Snap on red handle replacement ?

[kerr]

Well , not really replacement . I think I want some of them red hard handles for my 3/8 and 1/4 in. ratchets . Is it a bear to put tem on ? Can it be done or do I have to buy them that way ?

Why In the world are they so dang high $$$$$ ? WOW ! $30.00 on ebay ! where you guys buy them at a fair price ?

Cant hurt to ask , might as well ask tool nuts !

Kerr

 

[Wamsutta]

SDD8R1RR – Red (3/8” core)
SDD6R1RR – Red (5/16” core)
SDD5R1RR – Red (1/4” core)
SDD8R1RO – Orange
SDD6R1RO – Orange
SDD5R1RO – Orange
SDD8R1RG – Green
SDD6R1RG – Green
SDD5R1RG - Green
SDD8R-1R – Black
SDD6R-1R – Black
SDD5R-1R – Black
SDD2R1RR – Red (7/32” core)
SDD2R2RR – Red (3/16” core)
SDD2R1RO – Orange
SDD2R2RO – Orange
SDD2R1RG – Green
SDD2R2RG – Green
SDD2R-1R – Black
SDD2R2R - Black

 

[Adam.C]

SDD8R1RR – Red (3/8” core)
SDD6R1RR – Red (5/16” core)
SDD5R1RR – Red (1/4” core)
SDD8R1RO – Orange
SDD6R1RO – Orange
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SDD2R2RG – Green
SDD2R-1R – Black
SDD2R2R - Black

Those are screwdriver handles.

The part numbers for ratchet handles are THD72-12R for 1/4" drive in red
and FHD80-12R for 3/8" drive red. They are $20 and $22 direct from Snap On and both are in stock.

The old handles can be removed in a number of ways. Take care not to damage the chrome.

If the old handles were soft grip, you may need to saw off 1/4" or so from the chrome handle. I just used a hack saw. File or grind a generous chamfer to help the new handle go on. I also touched up the sawn end with cold gun bluing, but you can dab on a bit of primer. Ensure the chrome under the handle is degreased and clean as a whistle.

The new handle is best attached when warm. I put mine in a pot of near boiling water for 5 minutes. Dry the bore as best you can before fitting, but work quickly. I beat mine on with a rubber mallet. The Snap On Logo faces the side with the reverse lever.