Thought on new Snap On handle?

[Bmh2888]

Put a 3/8 handle on a 1/4 XL flex head ratchet. Thing works great pumped it worked. What do you guys think

 

[gdocktor3]

Whats the benefit of using a 3/8" handle?

 

[TomB19]

That's a lot of torque on a 1/4" drive size fastener.

It looks great, though.

 

[hautpot]

THLLF72

 

[echerbst]

I love doing that, I have the larger hard handle on one of my matco 1/4 flex, since the matco guy was giving me a hard time about warranty for the worn handle. That long 1/4 ratchet is the best thing ever, I use mine everyday.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Why would you need to put that much torque on that small of bolt.

 

[JeepsAreBuilt]

Why would you need to put that much torque on that small of bolt.

in case you cross thread it.

 

[ngk22r]

in case you cross thread it.

 

[T45]

Whats the benefit of using a 3/8" handle?

I think he just means the softgrip...the 1/4 hard handles are sort of thin.

 

[snowpro90]

Looks good,but won't it limit it's access with the added bulk?

 

[anndel]

Looks sweet!

 

[fatfillup]

Good idea, glad you are happy with the result.


Richard Cranium
Re: Thought on new Snap On handle?
Why would you need to put that much torque on that small of bolt.

Don't think that was the question the op posted.

But since you asked, they do have 1/4 inch sockets up to 15mm and 5/8" so a longer handle would be handy.

 

[Buckgnarly]

Why would you need to put that much torque on that small of bolt.

Reach and access.