chadster1
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Its coming....
Fll80
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adamsredlines
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Wonder if the SLL80 will be next?
My buddy picked up a TLL72 a few weeks ago...its pretty cool.
My buddy picked up a TLL72 a few weeks ago...its pretty cool.
jaysonb
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Whats the extra l for?
adamsredlines
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Extra long.
Stands for extra long. The 1/4'' TLL72 is about 9'' long.
redwrench60
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Will it be about 15" like the matco and USA stamped like my TLL72?
Buckgnarly
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Tease....
I will hold out for the fhll80!
I will hold out for the fhll80!
redwrench60
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ianguilly
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Can't wait to add it to my collection...
toddacimer
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My brother got me an FL80 and an I owe you for an FLL80 for Christmas, I can't wait for it. The FL is awesome but the longer handle is going to be great
Deafautotech
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Chadster: damn you! how much for it??
i am sorry but i had two TLL72 as one is 1/4dr and other one is 3/8dr in 1/4dr body as powerstroke has special socket but in too tight area where 1/4dr will fit in...
i am sorry but i had two TLL72 as one is 1/4dr and other one is 3/8dr in 1/4dr body as powerstroke has special socket but in too tight area where 1/4dr will fit in...
davesnothere
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Damn. I can't wait for a SHLLF80.
Subyroo651
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+1 a FHLL80 would be sweetness too..
Come to think of it, I think Camarotoolman has one for sale
Of course I see extra length being used in 3/8", but do you really need and extra long handle on a 1/4"? Seems like even long handle might be too much for 1/4"? 1/4 for smaller stuff that torque ratings are pretty low so why would you need even more leverage?
Can you elaborate? like these (http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=682972&store=snapon-store) but with a longer handle than the 6 1/4"?
What on earth does that mean lol. s is 1/2" correct? F=3/8", T=1/4"?
dirtmister16
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i have a F80 and FL80. i can think of how a longer 3/8" ratchet could be handy, but how much longer are we talking?
guess i don't see the need right off of my head. but can someone tell me how long it will be?
guess i don't see the need right off of my head. but can someone tell me how long it will be?
G1GRANDEUR
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longer than FL80? I don't think I want that.
davesnothere
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SHLLF80 would equal extra long 1/2" drive comfort grip flex head.
25" is just too short.
25" is just too short.
Subyroo651
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I have the 15" Matco BFR158T and I think its great for tight places. Obviously the added length is only for accessibility and not added torque so you use it responsibly.. Heck even the 88T flex is longer than the FL80
Thank you. Haha touche'SHLLF80 would equal extra long 1/2" drive comfort grip flex head.
25" is just too short.
I was on SO site trying to dissect and understand the codes. S= 1/2" H= comfort grip (X would be locking flex?) L= Long handle, LL= extra long handle 80= dual 80, everything correct?
What is the F before the 80? Flex? but basic 3/8 is f80 and doesn't have flex head? And what is the A after 80 on all the 1/2"?
Edit: all 1/2" have A at end except this one has a B? http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=682694&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
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adamsredlines
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Thank you. Haha touche'
I was on SO site trying to dissect and understand the codes. S= 1/2" H= comfort grip (X would be locking flex?) L= Long handle, LL= extra long handle 80= dual 80, everything correct?
What is the F before the 80? Flex? but basic 3/8 is f80 and doesn't have flex head? And what is the A after 80 on all the 1/2"?
Drives:
T= 1/4
F= 3/8
S= 1/2
F can also mean flex, and for 1/4 its a TF72 (1/4 drive are 72 tooth, not 80).
FLF80 is (F)3/8 (L)long handle (F)flex head (80)80 tooth.
The others you have right, but I'm pretty sure the first letter always designates the drive size, and after that it describes the function/style.
The A is a superceded part number, they changed something (dont remember what) on the original dual 80 1/2" drives...so the revised ones get the A.
My SLF80 is the "old" version...but still works for me so I'm not sure what the change was.
My favorite is a FSLF936 w/ a Dual 80 head attached...
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davesnothere
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They changed the cover plate screw design on the 1/2" rats.
Ya I figured out the drive size letters. And ya I noticed the 1/4 dual "80" are only 72. Thats probably enough though? I wonder if they'll ever put 80s in them. why not, craftsman has 84 and so on.Drives:
T= 1/4
F= 3/8
S= 1/2
F can also mean flex, and for 1/4 its a TF72 (1/4 drive are 72 tooth, not 80).
FLF80 is (F)3/8 (L)long handle (F)flex head (80)80 tooth.
The others you have right, but I'm pretty sure the first letter always designates the drive size, and after that it describes the function/style.
The A is a superceded part number, they changed something (dont remember what) on the original dual 80 1/2" drives...so the revised ones get the A.
My SLF80 is the "old" version...but still works for me so I'm not sure what the change was.
My favorite is a FSLF936 w/ a Dual 80 head attached...
F "can" or "does" mean flex head? I noticed 3/8 flex are only long handles, "flf..." no FF80. Where as 1/4 has standard length flex, T72 -> flex TF72. That's probably what threw me off.
Ahh Ok I get the A now. Updates like m16s; m16A1, A2...
That speeder ratchet is too cool! I'm about to take the engine class where we'll take apart and rebuild a pushrod v8, and a speeder is towards the top of my "to buy" list. Then I saw one of those speeder ratchets on ebay the other day and thought "perfect!!", http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nice-Snap-On-Tools-3-8-Drive-Speeder-Ratchet-Wrench-FSLF936-/330850599195
but was a bit discouraged by the 95 price tag on a 36 tooth : ( I jus googled the part number and came across your thread about when you got it? That is crazy lucky that it came with a 80 tooth head. (whole head or just internals?) You got it off ebay too, how much if you don't mind me asking (bid or buy it now)? Know anywhere else to get it? Really wish SO still made it so I could get it with my student discount lol.
