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nutsnbolts

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I'll confess, I bought one last night too. I had to see what all the fuss is about. :)
 

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They're one of the few tool brands with good eBay demand in case you ever need to dig up some cash.
 

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Hey, I bought next to the last one, that is a good price. Remember these get better with age. I currently have a couple of the plastic handled versions.
 

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I doubt we get warranty for Snap On Tools purchased from eBay (even if they are new), right?
 
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winlinmac

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Thanks Martin, I see that I have no choice but to get my hands on an F80 now :lol: Thanks :beer:

If and when you need a rebuild call Snap On's 800 number, tell them it's skipping. They'll send you a rebuild kit no problem
 

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What's the preference between the regular dual80 models and the quick release versions. I really like having quick release sometimes. Rarely see snap on guys with the qr versions however.


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winlinmac

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I like the quick release function too, but sometimes quick release adds a little bulkiness at the head. In constraint areas, a qr-less function can be useful at times.
 

JAKE-THE-TOOL-MAN

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Out of all my new Snapon ratchets, I really find the S series to be the smoothest. I like them all though. I know this isn't the ratchet being discussed in this thread but I also purchased the 1/4 and 3/8 drive Snapon roto ratchets recently, and they live up to the hype on here as well. Handier than I thought.
 

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I'm eyeing for an F80 on several auction sites.

Off-Topic, who determined the adequate tooth-count for ratchets? It seems, most ratchets sold to the DIY'ers are 72-tooth count. What does the future hold as far as tooth count goes?
 

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All the mechanics I use to work with hated quick release ratchets. Maybe that's why Snap-on only has a few of them- they just don't sell? I don't know.
 

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They have to hollow out the drive tang for the quick release, so it probably weakens it. Maybe it's a strength thing

I have a TL72 and a FL80 and really like them both
 
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winlinmac

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I'm willing to pay $50 for an F80 (including shipping). :D PM me if you intend to sell one. Thanks!
 
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