3/8 drive head in 1/4 ratchet body

[mechanicalmoron]

I'm not understanding how anyone doesn't think that's just "stubby".

Maybe a stubby with a little, delicate body. Maybe one that shares head size/mechanism or a body with other ratchets of other sizes.... but it's still just a small stubby ratchet.

 

[Loscaldazar]

Because I love spread sheets.... PM me if you have updates to it.

 

[Askme42]

I'm not understanding how anyone doesn't think that's just "stubby".

Maybe a stubby with a little, delicate body. Maybe one that shares head size/mechanism or a body with other ratchets of other sizes.... but it's still just a small stubby ratchet.

I had a hard time with it also but it's the head size that's smaller that makes the difference. Or so I'm told

 

[chrenan]

I'm not understanding how anyone doesn't think that's just "stubby".

Maybe a stubby with a little, delicate body. Maybe one that shares head size/mechanism or a body with other ratchets of other sizes.... but it's still just a small stubby ratchet.

I thought that too until I got the Proto version. Trust me, a 3/8 in a 1/4 body will make you reevaluate how you use tools, how you live your life, absolutely everything will change. At first you think "what the hell, it's just a tool". Then you realize "wait no, it's not just a tool, it's a state of mind". Only at that point do you take your first step down the path to enlightenment. It probably sounds like I'm underselling it, but I'm not.

 

[carcajou]

My life too had a certain meaningless to it. Then one day i found the proto version. Since then my wife has said i am much happier, a better person. Thank you Proto

 

[Outlawmws]

Add the 1/4" rebuild kits in 3/8:

J5248S Kit: J6064RK width: 1.034 - thickness: .378 (head only not the drive)

 

[ADSR]

Because I love spread sheets.... PM me if you have updates to it.

Thank you very much, bro!

That's awesome

 

[BDT/NWMN]

I have a SnapOn FM70 that I bought a L o n g time ago..

It is a true 1/4 drive ratchet with a 3/8 male drive.. total length is 4 3/8"

That little ratchet gets used allot.. This past weekend; it was paired to a SnapOn flare nut socket ... Regular flare nut wrenches were too long to get into a rather confined spot.

 

[ADSR]

I have a SnapOn FM70 that I bought a L o n g time ago..

It is a true 1/4 drive ratchet with a 3/8 male drive.. total length is 4 3/8"

That little ratchet gets used allot.. This past weekend; it was paired to a SnapOn flare nut socket ... Regular flare nut wrenches were too long to get into a rather confined spot.

Post a pic if you ever get the time!
Looks like you can still buy a repair kit for it as well!

RKRA70FMA

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Post a pic if you ever get the time!
Looks like you can still buy a repair kit for it as well!

RKRA70FMA

Now I'm curious. 36 Tooth? Wondering if the kit includes a cover plate...

 

[slip knot]

Heres a couple of pictures of the wright 3/8 in a 1/4 body that I got from epstiens. Have used it a couple of times. works very well in confined spaces. This was my first Wright ratchet and I was impressed.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Post a pic if you ever get the time!
Looks like you can still buy a repair kit for it as well!

RKRA70FMA

Yep,,Snappy put a kit in that ratchet about two years ago....should be good for a long time again...

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Now I'm curious. 36 Tooth? Wondering if the kit includes a cover plate...

30 tooth...If I remember correctly; the kit included everything but the handle..
Selector lever, plate, screws, -the whole works.

 

[thebeekeeper1]

I have a SnapOn FM70 that I bought a L o n g time ago..

It is a true 1/4 drive ratchet with a 3/8 male drive.. total length is 4 3/8"

That little ratchet gets used allot.. This past weekend; it was paired to a SnapOn flare nut socket ... Regular flare nut wrenches were too long to get into a rather confined spot.

I have one too--found it on the road in like new condition. I don't need/use mine much but when I do it's REALLY handy. Great little tool.

 

[Outlawmws]

Now I'm curious. 36 Tooth? Wondering if the kit includes a cover plate...

I'll soon know, $10.90 with tax, no shipping if you pick UPS ground...

No-brainer

Thanks for the P/N LORDDiESEL!

 

[ihateminimumwage]

I'll soon know, $10.90 with tax, no shipping if you pick UPS ground...

No-brainer

Thanks for the r/n LORDDiESEL!

Definitely update what is in the kit, and if it works with the 36 tooth Snap-On/Williams ratchets.

 

[Outlawmws]

30 tooth...If I remember correctly; the kit included everything but the handle..
Selector lever, plate, screws, -the whole works.

my Std 1/4" drive TM70b is 20 T.

 

[Outlawmws]

Definitely update what is in the kit, and if it works with the 36 tooth Snap-On/Williams ratchets.

Hmmm, 20 1/4" ratchets; not 1 is Williams...

Maybe after Sat AM...

 

[vandezand]

Just letting you know there's a snappy 3/8 drive in a 1/4 rat in the classifieds. Its not mine, I just saw it when I was browsing tonight

 

[ADSR]

Now this thread is getting interesting!

 

[92integra]

o **** i forgot someone posted up this bad boy months back i'm still waiting to pull the trigger on it myself but looks frickin sweet http://frankstools.com/asshliramolv.html

 

[BDT/NWMN]

my Std 1/4" drive TM70b is 20 T.

20 tooth in that one would be a headshaker for sure... this old FM70 is 30 clicks......Snappy put a kit in this ratchet about two years ago.
For ten bucks, it should be worth a try putting the same kit in your TM70B..