Thank you very much for clarifying! Im in tech school and just got acquired the student discount as I mentioned, so now's probably the perfect time to learn the codes.
Ah perfect. That would be the "A" update or "B" Update. If A, do you know the B update? Thank you!
adamsredlines
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F can and does mean flex head, it depends on the placement in the part number. if its the first letter, it means 3/8, after that it means Flex.
I didnt think there was a FF80 but I didnt want to speak out of term.
The FCF72 is a cool one too...
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=682972&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
About my FCLF936...rhe internals arent interchangable...it was the whole head that had been replaced (which I had intended on doing anyways).
I got mine on eBay for right around 100 give or take $15...I honestly dont remember.
There's also a 1/4 drive speeder ratchet I'll get some day, but its not high on the list and they're a bit harder to find seemingly.
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Ah gotcha, you couldn't have said it more clear. I guess I shouldn't have "spoke out of term" but Ive done a lot of looking and searching and an FF80 just doesnt seem to be an option that was made. They really should though.
Edit: still cannot find a FF80, but this FHF80 is pretty close:http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=682403&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
Guess its like the FHOF80 (http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=682403&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog) Offset handle; only made in comfort grip?
And in the last picture of post #5 of this thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26551 looks like maybe an older 36 tooth version of what would be an FF80?, 4th from right
I've seen that compact 3/8 in 1/4 body, that is really cool! It's already on my list of Snap on tools to get with my S.D. Theres 2 lengths though, you don't need or even would want both would you? which one is better?
Ok cool, understood. wish internals were interchangable, would be easier and cheaper lol. If it didn't already have the 80 head, how would you have sourced one? buy a whole flf80 just for the head? 100 give or take, I guess then 95 is around the going rate : / lol. stupid 36 head though : ( lol
Ya I noticed members on here wanting the 1/4 but having trouble finding. I don't think I would ever use it though, I hardly use a basic 1/4 as it is. 3/8 is first thing I grab
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Subyroo651
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You are correct, the FF80 doesn't exist. IMO it would be too short and not practical as a flex ratchet. The FHF80 is the closest you'll get, all Comfort grip models are longer than their bare handle counterparts. I would skip those though and just go with a FHX80 if it must be Snap-On. Its IMO one of the best all round Snap-On Ratchets(Matco's version is a bit easier to use tho BFR128LFTG)
As far as the 3/8" in a 1/4" body, I've played with them and considered one but haven't done it yet. There are two models, the difference in length is probaly the flex(FCF72) vs. non-flex(FC72). It's been said here that Wright does these better with their 3440 and 3430 Respectively. Both of which are cheaper than the SO versions and Made in 'Merica as well.
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I van putski
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When will it be available?
Subyroo651
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Huh really? I would'a thought short flex would be pretty useful. Ok, good to know grip models are longer. In general do you prefer chrome or grip? Oh nice FHX80, I've read someone say that was their go-to ratchet. You like locking flex over non locking?
Ya it is flex that's the difference. which do you think would be better?
I might try the 3430 as its only $36 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HWCP6M/?tag=atomicindus08-20
compared to $50 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051VA5PI/?tag=atomicindus08-20
If can student discount can be used Snap Ons are about $35/6 and about $42 respectively. Thank you!
So you prefer comfort or even hard grips over chrome? O dang, selling your FLSF? If I had the spare money I'd def like to take it off your hands lol. Hopefully in a little bit I can get one. Thanks manSweet. Would love a handle though.
As for the FSLF TSLF
I did a USA stamped dual 80 head for a while. Then switched back. The 36 with superlube works well. Actually selling the 3/8s in the FS section
adamsredlines
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Stubby 3/8 flex is FKF80.... FF80 would be a standard length flex....
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=682323&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=682323&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
I'll leave that one alone.........
Dang, I was off by one. Whenever I read a post in Garagejournal that can pretty easily be interpreted in an "alternate manner" I instantly guess how many more posts will occur before someone mentions the alternate interpretation. My guess was 3, but it only took 2 posts, haha.
Subyroo651
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Generally I much prefer Comfort Grip over the Chrome options, I just enjoy using them more.. Especially with large hands. Admittedly though, I hate getting them dirty, which I know is pointless and is why I own a FX80 as well. It gets all the oily and greasy jobs...
Locking flex is miles ahead of the open flex, plus it can still be left open just by using the switch. I wouldn't bother with an open flex unless you can use one hand to babysit the head at all times. It likes to move and shift when your are trying to work, no matter how tight you make the joint.
On the Wright, I can't say.. Maybe get the fixed 3430 and try it out, It gets great reviews, is smaller(Like the size of a dime head!) and easier ratcheting than any of the Snap-On offerings. Generally SO 1/4" are strong but nothing special, the Matco 88T outshines them (at least in 1/4")
braol
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SnapOn man told me Feb. 8th, but also said the TLL72 was 2-3 months late so this one may be late to.
I van putski
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Good news! Can anybody else verify this?
humpdawg
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Sounds like they won't be released with soft grip handles. Not initially anyways. Damn! What a bummer!
Subyroo651
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Well it is called a FLL80 afterall. The TLL72 just came out, I doubt SO will add soft handles anytime soon.
Subyroo651
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So did I, but I got one for tight spots so the Matco still wins out. The SO head is more stout so the thickness reflects that.