How many ratchets do you own?

[...dave]

And I'm done pretty quick. It's quicker to grab another ratchet with the socket you need already on it, than swap things around, drop them, and have an extension or socket roll under the heaviest thing in the shop.

You know, i was probably working on cars as a hobby for 7-8 years before someone on this board explained the utility of owning multiple ratchets... for all that time i only had one of each size! Man, what a revelation!

Currently:
1/4- 3 + in-lb torque wrench
3/8- 5 + 1 breaker bar + 2 torque wrenches
1/2- 2 (one is large enough to be a breaker bar in it's own right) + 1 torque wrench
3/4- 1 breaker bar (and so far only one socket... obviously, this was a "throw your tools down in disgust and leave for Sears in the middle of a project" purchase)

Plus i've probably got three or four more 3/8" and a 1/4" or two in toolkits that i leave in one vehicle or another. i need to get a few more, although i doubt i'll break 30 any time soon!

...dave

 

[l_bilyk]

2 in the car in case of emergency
4 in the "woodworking shop"
about 10 in the garage
1 in the take-around tool box

 

[kythri]

3 1/4" drive ratchets
1 1/4" drive breaker

3 3/8" drive ratchets
1 3/8" drive flex-head ratchet
1 3/8" drive breaker

3 1/2" drive ratchets
0 1/2" drive breaker

Apparently I need to update...

3 1/4" drive ratchets
1 1/4" drive breaker

3 3/8" drive ratchets
1 3/8" drive flex-head ratchet
1 3/8" drive breaker
1 3/8" drive air ratchet

3 1/2" drive ratchets
0 1/2" drive breaker
1 1/2" drive impact wrench
1 1/2" drive speed bar

There. Now I feel better.

 

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

2 1/4in drive

4 3/8in drive
1 3/8in breaker
1 3/8in torque wrench

4 1/2in drive
4 1/2in breaker bars
1 1/2in torque wrench

 

[Jeeper]

2 - 1/4 Ratchet
1 - 1/4 beam style torque wrench

2 - 3/8 ratchet
1 - flex head bent handle 3/8 ratchet
1 - 3/8 torque wrench

2 - 1/2 ratchets
1 - 1/2 torque wrench
1 - 1/2 breaker bar

Mostly craftsman with some SK (after reading this board) rachets.

 

[goodfellow]

4 1/4in drive
2 1/4in drive flex
2 1/4in drive breakers

6 3/8in drive
3 3/8 in drive flex
4 3/8in drive breakers
2 3/8in torque wrenches

5 1/2in drive
3 1/2 in drive flex
3 1/2in breaker bars
2 1/2in torque wrench

2 3/4in drive
1 3/4 in drive flex
3 3/4in breaker bars

WoW!! didn't think I had that many -- I would have guessed half that number

 

[bmwpower]

Since when is a breaker bar a ratchet?

 

[wilbilt]

Since when is a breaker bar a ratchet?

I dunno, but people were listing them...

Waht about ratcheting screwdrivers? (5)

 

[bmwpower]

I dunno, but people were listing them...

Waht about ratcheting screwdrivers? (5)

And ratching wrenches!

 

[wilbilt]

And ratching wrenches!

I have 3 of those...

Ratcheting tie-downs? (8)

 

[ImportTuner]

Since when is a breaker bar a ratchet?

Probably when it is attached to a ratcheting adapter ... I have 3 1/2" and 1 1/4" adapters ..

 

[Uncle Buck]

Ok, you guys probably won't believe this but I have only

1 1/4" craftsman ratchet (it *****!!!) need to get a better one

3 3/8" craftsman (it's ok)
snapon (very course mechanism)
Proto (so far it's my favorite)

4 1/2" craftsman (it's ok)
snapon reg length (ok)
snapon angle head (don't really use have never found it comfortable to wrench with)
snapon adapter ratchet for my snapon breaker bar (this little adapter is one of my favorites!!!)

I do not think S/O sells the flat side ratchets like the one in your picture anymore, I have (2) 1/2 flat side S/O ratchets, and one 3/8. The reason I do not think they make them anymore is, they disappeared from the catalog, last time I checked.

