How many ratchets do you own?

poriggity · Aug 16, 2017

I probably have only 5 or 6 but I'm just starting out with tools myself.

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KM223 · Aug 16, 2017

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

I've needed that long before any ratchets!

3baygarage · Aug 16, 2017

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

That's just something I like to collect.

r_olson_06 said:
You have to do a couple group photos. I bet you can't they them all in 1 picture.

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I've been wanting to for a long time and now I moved. A chunk of my stuff is stored with family so things are split, don't know if it will ever happen now. :sad:

fatfillup said:
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.

Well that's cool.

Ridwaan Gallow · Aug 16, 2017

3 in my roadbox, 3 in my main box & about 30 in storage..

And still buying more..

r_olson_06 · Aug 16, 2017

3baygarage said:
That's just something I like to collect.

I've been wanting to for a long time and now I moved. A chunk of my stuff is stored with family so things are split, don't know if it will ever happen now.

Well that's cool.

That is sad. I think you are probably in the top 5 for collection size.

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fordkid88 · Aug 16, 2017

Never enough...

Outlawmws · Aug 16, 2017

fordkid88 said:
Never enough...

So your saying its like clamps... :bounce:

fordkid88 · Aug 17, 2017

Outlawmws said:
So your saying its like clamps...

Seriously. Every time I think I have enough a bigger project comes along and I'm back at the hardware store.

Same with tape measures, I start a project and by the end I've pulled out 8 and can't find any. Now anytime HF has the free tool coupons and ones a tape measure I come home with more tape measures.

Bessy · Aug 18, 2017

fordkid88 said:
Seriously. Every time I think I have enough a bigger project comes along and I'm back at the hardware store.

Same with tape measures, I start a project and by the end I've pulled out 8 and can't find any. Now anytime HF has the free tool coupons and ones a tape measure I come home with more tape measures.

I second this. I try and keep a tape by the bench, the box, the chopsaw, etc. then one goes in my pocket or on my hip and they all end up right at the project site inevitably. ratchets are the same way, I think I've got somewhere between 15 and 20 rats, at least four of which are currently in use while I am working on the tractor.

jgromada · Aug 18, 2017

I have maybe 10 or so although I am probably missing a set or two that is kicking around. I tend to try and leave a set in each of the cars though for an emergency.

njc41980 · Aug 28, 2017

Thanks a lot guys. . .

When I started this thread, I owned 6 ratchets.
Now I've got 18

48548 · Aug 28, 2017

njc41980 said:
Thanks a lot guys. . .

When I started this thread, I owned 6 ratchets.
Now I've got 18

When I started, I did not have anything bigger than 1/2 inch... Now I have 3/4 and 1inch...

Super Sport · Aug 28, 2017

I have somewhere in the ballpark of 50 as a homeowner/DIYer. I have a handful that are more "collectible" than anything, but for the most part it's because I have quite a variety of different types in a majority of drive sizes. I also have several ratchets in car tool sets, basement toolbox, etc.

asm154 · Oct 13, 2017

Bit ratchets - 3 (Vim, Meteor, Chapman)
Thumb ratchets - 2 (Craftsman, SK)
Speed handles - 1 (SK)
1/4 - 6 (SK, SK, Snap-On, Pittsburgh, Carlyle, Kobalt)
3/8 - 10 (Duralast, Duralast, Wright, Husky, Husky, Snap-On, Stanley, Carlyle, Kobalt, “None Better (thats really the name; it is really old)”)
1/2 - 6 (SK, Cornwell, Duralast, Carlyle, Pittsburgh, Matco)
Breaker bars - 5 (SK, Husky, Duralast, Pittsburgh, “None Better”)
T handles - 3 (SK, Husky, Craftsman)

And counting......

turnthewrench · Oct 13, 2017

Three more than in my last post. Don't think I need them all, but what the heck!

These are the last 3, I promise... enough!!! :lol_hitti

mishkaya · Oct 13, 2017

turnthewrench said:
These are the last 3, I promise... enough!!!

Only until the next ones! :bounce:

turnthewrench · Oct 13, 2017

mishkaya said:
Only until the next ones!

Jeez Mishkaya, right up till your reply, you and I had the same number of posts in the Journal (105). I beat you by one now :rocker:

Bet I beat you by one ratchet too!... What are you buying next? :evil:

nbruno · Oct 14, 2017

Part time pro.
I have somewhere around 28-30 in this drawer plus maybe 3-4 others in various other portable tool boxes.

