My new f80s!!!

[jaysonb]

Here a few new f80s I got. I put the green handles on them today, they are alittle to big for the ratchets, but feel very good. How often do you guys use the bent handle flex heads?

 

[cruiser808]

Here a few new f80s I got. I put the green handles on them today, they are alittle to big for the ratchets, but feel very good. How often do you guys use the bent handle flex heads?

Very nice!!!

 

[billymade]

Good for brakes and spark plugs!

 

[mrholeshot]

Very nice, I don't use the bent handles often but often enough to more than justify owning them

 

[Fudog]

I have 2 F80s did you have any trouble putting them on?

 

[Boiler]

I asked my snap on dealer if she had hard handles to replace my soft grips on my flex ratchet and she said they can't do that. Whats the story on this?

 

[billymade]

This is a "non stock modification" ; they are using the hard handles from earlier screwdrivers/ratchets or from whatever they can find and sticking them on there!

 

[Boiler]

I just know I can't stand my soft grip ratchet and would trade it in a millisecond for a normal polished handle, but hard handle might be nice too.

 

[ace028]

Those are really nice man!!! Love the green, easy to see in dark places.

 

[Infidel]

I just know I can't stand my soft grip ratchet and would trade it in a millisecond for a normal polished handle, but hard handle might be nice too.

hope this helps

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68114

 

[wreckercologist]

You have to cut the shank off because the hard handles are so much shorter than the sissy grips.

You will also need to drill out the hole in the hard handle bigger so it will fit.

 

[mrshaun]

I asked my snap on dealer if she had hard handles to replace my soft grips on my flex ratchet and she said they can't do that. Whats the story on this?

she needs to be GJ educated. send her a link to this site so she can learn all about hard handle goodness.
you can order the handles by your self. just research the handles numbers that have been posted many times now.

 

[Simplespeed]

I have a FHNF100 and want a green hard handle. Do i just give my truck guy the part number shown on page 1 of this thread? When i get it, what do i do? What size drill bit do i drill with? What kind of epoxy, if any, should i use? How do i remove the soft grip?

Can someone create a hard handles for dummies DIY?

 

[Autoguy]

Good to use as a tool

 

[wreckercologist]

I have a FHNF100 and want a green hard handle. Do i just give my truck guy the part number shown on page 1 of this thread? When i get it, what do i do? What size drill bit do i drill with? What kind of epoxy, if any, should i use? How do i remove the soft grip?

Can someone create a hard handles for dummies DIY?

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68114

The link Infidel posted will take you to the HH list. Look for the post by Zrexxer. The handles are numbered. You want a #2 for a 3/8" drive. The new replacement HH in size #2 is going to be slightly larger (the original handle used on ratchets was more slender than a screwdriver handle) but not by much. I don't really notice the size difference when compared to an original.

No epoxy required. The shank has tangs on it that bite into the handle.

You really need (IMO) a dial caliper to do this correctly and not scrap out a new handle. Measure the shank diameter and pick a drill slightly smaller. I think I used a "S" letter drill. Your results may vary.

Search for threads. The information is here.

 

[Simplespeed]

The link Infidel posted will take you to the HH list. Look for the post by Zrexxer. The handles are numbered. You want a #2 for a 3/8" drive. The new replacement HH in size #2 is going to be slightly larger (the original handle used on ratchets was more slender than a screwdriver handle) but not by much. I don't really notice the size difference when compared to an original.

No epoxy required. The shank has tangs on it that bite into the handle.

You really need (IMO) a dial caliper to do this correctly and not scrap out a new handle. Measure the shank diameter and pick a drill slightly smaller. I think I used a "S" letter drill. Your results may vary.

Search for threads. The information is here.

Awesome, thanks.

 

[mrshaun]

I stick the end of the ratchet in my drill bit index then find the one that fits and drop down a size. works for me.