Looking for a 24" breaker bar

[bcradio]

The HF bar is not and never was a consideration.

Cool story bro... For lots of people it is.

 

[sac02]

Sure - then they should feel free to start threads about it. But this thread is not and never was about HF breaker bars. As I mentioned already, I don't care for them. I don't have an issue with someone dropping in to tell me they like their HF bar, but are you saying I'm not supposed to tell you that I'm not considering it? I wasn't rude was I?

I didn't start this thread as a general forum for users to vote on their favorite breaker, though like I said I don't particularly mind if some people stop in and tell me what they like. I asked specifically if anyone could give me thoughts about if I should get the $31 Proto, or hold out for the Snap-On that I had my eye on. Any opinions on that?

 

[DennisH2014]

I've got craftsman, HF and Proto breaker bars. The Proto wins hands down; it's more solid, slimmer, has the knurled handle, and it still manages to be the strongest.

 

[sac02]

Haha, Dennis, you could have just said, "refer to my avatar pic" and we'd have known your vote!

 

[ladrones]

I have a Cornwell 24" breaker. It has served me well over many years.

For the price you can get the Proto for it seems like a very easy choice.

 

[Ruger_556]

Only since this came up in the last thread and several thought there was something wrong, with Proto the holes through the yoke ears are drilled out to a slightly larger diameter than the pin which is secured in the drive. It's not a defect and they all come like that. Heads have the right amount of drag and they don't deflect when you are really putting your shoulder into it. I have the 24" and the 11". Admittedly they're not quite this clean and shiny anymore but...



You can't go wrong with either choice though The Snap-On's are good too. I'd just rather the knurled grip myself.

 

[BK13]

Sure - then they should feel free to start threads about it. But this thread is not and never was about HF breaker bars. As I mentioned already, I don't care for them. I don't have an issue with someone dropping in to tell me they like their HF bar, but are you saying I'm not supposed to tell you that I'm not considering it? I wasn't rude was I?

I didn't start this thread as a general forum for users to vote on their favorite breaker, though like I said I don't particularly mind if some people stop in and tell me what they like. I asked specifically if anyone could give me thoughts about if I should get the $31 Proto, or hold out for the Snap-On that I had my eye on. Any opinions on that?

Fair enough. I already have a 24" Snappy (perhaps where my 'meh' attitude towards breakers comes from?) but if I didn't, I'd be all over that Proto like a pack of dogs on a crippled cat.

Heck, I still may pick one up. Just because I don't get worked up over breaker bar threads doesn't mean I might not jump on a deal....

 

[sac02]

I'm glad I started this thread b/c it (surprisingly) seems like several people are 'meh' about the SO breakers. Probably gonna get the Proto with high confidence I'll be happy with it. Thanks for the input.

 

[BK13]

I don't want you to mis-interpret what I'm saying... My Snappy does the job with so little drama that I don't even really think about it... I've never really used any others, so I don't know if others are the same.

 

[bobcatdan]

Some flex is a good thing. If a bar is so stiff it can't flex at all, it could lead to snapping of the shaft. I have never seen a break bar shaft snap off, the drive or the yolk fails first. If flex is a major concern, step up 3/4" drive.

 

[SteveCh]

Got my SK 24" 1/2" at Epstein's during the Sept. SK Day. Beautiful tool.

 

[WhiffySpark]

I don't own an actual break bar. I have a 24 inch snap on ratchet I use. Personally I feel it's stronger than a break bar. And breaker bar I've used I've managed to snap the head off