How many ratchets do you own?

[shop guy]

Give it time, you've only been here a few months. This place will cause you to go out and buy more tools, a bigger tool box and want a bigger garage. It happens to us all.

Yeah, no doubt. I've already upgraded a few things since joining this site. It kind of goes against my normal personality, I'm the type of guy to use the same old tool or fishing rod or whatever until it can't be used anymore. However I find myself wanting some nicer ratchets after browsing these threads haha.

 

[pl_silverado]

pl silverado
Wow!

lol thanks!

I'm not sure how to feel about it when I think of how much each one costs.

 

[Duct Tape Man]

I gathered up the ones I have at home and in the garage, turns out I have 38 ratchets here. I have about 25 at work, so maybe 63 or so. Pictured:

3 ea Armstrong: 1 x 1/2-drive, 1 x 3/8-drive, and 1 x 1/4-drive
12 ea Craftsman: 4 x 1/2-drive, 6 x 3/8-drive, 1 x 3/8-drive stubby, and 1 x 1/4-drive
2 ea Crescent: 1 x 1/2-drive, and 1 x 3/8-drive
1 ea Duro: 1 x 3/8 drive
1 ea Husky: 1 x 3/8-drive
1 ea Indestro: 1 x 1/2-drive
1 ea MAC: 1 x 3/8-drive
1 ea Plomb: 1 x 1/2-drive
3 ea Powr-Kraft: 1 x 1/2-drive long handle, 1 x 1/2-drive, and 1 x 3/8-drive
6 ea Proto: 1 x 1/2-drive long handle, 1 x 1/2-drive, 2 x 3/8-drive, 1 x 1/4-drive, and 1 x 5449D dogleg military 1/2-female-drive ratchet
2 ea S-K: 1 x 1/2-drive, 1 x 3/8-drive
1 ea S-K Wayne: 1 x 3/8-drive
1 ea Snap-On: 1 x 3/8-drive
1 ea Williams: 1 x 3/8-drive
1 ea Wright: 1 x 3/8-drive
1 ea unknown-as-of-yet 1/2-female-drive

 

[drew03cmc]

Pro, I have like 7 at home and 7 at work.

 

[pi_guy]

Three threads have been merged into one thread now.


No posts have been deleted in doing so except my own that I used to mark the threads for merging.

I see that now, sorry.
Just had my knee replaced with titanium parts less than two weeks ago and could blame the meds.
Not allowed to do work or move weight use power tools or drive I have been checking those things off since I got home.

 

[2oolhound]

Thanks for merging these threads Eric!!!
and a job well done. Much appreciated!

I see that now, sorry.
Just had my knee replaced with titanium parts less than two weeks ago and could blame the meds.
Not allowed to do work or move weight use power tools or drive I have been checking those things off since I got home.

Titanium huh? but can it ratchet?

 

[pi_guy]

Thanks for merging these threads Eric!!!
and a job well done. Much appreciated!




Titanium huh? but can it ratchet?

I am up to 3 questions for the doctor?

What size hammer did you use to pound the parts.

Did you pre drill the hole before you put in parts?

What grit or cutting tool did you use to size bone to fit part.

 

[JuliusPepperwood]

At work I have,
3x 1/2, craftsman standard and snap on ratchets, 24" and 15"
3x 3/8 ratchets, snap on stubby, snap on fl80, and a standard craftsman
2x 1/4, a duralast flex head and a craftsman

At home I have,
1x 1/2 ratchet, HF standard,
1x 3/8, duralast standard
1x 1/4 craftsman standard

At work I mostly use power tools but My snap on 3/8 stubby is my favorite.

At home my duralast gets used the most, very good ratchet.

 

[APS2000]

Three threads have been merged into one thread now.


No posts have been deleted in doing so except my own that I used to mark the threads for merging.

There's a 4th one floating around https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7606

Thank you for merging them.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Thanks for merging these threads Eric!!!
and a job well done. Much appreciated!

No problem, glad to help my fellow members.

There's a 4th one floating around https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7606

Thank you for merging them.

I think I'll let that one be, it's 10 years old.

 

[rt dak]

Like most here, more than I need.

 

[VintageOkieDriver]

Pi_guy
Get well. Had a new knee put in fall of 2015 and am slated for another for this coming spring.

 

[KM223]

More then I need but I do use them all.

Untitled by Kevin Mason, on Flickr

 

[48548]

Hmmmm......

 

[02Xterra]

When I joined this forum in late '15 I had one ratchet.. the bent handle craftsman on the right. Thanks GJ! Haha



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[48548]

When I joined this forum in late '15 I had one ratchet.. the bent handle craftsman on the right. Thanks GJ! Haha



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The Armstrong's look great....

 

[02Xterra]

The Armstrong's look great....

And they work great! Love those ratchets

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[Outlawmws]

When I joined this forum in late '15 I had one ratchet.. the bent handle craftsman on the right. Thanks GJ! Haha

That's not quite one a month.. just think what 20 or 30 years will do...

 

[02Xterra]

That's not quite one a month.. just think what 20 or 30 years will do...

Ya know, I hadn't thought about it like that. I'm gonna need a bigger box.. haha

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[Outlawmws]

See, my count is not even 14 years worth at your rate! And I've been buying them... well; for a LONG time! (Possibly longer than you have been alive...)

 

[3baygarage]

Between 8 and 9 hundred is my best guesstimate.