 

[4lug39]

7 1/4in drive
1 1/4in flex head
1 1/4in drive breakers
1 1/4in hand drive
1 1/4in palm drive
1 1/4 speed wrench

9 3/8in drive
1 3/8in flex head
1 3/8in drive breakers
1 3/8in torque wrench
1 3/8in palm drive
1 3/8in speed wrench

5 1/2in drive
1 1/2in flex head
3 1/2in breaker bars (15,18,24)
1 1/2in torque wrench
1 1/2in speed wrench

All this and I use two 95% of the time the others just hold the drawer liners down.

James

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

I do not think S/O sells the flat side ratchets like the one in your picture anymore, I have (2) 1/2 flat side S/O ratchets, and one 3/8. The reason I do not think they make them anymore is, they disappeared from the catalog, last time I checked.

I understand that the flat style ratchets, disappeared in the 50's. My dad has one, that is older then him, and he picked it up, with some metric sockets, at a Sears surplus store, in the very early 70's. (yes, you read it right, where he bought it, LOL)

 

[Canadian Charlie]

1/4"

2 fixed head
1 breaker bar

3/8"

2 Standard length fixed head
1 long handle fixed head
1 long handle swivel head
1 speed handle
1 T bar
1 air ratchet

1/2"

1 standard length handle fixed head
1 long handle fixed head
1 speed handle
1 breaker bar
1 air ratchet


They are a mix of Snap On, Grey and Beta

I better add to this list the new Beta 24" breaker bar (1/2" drive) I bought this week and a used Snap On 3/8" drive thats in the mail

 

[george4]

I understand that the flat style ratchets, disappeared in the 50's. My dad has one, that is older then him, and he picked it up, with some metric sockets, at a Sears surplus store, in the very early 70's. (yes, you read it right, where he bought it, LOL)

I have heard the flat sides referred to as I Beam, I have 1/2 that is in great shape and I use it regularly. I recently greased the head for the first time in memory and it is good to go.

 

[eschoendorff]

Just picked up another long handle Snap On yesterday. I don't need it, but I couldn't resist.

 

[Canadian Charlie]

Just picked up another long handle Snap On yesterday. I don't need it, but I couldn't resist.

Thats how I put it

 

[chevy302dz]

I probably have 25 or 30 total, but this one is my favorite.

1/2 DR. 24 LF 60 TOOTH RATCH

• 1/2" Drive 24" Locking Flex 60 Tooth Ratchet
• 60 gear teeth produces only a 6° swing arc allowing faster work in the most compact spaces.
• Unique 9 position locking flex head ensures that the ratchet head maintains the desired position regardless of size or applied load.

http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/toolcatalog.jsp?cattype=T&cat=2426&select=&page=4

 

[wilbilt]

Just picked up another long handle Snap On yesterday. I don't need it, but I couldn't resist.

It's not really a sickness, more like a terminal disease.

Of course, you already knew that.

 

[Fast Orange]

"How many ratchets do you own?"

Short Answer-More than I need-Not as many as I want .

George

 

[ImportTuner]

I probably have 25 or 30 total, but this one is my favorite.

1/2 DR. 24 LF 60 TOOTH RATCH

• 1/2" Drive 24" Locking Flex 60 Tooth Ratchet
• 60 gear teeth produces only a 6° swing arc allowing faster work in the most compact spaces.
• Unique 9 position locking flex head ensures that the ratchet head maintains the desired position regardless of size or applied load.

http://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/toolcatalog.jsp?cattype=T&cat=2426&select=&page=4

Hey, that's my favorite one too; great for taking off lug nuts and anything else that requires a little extra torque ...

 

[eschoendorff]

Hey, that's my favorite one too; great for taking off lug nuts and anything else that requires a little extra torque ...

Yeah, but $187.... dayum! I have a 1/2" flex head made by Allen that I like - about 18" long.

 

[ImportTuner]

Yeah, but $187.... dayum! I have a 1/2" flex head made by Allen that I like - about 18" long.

True about it being expensive, but you gotta try it .. Fine Tooth, really smooth, 7' action ... hard to describe; next time you see the Matco guy, ask him to let you see it, then you'll know what I mean ..

 

[eschoendorff]

True about it being expensive, but you gotta try it .. Fine Tooth, really smooth, 7' action ... hard to describe; next time you see the Matco guy, ask him to let you see it, then you'll know what I mean ..

Oh, I am not doubting that it's nice... problem is if I ask the Matco guy about it I'm gonna want it and that's gonna lead to problems!