Need a Good 1/4" Ratchet

[~UB~]

What do you suggest???

 

[Rickster]

I have three favorites in the toolbox: Snap-on hard handle flex head, SK chrome fine tooth and a Craftsman RHFT.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

I would go with Gearwrench rotoratchet, or their 60th tooth ratchet.
The Armstrong is even a better choise

 

[mrholeshot]

In 1/4 drive I would say anything Gearwrench. Great ratchet very little money. The comfort grip as it's a little long but the steel handle is about right. I actually find about anything works well in 1/4 drive.

 

[~UB~]

Any pics or some good ones???
Lots of tools called gearwrench... or is that the brand name???
Seen some KD rotoratchets...Any good??

 

[mrholeshot]

These are excellant

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001M0O1BQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[tcheat]

I have three favorites in the toolbox: Snap-on hard handle flex head, SK chrome fine tooth and a Craftsman RHFT.

I'm with Rickster on these. I have these and they are great. I am also a fan of the Proto Big Dawgs. For the money, though, the Craftsman RHFT and SK are hard to beat.

 

[bmwpower]

My favorite - THNF72

 

[Ed_EOD]

I'm a big fan of this one, you should get it. Since your only criteria is "good," I would recommend it.

http://www.mriequip.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=964&idcategory=108

 

[Theloniousmonk]

^ I'll take two please...

 

[4x4gearhead]

snap on > all with ratchets I second the THNF72

 

[May Pop]

SK fine tooth

 

[Indy_500]

i'm gonna be honest i love 1/4" drive roto ratchets, but anything bigger than that, i don't care for the roto ratchets. I have the full HF set and i don't like them pivoting on nuts/bolts i need to torque down more.

 

[~UB~]

I'm a big fan of this one, you should get it. Since your only criteria is "good," I would recommend it.

http://www.mriequip.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=964&idcategory=108

Holy ****!!! $600+ for a Friggin Ratchet???

 

[Farmrod]

Depends on your application but I have the THNF72, T72, TL72 and also the gearwrench roto head I love them all but on most of my 1/4" work i grab the THNF72

Chris

 

[Beerman]

Depends really on how much you want to spend. If you have a local flea market, you should be able to pick up a good quality, gently used 1/4 ratchet for around $5-$10.




Beerman

 

[rsanter]

I have a flex head SO that is my favorite 1/4 drive ratchet
I also have the new series cman that is very nice for a rigid handle

bob

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Snap-on TF72. I use mine all the time, great ratchet.

 

[lipadj46]

Williams M-52EHF 7" flex head. Old School Snap on quality for $28. They also have the non flex USA versions too.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

Any pics or some good ones???
Lots of tools called gearwrench... or is that the brand name???
Seen some KD rotoratchets...Any good??

Feast your eyes on this drawer full of GearWrench goodness...

 

[DrkMtnDew]

the Matco 6'' locking flex is my favorite. followed by the snap-on TR936.

 

[2drx4]

I like my S-O TL72. I picked up a TX72 a couple days ago, I like it too (locking flex-head hard handle, if you've not spent too much time looking at a S-O catalog.) For a shorter ratchet they now only have the T72, the T936 is discontinued. The T936 had a smaller head, if clearance is an issue, but is only 36 teeth. I find I use my TL72 a lot more than my T936. However, they do make the T936FOD still, which is basically the same as a T936, except they rivet the cover plate on.

All of the ratchets I mentioned are priced from about $60 to $90 new.

 

[SMKS]

I'm currently selling this one on eBay for $16 shipped. I could do a little better for a GJ'er, though. But it isn't the fine tooth that others have been talking about.

I also have a SK 1/4" fine tooth that I would be willing to part with for not too much money. I'm out of town for the weekend, but send me a PM if you're interested.

 

[ngk22r]

snap on > all with ratchets I second the THNF72

+1

You cant go wrong with the snap-on ratchets, if the truck price scares you just get one off ebay. The T72 is a great ratchet even if it is missing the USA stamp, I would not let that get in the way of buying one though.

 

[cruiser808]

I'm with Rickster on these. I have these and they are great. I am also a fan of the Proto Big Dawgs. For the money, though, the Craftsman RHFT and SK are hard to beat.

