Stubby ratchets 1/4 and 3/8

[shockwave]

I personally have quite a few see styles and personal preferences

Hazet 863k for 1/4 very hard to reach spots and lower torque like dash work

Matco 88t flex for 3/8 use it all the time for Engine work and finsh off with bigger size

 

[Tim37]

Question?

 

[shockwave]

To general talk if others like to use a lot of stubby ratchet more so than standard sizes

 

[thegroundpounder99]

I have some 1/4 and 3/8 stubbies but I don't use them very often, but they're great when you need them.

 

[mcmtech]

I've got an older craftsman professional stubby with a flex head that comes in handy at times.

 

[BK13]

I kinda want to pick up one of the Wright 3/8" drive in a 1/4" body jobbers...

 

[LordPsychon]

I have a Titan 1/4" micro ratchet that I love for really small stuff. I have a 1/4" Kobalt Stubby that gets frequent use. I don't have a 3/8" stubby but I'd like one...just so I can say I have one.

 

[slip knot]

I kinda want to pick up one of the Wright 3/8" drive in a 1/4" body jobbers...

Go get one. I've had one for a while and love it.

 

[oldldh]

I have a 3/8" Drive GearWrench 120 tooth flexible stubby ratchet...

Part of the four ratchet set...

Worth the $ 95.00 my Wife spent on them...

 

[92integra]

my fav for 3/8th fc72

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=648782&group_id=682972&supersede=&tool=all

 

[ihateminimumwage]

My Gearwrench 3/8" stubby ratchet became obsolete when I built a Williams 3/8" drive 1/4" body.

And next to a 1/4" Snap-On T72

 

[scarecrow505]

^ How smooth is that with the 36 tooth count?

 

[ihateminimumwage]

^ How smooth is that with the 36 tooth count?

The 36 tooth Williams/Snap-On ratchets are surprisingly smooth, especially after the guts wear in. Brand new they can feel a little clunky, but still much smoother than any Craftsman RP.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I have a Snappy FK80 that I really like. On low torque fasteners, you can really zip them out! I like that it's short, has low back drag, and is heavy enough that it swings nice and fits well in your hand. I have 1/4" ratchets, but find the handles too small for my taste.

 

[redwrench60]

A feller could just make his own stubby ratchet from one he has laying around. Here's my bobbed Wright 3/8 ratchet bought from the pawn shop junk bin and trimmed down to size.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

A feller could just make his own stubby ratchet from one he has laying around. Here's my bobbed Wright 3/8 ratchet bought from the pawn shop junk bin and trimmed down to size.

Nice job, that looks like it came that way.

 

[redwrench60]

Nice job, that looks like it came that way.

Thanks. I think it turned out pretty well. I couldn't resist buffing the end a little after cutting and grinding.

 

[skruft]

I have a Snap-on but I very, very rarely need it. Probably buying a ratchet at the flea market and cutting it off makes good sense.

 

[Coach James]

I have a short, blue handled Cornwell 3/8" that is great for doing brakes. Even better, it cost me nothing. I found it in the road a few years ago.

Coach

 

[franzdom]

I like the FK80 for 3/8", I use it mostly for caliper pins, I much prefer it to the compact 3/8 in 1/4 body ratchets. I also have the Nepros 90 stubby but I am not as keen on it, super nice but I am not used to having a QR anymore, at least it takes a lot less force than many of the other QR ratchets.

For a tiny 1/4" stubby you can't beat KTC, these are really small!

 

[nicksnothereman]

I personally have quite a few see styles and personal preferences

Hazet 863k for 1/4 very hard to reach spots and lower torque like dash work

Matco 88t flex for 3/8 use it all the time for Engine work and finsh off with bigger size

They should just make one that's extendable. It couldn't be collapsable type but it should just have a threaded end and ship with an extension and a cap (when you don't use the extension).

Am I wrong here? I'm sure someone makes something like this.

 

[d.mcfarland]

My Gearwrench 3/8" stubby ratchet became obsolete when I built a Williams 3/8" drive 1/4" body.

I think the 3/8 in a 1/4 body is much better than a stubby 3/8 because of the size. Between that and a thumbwheel, the stubby is completely obsolete.

 

[shockwave]

Just a couple of different ratchets I have in my tool cart

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I think the 3/8 in a 1/4 body is much better than a stubby 3/8 because of the size. Between that and a thumbwheel, the stubby is completely obsolete.

I disagree, I have both a 3/8" stubby and a 3/8" in a 1/4" body and I still use my stubby on a regular basis. I hardly ever use the thumb wheel, but it still comes in handy. Ratchets are relatively cheap over a lifetime, so I like to have as many different types in my arsenal.

 

[Dirty Diesels]

Just a couple of different ratchets I have in my tool cart

Just about every option covered there

 

[BK13]

Ratchets are relatively cheap over a lifetime, so I like to have as many different types in my arsenal.

There's a quote to live my life by...

 

[iScream]

Does Wright sell the 3/8" in a 1/4" body or do you have to make your own?

 

[panknuckshovel]

The 36 tooth Williams/Snap-On ratchets are surprisingly smooth, especially after the guts wear in. Brand new they can feel a little clunky, but still much smoother than any Craftsman RP.

BOOM!!!!! I went with the Williams to replace all my Cman RP, Also, if you do the interweb googlebox digging you will find the Williams 36 for less than the Cman RP's.

 

[peterbilr98]

have 1/4 3/8 1/2 don't use the 1/2 3/8 much but there if I need them

 

[d.mcfarland]

Does Wright sell the 3/8" in a 1/4" body or do you have to make your own?

They sell them that way.$30 or less also.

 

[Kensgarage]

Does Wright sell the 3/8" in a 1/4" body or do you have to make your own?

$ 3430
#3440(flex)

 

[OCD]

Just a couple of different ratchets I have in my tool cart

Nice!!

 

[SantaAna12]

http://www.frankstools.com/ktc1miflhera.html

Flex version of Franzdom's on page one.

 

[iScream]

They sell them that way.$30 or less also.

$ 3430
#3440(flex)

Thanks guys. Found this thread reading up on stubby ratchets and a really small 3/8" drive seems like it could be handy at times.

 

[iScream]

Is the Snap-on FC72 basically the same as the Wright 3430?

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Is the Snap-on FC72 basically the same as the Wright 3430?

Same concept, but the head is slightly larger due to it being a pear head. The Wright is nice, but mine reverses too easily.

 

[oldldh]

Most un-expensive...

Both can be had for less than $ 30.00 from Home Depot...

Tekton 72 tooth Stubbies!!!

Quick release, too!!!

 

[bob_the_builder]

After reading all the comments about 3/8 drive in a 1/4 body I think I would like the purchase a Snap on FCF72. What is the easiest way to convert this ratchet to a comfort grip. If I order a THLF72-20 handle will that fit on the FCF72 ratchet? Or is it better to purchase a THLF72 and a the FCF72 rebuild kit?

Bob

 

[franzdom]

Bob, I have done this. You will need to start with the THLF72 and a rebuild kit. I think you will also need the plate, it doesn't come with the kit. I did it by buying two and converting, swapping an fc72 into a t72 and the thlf72 into a 3/8" drive.

 

[winlinmac]

They're so cheap and reliable now, I can buy two for $30 on Amazon now. One for the road, and other tucked away for later use. It's one of the only few tools in which I've created an exception in which the past history of the COO doesn't factor.

Most un-expensive...

Both can be had for less than $ 30.00 from Home Depot...

Tekton 72 tooth Stubbies!!!

Quick release, too!!!