Got a proto ratchet... GET ONE!!!
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PurdueSD said:
37$ is NOT alot for that ratchet. If its the same guy everybody is buying from your probably not going to find it much cheaper. MSC was selling these ratchets for like 2-3X what I had payed
As for these ratchets, They are nice, but lately I have been getting annoyed with mine, and I am glad I did not invest in a 1/4 or 1/2 drive as well. The reverse lever is a tad bit obnoxious and it is very easy to reverse, so I can be spinning something off and accidentally hit the reverse lever and the ratchet gets bound up for a second. Not the end of the world, but an inconvenience none the less. It has its place for sure, but It is not the first one I grab.
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bmwpower said:What?!? After you started all this hype, you're going to dis the ratchet?? Man, not cool...
hahaha.
Its a nice ratchet, its very nice to use when your ratcheting something "traditionally" but when you go to spin something off real quick (you know what I mean) it is VERY easy to hit the reverse lever. Snap On, Craftsman, Matco, SK, etc are all better for that than this ratchet, but like I said, The action is very nice whe yoru ratcheting something off normally.
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-lecroix- said:
Ditto for me too...
martell06
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if anyone is still interested there is and auction of 3/8" ratchets ending tonight with Buy It Now $12. I'm gonna get me a few.
I'm gonna bring this back ttt for a heads up. A seller has the 3/8 proto ratchets for 11.99 BIN and 1/2 for 19.99 BIN.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-...tegoryZ43993QQihZ001QQitemZ110108813531QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-...tegoryZ43993QQihZ001QQitemZ110108813531QQrdZ1
Bringing this one back to the top. I had asked about this ratchet in a 1/4" drive size and never found one. Welp, I found one ... only catch is I have to purchase 5 other ratchets to get it! 
Linky Thingamadoogie - eBay
Linky Thingamadoogie - eBay
Bringing this one back to the top. I had asked about this ratchet in a 1/4" drive size and never found one. Welp, I found one ... only catch is I have to purchase 5 other ratchets to get it!
Linky Thingamadoogie - eBay
I saw that auction and was thinking about going for it.
Does anyone have any of those small headed ratchets? The look interesting...
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I do not have the small head models, but I wish I did!
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3pc-...2498864QQihZ018QQcategoryZ43993QQcmdZViewItem
i have this set and it is awesome
i also have the 6 piece set with 2 1/2 drive, 2 3/8, and 2 1/4, one being a spinflex that are also superb.
i have this set and it is awesome
i also have the 6 piece set with 2 1/2 drive, 2 3/8, and 2 1/4, one being a spinflex that are also superb.
martell06
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i've seen the 1/4" ratchet listed by itself a few times. i'd like to get one to round out my set.
same here ... already have the 3/8" and 1/2" ... if you don't mind, give me a yell next time you see one.
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I have a set of the small headed Stanley's, MSC used to always have the 3pc set on sale for 19.95. The heads ARE much smaller than a normal ratchet, and have 72 teeth.
mulepackin
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I got one after getting the 3/8 and 1/2". One finally showed up on Ebay and I snatched it so I've got a "set". Have to admit, its not near as smooth as its bigger brothers, I like my old raised panel craftsman better. But it is handy as a second 1/4".
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This thread just wont die....
Im with mulepackin... My 1/4 raised panel craftsman is still my favorite 1/4 ratchet.
Im with mulepackin... My 1/4 raised panel craftsman is still my favorite 1/4 ratchet.
Bump ... Anyone found the 1/4 Proto's anywhere? Been watching Fleabay for months and keep coming up empty.
I gotta have one! Please help!
Go to grainger.com...They will not set you back that much new. And it is worth the dough.
Bump ... Anyone found the 1/4 Proto's anywhere? Been watching Fleabay for months and keep coming up empty.
I gotta have one! Please help!
Here are Mac tool's version 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. These are the big dawgs!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAC-...014QQitemZ330163965344QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Here are Mac tool's version 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. These are the big dawgs!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAC-...014QQitemZ330163965344QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
When did Mac Tools resell the Big Dawgs under their own brand name? First time I've seen this ...
Here are Mac tool's version 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. These are the big dawgs!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAC-...014QQitemZ330163965344QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
I don't like the knurling on the Mac ratchets....the Proto version is the entire handle, not just a little band.
For the record, the Proto comfort handle ratchets....the ratchet handle is a harder type of rubber/plastic or something. It's easier to clean than the Snap-on stuff.
A 1/4" on ebay, if anyone is still looking...
Linky Linky
Linky Linky
Got it! The auction ended today before I could get home to check it, but I sent an email to the seller offering to buy it for the listed price. She took me up on it.
Got the whole set now!!! Life is good!!!
Thanks again Wilbit!
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Wondered if you would get it. Let us know what you think when it comes. As I've posted before mine doesn't seem as smooth as the bigger ones. But still a very nice ratchet.
Got it! The auction ended today before I could get home to check it, but I sent an email to the seller offering to buy it for the listed price. She took me up on it.
Got the whole set now!!! Life is good!!!
Thanks again Wilbit!
Glad to hear it worked out. You have now achieved the Holy Trinity of Proto-ness!
Got it! The auction ended today before I could get home to check it, but I sent an email to the seller offering to buy it for the listed price. She took me up on it.
Got the whole set now!!! Life is good!!!
Thanks again Wilbit!
Do You like the 1/4" 4749?
Because It says 15 degree the bigger versions are 6.8 degree per teetg
I just received the proto big dawg style 3/8" and 1/2" I really like the finish and ratcheting action.
Still on the fence about the proto 1/4" version due to rougher teeth, alot of times I use 1/4" because it is tight and therefore I think finer teeth will be more useful there.
The best 1/4" is when I used my gear wrench with a socket adapter which gives 5* swing and very slim profile.
Still on the fence about the proto 1/4" version due to rougher teeth, alot of times I use 1/4" because it is tight and therefore I think finer teeth will be more useful there.
The best 1/4" is when I used my gear wrench with a socket adapter which gives 5* swing and very slim profile.
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To resurrect an old thread...again...is this the ratchet you guys are talking about? I've been hearing a lot of good things about Proto, so I wanted to make sure I was looking at the right thing...
I can't get the pictures to enlarge - the ratchet head reads
"USA Professional"
"Proto"
"5249P"
I can't get the pictures to enlarge - the ratchet head reads
"USA Professional"
"Proto"
"5249P"
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To resurrect an old thread...again...is this the ratchet you guys are talking about? I've been hearing a lot of good things about Proto, so I wanted to make sure I was looking at the right thing...
I can't get the pictures to enlarge - the ratchet head reads
"USA Professional"
"Proto"
"5249P"
That be the big dawg!!
ultgar
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Re: Got a proto ratchet... GET ONE!!! - Better do it soon!
According to some folks at Stanley-Proto, they will start replacing the current line of ratchets with palm control ratchets from Facom. SD
According to some folks at Stanley-Proto, they will start replacing the current line of ratchets with palm control ratchets from Facom. SD