From hoarding to capability - Snap-on 1/4" flex ratchets

[ssdave]

Somehow, I keep accumulating ratchets, until there's duplicates. Looked and saw that there was a flex T72 in my box, along with a flex 936 and a flex 831. I've really been trying to cut down on hoarding, so two of them really needed to go.

Then, had a better idea: Expand capability instead. I ordered two rebuild kits from SO, and rebuilt one as a 1/4" hex bit driver, and the other as a compact 3/8". So, eliminated two redundant ratchets, and added two very useful ones to my capability.

 

[dale500]

Great idea.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Great idea..... besides, I don't think it's possible to have too many tools

 

[SuperCat]

Yes, great idea, I've never seen a flex head hex driver ratchet before. Now I feel like I need one. Thanks.

 

[cliftonbros89]

From hoarding to capability - Snap-on 1/4" flex ratchets

So the new rebuild kits fit in the old ratchet handles no problem? I'd like to have one of those bit ratchets. Just don't feel like spending over $100 for a little ratchet and 5 bits.

 

[48548]

I converted a t72 to a bit ratchet. Works well.

 

[EOC_Jason]

Nice...

 

[ecotec]

I converted a t72 to a bit ratchet. Works well.

What exactly does one need for this conversion? A rebuild kit and back plate?

 

[48548]

Just the kit. There is another thread shows what I did. Just make sure you get the correct kit. You can not convert older to a t72, but they made a kit for older ratchets as bit ratchets as well. I converted an older one.

 

[ssdave]

An 831 got the bit ratchet kit. It did not need a new plate. Part number is RKRTMM830. Cost was $11.60.

The 3/8 went on a 936, the rebuild kit included the plate. Part number is RKRFC936. Cost was $10.30

 

[48548]

Here is when I did the T72 to a bit ratchet. I store spare kits as well in case I break a ratchet. I converted a lot of ratchets over the years... probably 10 1/4 to make them 3/8 and some of them bit ratchets.