Good 1/2" drive ratchet under $30?

[Jason280]

My advice is to stop throwing money at cheap *** tools and buy something that is worth owning. Why spend $75 on 5 broken *********** ratchets when $50 will get you a nice one that will last a life time?

You don't even need to spend $50, there are quite a few 1/2" ratchets for well under $30-40 that will easily last a lifetime. Gearwrench, Kobalt, SK, Craftsman, etc all make ratchets that can be picked up for around $30 (sometimes less), have lifetime warranties, and are easily replaced if something does happen to go wrong (which happens to all ratchets, not just the cheap ones).

 

[dede2897234]

Several months ago, on eBay, I picked up a Gearwrench 1/2" drive, full polish, 84 tooth ratchet (model 81304F) for $27 (with free shipping). Like others have mentioned, the deals are out there if you are a little patient.


Dave

 

[Ross/Kzoo]

I put this on Craigslist a couple of days ago, not one inquiry.

http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/tls/4270652235.html

 

[KEH]

Gearwrench, made in Taiwan, $29 at advance Auto. 84 tooth, nice feeling ratchet.

KEH

 

[Hiball]

Keep a eye on Ebay..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wright-Tool-10-1-4-Forged-Alloy-Steel-1-2-Drive-Ratchet-4426-USA-/221342648582?pt=US_Hand_Tools&hash=item33890cc906

 

[zkling]

I put this on Craigslist a couple of days ago, not one inquiry.

http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/tls/4270652235.html

Possibly a couple of reasons
-You can purchase them slightly cheaper on Ebay shipped to your door.
-SK is not very well known to the masses
-Most CL folks are looking for a deal, see 1st point.

 

[Ross/Kzoo]

Possibly a couple of reasons
-You can purchase them slightly cheaper on Ebay shipped to your door.
-SK is not very well known to the masses
-Most CL folks are looking for a deal, see 1st point.

Any other comments?

 

[zkling]

Any other comments?

I don't know what you mean.

 

[Farmall450]

Maybe Gearwrench?

 

[CWP1616L]

A Williams ratchet off ebay is going to be the best quality to dollar ratio. They're based off the old Snap-on 936 series design and they're extremely strong and reliable.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WILLIAMS-1-...759?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5a229d17

I'm kinda wishing people would stop cheaping out on tools and find something else to cheap out on.

 

[jdmstr]

As far as new, I'd find a USA made Allen.

If you are looking for used, it will be hard to beat an SK. Otherwise, hold out for an older, used Snap On.

Scott

+1 on the usa made allen! you can also go to menards and get a 1/2 inch masterforce ratchet which is made in usa by allen. I personally dont have any allen ratchets but have one of their 3/8 flex handles and i abuse it and it never lets up.

here you go! $26.99 for a brand new us made 1/2 you cant beat that

http://www.menards.com/main/tools-h...ve-quick-release-ratchet/p-1503252-c-9159.htm

 

[jdmstr]

I put this on Craigslist a couple of days ago, not one inquiry.

http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/tls/4270652235.html

would you ship it if i cover the costs? im in chicago...