need a new 1/4" ratchet...

[sberry]

A 5 $ ratchet gave 2 yrs of continious service, 2 1/2$ a year, I would consider another one.

 

[bigboblaird]

I have SO 1/4" Short Handle, Flex Handle, Long Handle Flex That Makes A Speed handle, A Flex Handle 1/4" Inch Body With 3/8" Sq Drive & A Real Neat Tool, A Short 1/4" Ratchet That Holds A 1/4" Hex Screwdriver Bit, I think I have all the bases covered ... I hope!!

 

[03protege]

My go to 1/4" ratchet is the Craftsman Thin Profile, if I need more leverage (and I often do) I grab the THLF72

 

[Carson_13]

Being in Alberta myself I feel your pain as far as tool selection. We dont have Matco or cornwell dealers here (at least I have never seen one). I have had the THLF72 for a little over a year now and its a great little tool. I would buy another.

 

[byoungblood]

Look for a used Wright 2400 for a knurled grip, or their current countour handle round head. Very tiny head perfect for small spaces.

 

[49 ford f-3]

I did a review of 1/4" ratchets on my blog

Depends on what you are doing with your ratchet. If you are a pro, probably Snap-On is your safest bet but I would take into consideration which tool trucks service your shop. That is too often overlooked as a factor in buying tools. All the good companies make a pretty decent ratchet.

This is my THL72. It is tough as heck. Never felt like it would even break a sweat, but pretty pricey.

The bang for buck king, in my opinion, is the Gearwrench 81224.