Snap On FR80 quick release

[Trucky]

Locking flex-head long handle comfort grip quick release 3/8 ratchet please? hah.

FLHXR80?

 

[meank20]

Locking flex-head long handle comfort grip quick release 3/8 ratchet please? hah.

FLHXR80?

And you know what?....I googled that exact part number hoping to find some obscure snap on link.

 

[Bart Simpson]

Locking flex-head long handle comfort grip quick release 3/8 ratchet please? hah.

FLHXR80?

That would be nice , but for now all you can get is the FR80, $87.95 , and FHR80, $89.95 in 3/8" drive.

The new product announcement has the details on these, see link.
http://image.snapon.com/international/pdf/fr80_fhr80_npa.pdf


If anyone is looking for a 1/4" drive dual 80 style ( 72 tooth ) quick release ratchet there is going to be a TR72 , it will cost $71.95 when available.

 

[Trucky]

I already looked a few times. And a few more just in case I missed it.

I don't even know if those are the right letters. F = 3/8, L = long handle, H = comfort handle, X = locking flex head, R = quick release, and 80 for how many I'm going to buy if they ever make them. How awesome would THAT be. Almost the perfect general use ratchet.

 

[HookWorse]

I had my hands on one today in the truck. I'll have one. In a week or two.

 

[GoBlue]

I purchased one and really like it a lot. It does not have coo stamped on it witch led me and my dealer to believe it was made over seas however some here have found that it is in fact American...i sure hope they are right! It is a super tool and a long time comming!

 

[Bart Simpson]

I purchased one and really like it a lot. It does not have coo stamped on it witch led me and my dealer to believe it was made over seas however some here have found that it is in fact American...i sure hope they are right! It is a super tool and a long time comming!

If you click the link for the new product announcement in my post above you will see that it clearly states the Country of Origin - United States.

All the New product announcements for the Dual 80's and the new round head ratchets have the same thing ,Country of Origin - United States.

Some people just choose not to believe the tools are made in the USA because they are not marked as such.
It is a corporate policy now not to put the COO on the tools, but the info is available on the website and any packaging when the ratchets come in sets.

 

[Ryan Graham]

I have been visiting this forum randomly for a few months and finally had to join. Sorry to bring up this older thread, but after the third or fourth thread I read that suggested Snap-on Tools are not made in the USA, I felt I had to chime in. Rest assured Snap-on ratchets/wrenches/sockets/pliers/air tools/tool boxes/tool carts are all made right here in the USA. In fact, next month, the Algona Iowa tool box plant will begin making the KRA line of boxes and all Snap-on carts (previously made in Canada). Another fact, 80% of everything that says "Snap-on" on it is made in the USA. The reality is that Snap-on is a global company and "made in usa" only holds weight in one small portion of the world. Snap-on does not attempt to hide the origin of any of their products and this information is available on packaging and on the internet. Sorry for my first post being a semi-rant, but I am a Snap-on Franchisee and take great pride in working with a great company and bringing you guys the best tools for your hard earned money.

 

[wreckercologist]

I have been visiting this forum randomly for a few months and finally had to join. Sorry to bring up this older thread, but after the third or fourth thread I read that suggested Snap-on Tools are not made in the USA, I felt I had to chime in. Rest assured Snap-on ratchets/wrenches/sockets/pliers/air tools/tool boxes/tool carts are all made right here in the USA. In fact, next month, the Algona Iowa tool box plant will begin making the KRA line of boxes and all Snap-on carts (previously made in Canada). Another fact, 80% of everything that says "Snap-on" on it is made in the USA. The reality is that Snap-on is a global company and "made in usa" only holds weight in one small portion of the world. Snap-on does not attempt to hide the origin of any of their products and this information is available on packaging and on the internet. Sorry for my first post being a semi-rant, but I am a Snap-on Franchisee and take great pride in working with a great company and bringing you guys the best tools for your hard earned money.

