Thoughts on 1" drive Williams ratchet?

[Mikefromcny]

Hey everyone,
Someone posted a link here a few days ago about "toolsdelivered.com" I happened to see to have what looks like a good deal on 1" Williams ratchets. Did some searching and couldn't find any reviews either though google or GJ. The page claims it is USA made and the price can't be beat.

I understand Snap on/Williams is one in the same kind of thing. Does anyone here own one that can give any feedback? I'd like to order one.

http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Willi...s-Drive-Tools-1-Inch-Drive-Chrome-Drive-Tools

 

[LXCam]

I can't on the 1" but can on the 3/4". For what it's worth it's an excellent ratchet. Not that I use it but maybe a dozen times a year it has never let me down even with 4ft of cheater bar on it.

 

[ephotrod]

Yes the downside is you have to use it. Buy a 1" impact because at about the 3/4" rive size ratchets are not efficient.

 

[kunkernator]

That ratchet should be the equivalent of the older version of Snap On's 1'' ratchet. I cannot speak for the 1'' drive one, but I own the 3/4'', and it is excellent. They should be patterned the same.

 

[Mikefromcny]

Yes the downside is you have to use it. Buy a 1" impact because at about the 3/4" rive size ratchets are not efficient.

I have 2, 1" impacts and they are handy, just not in the middle of a field, changing bush hog blades.

Thanks for the info guys, I'll get one ordered. Just wanted to make sure they wherent some oddball or low quality thing.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

That ratchet should be the equivalent of the older version of Snap On's 1'' ratchet. I cannot speak for the 1'' drive one, but I own the 3/4'', and it is excellent. They should be patterned the same.

3/4".....Not exactly. The handle OD and the head ID is smaller on the Williams.

Both great, but can't interchange. And that *****. I don't remember the Williams exact measurements, but I know the SO is 15/16" OD handle. I researched all this when I got my 3/4" stuff.

Maybe the 1" is the same, one would have to research.....

 

[bobcatdan]

I'm not sure on the 1" drive. On the 3/4" drive. Williams uses the old diameter SO used for decades. 20 years ago or so, SO upped the diameter on the 3/4" from 7/8" to 15/16" I believe are the measurments. 99% sure the 1" has always been larger and never changed so the SO and Williams could easily be the same. Depending on how you feel about the the system, I don't think Williams has Loxosocket, which would be a plus in my book.