Thinking about first snap on purchase

[PurdueSD]

So my curiosity is getting the best of me and I want to see what all the fuss is about. What would you recomend for my first purchase? I want a ratchet, probably 3/8ths"

Had my eye on the FC936 for a while. (3/8 in 1/4 body)
But wondering if i should get a more "standard" 3/8ths instead

Shoot me some recomendations... of if you have an extra you would be willing to part with that would be a gateway tool for me let me know what you've got.

My current collection includes

Proto Big Dawg 1/4, 3/8, 1/2
Craftsman pro thin 1/4 (my favorite)
Standard crappy craftsman 3/8, 1/2
Stanley el cheapo round head 3/8
Proto pear shaped 1/4 (broken-need rebuild kit)

Thanks for the advice in advance!

[Diesel-Mech]

You cant go wrong with trying a F80, Its the typical size 3/8 drive ratchet so it should be a pretty good benchmark to compare your other ratchets to.

[rsanter]

you need to look at what you use the most. I would think that you want to get either a 1/4 drive or 3/8 drive ratchet. you may also want to look at a small set of wrenches. most people use the 3/8 to 3/4 wrenches the most. for the wrenches you could look at used to save some money and still get some decent tools

bob

[krusty the clown]

i'll second the f80 since you stated you want a ratchet and probably 3/8.

[daveblank]

Had my eye on the FC936 for a while. (3/8 in 1/4 body)
But wondering if i should get a more "standard" 3/8ths instead




That's a pretty specalized ratchet that you either won't use too often (& then think you wasted your money) or, will apply too much torque (causing damage & then you'll think the quality is bad, it's not) & mot really be happy. I would recommend the new dual80 if you're going with the Snap On.

[Merkava_4]

Purchase 1 - F80
Purchase 2 - FLF80
Purchase 3 - FBF80

[PurdueSD]

Sounds like most agree on the 80s, would you go with the standard length F80 or the extended FL80.

I had heard rave reviews about the the FC936 being alot of guys go to ratchet. I dont abuse tools and thought it looked promising.

Still up in the air, anyone else?

[billymade]

X3 on a Dual 80 ratchet of whatever type/style/drive size you think you use the most; I also would recommend the old school hard handle ratcheting screwdriver! I would assume with either tool; it will be love at first use! :)

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[G-force]

Will they be offering the dual 80 in a 1/2" drive eventually?

[Merkava_4]

Sounds like most agree on the 80s, would you go with the standard length F80 or the extended FL80 ?


The FLF80 you'll buy next pretty much takes the place of an FL80.

[blue302stang]

Will they be offering the dual 80 in a 1/2" drive eventually?
They already make them

[Crawlin]

Will they be offering the dual 80 in a 1/2" drive eventually?

I have the SH80 in my box now. They are awesome!

[simonb]

ok, i am currently in the process of making my first snap on order and these are my tools
hope it helps
by the way i am a bmw tech
search the sku on snap on web site and you will see what they are

tk860- prob smallest 1/4" ratchet in world
fk80- stubby 3/8
fhx80- locking flex 80 tooth
212sfsmy- dp chrome 8-19
103ufts- u joint set 1/4 3/8 1/2
s9706kmag- magnetic spark plug socket
shl80- 16" 1/2 ratchet 80 teeth
sn25a- 24"breaker bar 1/2
debating about 325simm- 10-36 dp impact 1/2
303imxl- locking impact extension set 3" 5" 10"
imxl312- 31" locking impact extension
ip800- u joint impact ball type
adcf8- adjustable crowfoot
spbs704r- 8" 12" 18" 24" prybar set
whm1- wheel pilot
whv1- wheel pilot
glove301rl- impact gloves
dptc24- claw
dptm24- magnet claw
sgdx60br- 6pc screwdriver set
sgdtx90br- 9 pc torx screwdrivers
sgasa104br- 4pc awl/hook set
sgasa204a- 4pc mini hook/awl set
pl300acp- 3pc plier/cutter/needle
lp404- locking pliers- my personal favorite from personal use
ap7- adjustable joint
ya6210- bmw fan clutch wrench
ya6160- universal fan clutch wrench

those are most the things
hope list helps alittle

i have an ingersoll rand impact gun
majority of my wrenches are gearwrench

[tatra]

the flex head ratchet would also be my recommendation..,,,got both in 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive........had the 3/8 with the bent handle and loved it as speed wrench...........just don't get it oozziing...............:lol_hitti

[peterbilr98]

if i were you i would order a set of duel 80s 1/4- 3/8- 1/2 and never look back

[MAD]

I would buy a dual 80 series 3/8" drive long handle flex head ratchet. That would most complement what you already have.

[zuspiel]

I have the SH80 in my box now. They are awesome!

Amen!!! Now what I want is a SHF80... Do they make that, yet???

[GDA]

All great suggestions posted above.

Here's my .02 based on frequency of use:

1-Ratcheting screwdriver - already suggested by Billymade
2-F80 or FLF80 - so sweet to use in the hand
3-If you use a torque wrench frequently you might want to get a 3/8 or 1/2 flex-head techwrench or techangle torque wrench in the size you will use most. Awesome is the only word that comes to mind.