Got my 1/4" flex head Facom today

[autobon7]

I have to say that this is the smoothest ratchet I've ever held. Just a tiny bit smoother than my buddies SK (which was the champ). If I had to pick nits it would be that I'd like the knurling to have more "bite". Other than that what a beautiful piece. I snapped some pics next to my Wera bit driver, which is tiny. Sorry for the poor pics, know I need a better (read newer) camera but I seem to spend my money on tools instead.

 

[trainwreck]

Off topic, but depending on your trade, a new camera could be considered a tool...

But way cheaper than that is some decent lighting. I've got a generic $10 halogen desk lamp, and it performs wonders with my eight year old camera. I'd far rather have a mediocre camera and great lighting than a fantastic camera with terrible lighting.

Back on topic, where did you get that ratchet from? I'm actually in the market for a flex head 1/4" ratchet myself, and I'm looking forward to hearing some more about your Facom. I don't think I've come across a thread about this particular ratchet before.

 

[mrholeshot]

Can you say SK tuff1?

 

[autobon7]

Yeah the fluorescent bulbs I put throughout the house does not lend themselves to good pics (at least not with my crappy camera).

Anyhoo, got the ratchet from evilbay, a seller called two_angels ([email protected]). Very highly recommended ebayer. Have not used the ratchet yet as I just pulled it out of the mailbox about an hour ago but can tell you that it's top shelf. Finish is fantastic. Did I mention that it was smooth? LOL

 

[hguerrero]

looks a lot like a sk 1/4 inch drive ratchet i bought recently...but i really like facom stuff...

 

[autobon7]

Does look similar to SK. Slowly been picking up Facom stuff for several years and have been happy with all of it. Some of which I picked up when Griots actually had a few tools. What happened, they hardly have any now.

 

[bchee]

yeah, looks like that 1/4 flex SK that Sears had on the shelves.