xenomarine
1/2 ton status
I like it! I'll have to keep my eye out for one of those.
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Best Ratchet ever made?
- Thread starter Chief Brody
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I like it! I'll have to keep my eye out for one of those.
euzoa
1/2 ton status
I just made my first snap-on purchase. S80a, f80, a cordless impact a 7.2 screwdriver and an extractor set...767 with my discount...
andyblack
Registered Loser
I like that pic too. Did you take that Chief? You shold sell it to Snap On to use on the cover of their catalog or something. 
xenomarine
1/2 ton status
My friend asked why it says on and off. I couldn't give him a good reason until I realized that the 'on' position is used to tighten normal right hand threads, and 'off' is to take it off.
Since we are on Ratcheting type tools and I don't want to go through 17 pages to see if any comments came up.... 
Which type of wrench do people find most helpful?
I had the "one direction" ratchet wrench but it was flat and I found myself having a harder time using it in tight spots. It's nice to have a slight bend on it like a more "traditional" wrench.
But, they also make the MUCH more adjustable, pivot head wrench.
Which one is better?
Which type of wrench do people find most helpful?
I had the "one direction" ratchet wrench but it was flat and I found myself having a harder time using it in tight spots. It's nice to have a slight bend on it like a more "traditional" wrench.
But, they also make the MUCH more adjustable, pivot head wrench.
Which one is better?
Turn it off when you are done to avoid battery drainage.
Wouldn't want to have to top off the snap on ratchet fluid, that stuff is spendy
andyblack
Registered Loser
Since we are on Ratcheting type tools and I don't want to go through 17 pages to see if any comments came up....
Which type of wrench do people find most helpful?
I had the "one direction" ratchet wrench but it was flat and I found myself having a harder time using it in tight spots. It's nice to have a slight bend on it like a more "traditional" wrench.
But, they also make the MUCH more adjustable, pivot head wrench.
Which one is better?
I have the ones on the bottom and they do great. I don't know how I ever lived without those things. I could have saved hundreds of hours and done something meaningful with my life if I had the time back that I've spent using a normal box end wrench.
I would like to try some of the ones in the top pic though. I wonder if they have coarser teeth though. One thing I like about the ones in the bottom pic is that you don't have to turn them very far at all for them to ratchet; they have fine teeth.
Both.
Martin
Martin
I've got wrenches like both (wobbles, flats, reversible/flip, etc). But all mine are Gear Wrench. I didn't like the Craftsman ratchet wrenches at all, and GW seemed a MUCH better value without getting into mortgaging the house for Snappy.
I have Matco Ratcheting wrenches in metric stubby, metric long, SAE long and Snap-on stubby ratcheting wrenches. None of them are flex head, none are reversible. I don't like the flex head because in a tight spot I don't want the flex head flopping around keeping the head from getting on the fastener. And I don't want them reversible because I don't want the lever hitting something and the tool changing directions when I don't want it to. I've owned those Matcos for 14 or 15 years I've used the sh!t out of them. Down right abusive at times. Never had one fail. The Snap-on stubbies I bought four months ago and haven't taken them out of the package. 
I have Matco Ratcheting wrenches in metric stubby, metric long, SAE long and Snap-on stubby ratcheting wrenches. None of them are flex head, none are reversible. I don't like the flex head because in a tight spot I don't want the flex head flopping around keeping the head from getting on the fastener. And I don't want them reversible because I don't want the lever hitting something and the tool changing directions when I don't want it to. I've owned those Matcos for 14 or 15 years I've used the sh!t out of them. Down right abusive at times. Never had one fail. The Snap-on stubbies I bought four months ago and haven't taken them out of the package.
I only like the reversible ones cause they are slightly "bent".
The flex head's i've got have a locking pawl, so they don't flop around unless you need them to. A job i did on my dad's BMW absolutely had to have the flex's, as the wrench had to flex during use to stay on the fastener.
All the different styles have their place.
You may not like it, but flat wrenches often simply won't work or fit. And as noted, you have to have reversing mechanism on wrenches that are not flat. I use my variable angle wrenches quite a bit, and the hinge lock prevents any problem with it changing angles at inconvenient (unintended) times.
And while I've had ratchets reverse on me in use from hitting something (often my own finger/hand), I don't recall that ever happening with a wrench. Though it may just be my memory, it clearly hasn't happened enough to leave an impression on me.
And while I've had ratchets reverse on me in use from hitting something (often my own finger/hand), I don't recall that ever happening with a wrench. Though it may just be my memory, it clearly hasn't happened enough to leave an impression on me.
I've run Mac for all my ratcheting wrenches for yr's, stubby, long, metric and SAE.....
they've been VERY good...
they've been VERY good...
I like that pic too. Did you take that Chief? You shold sell it to Snap On to use on the cover of their catalog or something.
thanks, yes I did...it's hard to take photo of a chrome object and have it turn out right...that's why a shot of the whole ratchet didn't work so I honed in on the logo
andyblack
Registered Loser
Nice photography.
I have the Gear Wrench ones in SAE and the Craftsman in metric. I like them both. They're real nice to have when you're taking out/putting in transmissions and especially transfer cases. Big time savers.
I have the Gear Wrench ones in SAE and the Craftsman in metric. I like them both. They're real nice to have when you're taking out/putting in transmissions and especially transfer cases. Big time savers.
I have 2 of the Gearwrench SAE and metric sets. The older set I keep in the trail toolbox, the new set (thanks Rich 
) I have to make room in my garage toolbox for.
I like the ratcheting mechanism better than the Craftsman ones, feels like a finer engagement. Seeing as how I don't mechanic for a living anymore these are more than adequate for when I need them. If I was I would've invested in some MAC or Snappys. But I like these enough to not want better.
) I have to make room in my garage toolbox for.I like the ratcheting mechanism better than the Craftsman ones, feels like a finer engagement. Seeing as how I don't mechanic for a living anymore these are more than adequate for when I need them. If I was I would've invested in some MAC or Snappys. But I like these enough to not want better.
I wrenched as a tech for a number of years and have used all of them. I found Snap-on and Matco were both strong units. Snap-on felt better in my hand so I use it the most. Snap-on makes a swivel head that swivels on the head, and gives you better leverage than a standard swivel. It is my go to in 1/2 and 3/8. I must say I have tried the harbor freight version, and while not as good as the Snap-on it hasn't broken yet. Also 90 for the Snap-on and 19 for the Harbor freight.
As far as the wrenches go, My gear wrenches work great. I mus say I like the feel of the Matco ratchet wrenches the best, but snappy on standard wrenches.
When it comes to tools, Snap-on, Matco, and Mac are all great, some units feel better to some than others. Also do not count out SK tools. They make a lot of the tools for the Big three, and often are less expensive directly from them.
As far as the wrenches go, My gear wrenches work great. I mus say I like the feel of the Matco ratchet wrenches the best, but snappy on standard wrenches.
When it comes to tools, Snap-on, Matco, and Mac are all great, some units feel better to some than others. Also do not count out SK tools. They make a lot of the tools for the Big three, and often are less expensive directly from them.
