## Overview The GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet (Model 81270) features a high-precision 72-tooth ratcheting mechanism with a minimal 5° swing arc, combined with a dual-plane gimbal head for exceptional access in tight spaces. Finished with anodized aluminum for durability and easy maintenance, it surpasses ASME standards and comes with a limited lifetime warranty, making it a top choice for professionals seeking reliable, versatile tools. ## Description The Gimbal Ratchet design allows the ratchet head to rotate on 2 planes, providing easier access for the end user. The 72-tooth ratcheting mechanism provides a 5 swing arc and allows technicians to spin fasteners on and off in hard-to-reach areas where its difficult to use a standard ratchet. Like other GEARWRENCH Ratchets, the Gimbal Ratchet exceeds ASME performance requirements. The anodized aluminum finish offers protection and makes the ratchet easy to clean. Review: Yes, you need one of these... - Lifetime warranty. Functions well. Selector is made of plastic. The rest is very solid and high quality. Works with my 3/8" sockets. Review: Great quality, well made. - This is a great little ratchet to get into tight places. It's heavy and very durable. The ratchet action is smooth. ## Features - 72 tooth ratcheting mechanism with a 5° swing arc - Anodized aluminum finish ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00HDSSJKU | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,286 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #3 in Power Ratchet Wrenches | | Brand Name | GEARWRENCH | | Color | Basic | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,934) | | End Style | swivel | | Finish Types | Polished | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00099575817205 | | Head Style | Gimbal | | Included Components | (1) "3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet" | | Is Non Sparking | Yes | | Is Racheting | Yes | | Item Length | 1 Inches | | Item Type Name | Gimbal Ratchet | | Item Weight | 0.25 Pounds | | Manufacturer | GEARWRENCH | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Standard Limited Lifetime | | Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Measurement Standard | SAE (Inch) | | Model Number | 81270 | | Operation Mode | Mechanical | | Package Quantity | 1 | | UPC | 099575817205 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Wrench Length Style | standard | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GEARWRENCH - **Color:** Basic - **Item Length:** 1 Inches - **Item Weight:** 0.25 Pounds - **Material:** Alloy Steel ## Images ![GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet - 81270 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BM56gK8IL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How smooth are the bearings in the gimbal? Could you relate them to as smooth as a skateboard bearing?** A: Yes; very smooth, much like 360 degree oscillating movement spherical bearing... **Q: For something with a "cylindrical" profile, I don't get the dimensions. (5 x 2.5 x 1 inches?) What's the diameter of the piece held in the hand?** A: Paul, I don't get the dimensions either. The Gimbal driver is about 2.5 inches in diameter and 1 inch in length. I do not understand the 5. It is well made and has a nice finish. Taiwan I think. The nice looking (but slick) polished aluminum could be difficult to grasp with sweaty or greasy hands. Knurled would have been better but I was overall impressed with the quality. Tom **Q: Does this 3/8 and the 1/4 Gimbal Rachets have a quick release?** A: if you mean can you release the socket with one hand no. You have to pull the socket off, it's held on by a spring loaded ball on one of the 4 sides. It doesn't take too much force, but no way to remove the socket with one hand. **Q: Does it have a 'center' (between cw/ccw) or 'fixed' setting that allows you to apply torque in either direction without change or cw/ccw only?** A: No. It ratchets in one direction and locks in the other.. To switch direction of torque, flip wrench over. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yes, you need one of these... *by N***X on November 13, 2025* Lifetime warranty. Functions well. Selector is made of plastic. The rest is very solid and high quality. Works with my 3/8" sockets. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality, well made. *by S***T on November 30, 2025* This is a great little ratchet to get into tight places. It's heavy and very durable. The ratchet action is smooth. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handy when you need it *by R***H on March 27, 2024* 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - GEARWRENCH 3/8" Drive 72 Tooth Gimbal Ratchet - 81270 - GEARWRENCH Panel Clip Pliers - 3705 - GEARWRENCH 6 Pc. 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