+1 on that. tcheat, you are a man of good taste and the most interesting man in world. Stay thirtsy, my friend.

 

[~UB~]

Anyone know anything about these???
Astro Pneumatic Ratchet???

http://directory.pten.com/product/10106357/Astro_Pneumatic_Tool_Co_One-Hand_Switch_ratchet

 

[mrholeshot]

Anyone know anything about these???
Astro Pneumatic Ratchet???

http://directory.pten.com/product/10106357/Astro_Pneumatic_Tool_Co_One-Hand_Switch_ratchet

Not enough to make an informed decision but I know enough about ratchets to tell you to keep it simple and solid. The thin profile Craftsman 60 tooth is pretty nice and 25 dollars. I'm not a fan of the flat panel(13 dollars) Craftsman ratchets but in 1/4 they are fine and cheap.The Craftsman pro for 23 dollars Try not to over think it. Even a 15 dollar Duralast will do the trick. I would pick the Craftsman Thin profile of all these because of it being 60 tooth which I find handy in 1/4 drive. It's a very nice ratchet as well

 

[Ben Iv]

My favorite - THNF72

I have been quite curious about the similarities between that ratchet and the gearwrench mrholeshot posted and I own in both 3/8 and 1/4. I took apart mine and then a solid chrome handle snapon version at work and the only difference i found is the selector on the snapon is plastic unlike the metal one on the gearwrench and the pawl is actually 3 pieces stacked togeather for some reason instead of a solid pawl as on the gearwrench.

 

[egdede]

I have three favorites in the toolbox: Snap-on hard handle flex head, SK chrome fine tooth and a Craftsman RHFT.

And I just received the 1/4" RHFT I purchased from you. it was as described, shipped lightning fast, and packaged in the safe and secure manner discussed here many times. Thx.

 

[Keep]

I just picked up the Williams 1/4 flex, very nice little ratchet, after that I would say my Craftsman RHFT.

 

[bonneyman]

I just got a RHFT 43187 C-man from a forum member, and it is very nice.

 

[Krokodil]

I ordered a Stahlwille 415 ratchet last week. Should get it this week. Will post mini review.

 

[Toolhorder]

Wow, surprised nobody recommended the Matco 88 1/4 ratchet. I have the long handle chrome one and it's the good to ratchet in my box now.

 

[mspecperformance]

Wow, surprised nobody recommended the Matco 88 1/4 ratchet. I have the long handle chrome one and it's the good to ratchet in my box now.

I currently have 3 88's and i love them all. Matco makes great ratchets.

 

[Infidel]

I use the long gearwrench flex 1/4" daily and love it. It has a comfort grip and so far has taken some serious torque. Before that I was using the Duralast flex head, and it is a very good ratchet. It is a little shorter and has a regular grip. Both are reasonably priced and are fine tooth. I would recommend them both.

forgot to mention the gearwrench is basically the matco minus 28 teeth, and you can put the matco kit in it.

 

[Roots]

Wow, surprised nobody recommended the Matco 88 1/4 ratchet.

I actually just bought one last week, it ****** rocks!

 

[Wideopentuning]

My favorite - THNF72

Agreed. A fantastic ratchet.

 

[littlekillertoad]

The gearwrench roto and a cornwell are my go to ratchets. I found that the gearwrench was a little tight out of the box. Had to crack mine open and give it a little grease.

 

[I_AM]

I have this Gearwrench and i don't care for it. The selector switch flips into off on it own. Other than that its very smooth. Would be great for loosening bolts.

 

[back2class]

also a big fan of Craftsman RHFT and SK fine tooth. I like small in a 1/4" ratchet. I doubt I would have any love for a bulky rotohead. Funny thing is I hate SK ratchets in anything but 1/4". But thats my go-to unit in 1/4. I have had many others, I find the pear heads too bulky and don't like any that are not fine tooth. I have had a few Craftsman thin profiles and they are quite nice as well. Those gearwrench heads look enormus and bulky.

At this time I have a like new kobalt and a new Craftsman (made by stanley round head) I could sell you either one for $9 shipped. Aols have a full set of shallow and deep craftsman sockets that are new if you are needing 1/4" tools.