Comparison of Snap On F80 vs. FH80

biggsean · May 10, 2008

Hey guys, I thought I would pass on a few thoughts and pictures that might people with making a decision between the F80, and the FH80 (comfort handle).

#1) There is a considerable difference in length between the two. I would expect the FH80 to perform a little better in higher torque applications because of the extra leverage.

#2) For big guys like me (I'm 6'10", 270) the comfort handle feels SO much better in my hands. The grip itself just feels right at home with my large hands, and doesn't get swallowed up like the F80 does. I think that because of this, I'm going to stick to strictly comfort handles from now on, at least in 3/8" drive ratchets.

#3) No I'm not selling my F80.

Here are the pictures:

chappys4life · May 10, 2008

with the comfort handles have you ever had issues with space? I'm converting my ratchets to snap-on and going all soft grip and was wondering that.

as a side note bigsean I want your toolbox

billymade · May 10, 2008

Nice pics! From the pictures it is VERY apparent that for your large "paws" that the comfort handle is definitely the right solution for you. Does this mean you have to buy all new comfort handles for EVERYTHING? Man, this could get expensive!

Ok, time to start all over again! Just like when I had Snap-On ratchets for everything, then they switched over to "sealed head", **** I had to buy all the new models.... now, they have "comfort handles" now what next, gear-less? Ahh, a never ending upgrade path! :lol_hitti

biggsean · May 10, 2008

chappys4life said:
with the comfort handles have you ever had issues with space? I'm converting my ratchets to snap-on and going all soft grip and was wondering that.

I've never come across that issue yet. If I do, I have the F80, gearwrench, and craftsman wrenches to fall back on. I honestly doubt it's going to be much an issue for me at all. Rarely do I have to worry about a tool fitting somewhere. It's my gargantuan sized hands that I have to worry about.

biggsean · May 10, 2008

billymade said:
Nice pics! From the pictures it is VERY apparent that for your large "paws" that the comfort handle is definitely the right solution for you. Does this mean you have to buy all new comfort handles for EVERYTHING? Man, this could get expensive!
Ok, time to start all over again! Just like when I had Snap-On ratchets for everything, then they switched over to "sealed head", **** I had to buy all the new models.... now, they have "comfort handles" now what next, gear-less? Ahh, a never ending upgrade path!

Hahaha, fortunately most of the Snap On ratchets that I own are comfort handle models, so I think I'm in the clear for now.

ImportTuner · May 10, 2008

Damm ... biggsean, you are BIG ... 6'10 270 lbs ... those ratchets look tiny in your hands ...

biggsean · May 10, 2008

ImportTuner said:
Damm ... biggsean, you are BIG ... 6'10 270 lbs ... those ratchets look tiny in your hands ...

Haha yes, it's incredible that I actually fit in my Subaru.

tite681 · May 10, 2008

Whoa! Big hands you got there. What do you consider comfy screwdrivers?

Merkava_4 · May 10, 2008

biggsean said:
#2) For big guys like me (I'm 6'10", 270)

You must be skinny as a rail. :shocking:

biggsean · May 10, 2008

tite681 said:
Whoa! Big hands you got there. What do you consider comfy screwdrivers?

I'm a big fan of my Snap On ratcheting comfort handle driver.

Fedwrench · May 10, 2008

chappys4life said:
with the comfort handles have you ever had issues with space? I'm converting my ratchets to snap-on and going all soft grip and was wondering that.

Space isn't that much of a factor now with the current Snap on softgrip handles. They're fairly streamlined. It was a completely different story with the previous screwdriver type handles. They were too big for certain places.

biggsean · May 10, 2008

Merkava_4 said:
You must be skinny as a rail.

Uhhhh, I'm about the size of the average NBA power forward. Karl Malone was about my size at 6'9" 265.

tite681 · May 10, 2008

Makes me wanna buy a Subaru, I'll have more than a foot of headroom.

ToolmanTom · May 10, 2008

tite681 said:
Whoa! Big hands you got there.

You know what they say about big hands, and big feet...Ther wear big gloves and big shoes.

Merkava_4 · May 10, 2008

biggsean said:

That is a striking difference in size ... thanks for the picture Sean.

PoorOwner · May 10, 2008

your picture holding the F80 looks just like my hand holding a T72

TNToy · May 10, 2008

I personally try to stay away from comfort grips. Just a long-term wear issue. Chrome is much, much easier to keep clean. And much harder to gouge or scratch.

Just a personal preference. Although, I have one FLFH80 ratchet with the comfort grip. It feels exceptional in your hand.

SCguy · May 10, 2008

Now you need a FLHF80! I have one and I love it!

RD

DavidtheDuke · May 10, 2008

If any of you need handled replaced fairly soon, don't. My dealer CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY!! It's pretty annoying.

Merkava_4 · May 11, 2008

DavidtheDuke said:
If any of you need handled replaced fairly soon, don't. My dealer CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY!! It's pretty annoying.

I would very much like to see the operation of a handle replacement taking place; that sort of stuff fascinates me.

eschoendorff · May 11, 2008

biggsean said:
Uhhhh, I'm about the size of the average NBA power forward. Karl Malone was about my size at 6'9" 265.

Did you play any sports in college/high school? Damn, you look like you could easily fit in as one of the linemen at University of Michigan!

How do you like the electronic torque wrench that I saw in your toolbox?

I too like the comfort grips. Have you gotten them greasy or dirty yet? That is the only reservation that I have about them. Other than that, I really like them too. :beer:

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