BMack37 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Anything to get you to spend some money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Anything to get you to spend some money It's not hard dudeJimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 You and Comp just got me to spend over $200 today, I've gotta return the favor hahaSNAP 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?JimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 haha, almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 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"JimboSent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou can probably get a rebuild kit for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo1310 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stainlessstroker95 Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 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/B002YK7D68They 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 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.. 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 week 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 That would drive me nuts! Looks like you need to pick up two more ratchets already! hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 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] JimboSent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 That would drive me nuts! Looks like you need to pick up two more ratchets already! hahahaWell 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!JimboSent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 muahahahahahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzman Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 There's a ton of good ratchets out there....Snap On Dual 80s or their Bahco clonesArmstrong MAXXWrightI want to give the Proto version of the Facom Palm Control ratchet a trySK have a following, though I don't really like themI like my GW XP120The 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 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.JimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I bet those HF ratchets can take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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