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I've been reading through the archives on GJ and have come across many mentions of the Snap On FK835 30 tooth hard handle ratchet from '08-'11 but none of late. Has the new short hard handle F80 version quenched the need for this and thus eclipsed the need for this older platform or has it run...

So I'm at the crossroads that we all seem to face. Ten years or so ago, I bought all Milwaukee 18V on sale, not knowing that they would introduce an all new line with of course all new batteries that don't link to their all new tools. I've ended up with a hybrid system. A big old 18V...

Not my idea, but it seems timely.

I keep reading about these things and can never seem to find a good one. I've used copper pipe but pulled through it and ABS which clearly did not work. Any help out there?

It seems that I too have been struck by the Wilton Baby Bullet Vise craze of these days. I am surprised however that I cannot source copper jaw caps for this popular vise. I got a new set for my 4" Wilton WF2 quite easily from Wilton online but the baby bullet 2" size doesn't exist. I reckon...

Are these all rebuildable or just disposable? If the latter is true, when then would one buy "good" ones?

The newer industrial finish on the GF80 is quite different than on the previous ratchets (pre "split-O" logo) like the 830 and 936. It seems like a version of black chrome similar to that found on Stanley ratchets, albeit slightly less black in shade. It chips off and can be marred much as if...

Since dropping the USA stamp in 2008, the 2016 F80 as seen here is a full 1mm narrower across the head than its 2007 debut counterpart. This is due to thinner sidewalls. It is also a full 1/16th inch shorter and is 10 grams lighter at 289 vs 299. And of course the proud USA stamp on the...

On eBay on Jan 21/17 doing a search for a Snap-On FC72 ratchet, a Snap-On imitation came up. The pictures show a ratchet of identical proportions and head design down to the selector switch of the Snap-On Hi-Lok ratchet for $49.99 USD. The handle contour is different however, but the seller...

Snap-On F80 - Why 10 years after intro does backing plate still read "Pat. Pend." For a ratchet that came out in 2007 or so, why does the backing plate on the F80 still read "Pat. Pend."? Ten years seems a little long for a patent don't you think? Is this suspicious to anyone else given the...

Does anyone here know what material is used for the current Matco ratchet selector switch? The Matco site claims it is made from "high metal alloy injection moulding". (WTF, right?). The pictures on the site suggest that the selector could actually be a black plastic or other non-metallic...

Hi has anyone out there rebuilt a Snap On FOD ratchet? The problem being of course is the use of rivets instead of bolts to fasten the back cover plate. It would appear that the rivets need to be drilled out and replaced after disassembly, perhaps with bolts and threads. Any help is...

I've never been on a tool truck and I'm not a mechanic. But I still value the best of tools. I too am disenchanted with the new Snap On stuff - all this coy business about the USA logo and such. I've relied on eBay for all of my Snap On gear and fortunately the old, good stuff can still be...