Deadsquiggles
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I didn't know they made a 42" ratchet. I'm gonna definitely look into it even though it has no chance of fitting in my toolbox at work where I'd need it.
What Happened to Round Head Ratchets
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Ratchet.
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I think what put a lot of people off round heads is that the dollar store type made in taiwan/china junk ratchets are usually of the round head type, guess they are easier or cheaper to manufacture?
Have owned (and broken) a fair few of those type, usually given to me from relatives etc as gifts, and could understand why it would put people off
I have a quite a few good round heads myself, mostly 3/8, including a really nice New Britain produced Husky cm43, a 80's Hazet and last week finally got an older SK which his now one of my favorite ratchets, so well made, and feels indestructible.
Also recently got one of those odd SK produced Kraeuter ratchets with the weird handle design which has the same mech as the SK
Also have an older us made Husky 1/4 drive which is my favorite 1/4 drive and a interesting old push through 1/2 metabo from germany
Have owned (and broken) a fair few of those type, usually given to me from relatives etc as gifts, and could understand why it would put people off
I have a quite a few good round heads myself, mostly 3/8, including a really nice New Britain produced Husky cm43, a 80's Hazet and last week finally got an older SK which his now one of my favorite ratchets, so well made, and feels indestructible.
Also recently got one of those odd SK produced Kraeuter ratchets with the weird handle design which has the same mech as the SK
Also have an older us made Husky 1/4 drive which is my favorite 1/4 drive and a interesting old push through 1/2 metabo from germany
Sam'sAutoParts
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Yeah the Wright long 3/4 is on my list of future buys, living in the rust belt I use my 3/4 and long handled 1/2 a lot. I also have an SK long handled 3/8 inch that sees more use then my fl80
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RedneckWelder
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Well the solution is obvious, buy a bigger toolbox.
http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Ratchets/6425.html
And while you are at it, get the 58" Mayhew prybar- it's a beast.
Deadsquiggles
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Normally I'd agree. But where I work, they give us a really nice aluminum, tig welded, rolling toolbox that has our name, shop and badge number and its checked out on our tool list. They value it at like $500. It no where near big enough for that ratchet.
And that pry at is quite ****. That thing s going on the eventually list.
And that pry at is quite ****. That thing s going on the eventually list.
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WJD
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I love tool ****My SK 3/4" fine tooth ratchet came in a couple days ago. It may be an inch or two shorter than others but 19" is still enough to put a decent amount of torque on something. I might buy another ratchet from another brand, maybe some thing longer and with less teeth.
And here's a picture of the SK for shits and giggles.
Also did not realize S-K made a 'long' 3/4 drive ratchet...
I used to look down on round head ratchets as obsolete until I found an SK 3/8 drive on the side of the road. I liked it so well I bought a new one, then a 1/2, then a couple of Williams and then a Wright. They may may be 1950s designs but they haven't been cheapened up and quality compromised over the years.
02camaro86
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yep, like others ive been scared by round headers. everyone ive grabbed was junk, dont know the brand but ive just accompanied that designed with poor performance. plus i think the newer tear drop shape is more ergonomic.
My SK 3/4" fine tooth ratchet came in a couple days ago. It may be an inch or two shorter than others but 19" is still enough to put a decent amount of torque on something. I might buy another ratchet from another brand, maybe some thing longer and with less teeth.
And here's a picture of the SK for shits and giggles.
That ain't no ratchet - that's a spare hammer!
Deadsquiggles
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That ain't no ratchet - that's a spare hammer!
Every ratchet is a spare hammer lol
Spyder1gdsm
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I wouldn't be afraid to but reducers on that bad boy and break flywheel bolts loose with it.
My latest round head ratchet, love it!
Had an old hazet round head set, 1/4 drive , really nice ratchet. Served me really well. Now WHATS IT LIKE? .
I have that same SK (newer) and a round head challenger, they really do make good hammers, I use them all the time to nudge the equipment I'm working on into place.
i have a few round heads hanging around one is about 24 years old no brand name and low tooth count never been serviced in all them years i took it apart a few weeks ago and after years of abuse after a little greese its fine.
just bought myself a new 100 tooth 3/8 snap on rh to go in my portable box
just bought myself a new 100 tooth 3/8 snap on rh to go in my portable box
Ton ton
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Snap On gearless ratchet is definitely a round head.