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You heard it, Bmack vetoed my use of crapsman ratchets that are probably 10 years old that I inherited. So with that being said what should I get?
Jimbo
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break them all and take them back see if you get new ones…..
At least mine are USA, they’d probably just give me some Chinese garbage.
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Jimbo
M12 ratchet??
Protos. About 60 for a 1/2″ pear head and 50 for the 3/8. Great ratchets. No regrets. They have options so you can go short arc swing for tight spaces or wider swings between clicks gor torque and durability. If you’re looking for a lower end option the performance tool double sided ratchet is really convenient. I have sheared seized manifold bolts with a crescent 3/8 with no problems. Pittsburgh ratchets will hold their own if you are on a budget. And in between option would be a black hawk, sunex, tekton, and Stanley in that order.Jimbos1ice wrote:
You heard it, Bmack vetoed my use of crapsman ratchets that are probably 10 years old that I inherited. So with that being said what should I get?
Jimbo
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Proto is the only patriots choice.
Ill look at proton, Pittsburg aren’t much of an upgrade from craftsman.
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Got the m12 3/8″, were talking hand ratchets.Mondo1310 wrote:
M12 ratchet??
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Jimbo
I use Mastercraft impact sockets in a kit like this gives me pretty much everything I will ever need with a life time warranty
and this kit for daily use with ratchets….
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/stanley-black-chrome-socket-set-164-pc-0589244p.html#.VrAURbIrJqM
Jimbo at the shop I have the 204pc Dewalt mechanics tools and they work great man the only downfall that I can find is that the actual ratchet body is pretty bulky but man we’ve really out a beating on those guys and none have failed yet seriously if these had came out when I first started at the shop I would’ve just bought these instead of spending big bucks on other brands don’t get me wrong I love my truck box tools but I spent way to much money on those guys. Other than that I really want to add some proto to my box
I like the Pittsburgh ratchets more than Craftsman. Proto is great for USA made but I like Gearwrench 120 XPs, great price and they’re smooth.
I suggest getting some Super Lube for anything that you buy, it will make an ok ratchet, much nicer…it will make a nice ratchet, fantastic. Even my low tooth count Williams ratchets are smooth as Pierre McGuire’s head but a lot less noisy and weird.
I use a 100 tooth Carlyle roto head ratchet and a long 90 tooth as my go to ratchets. I love them and have never had an issue with them so far. They are available at your local Napa auto parts. The 90 tooth was just a bit over $40. If they were to break warranty would be a breeze too. You just take it to the store and they hand you a new one.
Those Carlyle ratchets have a pretty good reputation too.
Hmmm
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Jimbo
Decisions, not that in in dire need but them protos look nice.
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Yeah I by no means was trying to equate Pittsburgh’s to protos. Opposite ends of the spectrum. Protos are really nice. They make beautiful pieces.Jimbos1ice wrote:
Ill look at proton, Pittsburg aren’t much of an upgrade from craftsman.
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Love the black oxide look, I like the premium pear head in chrome
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I have owned the roto ratchet for over three years now and it hasn’t skipped a beat. I have used the 90 tooth for everything and there have been a few times where I should have used a breaker bar and it still has held up fine. Both are as smooth as day one. I’d highly recommend them.BMack37 wrote:
Those Carlyle ratchets have a pretty good reputation too.
I have some black oxide box end wrenches and proto does not disappoint you as far as finish quality goes. Some of the best chrome I’ve laid hands on too.Jimbos1ice wrote:
Love the black oxide look, I like the premium pear head in chrome
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Jimbo
Well looks like something else I’ll have to keep my eye on
Jimbo
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I really like the dewalt set, despite how heavy they are.
I bought a craftsman mechanic tool set on eBay once. I was beating the ratchet on muffler in a moment of frustration and broke the switch . Brought it to ace hardware and they replaced it without question.
Problem is I don’t want the newer ones, for now I’ll try some lube like Bmack suggested.
Jimbo
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What’s wrong with your current cmans?Jimbos1ice wrote:
Problem is I don’t want the newer ones, for now I’ll try some lube like Bmack suggested.
Jimbo
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Nothing really, just old and a little rough in the gears, Bmack was teasing me a little in my YouTube video I used the 3/8″
Jimbo
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Anything to get you to spend some money 😛
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Anything to get you to spend some money 😛
It’s not hard dude
Jimbo
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You and Comp just got me to spend over $200 today, I’ve gotta return the favor haha
SNAP ON ONLY! If you’re not using Snap On you might as well be using your teeth.
BMack37 wrote:
You and Comp just got me to spend over $200 today, I’ve gotta return the favor haha
SNAP ON ONLY! If you’re not using Snap On you might as well be using your teeth.
Did you force yourself at gun point to type them words?
Jimbo
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haha, almost.
You can probably get a rebuild kit for it.Jimbos1ice wrote:
Nothing really, just old and a little rough in the gears, Bmack was teasing me a little in my YouTube video I used the 3/8″
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Oh ok. I love my Snap-On dual 80 ratchets. Their a bit on the pricy side work great in tight spaces. I’m also a big fan of super lube. Their almost silent since I added some super lube.
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Oh ok. I love my Snap-On dual 80 ratchets. Their a bit on the pricy side work great in tight spaces. I’m also a big fan of super lube. Their almost silent since I added some super lube.
I believe Super Lube is what Snap-Ons come with…but I think they only put a dab on the moving parts, none on the engagements. Some recommend not putting some on the teeth but I haven’t seen any downside, it doesn’t make the ratchets I’ve lubed slip. I’ve heard some recommend something less thick (like engine assembly oil) for higher tooth count ratchets.
