For those who caught the Ratcheting screwdriver bug from the LTT Screwdriver launch but can't justify the ~A$155 cost!!! I've been looking for cheaper alternatives to scratch my ratcheting itch and have found what I believe to be the cheapest reasonable quality driver that can make those satisfying ratchet noises: CRAFTSMAN CMHT68129 15 PC SpeedDrive Ratcheting Screwdriver for $42.27.
Here's a great review showing the SpeedDriver feature and comparison to Megapro (OEM of LTT screwdriver)
This driver was not included in Project Farms great ratcheting screwdriver comparisons but based on mine I feel it would finish mid pack, that's not to say its a bad driver, its just in a lower price bracket, the ratchet feels and sounds amazing, the double action SpeedDriver mechanism is pretty cool too but does come at the cost of no locking mode, some shaft wobble and I think moderate levels of back drag (it's really hard to judge), measured weight is 311g which is on the heavier side but that does make it feel like a quality & robust tool, it's definitely no Megapro or PBSwiss rival but for the price it's reasonable quality.
Other options on the market include:
• Megapro automotive for $90 on Amazon (RRP is $35 USD for reference) Its regularly out of stock since LTT hype - Ranked 3rd by Project Farm, if you've got the budget then this is the one to get.
• Williams WRS-1 for $73 - Ranked 4th by Project Farm, it's basically the Snap-On with some missing features.
• AmazonBasics 73 piece kit for $30 and 27 piece T-Handle kit for $18 - cheap, lots of bits, ….someone's going to comment these if I don't.
Happy Ratcheting.
Face it, you'll buy this and wonder just how much you're missing out on and how much better the LTT one would be so eventually you'll blow the 150 and get it. So you might as well save the 42$ by not buying this one and just get the LTT one anyway ;)