Lots of dupes. Still too many I don't have, even common ones.

 

[DGersic]

Quick mental count says 9.

4 - 1/4". 3 of them are Craftsman and came as part of a set. One SO I found on the road.

4 - 3/8". 3 Craftsman, two in the garage, one in the basement, because I hate moving tools between shop areas. One Sidewinder, which is not a great ratchet, but is handy as an angle drive T handle.

1 - 1/2" Craftsman.

Non pro, weekend wrencher. Definitely not a collector. I like tools, but I buy them to use, not to look at.



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[Bighead38]

Like most here, more than I need.

I think you need more. More flex, couple roto, some comfort grip, super short/small, extra long, etc.

 

[Jd34]

Every one of those brands you mentioned should be able to be exchanged at the store... If it's a USA craftsman you can probably find a rebuild kit on eBay.

I didnt know about rebuild kits. Much appreciate that tid bit of info. Several of my craftsman ratchets are hand me downs from my late father so no way would I want to turn them in and exchange them for new ones.

Thanks again!

 

[Outlawmws]

I have several ratchets from different makers (craftsman, master craft, Pittsburgh , kobalt ect... )but I just wished they would halfway work. I have worn them down and they slip a lot- very frustrating.

I need new ones

Every one of those brands you mentioned should be able to be exchanged at the store... If it's a USA craftsman you can probably find a rebuild kit on eBay.

Also, the often only need a cleaning and an appropriate lube (Fine tooth gears don't like heavier greases, the old 24 tooth ratchets were fine with..)

 

[EOC_Jason]

I didnt know about rebuild kits. Much appreciate that tid bit of info. Several of my craftsman ratchets are hand me downs from my late father so no way would I want to turn them in and exchange them for new ones.

Thanks again!

Yeah, like Outlaw said, you might want to open them up and take a look inside. Often they are just gunked up and need to be cleaned & re-lubed. The teeth / pawl do get worn if used a ton and that's what the rebuild kits are for. Out of my 30+ ratchets I've had maybe 3 that needed actual rebuilds... And those were from estate sales where the guys were mechanics that used them daily I'm sure.

If you have a Sears Hometown or Sears Hardware (the smaller independently owned stores), you can try talking to the owner and see if they still have any rebuild kits in the back. Many of them kept them instead of tossing them out as per Sears directive.

 

[Finky198]

Give it time, you've only been here a few months. This place will cause you to go out and buy more tools, a bigger tool box and want a bigger garage. It happens to us all.

Tell me about it...

I just looked thru the pages in my 06/15 post I listed 11 total. My recent post 22 in total
Yes this place has an serious effect... And your right about it too a T. Cause the shop and box got bigger as well... It's all good.

 

[ARAMP1]

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

I have several 1/2" drive Plomb ratchets and decided to powdercoat one during the last rebuild. It came out pretty good. It's pretty hard to get a good picture of it with the shine.

 

[Olafur]

Re: How many ratchets do you own ?

1/4 - 4
3/8 - 5
3/8&1/2 - 1
1/2 - 4
3/4 - 1
=15

Didn't know I had that many.

Fear not guys.
Since 2011 I have only bought 1 ratchet - so there is hope for us all!

 

[mr57]

1/4" 8
3/8" 7
1/2" 6

I think I have a problem.....

 

[Tonyuk]

God knows where you all find the space to store that many ratchets, i have 10 max;

4 @ 1/2"
3 @ 3/8"
3 @ 1/4"

And some of them haven't been used in years.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Here is my work box with my ratchets, I actually counted 18 with the 3/4" drive that isn't pictured. I also have to two wrenches that I don't count.

There is 11 stuffed into this drawer, I know someone's OCD is going to hit dangerous levels...I'm almost there but I need a bigger box.

Only six in the socket drawer, just my most used in here, although my go to 1/4 is a TL72 that is in the other drawer. I really like the 1/4" SK in certain situations.

 

[visionguru]

Between 8 and 9 hundred is my best guesstimate.

Lots of dupes. Still too many I don't have, even common ones.

My! How come you have so many? What's the story?

 

[Yammie]

Rebuild kits are often available for free at Sears, especially if you run into an older person in the hardware department. If they're busy - and even if they're not - I offer to rebuild the ratchet myself. They're usually VERY happy to have you volunteer!

 

[r_olson_06]

Between 8 and 9 hundred is my best guesstimate.

Lots of dupes. Still too many I don't have, even common ones.

You have to do a couple group photos. I bet you can't they them all in 1 picture.

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[bsg1]

10 ratchets, 1 breaker bar, 1 bit ratchet, 1 cordless ratchet

Looking to add 1 more

I very much understand looking to add 1 more. I've been looking to add 1 more many times over for quite a few years now.

 

[Michael_in_DE]

You guys make me feel normal. Some of you need professional help!

 

[Cummins_Tech]

9, at work. Mostly SO, 2 72s, 2 F series and 2 S series, fixed and flex for each, 1 proto 1/2" for when I have to beat on stuff, 1 proto 3/4, and one 1/2" USA Craftsman I kinda just keep as a backup. Haven't NEEDED much more than that at work.


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[fatfillup]

PowderKeg who is a ratchet collector was in the area yesterday and bought 2 from me. Its the 3rd time he has been here and has left with a couple of new specimens each time.

 

[rmsg0040]

Sold 2, currently:

2 - 1/4"
5 - 3/8"
1 - 1/2"