Snap-on GF80 - $40.60 Shipped - New
- Thread starter Merkava_4
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Hoot
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Man!!! I almost pulled the trigger on that. But I already have an F80 (which I got from one of Merkava's other posts - Thank You!) so I couldn't really justify adding it to my ratchet collection. I'm sure someone else on the board will give it a good home though.
Nova72
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i woulda gotten it... oh well.
thanks merk!
thanks merk!
What are your current ratchets? I'm sure this will put them to shame!!
eschoendorff
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What is GF 80? Government issue? Is there a warranty with that thing?
eschoendorff
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G = Industrial Finish.
Roger that...
But if it's anything like the finish on Snap On's impact sockets, that ratchet will have surface rust in no time...
Not really I have about 5 snap on industrial ratchets and I spray them with oil once it gets cold.
eschoendorff
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Hmmm... gives me an idea. My wife was just complaining that she was cold. Maybe I should spray her with oil....
please, NO "red lube of love" comments. KY is clear.
Hmmm... gives me an idea. My wife was just complaining that she was cold. Maybe I should spray her with oil....
please, NO "red lube of love" comments. KY is clear.
Merkava is going to get you because you did not change the font color to red!!
Raised panel Craftsman ratchets and a Gearwrench ratchet (the one that comes with the spark plug kit). I am looking forward to trying it out.
Be sure to keep it oiled. In high humidity they can develop some surface rust where the finish gets thin. It will sort of get rubs in the finish after a good bit of use. Actually, that is an observation from other brands of industrial finish tools. I've never had SO industrial finish. It is a very good ratchet, though, and you'll never have a problem with chipping chrome. It's a lot better than any of your other ratchets.
krusty the clown
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hmmmm..........i have a 29 year old snap on impact set that has never had surface rust.
krusty the clown
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98riv,
The finish may seem a little rough right now, but it'll smooth out after awhile with use -- and you don't have to worry about scratching the chrome. Keep it preserved with WD-40.
i don't know about that.........wd40? i'd use a light machine oil.
Take it from me, unless they are totally different than other industrial finishes, you'll do well to keep it oiled. I don't like WD-40, but it would work. There is a reason industrial tools exist, and it isn't just a matter of expense. Peeling chrome is a very bad thing. It will slice you like a razor. Just be careful not to lose it. That's actually one of the reasons chrome is nice, in my opinion.
krusty the clown
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WD-40 is 20% fine grade machine oil .... I learned that from A&P school.
it also contains eyther that will break down and dry out the oil........i learned that from collecting firearms
i hate to have to remove rust from something i just applied a rust preventative too...........
krusty the clown
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All you boys from Missouri are armed to the teeth.
thats just the ones WITH teeth........the rest are armed to the gums
krusty the clown
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i use mercon v........it's 10 wt synthetic. but then again it was cheap when i worked at a ford dealer.
krusty the clown
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Anything that's just oil would be alright. Light machine oil, motor oil, vegetable oil, even ATF or CLP would do. All you need to do is wipe it on and wipe it back off. It doesn't need to be dripping wet, just a very light coat. I just like a good light machine oil because it won't smell bad, won't turn rancid, and won't be too full of chemicals.
LoneGunman
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Ballistol, can't say it smells too good but the smell goes away quickly, as a plus you can use it on so many other things.
I like Ballistol alright, but it doesn't protect quite as well as a pure oil like Rem Oil. Ballistol uses mineral oil, which is good, but it has some non-oil components (e.g. isopropyl alcohol). I wouldn't be afraid to use it at all, I just like Rem Oil because it doesn't stink and has a higher percentage of oil.