How many ratchets do you own?
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volunteers
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Re: How many ratchets do you own ?
You have 1/3'' ratchets, admire. I guess it is hard to find sockets.
You have 1/3'' ratchets, admire. I guess it is hard to find sockets.
sumner52000
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blazer1
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Re: How many ratchets do you own ?
1/4"...2; both Craftsman
3/8"...4; 1 Snap On, 1 Stanley (kept in my p/u), 2 Craftsman
1/4"...2; both Craftsman
3/8"...4; 1 Snap On, 1 Stanley (kept in my p/u), 2 Craftsman
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1/4":
Short Snap On
Roto head Snap On
SK shorty
SK palm control
Old Cornwell shorty
3/8:
Snap On bent (sparkplug) dual 80 comfort
Snap On long flex head dual 80 comfort
SK standard
SK slim / short (3/8 drive in 1/4 body)
1/2":
Armstrong long
Craftsman long flex
3/4"
Plomb - this is used as my big breaker bar too...weighs about 25 pounds I think.
12 total. I'm looking to add a standard 3/8" comfort grip snappy, a standard 1/2 comfort snappy, and a couple 1/4" comfort grip snap on ratchets. I'd buy a long locking flex 1/2 if they had them in comfort grip. My next buy is going to be a 24" comfort breaker though, as the 3/4 plomb is just so rediculously heavy for that job.
1/4":
Short Snap On
Roto head Snap On
SK shorty
SK palm control
Old Cornwell shorty
3/8:
Snap On bent (sparkplug) dual 80 comfort
Snap On long flex head dual 80 comfort
SK standard
SK slim / short (3/8 drive in 1/4 body)
1/2":
Armstrong long
Craftsman long flex
3/4"
Plomb - this is used as my big breaker bar too...weighs about 25 pounds I think.
12 total. I'm looking to add a standard 3/8" comfort grip snappy, a standard 1/2 comfort snappy, and a couple 1/4" comfort grip snap on ratchets. I'd buy a long locking flex 1/2 if they had them in comfort grip. My next buy is going to be a 24" comfort breaker though, as the 3/4 plomb is just so rediculously heavy for that job.
JetLinkin
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Outlawmws
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8 posts, 2 ratchets, sounds about right...
I have two. One 1/4'' and one 3/8''. So far it is enough for me
8 posts, 2 ratchets, sounds about right...
Outlawmws
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Agreed! (I'll be doing mine (And recounting) later this afternoon - Part of the "Inventory" process...
Agreed! (I'll be doing mine (And recounting) later this afternoon - Part of the "Inventory" process...
RhodesSpeedShop
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Re: How many ratchets do you own ?
I think about 20 not counting ratcheting torque wrenches...9-10 SO and the rest Cman.
I think about 20 not counting ratcheting torque wrenches...9-10 SO and the rest Cman.
smoky
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I have 16 ratchets. my go to ratchet is the "stanley rotator".
View media item 11920my favorite ratchet was a no name GM goodwrench that I had since I was 16. when it failed on me I welded a fuel pump block off plate on the handle and turned it into a bottle opener.
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I have 16 ratchets. my go to ratchet is the "stanley rotator".
View media item 11920my favorite ratchet was a no name GM goodwrench that I had since I was 16. when it failed on me I welded a fuel pump block off plate on the handle and turned it into a bottle opener.
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I try to keep it minimal
1/4=4 stubby, normal, normal flex, and 8 incher
3/8=5 stubby,normal x2, long flex, bent flex
1/2=2 normal and 24 inch flex
3/4=1 3 or 4 footer old school bluepoint
13 all together I use my f936 soft grip the most.
I try to keep it minimal
1/4=4 stubby, normal, normal flex, and 8 incher
3/8=5 stubby,normal x2, long flex, bent flex
1/2=2 normal and 24 inch flex
3/4=1 3 or 4 footer old school bluepoint
13 all together I use my f936 soft grip the most.
saturdaymechanic
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1/4": GW, CMan
3/8": Matco 88 Flex, GW, CMan, 2 GW stubbys, GW flex (car set) Duralast flex (car set), Husky black chrome
1/2": GW, CMan
1/4" and 3/8" stubby combo KR (my father won it in a car show and gave it to me).
