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Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8062981
01/28/24 08:49 PM
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Yeah, but the ratchet wrench wouldn't fit GCP.


Eh...wot?

Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8063042
01/28/24 09:52 PM
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The ones I got from Harbor Freight are still going strong after 8+ years. They will replace them if they ever break I'm told but I haven't had to test that yet.

Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8064022
01/29/24 11:30 PM
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Thanx for all the replies , I went with this cheap set for 79.97 free shipping, 26 pc set .

Hope I don't regret it , if I'm disappointed I'll garage sell them and go with one of the other recommendations you guys gave on here



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Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8064024
01/29/24 11:34 PM
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Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8064306
01/30/24 11:36 AM
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I use ratchet wrenches less frequently but nice to have in the lineup… this morning on the power washer- no Z clearance for a socket - could use a box wrench but nice to have, not a must have.
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Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8064336
01/30/24 12:05 PM
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at least they included the 18 in that set
to many sets exclude 18mm
and you need it for a lot of GM brake jobs


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Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8064347
01/30/24 12:21 PM
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I have a set of these...don't have to flip them Ovah...has a direction switch..and a swivel head


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Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8064359
01/30/24 12:50 PM
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i like snap on but they are not cheap


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Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8064435
01/30/24 02:38 PM
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I bet I used my ratchet wrenches more than any other tool since I've had them. Slick tool.

Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8064446
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I think you made a good choice for the money, I will tell you this though, Milwaukee hand tool's are the real thing.

Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: Nessmuck] #8064454
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Originally Posted by Nessmuck
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I have a set of these...don't have to flip them Ovah...has a direction switch..and a swivel head


I have blue point also, use the devil out of them.

Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8064464
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As much as it pains me to say it. Harbor Freight has a pretty good deal with the lifetime warranty no questions asked replacement. The tools are knockoffs but work fairly well.


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Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8064468
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Fairly well doesn't cut it when its your profession and the customer is waiting for their car to be finished.

For the shade tree mechanic, those knock offs are great. The old saying....

Different strokes for different folks.

Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: Cragar] #8064505
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Originally Posted by Cragar
Originally Posted by Denny Russell
The Craftsman tools worked for a lot of years until I saw some were China made. I started gathering any name brand tools that were made in the USA. I have amassed a large amount of Proto,Snap-on, Williams, Bonney, S-K, Thorsen, Barcalo, Indestro,Vlcheck, Klein, Wizard (western Auto), Power-Kraft (Wards), Lectrolite, OTC, KD, Kraeuter, Herbrand, and others. These tools were made back when the tool companies were proud of the products they made. Unfortunately, many of these names have gone out of business or been bought out by companies that are now sourcing those tools from China and the like. I have bought all of these tools from flea markets, pawn shops, auctions, and yard sales. If I loose or break a tool, I can just get into my inventory for a replacement. No need to make a trip to town.

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I'm glad 99.9% of the tools I bought years ago are USA manufactured and made well. I have Craftsman , Gearwrench and Snap-on ratchet wrenches.

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That looks like my wrench’s when I’m looking for a certain one .

Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: hippie] #8064526
01/30/24 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by hippie
Fairly well doesn't cut it when its your profession and the customer is waiting for their car to be finished.

For the shade tree mechanic, those knock offs are great. The old saying....

Different strokes for different folks.



Agree


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Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8064527
01/30/24 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by AntiGov
Thanx for all the replies , I went with this cheap set for 79.97 free shipping, 26 pc set .

Hope I don't regret it , if I'm disappointed I'll garage sell them and go with one of the other recommendations you guys gave on here



Photos to follow if I can resize or some stupid crap like that

That's a heck of a deal. For non-professional use that's all ya need. To own pro grade tools , especially Snap-On for a homeowner is almost stupid. Because Snap-On has stupid prices. I know , I put the Snap-On guy's kids through college......lol


FYI - pro tip for all ,
Never use a ratcheting wrench to break loose a tight or stuck fastener if you can help it. Use a normal wrench to get it loose , then switch to the ratcheting wrench.

As a young mechanic still learning , I broke many , many ratcheting socket wrenches. Craftsman , S-K , Mac , Matco and Snap-On , broke them all , even 1/2" drive. Yeah , ya got new ones for free but after a while , I learned to pick up a breaker bar ( non-ratcheting ) and use that instead. I spent less time returning tools I broke. Good thing years ago Sears didn't have a rigorous process to return tools , because if they collected my data they might have blacklisted me for the large amount of tools I replaced.


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Re: Ratchet wrench set [Re: AntiGov] #8064531
01/30/24 06:21 PM
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I was expecting to see a old ratchet wrench being used as a scent post when I opened this. You can imagine my disappointment. Lol. Mine are American made Craftsman.


Looks like he needs another year;-)
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