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BrokeEF

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OK I am looking to get a nice long handle fixed head ratchet (straight handle), I was thinking of getting this one from Snap-On
FL80
BUT I am worried about how durable the fine tooth head will be. Obviously with the long handle I will be able to put some torque on it (and I know to use a breaker bar when needed) but I am woried that I will be putting to much torque on it. I dont see what I am looking for with a "standard" tooth count either. Let me know what you all think!


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Sean
 
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BrokeEF said:
OK I am looking to get a nice long handle fixed head ratchet (straight handle), I was thinking of getting this one from Snap-On
FL80
BUT I am worried about how durable the fine tooth head will be. Obviously with the long handle I will be able to put some torque on it (and I know to use a breaker bar when needed) but I am woried that I will be putting to much torque on it. I dont see what I am looking for with a "standard" tooth count either. Let me know what you all think!


Thanks,
Sean
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Hi Sean,

I have that exact ratchet and it is a cracker! I have even used a piece of scaffold bar on it to undo some nuts as I couldn't be arsed to get my 1/2" windy gun :lol_hitti So I would say the teeth can withstand some pressure!

I am not sure what you mean by "standard tooth count" but compared to older SO ratchets the dual 80 has 80teeth compared to the old 36toothed ratchet so it is smoother gearing and generally feels much better to use.

If the worst does happen and the gear screws up you can always get it changed :) thats why I buy SO tools.
 
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I was kind of worried about the strength with my 1/2" version before I got it.It's plenty strong.I've used it to take out bolts torqued to 480 ft/lbs that were locktighted in.Snap on advertises the 3/8 version by hanging a tool chest off the handle.They can break of course but they don't break easy.
 
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Well thanks for the replies. What I meant by "standard" tooth count was whatever the count used to be (apparently 36 tooth). It looks like the 80 is now the standard from Snap-On so that clears that up. So basicly I have no worries :D Thanks guys, now to start picking up the various ratchets I want one by one :D

Sean
 
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BrokeEF said:
Well thanks for the replies. What I meant by "standard" tooth count was whatever the count used to be (apparently 36 tooth). It looks like the 80 is now the standard from Snap-On so that clears that up. So basicly I have no worries :D Thanks guys, now to start picking up the various ratchets I want one by one :D

Sean
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the new dual 80 ratchets are far stronger than their old design
 
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+1 to what other people in this thread have said. All of my Dual 80's are damn strong. They claim the 1/4" can take 90 ft lbs of torque. I don't doubt it. I have 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2, they all are great and have given me zero problems. (used every damn day!)
 
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Like the others have said, the dual 80 design is far stronger than any previous design. Very rarely do I have to rebuild them
 
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I can only mirror what everyone else has said so far with one exception. I broke a Dual 80 locking flex head but I was using it as a buck wrench against an impact. I didn't have any other means at the time and that is what fit. I was breaking the rules by doing that, but the Snap-on guy put a kit in free of charge anyway. For the record, the Dual 80 did last for quite a while in this application before letting go.

By the way, I have a long 3/8" breaker bar now!
 
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When the Dual 80 design was introduced at the Snap-on tool show in Vegas. The had a display where a KRL1022 was hanging from a chain attached to an F80 ratchet.
 
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are snap on going to make an 80 tooth with a different handle?

the soft grip is the only reason im not buying one.
 
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Yeah, I am back and forth on the soft grip. I think I want the soft grip breaker bars since I know I will be putting some good force on it. Then again I have had only Craftsman up to this point so the standard SO handle is a huge improvement :)

Sean
 
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chadster1 said:
They have the all chrome versions. F80, FL80, FLF80
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i should have mentioned i already have an F936 (is that right?) so the f80 will be just a bit too similar.

i already own a long handle and flex handle from other brands.
 
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I have a question about the FHF80. If you remove the handle or soft cover who long is the shaft inside the cover and does if have the spline or rib on either side. I want to put a hard handle on one but have no idea what is under the handle.
 
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I've had mine (F80 and FX80) for over a year and haven;t had any issues. Once a month I'll take all my ratchets apart, clean and re assemble with super lube.

I believe the key to longevity is cleaning out of the mechanism and re lubing. My old boss dropped off his early 80s SO ratchets for me to fix. They were all dry and very dirty. One did need a rebuild kit but the others I managed to fix.
 
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