13 total. Of course the Matco is my favorite.
1/4": GW, CMan
3/8": Matco 88 Flex, GW, CMan, 2 GW stubbys, GW flex (car set) Duralast flex (car set), Husky black chrome
1/2": GW, CMan
1/4" and 3/8" stubby combo KR (my father won it in a car show and gave it to me).
13 total. Of course the Matco is my favorite.
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bobcatdan
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Re: How many ratchets do you own ?
Between three toolboxes, I right around 60.
Between three toolboxes, I right around 60.
Unearthed
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The current count for me is over 80. It has actually dropped because I'm weeding out all the craftsmans, except for the premiums.
The current count for me is over 80. It has actually dropped because I'm weeding out all the craftsmans, except for the premiums.
rabidsquirrel
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Re: How many ratchets do you own ?
70ish, from 1/4 to 1 inch drive.
70ish, from 1/4 to 1 inch drive.
Outlawmws
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Recount = 20 (I missed 2...)
And these have been added to the inventory list...
Size Mfg M/N Length
3/4" P&C 9209 19"
1/2" Proto 5949 9-1/4"
1/2" Proto 5450 15"
1/2" Craftsman Raised Panel 9-1/2"
1/2" Craftsman Raised Panel 9-1/2"
1/2" & 3/8" Proto Double Duty for Vogel Tool Co.
3/8" Wright MN 60 AC-42
3/8" S-K car box
3/8" Craftsman Raised Panel
3/8" Craftsman Raised Panel
3/8" Industro 2736 Swivel Head 8-1/4"
3/8" Kent-Moore 10162 Palm Grip
3/8" Snap-on F731 Swivel Head 10-1/2"
1/4" Snap-on GM70M
1/4" Snap-on GM70S
1/4" Plvmb 4749
1/4" Craftsman Raised Panel
1/2" No Name Palm Grip
3/8" No Name Palm Grip
1/4" No Name Palm Grip
MIA in the Pic; a set of 1/4 thru 1/2 Cman and the SK are not shown as they are in the road boxes...
Recount = 20 (I missed 2...)
And these have been added to the inventory list...
Size Mfg M/N Length
3/4" P&C 9209 19"
1/2" Proto 5949 9-1/4"
1/2" Proto 5450 15"
1/2" Craftsman Raised Panel 9-1/2"
1/2" Craftsman Raised Panel 9-1/2"
1/2" & 3/8" Proto Double Duty for Vogel Tool Co.
3/8" Wright MN 60 AC-42
3/8" S-K car box
3/8" Craftsman Raised Panel
3/8" Craftsman Raised Panel
3/8" Industro 2736 Swivel Head 8-1/4"
3/8" Kent-Moore 10162 Palm Grip
3/8" Snap-on F731 Swivel Head 10-1/2"
1/4" Snap-on GM70M
1/4" Snap-on GM70S
1/4" Plvmb 4749
1/4" Craftsman Raised Panel
1/2" No Name Palm Grip
3/8" No Name Palm Grip
1/4" No Name Palm Grip
MIA in the Pic; a set of 1/4 thru 1/2 Cman and the SK are not shown as they are in the road boxes...
