SO rookie

[redline9k]

This has been done to death in some shape or form, but bear with me for a second;

I dont wrench professionally and have always used relatively inexpensive Cman ratchets. They work fine, but I want to try something better.

I need a new 1/4" ratchet. I am tired of my cman not staying engaged or having the lever flip positions while working. This presents a perfect opportunity to try out snap on. Which one do I get? Do i go with the standard handle, comfort grip, extended handle, flex head, etc?

Which model do you guys turn to most often?

 

[tooth]

My favorite snappy 1/4" ratchet is a ~6" swivel head 72 tooth ("dual 80")

You can't go wrong with any of them though even the older design with more teeth. I've got some of them too. I keep a 10mm on one of them permanently.

 

[Avgas]

long handle TL72

 

[shotgunfatcat]

long handle TL72

I would second this.

 

[DavidB]

I had the same issue with my 1/4" Craftsman and picked up a SO T936 to replace it. I picked it up used on ebay for a good price. I do wish it were a little longer sometimes so I'd imagine the TL72 would be great.

 

[Farmrod]

TF72 you get the long handle and a flex head all in one.

 

[W650Mike]

Assuming you keep your C-man as a backup, you’ll find that taking it apart, cleaning, and re’lubing will pretty much eliminate the problems you mentioned. There are a number of really good threads here on ratchet repair and modifications if you’re interested.

…back to the question…you can’t go wrong with any of the SO 1/4” drives. Just pick the style that best suites your needs.

 

[mrshaun]

i use my tm70b for everything, then if i need a little longer i get the tl72 out....

 

[csmitty]

The TL72 is what I have, the T72 is just to short. I have a Proto that short. Kinda would have liked the TF72, actually forgot about it. But I'm gonna find a THNF72 I think. Kind of a combo between ratchet and driver, make spinning on fasteners easier.

 

[treasureseeker]

Ratchet, Round Head, Long Flex Head, Soft Grip, 6 7/8"
Stock #: THNF72

 

[knocker]

THLF72 all the way, my best and favorite 1/4.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=hand&item_ID=83986&group_ID=21944&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[Even 11]

Ratchet, Round Head, Long Flex Head, Soft Grip, 6 7/8"
Stock #: THNF72

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...id=107&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

THNF72 FTW!! I love this ratchet!

-Dane

 

[greasemonkey44]

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac.../N-25el?counter=19&itemIdentifier=482526_0_0_
always reach for this, 36 teeth but tough
got some power steer hose over the handle for a better grip
its similar to the old snap on 36 tooth