How many ratchets do you own?

[Scout Driver]

An old school oiler Craftsman 1/2" raised panel, both modern Craftsman and Kobalt 3/8" and 1/4" raised panels/equivalents, and an old Powr-Kraft 3/8". Oh, and a terribly cheap generic 3/8" that I'm emotionally attached to.

So seven. More than I thought.

Wait - and three in the inexpensive (gift) Crescent tool kit in a box I carry in the truck.

Ten mostly bad ratchets.

I actually like my Craftsman 1/2" oiler. Its nice and broken in and been cleaned and lubed a few times. Right now its lubed with 20W oil and has a buttery smooth feel to it.

Scott

 

[strnjss]

I own:

3/8 crappy Durabuilt
1/4 crappy Durabuilt
1/4 and 3/8 no name that came with my compressor

1/4 and 3/8 Husky that came in a socket set
1/2 Husky I just bought
3/8 and 1/4 stubby Husky

3/8 Gator Grip that came with my Gator Grip

3/8 Blue Point is the nicest one ever
also have a 3/8 Blue Point small breaker bar

3/8 24" HF breaker bar, not technically a ratchet though

3/8 and 1/4 GearWrench pass through ratchets

So I basically have 13, 15 if you count the breaker bars

 

[caper]

Don't let caper fool you. He's a ratchet hoarder!

Bull I'm sure I don't know what your talking about.I only have a couple ratchets.You must have me confused with another member.

 

[shotgunfatcat]

Bull I'm sure I don't know what your talking about.I only have a couple ratchets.You must have me confused with another member.

Ever try playing a barrel of monkeys with that?

 

[DanCo]

I'm a pro, at work I have:
8 - 1/4 rats~Snap On,Gear Wrench,SK,Titan,Craftsman
9 - 3/8 rats~Snap On, Craftsman,SK,Titan
3 - 1/2 rats~Husky(New Brittan),Matco
1 - 3/4 rat~Proto
So that would be 21.

At home I have:
5 - 1/4 rats~Craftsman,SK,Allen,Stanley,Snap On
3 - 3/8 rats~Craftsman,SK,Stanley
1 - 1/2 rat-Husky(New Brittan)
So that would be 8.

In the car I have:
1 1/4 rat~Craftsman
1 3/8 rat~Craftsman
Making that 2

So in total that would make 32.

 

[hammlm]

Non Pro. I have 18 between my upstairs shop and the tractor and equipment bunker. Like someone else said, I like being able to set up several ratchets and not have to switch sockets in the middle of jobs.

Oh, and the fact that I like looking at them! I have my eye on two more right now, but don't tell Ol' Girl.

 

[woody 73]

Non-pro collector a little over 200 ratchets...

 

[lbgradwell]

OK woody 73...

I don't believe I have ever seen photos of your collection. If you've posted to another thread, please provide a link. If not, please post photos!

 

[rsieracki]

probobly 30-40, half 3/8 and the other half evenly 1/4 and 1/2. mostly snap on. some cman and older SK, a few proto/fleet/plumb, a no name or 2 and i think thats that majority of them.

oh, non pro, weekend wrencher

 

[blarf]

Why would anyone want more than a couple?Makes no sense to me.You guys seem to have way to many ratchets.I feel deprived,anybody want to donate a couple to me so I can feel better?I don't have nearly enough.

Cause the price is right? I was looking for a single 3/8" ratchet to replace my Craftsman raised panel (anyone want that piece o junk?). Bull had an SK I wanted, but had a couple other for sale too. Of the set it turns out I like the Williams B-51 by a wide margin. It's *tiny* and has a small backswing angle despite not having a lot of teeth.

 

[caper]

Ever try playing a barrel of monkeys with that?

Nope,it's a little too heavy for playing with.

 

[epiphany]

non pro.
8x 1/2" - 1x 3/8" - 8x 1/4" - 3x passthru

/o\

 

[jethro29]

i'm a pro and i have around 30-33 total ratchets including flex,stubby,indexable ect.

 

[Bull]

No one seems to be mentioning large ratchets i.e. 3/4 and above. How about those?

I have two 3/4 rats (Herbrand and MAC Sabina) and one 1" (Proto pebble.)

 

[caper]

Non-pro collector a little over 200 ratchets...

I agree we need pics of said collection.

 

[supertooljunkie]

Thanks Bull, I forgot I had a C-man 3/4" raised panel ratchet. Change that count to 86-101, or maybe less. Haaaa-haaaaaaa-haaaaa.
The count does include three of the alignment type hex ratchets.

