Harbor Freight Roto Ratchet

[23 CHIEF]

So I took the handle off the ratchet because I hated it . It is seems I like it this way would it be crazy to use it like this.

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[mudflap]

No..not crazy..

 

[matthew]

I'm kind of surprised it's not rougher underneath.

If you like it that way, use it that way A dab of vinyl tool dip (or brush-on electrical tape) would also be options if that's still not quite to your taste.

 

[23 CHIEF]

I'm kind of surprised it's not rougher underneath.

If you like it that way, use it that way A dab of vinyl tool dip (or brush-on electrical tape) would also be options if that's still not quite to your taste.

I was surprised as well it's almost like a chrome handle I am not a fan of the plastic handles much easier to keep chome clean and i prefer to feel

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[cptn_zippy]

Go to HD and buy a Husky screwdriver and redrill the handle to a larger size. Boil and pop that sucker on there. I did that a couple of years ago with a craftsman pro driver, and now it’s one of my most used ratchets.

J

 

[matthew]

I was surprised as well it's almost like a chrome handle I am not a fan of the plastic handles much easier to keep chome clean and i prefer to feel

I like chrome handles on ratchets, but I've got the Gearwrench roto-ratchets and often use them like screwdrivers, or by spinning them by rubbing my hands together (so they quickly freewheel by inertia). For that I like a little bit of rubbery grip. I suspect I'd have hated the HF original grip, too, but at least for me I can see these particular ratchets sometimes benefiting from grippiness.

 

[nbpt100]

I am not a fan of the HF Roto but if it works for you have at it. The price is right.

I like my VIP that has a flip out handle so you can use it like a T wrench and it has a locking head feature so when I do use it like a nut drier it does not slip.

 

[Revere Cycles]

I've long thought about replacing the oval handle on my HF ratchets with a more traditional hard handle from Mac or Snap On. Not because I want to hide the fact I have a HF ratchet, I just prefer the shape of other handles more.

 

[toolmutt]

I've long thought about replacing the oval handle on my HF ratchets with a more traditional hard handle from Mac or Snap On. Not because I want to hide the fact I have a HF ratchet, I just prefer the shape of other handles more.

This is what I did. Provides a great feel for spinning down a fastener then final tightening. I used a HF ratchet for an inexpensive "test" run. I like the concept but will upgrade from the course HF head soon.

 

[Danglerb]

I like the HF roto ratchet, nicer handle goes in the whatever makes your boat float category.

 

[mudflap]

This is what I did. Provides a great feel for spinning down a fastener then final tightening. I used a HF ratchet for an inexpensive "test" run. I like the concept but will upgrade from the course HF head soon.

Lol...You could probably make a fortune on those at the flea market.

 

[ex-x-fire]

Lol...You could probably make a fortune on those at the flea market.

There was a guy on GJ selling just that, this was about 5-6yrs ago. They flamed him really bad.

 

[Bryanthegreat]

Camarotoolman

 

[Rabid Badger]

This is what I did. Provides a great feel for spinning down a fastener then final tightening. I used a HF ratchet for an inexpensive "test" run. I like the concept but will upgrade from the course HF head soon.

That makes me want to head to HF, grab all three swivel heads, a set of these and start swapping handles.

 

[Mr_B]

grind the tangs off and get some alloy pipe to epoxy over the handle stub, you can get original length back or increase it an inch or 2 .
If you got a lathe you can really make some nice fancy metal sleeves for these ratchets.

 

[joey1320]

There was a guy on GJ selling just that, this was about 5-6yrs ago. They flamed him really bad.

Scumbags...