channellock at walmart

[Kirbot]

I own a 1/2 V series raised panel w/ metal selector (and oil hole) I bought at an estate sale. I also own a set (1/4, 3/8, 1/2) of the plastic selector ones. I feel the plastic selector ones are just as good. More refined inside, and smoother. There is a certain "exclusivity" you find on here about tools, as you can't just go to the store to buy some of them, like that RP metal selector ratchet.

The ones my buddies used were the plastic selector ones as well.

Well, I simply have to disagree with you then
I have and old -v- 3/8" RP ratchet, and a new plastic selector RP ratchet.

I think the new one feels like ****. It's got nothing to do with "exclusivity"

I even think the cheap **** stanley puts their name on is better than the new RP ratchets.


I'll have to take some close up pictures of the new and old side by side and post them in a new topic when I get a chance.

 

[american lockpicker]

Well my curiosity got the best of me and I went an visited wally world and sure enough they had all those tools and they brought back these.

Too bad Ark isn't around anymore he would be shocked to see Canadian products at Wal mart.

 

[pipsters]

Well, I simply have to disagree with you then
I have and old -v- 3/8" RP ratchet, and a new plastic selector RP ratchet.

I think the new one feels like ****. It's got nothing to do with "exclusivity"

I even think the cheap **** stanley puts their name on is better than the new RP ratchets.


I'll have to take some close up pictures of the new and old side by side and post them in a new topic when I get a chance.

I put wheel bearing grease in my ratchets, they are really nice and smooth. Very light ratcheting action now too. Personally I like them. I do have the slim profile Craftsmans as well, they are nice, kinda clunky and heavy though.

 

[american lockpicker]

Had a closer look at the new red packaged tools at walmart today and noticed the screwdrivers were just like HF. Same OEM I wonder?