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BDT/NWMN · Oct 14, 2017

Enough so I can give a half dozen away and not miss them..
But I should buy a new long handle non flex head 3/8 drive SnapOn to make My life whole.

johndeereman · Oct 14, 2017

Man just as an update i have a **** ton more since originally joining this forum. probably 5 or 6 in each drive size at least. I know when i started out i think i only had one or two of each size.

cesski · Jan 30, 2018

I have about 10 in my work toolbox. All in 1/4" drive. All of which have different applications.

Kasal · Jan 30, 2018

2 - 1/4
1 - 3/8
2 - 1/2

Because of him I just ordered another 3/8 with a flexible head.

anndel · Jan 30, 2018

20 mostly 3/8 drive (about 10 then evenly divided between 1/4" and 1/2" drives).

KM223 · Jan 30, 2018

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I have problems....

ChaseDE · Jan 30, 2018

KM223 said:
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I have problems....

I think if you flipped the flex ratchet near the super-lube it's handle would mimic the taper of the below exentions beautifully.

Rileysan · Jan 30, 2018

The only ones I can count are my 1" drive ratchets - I own 2.

I have 20-25 3/4" drive ratchets, and many, many, many of the smaller sizes

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Mr Ratchet · Jan 30, 2018

13 not including the air ratchet but, including the bit ratchet. 1/4" to 3/4" drive sizes.

I've given away around a dozen through the years to my brother and son.

davethorik · Jan 31, 2018

Mr Ratchet said:
13

Anyone else find it ironically humorous that Mr Ratchet has less ratchets than the average GJ member? :headscrat

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I forget when I posted last in this thread, but currently sitting at 48 including 1/4 thru 3/4 and ratcheting screwdrivers.

ARFLY · Jan 31, 2018

KM223 said:
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I have problems....

You know if you removed that tube of lube from the drawer you could put 1 or 2 more ratchets in there. No more problems then.

ARFLY · Jan 31, 2018

When counting the # of ratchets owned, what is counted in that? Does it include breaker bars and torque wrenches? What about ratcheting screwdrivers, bit drivers, and wrenches? Do speeder wrenches get counted with ratchets since they hold sockets?

For just ratchets without any of the other stuff, I have around 60.

GTO · Jan 31, 2018

When I posted back in 2011,I had 14.
I'm up to 25 now,still buying more SO.

quadrcr87 · Jan 31, 2018

MOPARHOUND! said:
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:

I see you never met one you didn't want to take home :beer:

four.cycle · Jan 31, 2018

well.... I just bought two yesterday, and one Monday, so that makes three more than I had Sunday.

that could change though... there's a whole lot of today left yet.

r_olson_06 · Jan 31, 2018

davethorik said:
Anyone else find it ironically humorous that Mr Ratchet has less ratchets than the average GJ member? :

[emoji38]_hitti

I forget when I posted last in this thread, but currently sitting at 48 including 1/4 thru 3/4 and ratcheting screwdrivers.

He is working up to it [emoji2]. I only have 1... 1 roller cab full every drawer with nothing but ratchets. I think I need 2.

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JJ_From_NC · Jan 31, 2018

Too damn many and I've got my eye on a SK LP90 or Proto Pear in black oxide right now [emoji23]

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kythri · Jan 31, 2018

I thought I was "bad" what with pushing around 150.

I'll have to go count again and snap a couple pictures.

MaverickDMD · Jan 31, 2018

Sad. That's a lot of money gone.

KM223 · Jan 31, 2018

I’d love to start seeing more photos!

mowkep · Jan 31, 2018

Between work and home....
(4)1/4
(5)3/8
(2)1/2
1 flexhead in all 3 sizes included. Trying to sell extras

JJ_From_NC · Jan 31, 2018

Wow! Some of you guys have a problem, just kidding lol

I'm a pro

I have 3 1/4" ratchets, USA craftsman, blue point, Pittsburgh pro (work, home, work backup)

4 3/8" Ratchets USA Craftsman, blue point, Pittsburgh pro, kobalt (work, home, work backup, home backup)

2 1/2" ratchets craftsman USA, Pittsburgh (both for work)

They're all nice but I'd like to get some nicer of each drive and make the craftsmans backups

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