Also Armstrong’s ratchets are highly thought of but they aren’t cheap. I think a lot of people would be impressed by Williams Taiwan if they used Super Lube.
Can you tell I was in the market for ratchets last year? haha. I did tons of research.
BMack37 wrote:
I believe Super Lube is what Snap-Ons come with…but I think they only put a dab on the moving parts, none on the engagements. Some recommend not putting some on the teeth but I haven’t seen any downside, it doesn’t make the ratchets I’ve lubed slip. I’ve heard some recommend something less thick (like engine assembly oil) for higher tooth count ratchets.
Also Armstrong’s ratchets are highly thought of but they aren’t cheap. I think a lot of people would be impressed by Williams Taiwan if they used Super Lube.
Can you tell I was in the market for ratchets last year? haha. I did tons of research.
Ha ha Ive been looking at Protos, ill have to check out Armstrongs and Williams
The Williams and Gearwrench will be cheaper than Armstrong and Proto but I still like them. I have a fondness for the Williams handle as it was the style of my first ratchet. Williams would be around $25, Gearwrench 120xp around $30-35, Proto and Armstrong are above $60. (All 3/8″ prices)
Conductor562, our resident hand tool expert Admin would put in a vote for Proto and he really knows his stuff.
I think Gearwrench offers the best bang for your buck. You can probably check them out locally if you have an Advance Auto Parts nearby.
I like the ratchets that came in my grey pneumatic duo socket sets. You can buy all three sizes together here.
http://www.amazon.com/Grey-Pneumatic-8912BRQ-Precision-Ratchet/dp/B002YK7D68
They are also available individually. But if you can swing it, just get one of the duo sets. Not sure how much you know about them but they call them duo cause they are impact rated but thin like a normal hand socket set.
. Agree bro the snap ons are very nice I’ve gotta remember to take a pic of my collection when I’m at shop this weekMondo1310 wrote:
Oh ok. I love my Snap-On dual 80 ratchets. Their a bit on the pricy side work great in tight spaces. I’m also a big fan of super lube. Their almost silent since I added some super lube.
I’ve only used new snap on dual 80s and they have too much back drag for me. I don’t know if they eventually wear in and get better though but new they are horrible. I like them other than that though.
BMack37 wrote:
The Williams and Gearwrench will be cheaper than Armstrong and Proto but I still like them. I have a fondness for the Williams handle as it was the style of my first ratchet. Williams would be around $25, Gearwrench 120xp around $30-35, Proto and Armstrong are above $60. (All 3/8″ prices)
Conductor562, our resident hand tool expert Admin would put in a vote for Proto and he really knows his stuff.
I think Gearwrench offers the best bang for your buck. You can probably check them out locally if you have an Advance Auto Parts nearby.
Your killing me with these ratchets bro!
Pulled the trigger on two proto rachtets. In the 3/8″ I went with the chrome quick release, 45 tooth, I also wanted a 1/4″ ratchet, ended up with a black 72 tooth that was cheaper than the 45 tooth quick release. The 1/4″ is a round head and the 3/8″ is a pear head, hopefully my OCD doesn’t kill me for non matching ratchets.
That would drive me nuts! Looks like you need to pick up two more ratchets already! hahaha
Your right dude, I found the 1/2″ to match the 1/4″ for a good price, but I want a 1/2″ in quick release… Alkshfblisajbfsailjfvasijfbvaklsfjvklansjfnvlaskjfnvsakljnfv [emoji36][emoji35][emoji857][emoji848][emoji17]
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BMack37 wrote:
That would drive me nuts! Looks like you need to pick up two more ratchets already! hahaha
Well dude you got me back from the Canada order, just ordered black round protos in 3/8 and 1/2… No I need more quick release…. Damn it Bmack!
Jimbo
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muahahahahahaha!
Hard to go wrong with Proto,I really love Gearwrench ratchets thou. The only proto ratchet i have is a 3/4″ drive pearhead,ill try and post up some pics later. i have a bunch of Craftsman ratchets,they are all over 20 years old thou,and they still work well,maybe one of these days ill go thru and regrease them and such
There’s a ton of good ratchets out there….
Snap On Dual 80s or their Bahco clones
Armstrong MAXX
Wright
I want to give the Proto version of the Facom Palm Control ratchet a try
SK have a following, though I don’t really like them
I like my GW XP120
The Pittsburg Pros with the red and black comfort grip are pretty smooth and hellaciously strong… I had to remove an over torqued lug nut and little 340# me was bouncing nearly all my weight on the end of the long handle, probably 450+ ft.lb.
BK13 wrote:
The Pittsburg Pros with the red and black comfort grip are pretty smooth and hellaciously strong… I had to remove an over torqued lug nut and little 340# be was bouncing nearly all my weight on the end of the long handle, probably 450+ ft.lb.
You say those Pittsburg ratchets are strong?
Hey jimbo, how about you stick your new impact wrench on a cheap pittsburg ratchet with a square-square adapter so we can see how strong they really are.
If I recall correctly from prior sciencing you just can slip a 9/16 12 point socket onto a half inch square.jeffmcmillan wrote:
You say those Pittsburg ratchets are strong?
Hey jimbo, how about you stick your new impact wrench on a cheap pittsburg ratchet with a square-square adapter so we can see how strong they really are.
jeffmcmillan wrote:
You say those Pittsburg ratchets are strong?
Hey jimbo, how about you stick your new impact wrench on a cheap pittsburg ratchet with a square-square adapter so we can see how strong they really are.
Sounds like a video project to me… Figure out which Rachet model you want to see and I’ll see what I can do.
Jimbo
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I bet those HF ratchets can take it.