Cheap round head ratchet options?

[radnack]

Hi i was wondering if anyone knew of any decent affordable round head ratchets that are available new other than sk ones (i dont like knurled handles)? (3/8 drive)

 

[M6erfan]

What's "cheap"/"affordable" to you?

 

[KnurledNut]

NAPA Carlyle CHT R14R 1/4” 16.49
NAPA Carlyle CHT R38R 3/8” 19.49
C.O.O. Taiwan

Wright makes some nice roundheads, but they are priced as such.

 

[Jersey Drew]

Like this?

 

[drtyler]

USAG version of the Facom J.161B:
https://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/part.php?cPath=1232&products_id=8515

 

[Fedwrench]

Genius Tools

https://www.geniustoolsusa.com/380372.html

If that's too expensive, be bop over to Oriely Auto parts to check out their Power Torque options. Powerbuilt would be another option if you really want a round head ratchet.

 

[B_Bimmer]

A ratchet is a often used tool. I would go Wright if I had an issue with knurling, which I do not.

 

[radnack]

Yes so many nice options! I was looking in the sub 20 dollar range that napa one is looking pretty interesting to me. Does anyone have any experience with it?

 

[KnurledNut]

Yes so many nice options! I was looking in the sub 20 dollar range that napa one is looking pretty interesting to me. Does anyone have any experience with it?

Never used one. The direction appears to change with a toggle lever.

 

[Toyo72]

DeWalt has one, made in Italy by USAG, same mechanism as the USAG and Facom, but without the plastic grip handle:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY3Q0VT/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[paulsomlo]

If you could look past the knurling, these Williams USA made round heads are a relative bargain: https://www.toolsdelivered.com/williams-bb-52a-3.8-inch-drive-7-5.8-inch-round-heavy-duty-ratchet. 60 tooth I think, and very smooth. Even better, is an SK tuff1 - same type mechanism, with a very small head. You might look on ebay for a Wright with the "tootsie roll" handle, something like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Wright-3400-3-8-Drive-Ratchet/284061516807?hash=item422362c407:g:zp0AAOSwc-Ffmx0W. The older ones are 45 tooth, the newer ones have dual pawl for 90 tooth. Same ratchet is available in a "contour" grip, which feels great, but new will probably be more than you want to spend.

 

[65k10]

Yes so many nice options! I was looking in the sub 20 dollar range that napa one is looking pretty interesting to me. Does anyone have any experience with it?

I got the 3/8 version as a warranty exchange for a Danaher era NB43 ratchet. The direction switch is clever since it makes changing direction easier than the usual round head. Beyond that I don't recall the mechanism being anything remarkable and it got put with some other infrequenty used tools. I should go dig it out and give it another look. I guess for round heads I like my Wright and SK ratchets more, but those aren't exactly cheap.

 

[mikebaker1129]

DeWalt has one, made in Italy by USAG, same mechanism as the USAG and Facom, but without the plastic grip handle:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY3Q0VT/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Wow that cost more than the USAG!

 

[mn700vforce]

I just ordered a Dewalt one here
https://www.toolmarts.com/dewalt-dwmt75307b-3-8-inch-round-head-ratchet

 

[Jersey Drew]

Is it just preference or is there some other reason to want a round one? There are such small teardrop ratchets with high tooth count for not much more.

 

[Al Borland]

Home Depot Husky roundheads. Smooth handles, cheap ($10-15) durable (survive falling 40' out of manlifts onto pavement).

 

[Coach James]

I got one of these about a year ago. It is a good, solid ratchet.

https://www.toolsdelivered.com/williams-b-52a-3.8-inch-drive-7-5.8-inch-round-head-ratchet

Coach

 

[Ton ton]

I kinda like old usa craftsman round head ratchets.

 

[AE2]

Wright

https://www.harryepstein.com/7-1-32-premium-double-pawl-wright-ratchet.html

 

[bwringer]

Home Depot Husky roundheads. Smooth handles, cheap ($10-15) durable (survive falling 40' out of manlifts onto pavement).

Agreed. I grabbed one of these almost by accident when I had to remove the seats unexpectedly to fit some clearance flooring in my wife's RAV4. Surprisingly decent and unkillable.

 

[chappys4life]

ebay craftsman round head.

 

[radnack]

Interesting now im starting to like sound of the husky one. The price is really compelling as well. Im guessing it would be as good as an old task force 3/8 round head?

 

[Al Borland]

Better than the TaskForce ones. At least as good as the old indestro. Like them better than my old SKs or the Gearwrench rattys.
For what they are asking, the WWIlliams ratchets Coach linked look real good as well. Alleged made in USA>

 

[radnack]

I ended up grabbing the husky got it for 15 dollars shipped straight from home depot. Thanks for all the recommendations!