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lets see.. about 19
2 3/8 craftsman
1 3/8 flex cman
1 1/4 cman
1 3/8 crescent
1 1/2 crescent
1 3/8 husky
1 3/8 stanley
1 3/8 blackhawk
1 1/4 blackhawk
1 1/2 blackhawk
1 1/4 flex SO
1 3/8 flex SO
1 1/2 SO
1 3/8 Napa
1 3/8 Matco 88 flex
1 OLD 1/2 Proto
1 3/8 Duralast Flex
1 3/8 HF double flex
below is just what I use at work.
lets see.. about 19
2 3/8 craftsman
1 3/8 flex cman
1 1/4 cman
1 3/8 crescent
1 1/2 crescent
1 3/8 husky
1 3/8 stanley
1 3/8 blackhawk
1 1/4 blackhawk
1 1/2 blackhawk
1 1/4 flex SO
1 3/8 flex SO
1 1/2 SO
1 3/8 Napa
1 3/8 Matco 88 flex
1 OLD 1/2 Proto
1 3/8 Duralast Flex
1 3/8 HF double flex
below is just what I use at work.
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Spyder994
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Only 8. 4 SK's, which I absolutely love. 3 are Stanleys, which came in a big kit. I absolutely despise these because they like to change direction at random. There is also a cheapo no-name Taiwan ratchet, which seems pretty tough, but is not very nice to use.
Only 8. 4 SK's, which I absolutely love. 3 are Stanleys, which came in a big kit. I absolutely despise these because they like to change direction at random. There is also a cheapo no-name Taiwan ratchet, which seems pretty tough, but is not very nice to use.
tbobbo
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I have 20. All snap on. I like to use a different one when I need another size. That way when going back together I dont have to switch. Plus its kinda like **** for me.
My go to is the snap ons from the 90s. I have cheater piped all of them and they have never skipped a beat. Never been open. I did strip my new long flex head dual 80 today. Its about 2 months old. I was testing it though.......21 mm bolt on a H3 alignment. No cheater........I told the snap on guy I could strip it by hand and he said I couldnt! That said I still love those ratchets! Yesterday that ratchet had a lighter ratchet action than my gearwrench wrenches. Its not the one I use for the stubborn stuff, but its the first one I go for everyday.
I have 20. All snap on. I like to use a different one when I need another size. That way when going back together I dont have to switch. Plus its kinda like **** for me.
My go to is the snap ons from the 90s. I have cheater piped all of them and they have never skipped a beat. Never been open. I did strip my new long flex head dual 80 today. Its about 2 months old. I was testing it though.......21 mm bolt on a H3 alignment. No cheater........I told the snap on guy I could strip it by hand and he said I couldnt! That said I still love those ratchets! Yesterday that ratchet had a lighter ratchet action than my gearwrench wrenches. Its not the one I use for the stubborn stuff, but its the first one I go for everyday.
jeffmoss26
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I just counted mine, this does not count the chinese/taiwanese in my junk box.
The 2 Tru-Test sets are my dad's, older than me, I just keep em in my toolbox.
2-1/4" Craftsman raised panel
1-1/4" Craftsman -V-43178 (in a set of Metric sockets)
1-1/4" Tru-Test in set
1-3/8" Craftsman raised panel
1-3/8" Tru-Test in set
1-3/8" Proto
1-1/2" Craftsman V selector (dont even have any sockets for it, I got it for $1 lol)
I just counted mine, this does not count the chinese/taiwanese in my junk box.
The 2 Tru-Test sets are my dad's, older than me, I just keep em in my toolbox.
2-1/4" Craftsman raised panel
1-1/4" Craftsman -V-43178 (in a set of Metric sockets)
1-1/4" Tru-Test in set
1-3/8" Craftsman raised panel
1-3/8" Tru-Test in set
1-3/8" Proto
1-1/2" Craftsman V selector (dont even have any sockets for it, I got it for $1 lol)
DynoDale
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A quick count tonight:
------------1/4"--3/8"--1/2"--5/8"--3/4"
Snap-on____37___59___28____1____5
Mac/Proto__12____9____3
Craftsman___4____8____4
S-K________6____2____2
Misc._______4____9____3
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Subtotals___63___87___40____1____5
196 total
Not counted above: 15 ratcheting torque wrenches, 9 air ratchets, 2 low clearance ratchets, 2 alignment ratchets, 2 refrigeration ratchets, 4 bit ratchets
A quick count tonight:
------------1/4"--3/8"--1/2"--5/8"--3/4"
Snap-on____37___59___28____1____5
Mac/Proto__12____9____3
Craftsman___4____8____4
S-K________6____2____2
Misc._______4____9____3
-----------------------------------------------
Subtotals___63___87___40____1____5
196 total
Not counted above: 15 ratcheting torque wrenches, 9 air ratchets, 2 low clearance ratchets, 2 alignment ratchets, 2 refrigeration ratchets, 4 bit ratchets
JetLinkin
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I honestly don't know, but I promise to take a pic tomorrow morning. I'm busy right now...
