How many ratchets do you own?
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ARAMP1
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theoldwizard1
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THREE !
The only thing I want now is that new M12 Fuel 3/8" ratchet !
- Craftsman standard length 3/8" (From my first set of tools, from a Christmas looooomg ago !)
- Craftsman flex head (A replacement from about 10 years ago; still made in the US, but now where near as nice as the old one)
- Craftsman standard length, fine tooth, 1/2"
The only thing I want now is that new M12 Fuel 3/8" ratchet !
Boilerhouse
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About 10
One in the car, two in the truck, four with my metric sockets. 3 with my imperial sockets. Craftsman's, Herbrand, Gray, and No Name's.
One in the car, two in the truck, four with my metric sockets. 3 with my imperial sockets. Craftsman's, Herbrand, Gray, and No Name's.
Rileysan
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You're exempt because you make up for it in padlocks - of which I own only a dozen or so.
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Ratchets. Hmmm. I give up! There's no possible way for me to guess how many 1/4", 9/32", 3/8", & 1/2" drive ratchets I own. I do not own any 1" drive ratchets.
I think I can count how many 3/4" drive ratchets I own, but it's possible I'm mis-remembering. Not counting T-handle and breaker bar drivers, they are ...
- Craftsman pear head (x2)
- Proto Los Angeles pebble
- S-K round head
- Walden
- Blackhawk
- Williams
- Snap-on
- Wera (torque wrench)
That makes 9 3/4" drive ratchets. Not as many as some, but more than most. I probably have a problem ...
Brian
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Rileysan
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My 3/8" drive and 1/4" drive drawers. My 1/2", 3/4", and 1" drawer are too much of a mess to show in public.
Your bright & shiny chrome ratchets are being dulled by those old, un-finished ratchets. Please send all Plomb ratchets to me for proper disposal.
Brian
Having to count them up almost makes me feel bad for buying another 3/8 drive set and a 1/2 flex this weekend. I'm at about 20. And that doesn't include breaker bars, T-handles, driver handles, or speeders. That's spread out over my garage, shed, basement, and some kits I have in car and truck.
I'm just an enthusiast if you will. I probably use one 3/8 drive for 90% of what I do, but it's nice to have other sizes/options when you need them, and to have them close by when you need them.
I'm just an enthusiast if you will. I probably use one 3/8 drive for 90% of what I do, but it's nice to have other sizes/options when you need them, and to have them close by when you need them.
Ole Slewfoot
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You don't really need all that, but it helps, sometime multiple times a day.
I don't think I've ever had a long handle 1/4, or really wished that I did, but I would not kick a nice one out of the box.
Probably about a dozen in the work truck, stanley rotator being the least used, electric fits almost anywhere it would. Gear Wrench pass through is probably the most used problem solver.
I don't think I've ever had a long handle 1/4, or really wished that I did, but I would not kick a nice one out of the box.
Probably about a dozen in the work truck, stanley rotator being the least used, electric fits almost anywhere it would. Gear Wrench pass through is probably the most used problem solver.
slip knot
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Regular users or spares???? Way too many to count either way.
Finky198
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Isn't it Such a great problem to have 
I had the same thought about long handle 1/4 until I bought a tllf72 and it now my most used ratchet. It has basically put my fl80 on backup duty its smaller lighter and is plenty strong.
I agree with your gearwrench comment to as I have the CMan set which is just a rebrand... very handy especially what they call 1/4 drive size... on many occasions I've needed a small offset on top of narrow clearance with limited swing arc and they were the only tool that would fit.
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mcmlvif100
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Yeah! Me too. Am reluctant to even go and count them.
Without much thought, I know there are at least eight of 3/8 inch drive alone (maybe nine). So, no need to actually count them and thereby confirm that I have a problem. I might have to quit picking up used tools / sets. Plausible deniability is much preferred.
Really, I had no idea that there were so many of them.
metaldad
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at least 60
JonnyMac
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There is a thread on this somewhere.. photos with almost unbelievable amounts of ratchets
Threads like this start every week....
Finky198
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All 16 or so pages unfortunately the photobucket dilemma has caused a big prob.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24832&page=16
r_olson_06
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I don't about every week but about every month. Them are some nice plombs you have.
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r_olson_06
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There is some people that have a problem but I definitely have it figured out. I haven't counted in 3 weeks but I should over 500 by now.
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ihateminimumwage
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Constantly revolving door of buy/try/sell or keep since I joined this site.
Currently I think I'm at:
Service truck/shop
1/4" - 4
3/8" - 4
1/2" - 2
Home:
1/4" - 2
3/8" - 3
1/2" - 1
Currently I think I'm at:
Service truck/shop
1/4" - 4
3/8" - 4
1/2" - 2
Home:
1/4" - 2
3/8" - 3
1/2" - 1
RandyRanderson
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1/4 = Stanley Taiwan
Craftsman × 2
3/8 = Craftsman × 4
Powr Kraft
Kobalt
No name Chinese × 5
1/2 = Giller
Thorsen
Craftsman
Still not enough. I'm always finding a need for a different size or shape.
Craftsman × 2
3/8 = Craftsman × 4
Powr Kraft
Kobalt
No name Chinese × 5
1/2 = Giller
Thorsen
Craftsman
Still not enough. I'm always finding a need for a different size or shape.
looks nice and clean....
General Geoff
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somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 or 20. I don't
3/4" (HF)
3x composite, 1/4 3/8 1/2 drive (HF)
dual 1/4"x3/8" flex head (HF)
2x SK ratchets from 1/4" set and 3/8" set
1x grey pneumatic 1/4" included in 1/4" set
1x Snap-On SL80A 1/2"
3x Craftsman ratchets in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 included in mechanics tool set from 15 years ago
I'm probably missing a few but looks like I'm right around the dozen mark.
3/4" (HF)
3x composite, 1/4 3/8 1/2 drive (HF)
dual 1/4"x3/8" flex head (HF)
2x SK ratchets from 1/4" set and 3/8" set
1x grey pneumatic 1/4" included in 1/4" set
1x Snap-On SL80A 1/2"
3x Craftsman ratchets in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 included in mechanics tool set from 15 years ago
I'm probably missing a few but looks like I'm right around the dozen mark.
njc41980
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Thanks guys. You all are making it much easier to justify buying some more. I checked and only found six so far.
turnthewrench
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If you spend over 30 seconds digging up in the drawer to find the "right" ratchet for job, you probably own too many.
I own 8, still have room for 3-4 more.
I own 8, still have room for 3-4 more.
Duct Tape Man
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I have about 20 at my shop, about 30 or so wandering around the garage and house here. Some of the ones here are just "for the collection" and I don't really use them.
Total of about 50 or so. I know, it's an addiction, but there are worse things to collect.
Total of about 50 or so. I know, it's an addiction, but there are worse things to collect.
Rileysan
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I've decided you have the biggest problem so far or anyone - you're hoarding all the Plomb ratchets!
Brian
njc41980
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Actually,
Make that EIGHT.
I just remembered that I had inherited two old mini Snap-On's from my grandfather. One 1/4" and another 3/8" that is the same size.
Not sure if these are anything special, but they are special to me.
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