Hazet 916Lg - two piece limitations?

[marlinspike]

By being two pieces, does the Hazet 916Lg cause you to lose torque, like how sliding a pipe over a breaker bar isn't quite the same as just using a larger breaker bar? I.e. am I better off getting a couple of breaker bars in different lengths, or is that ratchet just a more efficient way to get a variety of lengths all in one tool?

 

[shockwave]

How long are u trying to get that ratchetvonly extends to 18 inch and your standard breaker bar is 24 inches and hazets breaker bar is about 18 inches aswell honestly for the price I got a shlf80 locking flex head ratchet on special from my snap on guy for 99.00 and the thing is over 25 inches long too

 

[y20dth]

No it doesn't.
there is virtually no play between the two pieces, by tightening the locknut in the middle any minimal play is lost.
It feels like a one piece ratchet.

 

[marlinspike]

My issue with the Dual 80 on a breaker bar is Snap On is only willing to say a minimum of 250lb-ft of "ultimate strength." The Hazet is rated to 442.5lb-ft, and I like the adjustable length between ~16" to 24", for when I don't always have all the room I'd like.

 

[Alx]

How long are u trying to get that ratchetvonly extends to 18 inch and your standard breaker bar is 24 inches and hazets breaker bar is about 18 inches aswell honestly for the price I got a shlf80 locking flex head ratchet on special from my snap on guy for 99.00 and the thing is over 25 inches long too

Hazet does 26"+ breaker bar as well, p/n 6397:

I have one and it's amazing bit of kit.



As y20dth said, 916Lg feels like a single, solid piece when tightened. My only gripe with it is handle. It is oval shape and I have to align it with the head every time so I could have more comfortable grip. I wish they just did it round!