Welcome to GJ. While I agree with you, there are many closed minds on this subject.

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Ryan,

Welcome to the forum but be prepared. There is a group here that thinks the world is flat, the government really is here to help you and that everything Snap-on is made overseas.

 

[mixxmstrmike]

Brown just dropped off my FHR80. Sadly, its brother was back ordered. Ratchet **** comin' up!

-Mike

 

[Bart Simpson]

Brown just dropped off my FHR80. Sadly, its brother was back ordered. Ratchet **** comin' up!

-Mike

Surprised nobody noticed or commented on the change in the logo on the grip.


Your new ratchet has the new style grip with the logo changed.

GeorgiaHybrid's new FHR80 from post #16 shows the logo as it has been for years now.

Older style grip.

 

[franzdom]

Tonight they are showing "NLA" on the website for both the FR80 & FHR80

 

[NinetyTwoFifty]

So, I wonder what that means?

 

[warmpancakes]

So, I wonder what that means?

china is on strike

 

[Trucky]

Tonight they are showing "NLA" on the website for both the FR80 & FHR80

Non-Linear Amplifier?.... ooooohhh No Longer Available. I was thinking that sounded wrong

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Tonight they are showing "NLA" on the website for both the FR80 & FHR80

That's bummer.

 

[bsaint]

I don't get why the draw. Its a s/o quick release ratchet. Doesn't everyone have one of those?

 

[mrshaun]

i show stock on both fr80 and fhr80

 

[Trucky]

I don't get why the draw. Its a s/o quick release ratchet. Doesn't everyone have one of those?

I'm fairly certain these are "kind-of" new, and for a while now, everyone had been asking why SO didn't make a quick-release model. Now they have one, so it's the new toy everyone wants. Think tickle-me-elmo. Without the people getting trampled.


I think that's what happened.

 

[Sterff]

It's not really that new. The FR936 has been around for some time...

 

[Trucky]

Then maybe it has something to do with the "80" in the name ? other than that, your guess is as good as mine.

 

[Bart Simpson]

Then maybe it has something to do with the "80" in the name ? other than that, your guess is as good as mine.

Snap On has offered quick release since the 700 series so they have been available for 30 + years.

What is new is that they are starting to make Dual 80, 80 tooth versions available now.

 

[Trucky]

Snap On has offered quick release since the 700 series so they have been available for 30 + years.

What is new is that they are starting to make Dual 80, 80 tooth versions available now.

Are the 72s actually 36's just doubled then with the dual pawl design? I think that's what it's called

Seems like they're just as good as a D80. Well, the 70+ tooth ratchets i've used were. Then again, I only have a FHX80 so I can't compare..

 

[Bart Simpson]

Are the 72s actually 36's just doubled then with the dual pawl design? I think that's what it's called

Seems like they're just as good as a D80. Well, the 70+ tooth ratchets i've used were. Then again, I only have a FHX80 so I can't compare..

I am not sure what exactly your asking.

What 72's , the older 3/8" and 1/2" round heads , the new 1/4" drive round heads/ roto head , the Dual 80 style 72 tooth 1/4" drive pear head ratchets ?

If your are talking about the 72 tooth round heads like the F872 or S872 , they actually have 72 teeth , not 36 teeth with two pawls set up so one engages halfway between each tooth to give you 72 tooth "action".

The Dual 80 style pear head ratchets are 72 teeth in 1/4 drive, dual pawls don't change the ratchet " action " in a pear head style ratchets.

 

[Trucky]

I am not sure what exactly your asking.

What 72's , the older 3/8" and 1/2" round heads , the new 1/4" drive round heads/ roto head , the Dual 80 style 72 tooth 1/4" drive pear head ratchets ?

If your are talking about the 72 tooth round heads like the F872 or S872 , they actually have 72 teeth , not 36 teeth with two pawls set up so one engages halfway between each tooth to give you 72 tooth "action".

