ratchets ?

[PowderKeg]

Pictures or I call bull.

Hmph. Think I'm full of it, huh?

Been planning a full blown post with decent pics, stats, etc for a little while (since closing in on 500), but I don't like being called a BS'r, so here's a teaser or few of ultra-crappy cellphone pics:

3/8" alphabetical, Action to Mac

1/2" Moore/Easco and New Britain sourced

1/2" Wright, Armstrong, SK, Williams and a few other sources
<a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/GPJ68/Tools/1-2WrightSKWill_zpsb65a05b1.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 1-2WrightSKWill_zpsb65a05b1.jpg"/></a>

That's 3 drawers out of 7 filled in that cabinet. Can fit roughly 100 3/8", 50 1/2" or probably 175+ 1/4" in each drawer (only have @ 90 1/4"), and doesn't include the 40+ in the roll cab. Planning on putting the 1/2" alphabetical as well. I'm gonna have to spread out into the remaining drawers, 'cause it's a pain adding a ratchet into the middle of mostly full drawer alphabetically and shifting a s**tload of ratchets around...

And all those ratchets that look the same aren't - they're different brands, or high/low tooth count models, or some other difference - I don't count multiples of absolutely identical ratchets within a drive size.

Sorry but that's a dam huge *** number of ratchets.

Don't I know it...

Attached (hopefully) is a partial pdf print of the spreadsheet I'm keeping track of the model #'s on, to show the long list of brands. It's not the most recent update - it only totals 512 ratchets. A handful listed as individual brands are actually variations/evolutions of a particular brand (like S-K, SK, SK Tools, SK Wayne), but there's a good 100+ unique brands.

So you can't call bull, but what do I get to call you?

 

[Mohawk Dave]

oh damn!

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

40ish between the 3 regular sizes, with the only duplicates being in the junkyard grab bag.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

around 50-60 ratchet. more coming...

 

[skylinegtr20]

17 if my count is correct, my 3/8 SO Flex is my bread and butter so I have a backup just in case... havent broken one yet!

BTW whats the love for comfort grips? I find them very inconvienent for almost every situation nor do I feel much "comfort" using them. I have 1 in my box and it rarely gets touched.

36" 1/2 Snap On Breaker Bar
24" 1/2 Matco Locking Flex 88 Tooth
18" 1/2 Mac Flex Comfort Grip
15" 1/2 Matco 88 tooth
11.5" 1/2 Snap On Flex Dual 80
11.5" 1/2 Snap On Dual 80
2x 13" 3/8 Snap On Flex Dual 80
13" 3/8 Snap On Flex/Flex Handle Dual 80
8" 3/8 Snap On Dual 80
4" 3/8 Mac 72 tooth
3/8 Snap On Palm Spinner
7" 1/4 Snap On Dual 80
4" 1/4 Snap on Dual 80
3" 1/4 Mac 72 tooth
1/4 Snap On Palm Spinne
4 1/2 Mac Ratcheting Bit Driver
5" Mac Flex/Locking Ratcheting Bit Driver

 

[metaldad]

Hmph. Think I'm full of it, huh?

Been planning a full blown post with decent pics, stats, etc for a little while (since closing in on 500), but I don't like being called a BS'r, so here's a teaser or few of ultra-crappy cellphone pics:

3/8" alphabetical, Action to Mac


1/2" Moore/Easco and New Britain sourced

1/2" Wright, Armstrong, SK, Williams and a few other sources
<a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/GPJ68/Tools/1-2WrightSKWill_zpsb65a05b1.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 1-2WrightSKWill_zpsb65a05b1.jpg"/></a>

That's 3 drawers out of 7 filled in that cabinet. Can fit roughly 100 3/8", 50 1/2" or probably 175+ 1/4" in each drawer (only have @ 90 1/4"), and doesn't include the 40+ in the roll cab. Planning on putting the 1/2" alphabetical as well. I'm gonna have to spread out into the remaining drawers, 'cause it's a pain adding a ratchet into the middle of mostly full drawer alphabetically and shifting a s**tload of ratchets around...

And all those ratchets that look the same aren't - they're different brands, or high/low tooth count models, or some other difference - I don't count multiples of absolutely identical ratchets within a drive size.



Don't I know it...

Attached (hopefully) is a partial pdf print of the spreadsheet I'm keeping track of the model #'s on, to show the long list of brands. It's not the most recent update - it only totals 512 ratchets. A handful listed as individual brands are actually variations/evolutions of a particular brand (like S-K, SK, SK Tools, SK Wayne), but there's a good 100+ unique brands.

