View Full Version : dual 80 or 88
classic70
10-16-2009, 05:30 PM
I have the student discount with both matco and snap on and i can get a f80 for $35 or i can get a soft grip 88 matco for $38. Which one should i get?
MotoDave
10-16-2009, 05:34 PM
Which one feels/looks/sounds/smells better to you? That's all that really matters, both will do the job.
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 05:48 PM
Snap on is my preference when it comes to a ratchet but that is me.
BackTracker
10-16-2009, 05:49 PM
The 88 has a MUCH smaller head that is much thinner, as thin in fact as the new pro Snap-On.
One vote for the Matco 88.
But as another mentioned, it is truly about personal preference.
Mr.Nutcase
10-16-2009, 05:54 PM
Buy both...... I have Snap On dual 80's, I might add 4 from Matco
krusty the clown
10-16-2009, 06:05 PM
i'd like to see a matco88 but matco pulled my dealers franchise. i have been waiting 1 week for another dealer to call me about warranty on a few items. i'll check one out when and if he calls.
bmwpower
10-16-2009, 06:14 PM
Anyone have a side-by-side pict?
Basskiller
10-16-2009, 06:15 PM
buy both. you can sell one of them on here. make some $$
kwhitelaw
10-16-2009, 06:24 PM
scratch that, 100tooth or nothing lol
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/kwhitelaw01/DSC00844.jpg
Hiball
10-16-2009, 06:24 PM
buy both. you can sell one of them on here. make some $$
Ive always wondered do they put a limit on what and how much you can buy thru the tech programs? Im assuming they do.
bmwpower
10-16-2009, 06:25 PM
Ive always wondered do they put a limit on what and how much you can buy thru the tech programs? Im assuming they do.
I'm pretty sure they do, but I am sure people are able to get around it. Just take a look at eBay. Who sells that many NEW ratchets?.....
bmwpower
10-16-2009, 06:26 PM
scratch that, 100tooth or nothing lol
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6/kwhitelaw01/DSC00844.jpg
What is that??
Hiball
10-16-2009, 06:27 PM
What is that??
Looks like Photoshop skillz to me. Lol JK
kwhitelaw
10-16-2009, 06:27 PM
What is that??
new snap on 100 tooth...got it for free!! :bowdown:
bmwpower
10-16-2009, 06:41 PM
new snap on 100 tooth...got it for free!! :bowdown:
what????????
cruiser808
10-16-2009, 06:45 PM
new snap on 100 tooth...got it for free!! :bowdown:
And the story behind that frebee is...................?
bmwpower
10-16-2009, 06:46 PM
And the story behind that frebee is...................?
What would YOU do for a free racthet? :pimpflash
kwhitelaw
10-16-2009, 06:50 PM
And the story behind that frebee is...................?
wired in a new cd player in my SO guys tacoma, and rewired his Modis scanner power cords..
Merkava_4
10-16-2009, 06:50 PM
One of you peeps said earlier that the Matco 88 has a real thin flexible cover plate ... that would concern me if I was considering one.
From my own personal experience, I love my F936. :)
Moose-LandTran
10-16-2009, 07:07 PM
One of you peeps said earlier that the Matco 88 has a real thin flexible cover plate ... that would concern me if I was considering one.
From my own personal experience, I love my F936. :)
FH936O is where it's at. My new F80 is nice, but without an orange handle on it i'll still grab the FH936O before it..
cruiser808
10-16-2009, 07:09 PM
wired in a new cd player in my SO guys tacoma, and rewired his Modis scanner power cords..
Sweet. :drool:
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 07:09 PM
Those FH936O's are nice!! I have one but it is far to nice to use.
Moose-LandTran
10-16-2009, 07:11 PM
I have two, plus two FH836Os. And a bunch of spare handles. ;)
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 07:15 PM
FH936O is where it's at. My new F80 is nice, but without an orange handle on it i'll still grab the FH936O before it..
I have two, plus two FH836Os. And a bunch of spare handles. ;)
I have that and a FH80.:beer:
BackTracker
10-16-2009, 07:42 PM
Matco for the win, by the way :)
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 07:45 PM
If that was the case then the new 60 tooth I have F/S in classifieds would be gone ;)
BackTracker
10-16-2009, 07:48 PM
I must be losing it... I don't see that thread?
