I have a project in mind, and I'm curious how much torque a standard round head 1/2" drive ratchet can reasonably handle. I have the occasional need for a longer handled 1/2" drive ratchet that can double as a breaker bar. Of course, I know the first question to be asked is "why don't you just use a breaker bar??". Answer is, I have plenty of breaker bars, but I want one that will also ratchet if necessary. Yes, I'm aware that they make ratcheting breaker bars, I'm just not interested in spending money on one. 
Looking at the ratchet below, how comfortable would you feel using it with a total handle length of 18-24"? My plan is to make a handle out of some extra heavy wall tubing I have, and possibly even fit a hard type handle. Are these round head designs inherently weaker than other designs? I'm not too worried if I strip a few teeth in testing it out, as this is a very cheap project.
Looking at the ratchet below, how comfortable would you feel using it with a total handle length of 18-24"? My plan is to make a handle out of some extra heavy wall tubing I have, and possibly even fit a hard type handle. Are these round head designs inherently weaker than other designs? I'm not too worried if I strip a few teeth in testing it out, as this is a very cheap project.
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