ID this ratchet

[Hiball]

Well my own personal experience with Wright ratchets are that they are not that smooth, but they are a strong ratchet. Overall I prefere other brands of ratchets far over Wright, but that's just me. Not saying anything bad about their quality. So to all the Wright cult followers - no need to pop out of the woodwork with pitch forks and flame throwers to bash me for my comment about Wright. It's just not my personal preference.

Just looking For Your Opinion..., Everyone is entitled to there's. I Own tons of Wright ratchets and never felt slighted by there Ratchet Mechanism. I just sent 2 wright ratchets out via the Classifieds, Maybe we can get some more opinions and Input.


Ive never had a issue with QC with Wright tools, Maybe im Lucky.. Dunno.

 

[HandyManny]

Autozone ratchet?

Yes its a great neck made in china, lets see the guts

At first, it looked like a Craftsman "made in Taiwan" ratchet, but no, the handle isn't quite right and a pearhead. But I'll stick with Taiwan as the COO.

Steve

Duralast is my guess

These quotes make a good point. Those first photos above look pretty damn good and it looks like a high end ratchet, but....This should tell you something about what is happening to other brands in comparison to high-end stuff like Snap-On. Then mrholeshot says the new Snap-On ratchet feels cheaper than the older Snap-On stuff. Hmmm American quality, eh? The rest of the world is catching up while we are still blinded to that fact. How is this country ever going to improve if we can't see our own degradation happening?? Or fail to want to admit it. I'm sure it's still a good ratchet though aside from a few things.

 

[lipadj46]

Then mrholeshot says the new Snap-On ratchet feels cheaper than the older Snap-On stuff. Hmmm American quality, eh?

I think that mrholeshot can agree that some of his feelings may be a bit subjective due to all the hype about the dual 80s and their COO. Some of the "feel" about a high end tool like snap on is how it makes you feel or the pride of owning the best tool that is made in the USA. Without the guarantee that a tool is in fact 100% (or 90% or whatever the FCC says) made in the USA you no longer have that feeling of pride and that can affect the way a tool feels physically. We humans are indeed peculiar creatures.

 

[Hiball]

Those first photos above look pretty damn good and it looks like a high end ratchet, but....This should tell you something about what is happening to other brands in comparison to high-end stuff like Snap-On. Then mrholeshot says the new Snap-On ratchet feels cheaper than the older Snap-On stuff. Hmmm American quality, eh? The rest of the world is catching up while we are still blinded to that fact. How is this country ever going to improve if we can't see our own degradation happening?? Or fail to want to admit it. I'm sure it's still a good ratchet though aside from a few things.

I dont feel that the New (Dual 80) tech ratchets feel any cheaper than the Older series, Im not a big fan of the sharp edges versus the older series that where more rounded. When i first seen the ratchet i was worried that the sharp edges would be prone to chipping etc, Ive yet to see signs of this. I also wouldnt categorize Snap on as a Degrading company, Plain and Simple "Dual 80" tech ratchets are probably 1 of the most sold items off the truck and has won numerous awards. People need to forge there own opinions, Just because "1" person makes a statement or does numerous Ratchet tests doesnt mean its the gospel. It seems People are always scared of change, Change a Ratchet design and Panic sets in, (Me included.. sharp edges?)The facts are its a very good selling Ratchet design and outside the 1/4 (t72) i have yet to hear anything other than Praise from Members.

 

[HandyManny]

I think that mrholeshot can agree that some of his feelings may be a bit subjective due to all the hype about the dual 80s and their COO. Some of the "feel" about a high end tool like snap on is how it makes you feel or the pride of owning the best tool that is made in the USA. Without the guarantee that a tool is in fact 100% (or 90% or whatever the FCC says) made in the USA you no longer have that feeling of pride and that can affect the way a tool feels physically. We humans are indeed peculiar creatures.

It's all subjective. But to me pride of ownership has little to do with COO these days and all to do with how high the quality and functionability a particular tool is. There was a time when the USA stamp added to that particular pride of ownership, but I think that was mainly due to the fact that when I was using tools professionally the majority of hand tools sold in this country were USA made tools. It was very common that we produced very duarable and well made tools at one time that came from the factory with a high quality finish as well. Some were better than others, but it was easier to find pretty good USA made tools back then. There are actually some (a few) poorer quality US made tools out there these days that actually makes me shameful to see the USA stamped on those inferior pieces. So much for pride of ownership. If it's not so good of stuff then that's what it is. I don't care where it was made. But that's not at all anything directed at Snap-On's basic hand tools. No way. All I'm getting at is that when you find the same solidness, quality feel, useability, and durability in an imported ratchet that compares very nicely to some of our higher end tools, but sells for much less money, that tells me that the rest of the developing world is catching up quick if they aren't past us already in some ways.