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 07:50 PM
Oh it is far back trust me, I gave up bumping the darn thing.
bmwpower
10-16-2009, 07:51 PM
If that was the case then the new 60 tooth I have F/S in classifieds would be gone ;)
link??.............
Hiball
10-16-2009, 07:55 PM
If that was the case then the new 60 tooth I have F/S in classifieds would be gone ;)
Man ive looked at the ratchet 100 times. Check your PM.
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 08:08 PM
Man ive looked at the ratchet 100 times. Check your PM.
Check you PM.:beer:
BackTracker
10-16-2009, 08:09 PM
So I take that to be proof of my previous statement?
Hiball
10-16-2009, 08:12 PM
So I take that to be proof of my previous statement?
Im not making that statement as i own 7 Dual 80's and i get along with all of them all but im interested in trying the Matco 88Tooth and also the 100 tooth snap on. Ah Jeez its a vicious circle.:thumbup:
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 08:13 PM
So I take that to be proof of my previous statement?
No, it is still available and I have sold 20 to 30 snap on ratchets in the same period used for more.:beer:
BackTracker
10-16-2009, 08:16 PM
No need to get defensive! LOL :)
SO in my estimation that makes the MATCO a screaming deal for someone on the prowl. Plus one for the Matco!
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 08:19 PM
No need to get defensive! LOL :)
SO in my estimation that makes the MATCO a screaming deal for someone on the prowl. Plus one for the Matco!
Not me.:beer: Just the facts:thumbup:
Hiball
10-16-2009, 08:21 PM
Not me.:beer: Just the facts:thumbup:
Fact it is, there is no way in hell a New 3/8 drive Snap on ratchet would last 5 minutes on the classifieds at that price, dual 80 or not.
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 08:23 PM
Fact it is, there is no way in hell a New 3/8 drive Snap on ratchet would last 5 minutes on the classifieds at that price, dual 80 or not.
Yup ask Rickster, BWP and some of the other sellers here.:beer:
Call me old school but I really like the 832 series in 1/2 drive and 936 in 1/3 and 3/8.
No doubt the 80 and 88s are great tools; can't go wrong with either one IMO.
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 08:25 PM
There has been a 1/2 on there for awhile now and he just lowered the price and I bet it will take about 2 to 3 more drops before he gets a bite.
Hiball
10-16-2009, 08:29 PM
There has been a 1/2 on there for awhile now and he just lowered the price and I bet it will take about 2 to 3 more drops before he gets a bite.
Just noticed that, But was a bit steep for me to start with, Near retail if i remember correctly.
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 08:29 PM
Just noticed that, But was a bit steep for me to start with, Near retail if i remember correctly.
Under $50.00 and it might go.
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 08:37 PM
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44444
wrenchr
10-16-2009, 08:38 PM
The ratchet wrenches are hard to move to.
bowtie3
10-16-2009, 09:10 PM
i'd like to see a matco88 but matco pulled my dealers franchise. i have been waiting 1 week for another dealer to call me about warranty on a few items. i'll check one out when and if he calls.
Krusty, do you know what your dealer did do to loose his franchise.
krusty the clown
10-16-2009, 09:14 PM
Krusty, do you know what your dealer did do to loose his franchise.
all i have heard is rumors, the story differs from other dealers and the former dealer himself. they pulled two franchises in the area. most likely due to low purchase averages.
I have a dual 80 and the matco 88. I really prefer the dual 80 it seems to have smoother action IMO.
gofastman
10-16-2009, 10:56 PM
Snap on is my preference when it comes to a ratchet but that is me.
Same here, plus I think the dual pawl design is just better overall
also IBTL!!! :bounce:
Merkava_4
10-16-2009, 11:01 PM
I have a dual 80 and the matco 88. I really prefer the dual 80 it seems to have smoother action IMO.
Well, there you have it folks; the answer we've all been waiting for. :D
i have both and i grab my 80s still. although the matco did just come in handy the other day i was swappin heads on my truck and with the extention and socket combo i had my flf80 would not fit but the matco did. so the matco has the advantage of being slimer but i still perfer my 80s
BackTracker
10-17-2009, 12:10 AM
If I had to have just one ratchet I would buy the tool that will work for the most applications. In this case the matco, with it's smaller head, is clearly the winner. This, for me anyway, is simply because it will work in places the Snap-On simply won't. Furthermore, it has 95% of the smoothness and is considerably cheaper on the open market. My .02 Cents!
