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Update! After going through a lot of Snap-On 1/4" drive ratchets, I made an unexpected discovery; the standard-length soft-grip ratchets are just manufactured defective. It doesn't matter whether it was 2 years ago or current, quick-release or sealed-head, they will bind in a repeatable...

Update! So I called Snap-On at 877-762-7664. Excellent customer service that made me wish I called sooner. The bad news, is I now have a brand new ratchet in hand with the same problem as mine. My conclusion thus far, after buying a poor quality ratchet, having it replaced with a similarly...

Thanks for the replies. I checked inside, and there was some weird wear caused by the large amount of play, but everything else looked like it was in very good condition. I'm pretty convinced this isn't normal. Now the tricky part of tracking down my local Snap-On truck...

I use the Precision Instruments split-beam and dial torque wrenches on a professional level for automotive service and repair, and they hold up very well. Customer service is also good, and repairs and calibration checks have a quick turnaround time.

So my 1/4" Snap-On ratchet, a THR72, starts to bind up when I have an extension on it and pushed to the side while rotating, and there is a lot of play compared to my 3/8" ratchet. The part I'm unsure of is that this 1/4" drive ratchet is a push-button release, while my 3/8" drive is not. I've...