I honestly don't know, but I promise to take a pic tomorrow morning. I'm busy right now...
shampoop
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Re: How many ratchets do you own ?
I wrench for a living.
I own 5
1 standard 72 tooth 1/4" SO
1 curved neck 1/4" HF composite
1 locking flex soft handle 3/8" dual 80 SO
1 curved neck 3/8" HF composite
1 Long soft handle 1/2" dual 80 SO
I never have felt the need for anything more.
I wrench for a living.
I own 5
1 standard 72 tooth 1/4" SO
1 curved neck 1/4" HF composite
1 locking flex soft handle 3/8" dual 80 SO
1 curved neck 3/8" HF composite
1 Long soft handle 1/2" dual 80 SO
I never have felt the need for anything more.
Re: How many ratchets do you own ?
Depends on how you work. I have found that on any given job, once a socket goes on a ratchet, it stays on that ratchet for the duration of the job. If I need another size, I grab another ratchet.
-Jeff
Depends on how you work. I have found that on any given job, once a socket goes on a ratchet, it stays on that ratchet for the duration of the job. If I need another size, I grab another ratchet.
-Jeff
Outlawmws
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Hmmm, with that approach, you should think about dedicating a few ratchets to particular size sockets for the most commonly use sockets, and rack them that way. Have a couple more for the odd size use, and you still have the option of "borrowing" one for odd jobs if you run out. (No, I'm not being sarcastic!)
Hmmm, with that approach, you should think about dedicating a few ratchets to particular size sockets for the most commonly use sockets, and rack them that way. Have a couple more for the odd size use, and you still have the option of "borrowing" one for odd jobs if you run out. (No, I'm not being sarcastic!)
jethro29
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Re: How many ratchets do you own ?
around forty five
around forty five
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Well this got me thinking about how many ratchets I had. I thought I had about 15 maybe a few more knowing I had a few in a box I keep at a storage garage I rent. I counted the ones I had at home and came up with 32 so with the ones in my storage that makes 35.
Well this got me thinking about how many ratchets I had. I thought I had about 15 maybe a few more knowing I had a few in a box I keep at a storage garage I rent. I counted the ones I had at home and came up with 32 so with the ones in my storage that makes 35.
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csargents1546
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3 1/4
5 3/8
2 1/2
1 3/4
3 1/4
5 3/8
2 1/2
1 3/4
I can fix anything
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Re: How many ratchets do you own ?
Around 150 i'm too lazy to count them.
Around 150 i'm too lazy to count them.