 

[Jason280]

I have a flex head SK 1/4" ratchet that's 3/8" drive...very compact. I've had it for a while, but still haven't found a reason to use it yet...

 

[rodm1]

I need to get one or two of these!

 

[byoungblood]

my Std 1/4" drive TM70b is 20 T.

Rebuild kit will include a 36T gear and pawl. Rebuilding older SO ratchets gives you an "upgrade" to 36T as well!

 

[chrenan]

I have a flex head SK 1/4" ratchet that's 3/8" drive...very compact. I've had it for a while, but still haven't found a reason to use it yet...

This is a perfect situation, please allow me to interject, you are literally on the tipping point of enlightenment.

So you've faced a conundrum in the garage and are presented with a choice. Do you choose the 3/8 ratchet or the 3/8 in the 1/4 body? It's simple really, do you want to process that question, or do you want to question the process? One choice will provide you with an actionable solution to a complex problem, the other choice will lead to a complex solution to an actionable problem.

Is the answer clear? No? Good, then you are ready to learn and begin your journey...

 

[snapmom]

Two SO's a FM711 and a MV71 that's been converted to a 3/8 dr.

 

[4x4gearhead]

Most major companies make them. I have a matco straight handled one but have seen snap on, sk, proto, Mac, and wright versions.

 

[ADSR]

This is a perfect situation, please allow me to interject, you are literally on the tipping point of enlightenment.

So you've faced a conundrum in the garage and are presented with a choice. Do you choose the 3/8 ratchet or the 3/8 in the 1/4 body? It's simple really, do you want to process that question, or do you want to question the process? One choice will provide you with an actionable solution to a complex problem, the other choice will lead to a complex solution to an actionable problem.

Is the answer clear? No? Good, then you are ready to learn and begin your journey...

You make my brain hurt. But i kind of like it! lol

 

[sk farmer]

the first two pics are 3/8 drive compacts from sk and titan. the titan is a roto head and quite similar to the old sk tuff1 and palm control ratchets. i highly recommend it.

the second two pics are sk 3/8 drive stubby ratchets.

 

[gearhead1]

I have the Snap on FCF72, it wasn't cheap, but I couldn't get it from Craftsman (before China). Most of my specialty stuff is Snap-on because of that. It is really nice on the front wheel drive cars where everything is tight. It was worth it.

 

[Plombob]

Proto makes a 3/8 drive in their 1/4 ratchet. I have one.

I have one and it's great! I also have a S-O F734. Can't say I've used it.

 

[Outlawmws]

OK, the kit from SO came in: No plate, so things get more difficult...

I know Proto generally ships a plate with there kits, if SO does it was either omitted, or was deliberately left off so you can't "upgrade" an older 1/4" ratchet...

To make it even more difficult, the hole needs to be about 5.031 or so. the 3/8" hex was .496 corner to corner, if they had gone with that the hole could have been .500...

I'm still OK, as I have 3 17/32 drill bits (.53125), but

FYI the back side hole (and the front of the 1/4" drive) was 3/8...

Now I just have to decide which one to do.. Probably the only chromed one.

I also took a look at the Proto and dang its a close cal there too, except the back hole is oversize; maybe a press fit bushing onto the drive gear? Something to think about.

 

[Outlawmws]

Well now I've done it: I broke the ****** plate. I set it up for drilling (which was not going to be easy) and I stupidly (in retrospect) set up an angle vise 90 deg up, got it centered and started drilling. The plate is hardened so I know I'm eating the edge of the bit as I go, and I snapped the little mother off.

 

[1950mercury]

Well now I've done it: I broke the ****** plate. I set it up for drilling (which was not going to be easy) and I stupidly (in retrospect) set up an angle vise 90 deg up, got it centered and started drilling. The plate is hardened so I know I'm eating the edge of the bit as I go, and I snapped the little mother off.

Sorry to hear that,that *****.

Thanks for the update i have the same snapon ratchet and i was waiting to hear if it would work

 

[ChevyEFI]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FAN3OK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OGWH9M/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OGYDFI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I'm not understanding how anyone doesn't think that's just "stubby".

Maybe a stubby with a little, delicate body. Maybe one that shares head size/mechanism or a body with other ratchets of other sizes.... but it's still just a small stubby ratchet.

Here is why:

Stubby SK 3/8: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FAL450/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Stubby SK 3/8 flex: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00062LLP0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Here Are the SK ratchets. The 3/8 is SK part number 45173. What I really would like is a small 1/4 drive SK roto ratchet!

RIP SK 3870.

 

[1950mercury]

Tm70c2 is the part# for the tm70b cover plate (1/4" drive) it would be nice if they sold the 3/8.

If you look for parts for the fm70 nothing comes up. Is that the correct part #

 

[superautobacs]

KTC/Nepros has these:

 

[jonti48310]

I have the SK 3/8 in the 1/4 body and use it all the time. Great ratchet to have. Comes in handy.

 

[Outlawmws]

OK, a little better news:

The 3/8 drive plate IS available: FYI it is NOT a warranty part (I'm fine with that)

P/N: FC72-2 (For FC72 ratchet) and costs $7.55 (It does NOT appear on there web site, call Customer support to order)
The rebuild kit was $10, and was P/N RKRA70FMA.

So I'l be into the conversion for under $20.

I should have my part this time next week