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Stubby 3/8ths drive ratchet

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texchappy

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I've decided the next tool I'm going to save up for is a stubby 3/8" drive ratchet. I know there is one from Gear Wrench. I've also found Facom and Nepros offer versions both for just south of $50. The snap-on version comes in at $80.

Any recommendations on these or options that I haven't found yet?
 
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bobcatdan

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Just to broaden your search, I use my SK 1/4" ratchet with a 3/8" drive end commonly known as a compact 3/8" probably 10 to 1 to my stubby 3/8" ratchet. Just my $0.02. Sk also makes a stubby 3/8", just another ooption to your list.
 
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RatchetMan

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I suppose I fall into the camp of people who don't have much use for a stubby ratchet. I had the SK version but found it to be too short to ever allow enough torque to loosen stubborn bolts.
 
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blackz26

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I love my comfort grip great neck. $5 at a pawn for me. Not worried about it breaking since you don't apply high torque to them anyways.
 
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I have a 3/8" stubby flex craftsman pro and its one of my most used ratchets for powersports applications. Don't use it much for auto work though. I just bought my first snap-on ratchet and will be buying more. May have to give that fc72 a whirl but I really like the way the flex head fits in my palm. I have had this ratchet for 15 years, so maybe I have just grown fond of it :).
 
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bonneyman

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I threw this contraption together from spare parts I had. (I think it was a Stanley head with an old Plomb handle). With both 1/4 and 3/8 drive heads, it's pretty versatile. And it's about as short as most 1/4 rats, so, t has done an OK job for me.
 
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Fastbird

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Snap On FCF72. 3/8 Drive flex head in a 1/4" drive body. Probably the most versatile ratchet I have. I think they're on sale this month too.
 
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Danglerb

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With a stubby only reason for 3/8 is so you can use a 3/8 socket that is handy, I typically work from 1/4 unless I need more torque, where a stubby wouldn't work anyway. HF swivel head stubby gets a lot of use.
 
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I think I've used this fk830 twice:dunno:

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d.mcfarland

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How about the stubby Cornwell ratchet?

Link: http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat/products.php?product=JRS72-%252d-3{47}8%E2%80%9D-Drive-72-Tooth-Stubby-Ratchet

PM CornwellRob and he can probably hook you up for a good price!
 
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texchappy

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Hmm, maybe it isn't as handy as I thought. I was thinking of the areas where you can basically just get your hand in but need a bit more torque than just fingers can manage.
 
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