By the way the FCC is responsible for regulating on-air radio and broadcasting matters. The FTC is responsible for regulating consumer and trade products.

 

[HandyManny]

I dont feel that the New (Dual 80) tech ratchets feel any cheaper than the Older series, Im not a big fan of the sharp edges versus the older series that where more rounded. When i first seen the ratchet i was worried that the sharp edges would be prone to chipping etc, Ive yet to see signs of this. I also wouldnt categorize Snap on as a Degrading company, Plain and Simple "Dual 80" tech ratchets are probably 1 of the most sold items off the truck and has won numerous awards. People need to forge there own opinions, Just because "1" person makes a statement or does numerous Ratchet tests doesnt mean its the gospel. It seems People are always scared of change, Change a Ratchet design and Panic sets in, (Me included.. sharp edges?)The facts are its a very good selling Ratchet design and outside the 1/4 (t72) i have yet to hear anything other than Praise from Members.

Not so much that the new Dual 80 feel cheaper in my opinion, but just that some imported ratchets feel just as good. In fact by feel I can't telling the difference just by picking them up. I was noticing that with my buddies Dual 80 in comparison with one of my new Duralasts. Granted the mechanisms do sound a bit different. But after a while when using both I just can't tell the difference in feel and function, maybe a slight sound difference. Just my observation.

 

[lipadj46]

By the way the FCC is responsible for regulating on-air radio and broadcasting matters. The FTC is responsible for regulating consumer and trade products.

Yes typing with one hand while hanging with a 4 month old is distracting

 

[HandyManny]

Yes typing with one hand while hanging with a 4 month old is distracting

I understand. I've been there.

 

[Hiball]

Not so much that the new Dual 80 feel cheaper in my opinion, but just that some imported ratchets feel just as good. In fact by feel I can't telling the difference just by picking them up. I was noticing that with my buddies Dual 80 in comparison with one of my new Duralasts. Granted the mechanisms do sound a bit different. But after a while when using both I just can't tell the difference in feel and function, maybe a slight sound difference. Just my observation.

Aren't the duralast ratchets like 36 tooth? I would think the difference between the dual 80's would be obvious. I'm not saying it would be better but definitely different.

 

[HandyManny]

Aren't the duralast ratchets like 36 tooth? I would think the difference between the dual 80's would be obvious. I'm not saying it would be better but definitely different.

Well yes there is an abvious difference in that, and in they way the mechanisms feels and sounds. What I'm saying is that by holding them and using them, aside from the tighter arc, I can't tell any difference. They do sound different too. I guess I'm talking more about feel of durability during use and the feel and finish as well. But yes a higher tooth count is obvious when comparing the two.

 

[briggsguy17]

The SO site says COO is USA....... Next time that I am on the truck I am going look at a repair kit and see if there is a "made in xxxxx" anywhere on the bag. I have 14 of the dang things and regardless of where they are made, they are NICE!!!

 

[MrMark]

Not so much that the new Dual 80 feel cheaper in my opinion, but just that some imported ratchets feel just as good. In fact by feel I can't telling the difference just by picking them up. I was noticing that with my buddies Dual 80 in comparison with one of my new Duralasts. Granted the mechanisms do sound a bit different. But after a while when using both I just can't tell the difference in feel and function, maybe a slight sound difference. Just my observation.

You've lost credibility with that one. You can continue on your "America is in decline" soap box all you want, but to say that the Duralast feels the same as a dual 80 and that you "can't tell the difference" is an absurd statement.

 

[mofo62]

It's a Snap-On SF80.

Cool Picture,Congratulations ,awesome tool! aws Snap On

 

[briggsguy17]

Well I was on the truck Friday and looked at a Dual 80 repair kit. No "made in xxxxx" anywhere on the bag. When I mention the lack of Made in USA markings my dealer says he doesn't want to talk about it. Apparently there is significant negative feedback about this. We shall see if it changes anything.