The Dual 80 style pear head ratchets are 72 teeth in 1/4 drive, dual pawls don't change the ratchet " action " in a pear head style ratchets.

That's just damn confusing! I give up. If it has 80 in the name, I would think it has 80 teeth. Same with 72. That's true for SO, isn't it?

I don't even know what I was trying to say. I "was" going to comment that it's dumb that people are going nuts over the /new/ 80 tooth versions if there were already ones with 72 out already, but maybe that's not true.

Nevermind! I quit.

 

[franzdom]

The FR936 had 36 teeth and 10 degrees swing.

 

[franzdom]

I see that the new ratchets are more than a price listing. They are back with pictures and descriptions

 

[Bart Simpson]

That's just damn confusing! I give up. If it has 80 in the name, I would think it has 80 teeth. Same with 72. That's true for SO, isn't it?

I don't even know what I was trying to say. I "was" going to comment that it's dumb that people are going nuts over the /new/ 80 tooth versions if there were already ones with 72 out already, but maybe that's not true.

Nevermind! I quit.

I tried to answer your question but you didn't give me a lot to work with.
If you would of at least stated what " 72 " you were talking about it would of helped , maybe try being a bit more specific when asking questions and list the full part # if you know it.


I am thinking you may not be too familiar with ratchets internal mechanisms ....or at least Snap On ?


All the Dual 80 style ratchets have 80 teeth (3/8" and 1/2") except the 1/4" which has 72 teeth.
The 1/4" is still a dual 80 "style" ratchet but it just has a few less teeth on the gear.
The Dual 80 terminology comes from the fact that they have dual pawls and 80 teeth , except the 1/4" drive, that where the word "style" or "technology" comes into play.
Snap On call them " Dual 80 technology ratchets " , meaning even though the 1/4" drive is not 80 tooth it still uses " Dual 80 technology " because it uses the same type of ratcheting mechanism.


On all the Dual 80 style ratchets the last two digits denote the tooth count.
For example, T72 , F80 , S80 are the part #'s for the basic chrome standard handle ratchets.

T= 1/4" , F= 3/8" and S= 1/2" drive.


The 72 tooth has a 5 degree swing the 80 tooth has a 4.5 degree swing.


While Dual 80 style ratchets have been available for years now, the quick release versions were not.


This thread is specifically about the FR80 a newly released Dual 80 3/8" drive quick release ratchet.
F= 3/8" drive
R= release (quick release)
80= 80 teeth

Also mentioned was the FHR80
H= handle (comfort grip)


I don't know that people were going " nuts " over these quick release ratchets but there were no 72 tooth versions available before and I have no idea what would make you think that there were.

The best you could get from Snap On was a 36 tooth, so some people are interested in upgrading to a finer tooth , stronger ratchet , in fact Snap On has stated previously that the Dual 80 ratchets are " the smoothest , strongest ratchets on the planet."


As I wrote in an earlier post above, Snap On has offered the quick release ratchet for over 30 years now.


The previous versions were :

700 series
No 1/4" drive was offered.

F723(A) 3/8" DRIVE CHROME STANDARD HANDLE (20 tooth , 18 degrees swing)

S713(A) 1/2" DRIVE CHROME STANDARD HANDLE (32 tooth , 11 degrees swing)

There were no 800 series quick release ratchets.

900 Series
TR936 1/4" DRIVE CHROME STANDARD HANDLE

FR936 3/8" DRIVE CHROME STANDARD HANDLE

SR936 1/2" DRIVE CHROME STANDARD HANDLE

All the 900 series ratchets were 36 tooth with 10 degrees swing

 

[mrshaun]

all new parts are in the dual 80 style ratchets. if that helps one of the confuding questions.

 

[canuckian]

those evil Snap On marketing geniuses.....just when I thought I was done buying 3/8 inch ratchets for a while they put this one out...