 

[hqbmw]

In many countries of the free world, a man's worth is determined by the amout of ratchets, duck tape, and bungy cords he owns.

 

[Hiball]

I Probably own somewhere around 50 id guess, Ive gotten to the point where i wont buy unless its just a Odd ball or a Collector.

 

[blarf]

No one seems to be mentioning large ratchets i.e. 3/4 and above. How about those?

I have two 3/4 rats (Herbrand and MAC Sabina) and one 1" (Proto pebble.)

What about them? My road rage isn't quite *that* bad.

 

[g9m3c]

3.

 

[Greg-nwo]

3 as well.

1/4, 3/8 and 1/2. I'd like to upgrade them at some point but everytime I go to buy a nice Hazet or Snap-on etc. I just can't justify it for the amount I use them.

 

[chopper1]

Probably 32/33 or so counting the ones in the car tool boxes.

 

[jerryW]

The last time I counted, I have 203 plus. Not including the ones in "box sets". I have since added to this amount.


jerry

 

[Hank McMauser]

I lost all of mine in a boating accident........oh wait that was my guns, ratchets I have about
5-1/4dr.
6-3/8 dr.
5-1/2 dr.
1-3/4 dr.
...... and always looking for great deals in order to expand my small collection

 

[StupidHippie]

Haven't a clue...I'd guess 'six'.

They're usually spread out in a clever manner to avoid such counting. Here's the ratchets in the wood shop....

There's more in the garage and at work. I'm not an automotive mechanic but I use tools at work.

Rob...'never line your tractors in a row lest they be seen by the missus'

 

[lbgradwell]

I agree we need pics of said collection.

Woody & I are working on getting shots of his collection posted.

The last time I counted, I have 203 plus. Not including the ones in "box sets". I have since added to this amount.

Have we seen your stuff, Jerry?

 

[caper]

Woody & I are working on getting shots of his collection posted.




Have we seen your stuff, Jerry?

 

[jerryW]

No, I haven't posted any pics yet. Trying to acquire the skill set needed.


jerry

 

[slipknot]

i'd say i feel inferior but i only have 2 my 3/8 and 1/2 and i still and will get it all done

 

[atari]

See! im not crazy. Its nice to see im in good company here. I just showed my wife this thread trying to show her at leasgt you guys could serve as the bad example. She looked at me and said "and?". I changed the subject. She never asked me how many I have, its probably for the best. I think tomarrow I will go through the thread and divide all the data into pro and diy/collector and average the two and see what we come up with. Keep it coming guys, the more data the better.

Oh and slipknot, that's were it starts. I used to think the same thing but then I needed flex heads in all sizes. Oh, and long ones and short ones and so on. Next your friends are talking about intervention.

 

[MOPARHOUND!]

Avid ratchet collector, over 700 at last count.

Pictured are 100 of the 1/4" drives, and 100 of the 3/8" drives in the last 3 pic's:

 

[lbgradwell]

...I will go through the thread and divide all the data into pro and diy/collector and average the two and see what we come up with..

MOPARHOUND just skewed your results.

 

[Farmrod]

Pro- 3 1/4"
6 3/8"
3 1/2"
All Snap on all Dual 80

Chris

 

[wrenchr]

I have 2 ratchets.

 

[Bull]

I have 2 ratchets in my hand at this time

There, I fixed it for you!

 

[wafrederick]

1/4 drive: 5 or 6 of them
3/8 Drive 7 of them
1/2 drive: 5 of them

 

[Kev442]

Non pro, non collector.
I've never understood having a huge drawer of them. I do have quite a few, but 5 in the garage, 3 in the basement, 2 in the truck, 4 up north, etc.
I hate looking for them, and I hate hauling tools around, so I have a liberal sprinkling of them everywhere!

 

[PowderKeg]

Former shade-tree/backyard hobbyist, now quasi-collector. Over 325 but less than 350 (I think...). Slacked off again updating the list - have @ 20 or so in various stages soaking or ready to soak, or need to be put back together. They cover roughly 90 different brandings, USA only, switch reversible square drives in 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2", mostly standard length non-flex.

 

[wrenchr]

There, I fixed it for you!

Nope.
I have 2 ratchets............................2 many to count

 

[crewchief888]

i'm gonna say 20-25 or so,
3 1/4" drive
11 3/8" drive
7 1/2" drive
2 3/4" drive

i probably have more, my tools are scattered between my service truck, shop, garage, harley, and 2 trucks.
plus1 1/4 dr breaker
3 3/8 dr breakers
4 1/2 dr breakers
2 3/4 dr breakers