Moose-LandTran
10-17-2009, 09:32 AM
Well, there you have it folks; the answer we've all been waiting for. :D
You've never even used an 80 tooth!
gofastman
10-17-2009, 10:19 AM
I have the student discount with both matco and snap on and i can get a f80 for $35 or i can get a soft grip 88 matco for $38. Which one should i get?
dude, you need to stock up if thats how much the're charging you for ratchets!
I need an FHL80 and a FH80 :thumbup:
pjcforpres2020
10-17-2009, 10:22 AM
With a discount like that, get a couple of both!
Moose-LandTran
10-17-2009, 10:36 AM
With a discount like that i'd buy a load of them and sell them on here and eBay..
Rnz520
10-17-2009, 01:29 PM
yea seriously for that price just buy both, they are both great.
I have a dual 80 and I do think its smoother than the 88, and so far I have not had a problem with it not fitting, but it is thicker.
Is the best ratchet I've ever used and a lot of people compliment me for it.
CD360
10-17-2009, 01:44 PM
With a discount like that i'd buy a load of them and sell them on here and eBay..
you can only buy one of each item with the student discount. i wish you could buy more, but they wont let you.
classic70
10-17-2009, 04:30 PM
I think i will buy the 88 in 3/8 standard length and 80 tooth snap on in 1/2. i don't think either on is a wrong chioce by the way it sounds. Thanks for your input. Who knows i might just buy both.
Moose-LandTran
10-17-2009, 04:46 PM
you can only buy one of each item with the student discount. i wish you could buy more, but they wont let you.
That sucks. And is a bit stupid, i have quite a few duplicates in my box.
bushhawg73
10-17-2009, 07:21 PM
Buy them both. Keep them or sell the one you do not want to ME for what you paid for it.
Merkava_4
10-17-2009, 08:34 PM
Will they let you buy an FH80 on the student discount?
That would be more comparable to a Matco soft grip 88.
Well, there you have it folks; the answer we've all been waiting for. :D
SO since I don't have 1000 posts I'm not entitled to my opinion? I stand by the fact that I own an F80 and the MATCO 88 and I like the action on F80 better. Unless you own them both what right do you have to criticize my opinion? :mad:
BackTracker
10-17-2009, 10:08 PM
He was agreeing with you...
krusty the clown
10-17-2009, 10:08 PM
SO since I don't have 1000 posts I'm not entitled to my opinion? I stand by the fact that I own an F80 and the MATCO 88 and I like the action on F80 better. Unless you own them both what right do you have to criticize my opinion? :mad:
sheesh......i think he was agreeing with you. i realize that tone is hard to interpret in typed word but thats why there are smiley's............it takes a little thicker skin to hang with merk :lol_hitti
I've been lurking here for a while and have not posted before maybe this wasn't the way to start.
I'm an avid tool junkie, mostly Snap-on stuff. I've been using tools for almost 25 years and have a decent collection of tools. Maybe I'll try this again. I have both ratchets and I like the Snap-on action better.
:bounce:
JWink
10-17-2009, 10:20 PM
he most definitely was agreeing with you, i would agree that the dual 80 is very smooth but i do love my 88's as well
and yes they will let you buy an FH80 on the student program
BackTracker
10-18-2009, 02:01 AM
sheesh......i think he was agreeing with you. i realize that tone is hard to interpret in typed word but thats why there are smiley's............it takes a little thicker skin to hang with merk :lol_hitti
That's Just because Merk has no taste for anything but the best... except that he doesn't realize the superiority of the MATCO88
Denial isn't just a river in Egypt Merk. :bounce:
See how the smiley face comes into play there. It's some good natured ribbing, as indicated by the bouncing smiley.
Merkava_4
10-18-2009, 02:17 AM
Unless you own them both what right do you have to criticize my opinion? :mad:
You need to fire your interpreter ... and I don't have a thousand posts ... I only have 11 posts at the moment; or something like that. :D
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