 

[Trucky]

All the Dual 80 style ratchets have 80 teeth (3/8" and 1/2") except the 1/4" which has 72 teeth.
The 1/4" is still a dual 80 "style" ratchet but it just has a few less teeth on the gear.
The Dual 80 terminology comes from the fact that they have dual pawls and 80 teeth , except the 1/4" drive, that where the word "style" or "technology" comes into play.
Snap On call them " Dual 80 technology ratchets " , meaning even though the 1/4" drive is not 80 tooth it still uses " Dual 80 technology " because it uses the same type of ratcheting mechanism.


On all the Dual 80 style ratchets the last two digits denote the tooth count.
For example, T72 , F80 , S80 are the part #'s for the basic chrome standard handle ratchets.

T= 1/4" , F= 3/8" and S= 1/2" drive.

Now that's a great explanation! Thank you very much. I haven't been around long enough to know half of that (I have only one SO tool, and it's my only 3/8ths ratchet).

 

[XxToolAholicxX]

I tried to answer your question but you didn't give me a lot to work with.
If you would of at least stated what " 72 " you were talking about it would of helped , maybe try being a bit more specific when asking questions and list the full part # if you know it.


I am thinking you may not be too familiar with ratchets internal mechanisms ....or at least Snap On ?


All the Dual 80 style ratchets have 80 teeth (3/8" and 1/2") except the 1/4" which has 72 teeth.
The 1/4" is still a dual 80 "style" ratchet but it just has a few less teeth on the gear.
The Dual 80 terminology comes from the fact that they have dual pawls and 80 teeth , except the 1/4" drive, that where the word "style" or "technology" comes into play.
Snap On call them " Dual 80 technology ratchets " , meaning even though the 1/4" drive is not 80 tooth it still uses " Dual 80 technology " because it uses the same type of ratcheting mechanism.


On all the Dual 80 style ratchets the last two digits denote the tooth count.
For example, T72 , F80 , S80 are the part #'s for the basic chrome standard handle ratchets.

T= 1/4" , F= 3/8" and S= 1/2" drive.


The 72 tooth has a 5 degree swing the 80 tooth has a 4.5 degree swing.


While Dual 80 style ratchets have been available for years now, the quick release versions were not.


This thread is specifically about the FR80 a newly released Dual 80 3/8" drive quick release ratchet.
F= 3/8" drive
R= release (quick release)
80= 80 teeth

Also mentioned was the FHR80
H= handle (comfort grip)


I don't know that people were going " nuts " over these quick release ratchets but there were no 72 tooth versions available before and I have no idea what would make you think that there were.

The best you could get from Snap On was a 36 tooth, so some people are interested in upgrading to a finer tooth , stronger ratchet , in fact Snap On has stated previously that the Dual 80 ratchets are " the smoothest , strongest ratchets on the planet."


As I wrote in an earlier post above, Snap On has offered the quick release ratchet for over 30 years now.


The previous versions were :

700 series
No 1/4" drive was offered.

F723(A) 3/8" DRIVE CHROME STANDARD HANDLE (20 tooth , 18 degrees swing)

S713(A) 1/2" DRIVE CHROME STANDARD HANDLE (32 tooth , 11 degrees swing)

There were no 800 series quick release ratchets.

900 Series
TR936 1/4" DRIVE CHROME STANDARD HANDLE

FR936 3/8" DRIVE CHROME STANDARD HANDLE

SR936 1/2" DRIVE CHROME STANDARD HANDLE

All the 900 series ratchets were 36 tooth with 10 degrees swing

Very well explained. I got what all those letters and numbers were for. I just learned something today. Thank you



I am a Toolaholic,Sometimes I regret it,Especially when the Toolman dont give me no credit

 

[Sonny2010]

Good stuff

 

[healing]

When I am bored this winter I am going to dig up the oldest threads on GJ and bring them back to life just so I can be that guy! Someone please remind me this December or January please.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

When I am bored this winter I am going to dig up the oldest threads on GJ and bring them back to life just so I can be that guy! Someone please remind me this December or January please.

I'll be sure to put it in my calender.