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[L.Cheapo]

Snap-On F936. Older 36 tooth ratchet. Same one that's my avatar photo. Bought it new in 2007 with a student set of tools. Old Bessie has a lot of war wounds and keeps on ticking. My second choice would be my long flex soft red handle dual 80.

This. Mine has a black plastic hard handle. My first SnapOn tool, bought in the mid 90s when I got my first job as a mechanic. Used constantly since then, never missed a beat.

 

[beatcad]

1/4" husky i bought new about 20 years ago.
3/8" blackhawk i bought new about 20 years ago.

i've got newer and "better" (MAC & SO) but those are the 2 guys i almost always reach for first; depending on the job/task of course.

those 2 have never let me down and just feel right

 

[Bagherra]

Had to see what a SNapOn FHL80 looked like since so may of you guys like 'em..

Nice looking rachet...but damn does that thing cost!!! Average on eBay was almost $90....

 

[bad luck]

I guess no one else likes proto ratchets. But I really like mine.

 

[ecally]

For me it is my TL72 for 1/4 inch, and whenever possible for 3/8 I use a NB44 my Dad gave me a long time ago.

 

[Ruger_556]

I guess no one else likes proto ratchets. But I really like mine.

I like my long handle premium

 

[1950mercury]

China craftsman to ratchets

 

[stonesfan68]

Snap-On FLF80


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[monkeyspanners]

Britool 3/8" drive, old style, probably 20 years old now.

 

[Kirbot]

I guess no one else likes proto ratchets. But I really like mine.

I like mine....


My go to is generally still my Gearwrench 84t 3/8 flex though.

 

[Frank Dukes]

70s era Snap-On std. length 3/8" my father gave me long ago.

 

[Dust Devil]

The Dual 80's have spoiled me.

 

[Fusion13]

Have to say my tekton composite ratchets and long handle mastercraft maximum 3/8 drive

 

[OGJordan]

I have a Hazet 3/8. Not sure on model but really like it

 

[stovebolt6]

UltraPro (Carlyle) 90 tooth long handle flex, 3/8.

 

[STGFordCrazy04]

Guess I'd have to say a SO FLF80. A close second would be a SO tll72

 

[m4ttflynn]

Plain old F80 for me
I was going to buy a Zyklop, but I'm surprised it's not a go-to for anyone...

 

[-Brent-]

For 3/8ths:

1st is SO FL80
2nd is FLF80
3rd is Armstrong 11-992

Depending on size, or task, this list could be flipped.

For the 1/4"er... it's mostly the Armstrong 10-992 or SO TF72 (or whatever the flex head's # is).

Protos are in the truck bag and have seen a lot of love.

 

[herfalerf]

cant remember the model number but 3/8 snapon dual 80 locking flex. my favorite by far.

 

[Ratchet.]

My snap on F936 have had it pretty much since i started as an apprentice, partialy down to habit i guess as I have a lot of other ratchets, including F80s but its the first one i pick up for anything

 

[gigamel]

Hazet 863P 1/4" - for 1/2" work Hazet 916SP and HF long flex

 

[skylinegtr20]

Snap On dual 80 long flex head 3/8.

 

[Bobioz1]

If I had a go to ratchet I wouldn't have had to buy all the other ones.

 

[toolaholic]

Armstrong 11-994 3/8 locking flex head ratchet.

 

[ClineWrench]

Love my Cornwell ratchets. Don't care that they are 30 tooth. They just feel perfect in my hand.

 

[kfainf]

ProAmerica (made by KAL Tool) 3/8 drive long handle flex head.

 

[TOOLFREEQ]

My go to is my 1/4 Milwaukee bat pwr 12v , if that don't fit then I grab a dual 80. If I could put a dual 80 head on a cornwell handle with a matco flex head locking mechanism I think that would be the PERFECT ratchet!!

 

[TOOLFREEQ]

CORNWELL has a 72 tooth (JR72)with the same handle but its too tight. I thought it would loosen up over time but it hasn't yet. Its almost impossible to use because it will not catch teeth, it just spins the bolt back as you go to engage the ratchet mechanism ,so your just fighting yourself. Its disappointing because the 36 tooth is sooo smooth.

 

[1cargarage]

#1: Snap On FNHF100

#2: Snap On FBF80

 

[ToyotaTech]

^^yup, snap on FBF80, obviously it depends on the specific task, but that is my 'go to' ratchet

 

[General Geoff]

HF composites or this for 1/4 and 3/8 drive, Snap-On SL80A for 1/2".

 

[Thegratenate]

1/2" Armstrong long flex 60 tooth. 18 1/2 inches of American awesome. Sometimes it's that only way I can break loose the bolts that my co workers have put on "special ed tight"
I also have an 11" or 12" 3/8 Armstrong that I reach for to take guards off adjust dry screws.

 

[Jawn]

I've often stuck with the SK 1/4" body long handle in both 1/4" and 3/8" drive, but lately I find myself going to the Armstrong aerospace ratchets if I want a normal handle length (actually, the Armstrong 1/4" is about halfway between SK's "standard" and "long" 1/4" ratchets... so it is a little longer).

 

[Bagherra]

Went to HF today and got the 3/8" composite for $7 cuz it was an "open item"...
Gonna see how I like it.

That SnapOn swivel head......made a mess in my pants after seeing that.....

 

[efb16acrx]

Matco 16 volt cordless 3/8".

But since you are asking about hand tools...
Matco BFR128LFTM

 

[jonjon1]

I have 2 sets in a drawer that II grab the most 1 is the snapon covered magnetic tray 1/4" drive deep metrics with a red handle snap on ratchet the other is the metric deep snap on magnetic set with a red handle 3/8 ratchet... 90% of modern day stuff can be done in side them sets, I have a bunch of swivels and rotary heads, long, stubby, 3.8 in a 1/4 drive handle, etc. but they hardley get used, I like the straight screwdriver handle snap on ratchets for almost everything..

 

[Sask dude]

If I post that mine is the Princess Auto (equivalent to HF) composite ratchet in any of the 3 sizes, I will get flamed I imagine.

The 1/2" one is my go to.

 

[scissorman]

Any one of my Snap-On dual 80 tooth ratchets, size depending on my needs at the time.

 

[Sorrys70]

long handle dual 80 snap on for 3/8 applications
if i need some big stuff done i go for my 24'' matco flex head 1/2

 

[snmfffrogel]

cornwell jr 40