Husky extendable ratchet types @ home depot

[mikeweb]

So I was at home depot today and noticed that they had two different types on display. I wonder if they were perhaps getting rid of old stock.

Anyways, could you guys tell me which ratchet is better?


Ratchet #1

- 5 position telescopic handle
- 7 position flex head
- Handle spins/rotates (does not lock in place - could be annoying when trying to apply pressure to a fastener)

Ratchet #2
- 5 position telescopic handle
- 5 position flex head
- Handle locks in place

 

[chevy302dz]

The first one is the older design, I haven't used the newer ones but the older type was only ok at best.

 

[tonydanzah]

neither of them

 

[j-easy]

FYI,

I have not used these exact ratchets but a friend had a set of black husky ratchets from home depot and they were the biggest pieces of **** tools I have ever used, they all were broken in some way or another. I don't mean to sound like a tool snob but they really sucked.

 

[r0meyrome]

How much are these ratchets?

 

[mikeweb]

^ $29cdn.. so id say around $25usd

 

[mikeweb]

Why do you guys hate this type of ratchet? Wouldnt it be a wise thing to have in ones toolbox as its expendable and has a flex head?

 

[chevy302dz]

Why do you guys hate this type of ratchet? Wouldnt it be a wise thing to have in ones toolbox as its expendable and has a flex head?

Because it's a poorly constructed ratchet. In theroy it's not a bad idea but its not built to a very high standard

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

Why do you guys hate this type of ratchet? Wouldnt it be a wise thing to have in ones toolbox as its expendable and has a flex head?

Did you really mean EXPENDABLE, or EXTENDABLE?

 

[Zrexxer]

Did you really mean EXPENDABLE, or EXTENDABLE?

Freudian slip.

 

[mikeweb]

Did you really mean EXPENDABLE, or EXTENDABLE?

lol my mistake

 

[bgott]

Unnecessary. They make this stuff called "pipe". When slid over the handle of your breaker bar, you aren't supposed to do this to your ratchet, (wink!), it becomes a " cheater pipe". It works well, and then you can get your major name brand tool replaced under warranty when it breaks, HD might want a receipt.