So you can't call bull, but what do I get to call you?

beautiful!
cant wait for the full collection!

 

[skylinegtr20]

PowderKeg impressive collection. Must have taken some time to collect all those!

Anyone heard any news on the release of the new MAC Pear Head 90 tooth Ratchets? I am excited to try them, used to be my go to ratchet before they completely changed designs and snappy came out with the dual80

 

[thesilverone]

very nice powderkeg!

 

[jim1987]

Powerkeg,

Were not worthy!!!

 

[2oolhound]

Hmph. Think I'm full of it, huh?

Thanks for posting, I was hoping some of you big players would post pics. When you get your proper camera going how about some detailed shots of the more unusual or your favourites?

 

[ganymede]

Pictures or I call bull. Sorry but that's a dam huge *** number of ratchets.

I saw an old thread once where he had posted a bunch.
Wish I could find it.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

This is GJ I would never call BS on somebody saying they have an excessive amount of any tool.

 

[BK13]

This is GJ I would never call BS on somebody saying they have an excessive amount of any tool.

That may be the greatest truth ever told here...

 

[fireguy229]

17 in the box, more in junkyard box plus a couple in the trucks


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[Jason280]

Somewhere north of 75, haven't counted in a while.

 

[AndrewV]

We putting torque wrenches, and gimbles counts to powderkeg. Just wondering.
Thats way to many ratchets man.
But you proved them wrong lol.

 

[gtlaw]

Hmph. Think I'm full of it, huh?

Been planning a full blown post with decent pics, stats, etc for a little while (since closing in on 500), but I don't like being called a BS'r, so here's a teaser or few of ultra-crappy cellphone pics:

3/8" alphabetical, Action to Mac

1/2" Moore/Easco and New Britain sourced

1/2" Wright, Armstrong, SK, Williams and a few other sources
<a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/GPJ68/Tools/1-2WrightSKWill_zpsb65a05b1.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 1-2WrightSKWill_zpsb65a05b1.jpg"/></a>

That's 3 drawers out of 7 filled in that cabinet. Can fit roughly 100 3/8", 50 1/2" or probably 175+ 1/4" in each drawer (only have @ 90 1/4"), and doesn't include the 40+ in the roll cab. Planning on putting the 1/2" alphabetical as well. I'm gonna have to spread out into the remaining drawers, 'cause it's a pain adding a ratchet into the middle of mostly full drawer alphabetically and shifting a s**tload of ratchets around...

And all those ratchets that look the same aren't - they're different brands, or high/low tooth count models, or some other difference - I don't count multiples of absolutely identical ratchets within a drive size.



Don't I know it...

Attached (hopefully) is a partial pdf print of the spreadsheet I'm keeping track of the model #'s on, to show the long list of brands. It's not the most recent update - it only totals 512 ratchets. A handful listed as individual brands are actually variations/evolutions of a particular brand (like S-K, SK, SK Tools, SK Wayne), but there's a good 100+ unique brands.

So you can't call bull, but what do I get to call you?

Worst case of ratchetitis ever

 

[NYTurfTech]

Jeeez that's a lot. I don't think most tool trucks have that many ratchets on it! I've been using the same 8 ratchets for the last 15 years, Varying Snap On 936's,an old SL715 that still works mint and an SK 45170 and SK 40170. I'm pretty much loyal to those two brands they never let me down. Craftsman for home use.

 

[Kev442]

15-20.
The kicker is that I have less than $150 invested in ratchets, the first ones I ever bought are still kicking 32 years later. I am thinking about some new ones though.

 

[texchappy]

15-20.
The kicker is that I have less than $150 invested in ratchets, the first ones I ever bought are still kicking 32 years later. I am thinking about some new ones though.

What had you thinking of new ones? What would you be looking for?

 

[thinman]

Powderkeg -- Your collection rocks. I'm looking forward to seeing more detailed photos. I have about 40 ratchets and probably like my old baldhead Blackhawk as much as any. What do you consider the rarest ratchet in your collection? Which one is your favorite to use?

 

[sk farmer]

i know powderkeg has a pile but i think somebody has even more than that.

is blacknwhitepit maybe?

 

[PowderKeg]

Worst case of ratchetitis ever

Naw, just "commitment"... or should I be commited?...

