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Hey guys. I would like to see any ratchet at that. It doesn't have to be 3/8'', but I also had a question. I have a few normal (~7-8'') 3/8'' ratchets already (craftsman, Snapon, Mac) and was interested in getting another as I am not a fan of the Mac or craftsman feel. I have the Snappy, but...

It sure was mine if it was a side shot and head/body shot. I'm going to PM you really quick.

Good to know. I heard flank drive plus are good, but can leave unwanted "teeth marks" and such. Will flank drive do just as good? This is exactly the stuff I was looking for. If both are good and comes down to who can get your tool warrantied faster and is more about personal preference than...

Assuming everything is the right size and fit snug, should a allen or torx ever strip a bolt? I mean my buddy was using the cheap Kobalt set and he said it felt like soft metal ;). Is this an issue with the allen set, user (wrong size), or bolt? SO torx it is.

I can't speak for the 3/8'' orange comfort grip, but I have the 1/4'' one and I LOVE it. Makes me want a 3/8'' for sure. So rebuilding is something you must do as it isn't under warranty?

Haha. I was just about to say...where's the 3/8'' or 1/2'' if desperate?

I feel the same. I have a few Craftsman, Mac, Snap-on, and a Stanley and the thin design and light weight (gears) feel great in the Matco to me. So the Snappy sockets are better about not rounding off and staying on the fastener? Assuming we are using the correct size.

This is awesome! I just am curious as to if one breaks easier or if they both hold up and will have years of abuse before needing to be rebuilt or replaced. I like the feel and design of the Matco a bit better, but I will not contest Snap-on being a good brand either. Plus, I was wondering if...

Hmm. Good to know. I like the torture tests :). Which Snap-ons did you have? Just the roto ones or fixed heads too?

Any reasons why? Feels better in your hand? Lighter? Thinner head? Feel of the teeth going form one to the next? Etc.

I seem to feel the same with my little 1/4'' ratchet from matco. The thin and light feel (ergonomics) make me like it. I have no idea how it will hold up against snap-on, but eh.

I know it isn't much compared to all you guys tools, but eh.

Hey guys. I have a 1/4'' ratchet from snap-on and just got the 88 tooth comfort grip from matco. I really like the fine tooth and low swing arc of the matco ratchet. Can you guys tell me how the others hold up? I have a few mac and snap on 3/8'' my dad is giving me, but the catching the next...

Also, student wasn't stamped on them and that the truck guy doesn't know the difference in what is student and what was not 50% off. He will take it and warranty it as being a Snap-On tool.

How do you get banned from this site?

Plus, you are limited to only one of everything Snap-on chooses to allow you to get 50% off on. They don't give you the 50% off on every tool they own or sometimes not even much ie. diagnostics.

Guess I will make a list of necessary list then slowly add on when making money and in the field where I can find out what I need more of etc. I like the idea of not paying to get my tool warrantied and limited warranty. I like the lifetime and that a truck comes to you and possibly gives a hat...

Excuse me for not being in the field yet and ignorance, but if you have a tool box and all what is the purpose of a tool cart? What should one look for when purchasing one? Do you need it if you are in the entry level and barely have the tools like doubles as you guys do? Sweet thread.

Thanks for posting everyone. This really helps out with all the different threads and such. This was a great one. Making my list form the different ones I see.

Wow! Those are awesome links and very helpful shares Supe. Thank you very much!! I have a few basic crappy tools, but I also have a few Craftsman stuff. I have a lot of sockets in 1/4'' and 3/8'' but nothing to brag about. I have slowly started trying to get better stuff on my own. I have a few...