Recent content by nezzman

There’s a 1/4 drive Stahlwille socket on at the minute for £69.

Nepros defo do have really nice products! I might take a look at some ratchets. Do you know if you get hit with import duty?

I like my Hazet 1/4 ratchet, but there have been times I had to switch to the SO due to back drag, for example changing the EGR valve on my van, and I could only fit one hand down and the bolt was too tight to turn by hand due to the angle I was at but too loose for the ratchet and the backseat...

I have Ratchets from Stahlwille, Hazet, Facom, Bahco, Sealey and Snap On. Personally, I do like the feel of Snap On ratchets, that's why I am willing to spend the money on them, though my ratchets from these other companies have all been flawless, apart from Stahlwille, I received a 1/2 ratchet...

Yes, I am buying from the website. As for sending them back. I want Snap On to send me a return label. I don't want to be responsible for postage incase something gets lost. It seems the 3/8 ratchet is a returned item. Scuffed, not the high polish it should have, a mark from what looks like...

Has anyone else noticed issues with Snap On UK quality control? I ordered 2 3/8 ratchets and 2 1/2 ratchets. Out of the 4 ratchets, 2 have damage. The 3/8 ratchet seems to have been dropped, and is all scuffed (I know this makes no real difference in usage, but paying SO prices, I expect to get...

You can pick up sets on eBay UK, ex MOD, so the case has a number stamped into it, but apart from that, brand new. I got 1/2, 3/8 and 1/4 sets for around £230. A set like that would be good, contains the spanner’s too. Bahco do something similar.

I don't need more ratchets! haha. I am looking at what I have currently, and deciding what to sell off. I have socket sets that I upgraded, and now have basically 3 sets of each drive size! And ratchets, so many ratchets! Problem is, sometimes it works out cheaper to buy a socket set, than...

Ok, so I went for the SL80a and SF80a. Awaiting delivery. I can’t justify a ratchet any longer, it just won’t get used enough, and I have my breaker bar if I really need more power! Anyone interested in a mint condition SHXD80b (hard handle, grey) and FX80a (more use marks on this one) 😂 - UK...

The SX80b is quite bulky I think also. I have never needed a ratchet 24 inches long. I think for what I do in 1/2 drive, 15-18 is the sweet spot. Suspension work, and work on my digger and small tractor. A 24 inch just wouldn’t see much use, like I guess, once a year. I can just use my breaker...

I am just reading this now. I think I agree with what is being said. I find for mostly everything, I use 3/8, though the dual 80 bug has bit me again and I have brought in a flf80a, fl80a, t72 and tl72 this week. All eBay scores. I find I use 1/4 whenever I can though, just something I like...

Thanks for the opinions all. I think I might just hold off and see how I go with the locking flex. I suppose it does act as a fixed ratchet and a flex head when unlocked. Most of the time using it, I actually lock it in position so I don’t slip off the fastner.

That’s what I was thinking. I was debating selling the SX80b, and getting the SL80a and SF80a. Sometimes a fixed ratchet is better for the job, and to be honest, it’s what I reach for most of the time, unless I need a flex.

I was just wondering, would it be worth picking up the SL80a when I already have the SX80b? Anyone any experience using both? Or is a better combo the SL80a and SF80a? Usage is just for working on cars and small pickups. Thanks all

I have the tin coated 1 piece Hazets in 1/4 drive. I think they are great! I was looking at the koken hex 3/8 in 38mm length, and 1/2 in 50mm length. Same for torx, through 1/2 is 60mm i think. I am debating the 62mm 3/8 hex and torx to be honest, though I think they might be a bit too long...