Ratchet suggestions - 72 tooth, quick release, USA???

[Parrothead]

Looking for a 72 tooth, quick release USA made ratchet. Trying to avoid Snap On prices so the FR80 is out ((really, I promise it's out) (it's not for me either)). If I am going import, I have the ratchet picked out. Thanks for the ideas, I am sure there are brands out there I am not thinking of. Oh, I don't have access to tool trucks.

 

[Askme42]

Not sure if Armstrong is quick release but 88 tooth made in the USA ratchet is good enough for me.

 

[vandezand]

The armstrong 88's are not quick release

 

[Askme42]

The armstrong 88's are not quick release

Personally I wouldn't want quick release but to each their own.

 

[Brownsfan]

I think your only fine tooth quick release ratchets are going to be imports or Snap On. I cant think of any. You can still find USA Craftsman 60t low profile ratchets on ebay.

 

[ADSR]

^^ this. I can't think of any either.

 

[gtermini]

$55 on feebay

Greyson

 

[Fedwrench]

The only non tool truck US made ratchet with a quick release I can think of is the Proto premium Pear head ratchet but, it only has 45 teeth.

There are many imports available though.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I've got nothing for you, but that's a great deal on the Snap On.

 

[monomach]

The problem is the quick release. There's less demand for that among users of premium tools, so there are fewer US options.

If you decide to give up on the quick release, I'd say to go for a 72 tooth Williams B-52a or B-53a.

If you absolutely need a quick release, the Kobalt, Pittsburgh Pro, or any other Taiwan brand in 72t are pretty much the exact same (pretty decent) Rotar ratchet. Whichever one is cheapest is the best buy.

 

[LB-1911]

Looking for a 72 tooth, quick release USA made ratchet.

Trying to avoid Snap On prices so the FR80 is out ((really, I promise it's out) (it's not for me either)).

If I am going import, I have the ratchet picked out.

Thanks for the ideas, I am sure there are brands out there I am not thinking of.

Oh, I don't have access to tool trucks.

While not 72 -a 60t low profile as mentioned by Brownsfan might be it
You're not giving up much from 72 dropping to 60. (Refer to chart below)

 

[Parrothead]

Thanks for all the input. The quick release isn't a decision I can make for them. It looks like I'll be going with a NOS Craftsman thin profile 60t. From what I understand they're pretty nice.

 

[JDon99]

It looks like I'll be going with a NOS Craftsman thin profile 60t. From what I understand they're pretty nice.

I've had a set for years, they are pretty nice ratchets

 

[mrjaw14]

Not us made, but if you're not going the premium route the husky "pro" ratchets are darn nice for how cheap they are. I've purposely abused husky ratchets and was going to toss it but the darn thing hasn't broke yet. It's not snap on smooth, but it's smoother than kobalt.

 

[retDAC]

Husky roto ratchets are made by Gearwrench.

 

[Wamsutta]

There's also the FHR80 which is an 80 tooth 3/8 drive ratchet with quick release and the comfort grip.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=681231&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[Brownsfan]

Thanks for all the input. The quick release isn't a decision I can make for them. It looks like I'll be going with a NOS Craftsman thin profile 60t. From what I understand they're pretty nice.

I have the set. They are really nice. The 1/2dr is a little bulky but still good. They should work fine.

 

[Davefr]

Does it have to be new??

The older raised panel CM round head/fine tooth/quick release ratchets with speeder rings are some of the nicest ratchets ever made. You should be able to find one on Ebay.

 

[franzdom]

I don't think these are anywhere near 72T

 

[ArtDeco]

Does it have to be new??

The older raised panel CM round head/fine tooth/quick release ratchets with speeder rings are some of the nicest ratchets ever made. You should be able to find one on Ebay.

I don't know how many teeth those are but I agree - those are some of the most durable, slick ratchets I've used.

 

[powertrip]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=251654



As for an import, look at the new style duralast. It's a high tooth count, quick release, very compact head design and $27 at autozone.

 

[ajchien]

I don't know how many teeth those are but I agree - those are some of the most durable, slick ratchets I've used.

I agree. The old Craftsman RHFT are quick release and they have about 90 clicks.

You might find them on the cripe website under another brand name, Allen(?)

 

[north]

I don't think these are anywhere near 72T

The 3/8" RHFT have 41 teeth and two pawls for a total of 82 clicks. Comes as Easco, Allen, KD, Ridgid and maybe other brands with a more comfortable round knurled handle. Talking used or nos here of course.

 

[OxJaw]

I don't think these are anywhere near 72T

Those are a 41 tooth dual pawl set up. 82 clicks per revolution. Those are great ratchets.

 

[Alexbn921]

I think your only fine tooth quick release ratchets are going to be imports or Snap On. I cant think of any. You can still find USA Craftsman 60t low profile ratchets on ebay.

I've got the Craftsman low pros and they are great. 12+ years of service and I've only lubed them once. Its nice to have the release button.