Just to throw out a couple more tidbits:

Less than 8% of the total are truck tool brands, with 18 Snappy's and 21 combined Mac, Matco, and Cornwell, at the moment.

Only have in the neighborhood of 25 to 30 "matched" sets in the three drive sizes at the moment, or roughly 15% of the total.

Only @ 8% of the total are non-standard length or grip types (long handle, flex, shorty, breaker head, hard handle, speeder, etc.).

Considering the above, this thing still has plenty of room to grow - the only thing holding it back is that I'm a cheap @zz - which is why less than 8% are truck brands, and virtually no current modern top-of-the-line high tooth count models (one FHD80 I fished out of da 'bay 'cause I really wanted a yellow hard handle).

 

[PowderKeg]

i know powderkeg has a pile but i think somebody has even more than that.

is blacknwhitepit maybe?

Maybe 6 or so years ago (if memory serves), Moparhound went on a pic posting binge with a countdown (or would that be a count-up?) to see if he had more than I did (think I was around 250 or so back then). He did, but while he certainly had quantity, I humbly believe (then and now) that I had him easily beat on variety. I saw very few ratchets in his pics back then that I didn't have one of, and many doubles, triples, quadruples, or more of absolutely identical ratchets - I only count one within a drive size if I should acquire two that are completely identical. While an argument might be made against a few ratchets I've counted as different, it would likely affect less than 2% of the total.

I'd love to see some other high count obsess..., er collections with variety. I know there are some fantastic brand-specific collections out there like SnapMom's.

 

[3baygarage]

I have to say PowderKeg you have a grand collection. Never counted the amount of any type of tool I own. Maybe someday I can tally up the ratchets but wouldn't come close to some guys on here. I once bought a 1200 piece socket collection but I sold off most of it.

 

[k1rodeoboater]

8 if you don't count the torque wrenches, 11 if you do.

 

[Plombob]

Probably 50-60. I've got a collection of 1/4" rats that numbers 30.

 

[DynoDale]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1764454&postcount=74

 

[4x4gearhead]

I counted over 50 last time and though that was over a year ago, I know that it has only grown.

 

[Kev442]

What had you thinking of new ones? What would you be looking for?

Need some higher tooth counts and the reversing is a pain on a couple, they got hosed down with Kroil as I was getting annoyed.
So, I bought two composite HF's (1/4 and 3/8) and while looking at Cripes, added the USA Kobalts to the pile for $20 (1/4 3/8 and 1/2). So, five new ones in and two old ones going down to work for the monkeys there to use as hammers. I don't want to grab them by accident, I'm done with them.

 

[85FourEyedGT]

I have about 10, after looking at the wish list of ratchets I want, Im thinking my final number will be 40+....according to GJ standards that makes me a rank amateur haha

 

[ggoss]

When you get your proper camera going how about some detailed shots of the more unusual or your favourites?

Powderkeg, I would love to see this too if you don't mind. No rush, I just love the unusual ones!

 

[Clik]

Naw, just "commitment"... or should I be commited?...

You might like being committed because you'd add nurse Rached to your collection.

Did I miss the appology post or has the BS caller slithered away with head hanging and a sore ***?

 

[Rossco]

Ah. I will bring this thread Back down to earth.

My humble collection of money makers.



I have two extra not pictured, Another CAT 3/8 drive and a GS80 as I have some at work and some at home.

All used hard expect the spare CAT 3/8 that's a standby.

 

[BK13]

I'd love to pick up a couple of those CAT ratchets...

 

[nicksnothereman]

Under 20 including stuff I've modified.

 

[Canadian Charlie]

I have close to 20 in all 3 drives (1/4, 3/8 and 1/2")

 

[Qualitytools]

Not at home right now but this made me think I will have to gather and count and get back to you on that!

 

[thinman]

Would have to count but I've got a small handful of 1/4 and 1/2 drive. The 3/8 drive seem to grow on their own. Realistically, there's only 5 or 6 that I use very often. Then there are some like the stubby that are just nice to have when needed for a tight spot.

 

[rockinacummins]

Only about 20... But I look at every pawn shop, flea market, and yard sale. Scored my very first Dual 80 (F80) at the swap meet last Sunday. IMMACULATE. Looks like it was only used once or twice. I asked the guy how much after I bought a 12" USA made adjustable wrench and a small double open end PLVMB from him for $3. He said well, I've been asking $40 but how about $25? I said how about $20? He handed it to me and sounds good to me! I kinda wish I had said $10. But hey, he was happy and I am too