Armstrong Ratchet

[Cervidae]

3/8" Drive Armstrong Aerospace Ratchet - 88 tooth

Anyone own this ratchet? I am thinking about buying it just wondering how it stacks up to other brands of ratchets. Does anyone have a close up picture?

Thanks

http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Ratchets/11-992.html

 

[frankush]

There was alot of talk about these a while back. They seem to be very well liked. Do little searching here and you'll find a few posts about them.

 

[CWP1616L]

You'd probably like it, but it has a very different handle. Most guys seem to like it though.

 

[dsmnickk90]

I wish I went with that aerospace instead of the Cman premiums. they are a little shorter than the cman. I think they are also called Maxx ratchets as well. The 88tooths are awesome I have the flex heads in 1/4" and 3/8"

 

[SMKS]

More info/pics here:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130377

http://toolguyd.com/armstrong-maxx-locking-flex-head-ratchet-review/

There are lots more threads, too.

 

[fdtrucks]

I'm mechanic in the ARMY an Armstrong is whats in our issued tool boxes. I have beaten the **** out of them day in and out. They have really impressed me. The only thing I've found that would be a negative is going from forward to reverse can be a pain at times. Ususally after stress loads where I should have went to a 1/2". But after having snappy and mac at the house, I would not think twice about adding Armstrong to that collection.

 

[sk farmer]

a premium ratchet at a discount price. basicly the same ratchet as a matco 88 with a nicer handle. don't let the shape sway you, it is quite comfy

my dual 80 collects dust and have added the armstrong 1/4 version and 60 tooth locking flex in 1/4 and 3/8. buy them and thank us later.

 

[Scout Driver]

Armstrong handles are very comfy.

Scott

 

[kippieland]

Love mine

 

[mrjaw14]

I have the MAXX locking flex in 1/4, 3/8, & 1/2. Mine are 60T. The fit and finish is excellent. I wish the MAXX series was aerospace certified. That cert is more demanding than ansi, which means the finish has to be thicker, mechanism stronger, etc. If I was looking for a short ratchet I'd be considering that 88t aerospace you're looking at. I expect that you'd be pleased if you get it