Snap-on FHF80 vs. Snap-on FHOF80

Merkava_4 · Dec 14, 2008

I'm curious as hell which one you would choose and why? :headscrat

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Fedwrench · Dec 14, 2008

I have the FHF80 Ratchet. For me it's a great general purpose ratchet. Its over 9 inch length means it has enough umph to break most automotive fasteners loose without being too long. Snap on doesn't make an all chrome one. I think they should. I think having the flex head on the FHF80 gives you the clearance you would need rendering the offset handle on the FHO80 redundant but, that's just me. Your results may vary. :beer:

zuspiel · Dec 14, 2008

I like the FHOF since you often need the flex to get around something right in the vicinity of the nut or bolt. The FHOF allows you to do just that but keeps the actual handle more perpendicular to the axis of the nut (more torque, better feel). Just my two cents, though. And I don't have an FHF, so I can't compare. The closest thing I have would be the FX80 (which I also love), but that's a different beast...

Uncle Buck · Dec 14, 2008

Fedwrench said:
I think having the flex head on the FHF80 gives you the clearance you would need rendering the offset handle on the FHO80 redundant but, that's just me. Your results may vary.

Stole my thoughts. :thumbup:

bchee · Dec 15, 2008

I think most know about the benefits of having a flex head.

I have a FHOF80 and really like the offset bend in the handle. It puts the hand in a more natural, neutral position, which I find very comfortable (assuming you're working on top of something). Like zuspiel said, the handle is more parallel to the plane of the nut. I've found the offset to be useful where a straight handle wouldn't fit. I've also used the ratchet with the handle flexed down and it's pretty handy. Having said that, I think either ratchet would be fine.

Snapmom has the same ratchet and it looks like she flipped the handle around. Last picture is her drawer, not mine.

ratchet_gear · Dec 15, 2008

Between the two I feel like I have more control with the FHF80 then with the FHOF80 when using it on high torque applications. But then again, nothing can replace the FHOF80 when you need it. I like my knuckles. :bounce:

zuspiel · Dec 16, 2008

bchee said:
I have a FHOF80 and really like the offset bend in the handle.

Great pics. They illustrate our point perfectly.

RickP330 · Dec 16, 2008

I'd take neither; I really don't like the "comfort grip". I'm not sure about the arc either. If you flip it around like "snapmom?" then you can use it as a speed wrench I suppose. I bought this one FLF-80 it's perfect as far as I'm concerned

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RickP

john w · Dec 16, 2008

tell your people you want BOTH of them for x-mas!

Delray · Dec 16, 2008

I have the FHOF 936 I use a lot, an older hard handle long flex 3/8, an FHL80, and a 3/8 in a flex comfort handle 1/4 body. I use them all and I am glad I have them.

Uncle Buck · Dec 16, 2008

RickP330 said:
I'd take neither; I really don't like the "comfort grip". I'm not sure about the arc either. RickP

I agree, give me the old plastic handle, or nothing! :thumbup:

davesnothere · Apr 1, 2011

Damnit you people.
Never even knew of the offset handle rats, and now I NEED one!

Deafautotech · Apr 1, 2011

davesnothere said:
Damnit you people.
Never even knew of the offset handle rats, and now I NEED one!

Me too!!! Damn it!!

ngk22r · Apr 1, 2011

I would go with the FHOF80, once you use it you will wonder why you didnt have it before. It has more control than the other. It is an excellet ratchet!!

scott37300 · Apr 1, 2011

Anyone have a FHBF80? It has a bent handle up. When would one of these come in handy? http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=21365&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Deafautotech · Apr 1, 2011

ngk22r said:
I would go with the FHOF80, once you use it you will wonder why you didnt have it before. It has more control than the other. It is an excellet ratchet!!

What about fhof936????

DrkMtnDew · Apr 1, 2011

scott37300 said:
Anyone have a FHBF80? It has a bent handle up. When would one of these come in handy? http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=21365&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

i've got the FBF80. i didn't need one but for $20 i couldn't resist. anyway i find it handy for spark plugs, temp/oil sensors, and a couple other oddball things. it is a go-to ratchet for some but i like my FLF80 better. 2 cents.

ngk22r · Apr 2, 2011

Deafautotech said:
What about fhof936????

..it too!! The 80 is just a more refined with that smooth ratcheting feel.

treasureseeker · Apr 3, 2011

I like the length of the FHX80 over the FHF80

canuckian · Apr 3, 2011

I have tried the FHOF80 and I think it'll be my next ratchet purchase. As others have said, it just seems to give a more natural angle in some applications. That and it seems like it would save your knuckles and fingers in those situations if something slipped or if the fastener broke free unexpectedly.
now, if Snap On would find a way to make a locking version of it I'd be a happy camper!

mrholeshot · Apr 3, 2011

Never found enough use for an offset handle to justify buying one. The flex handle will get your hand up. The offest handle would be rough in tight spaces.

Gtamazing · Aug 6, 2011

I really want me one of these FHOF80 ratchets.

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