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1/4 Craftsman RHFT
1/4 SnapOn
1/4 TruTest (USA) Round head
3/8 Wright compact
3/8 Cornwell compact
3/8 Cornwell Pear head
3/8 Mac Round head
3/8 Craftsman RP (2)
3/8 Husky Round head (In original bubble pack)
3/8 Litton Round head (NOS) stuck in drawer and I'll probably never use it
3/8 Snapon long handle
3/8 Trutest flex (USA) Round head
3/8 Matco flex Round head
3/8 Craftsman Pro bent handle flex
3/8 Trutest stubby (Taiwan) Round head
3/8 Mac gearless stubby
O-ratchet
1/2 Craftsman RP (2)
1/2 Husky Round head (2)
1/2 Wright Round head
1/2 Craftsman RP long handle
1/2 Mac long handle Pear head
1/2 Cornwell long handle Pear head
1/2 Craftsman RP flex
3/4 Unknown (probably older Taiwan) Round head
3/4 Craftsman RP
3/4 Par-X
3/4 SnapOn
1/4 Blue Point air ratchet
3/8 Mac air ratchet
3/8 Matco ratcheting torque wrench
1/2 Craftsman ratcheting torque wrench
The Snapon 3/8 long handle gets the most use, and the Cornwell 1/2 did until some body working in my shop used a cheater, with a SnapOn two foot breaker and the 3/4 drive stuff instantly available to them, go figure! I use the Par-X 3/4 rather than the SnapOn because it has a ball detent, and the SnpOn has a pin. The bar handles for either of these are lighter and less clumsy than the forged handle of the Craftsman, and pipe fits over them reallywell
As I get older I go for longer handles first, it reduces the stress on my hands and arms. In many cases the 3/4 drive stuff isn't nearly long enough without a cheater of some sort.
1/4 Craftsman RHFT
1/4 SnapOn
1/4 TruTest (USA) Round head
3/8 Wright compact
3/8 Cornwell compact
3/8 Cornwell Pear head
3/8 Mac Round head
3/8 Craftsman RP (2)
3/8 Husky Round head (In original bubble pack)
3/8 Litton Round head (NOS) stuck in drawer and I'll probably never use it
3/8 Snapon long handle
3/8 Trutest flex (USA) Round head
3/8 Matco flex Round head
3/8 Craftsman Pro bent handle flex
3/8 Trutest stubby (Taiwan) Round head
3/8 Mac gearless stubby
O-ratchet
1/2 Craftsman RP (2)
1/2 Husky Round head (2)
1/2 Wright Round head
1/2 Craftsman RP long handle
1/2 Mac long handle Pear head
1/2 Cornwell long handle Pear head
1/2 Craftsman RP flex
3/4 Unknown (probably older Taiwan) Round head
3/4 Craftsman RP
3/4 Par-X
3/4 SnapOn
1/4 Blue Point air ratchet
3/8 Mac air ratchet
3/8 Matco ratcheting torque wrench
1/2 Craftsman ratcheting torque wrench
The Snapon 3/8 long handle gets the most use, and the Cornwell 1/2 did until some body working in my shop used a cheater, with a SnapOn two foot breaker and the 3/4 drive stuff instantly available to them, go figure! I use the Par-X 3/4 rather than the SnapOn because it has a ball detent, and the SnpOn has a pin. The bar handles for either of these are lighter and less clumsy than the forged handle of the Craftsman, and pipe fits over them reallywell
As I get older I go for longer handles first, it reduces the stress on my hands and arms. In many cases the 3/4 drive stuff isn't nearly long enough without a cheater of some sort.
Fedwrench
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I don't know and would hate to count them because, I'd probably be looking over my shoulder for a Horders TV crew to show up. regardless of how many I have there's always romm for one more.
I don't know and would hate to count them because, I'd probably be looking over my shoulder for a Horders TV crew to show up. regardless of how many I have there's always romm for one more.
e30bradley
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3/8:
SK 45170
Snap On F-730
Snap On F726
Wera Zyklop in the mail on its way to me.
1/4:
Snap On TML836
Snap On TM711
Snap On TM738
1/2:
Craftsman 943797
Mac VR15
Sk 42470
Craftsman 44809
I use mainly the Snap on ratchets, most of the time my F730. I don't use the half inch drive sockets much but when I do I almost always use my MAC VR15.
3/8:
SK 45170
Snap On F-730
Snap On F726
Wera Zyklop in the mail on its way to me.
1/4:
Snap On TML836
Snap On TM711
Snap On TM738
1/2:
Craftsman 943797
Mac VR15
Sk 42470
Craftsman 44809
I use mainly the Snap on ratchets, most of the time my F730. I don't use the half inch drive sockets much but when I do I almost always use my MAC VR15.