FlexHead Ratchet

[TurboTravis]

Originally Posted by Trav
One has 100T and 12.5 inches long and the other approx 7.75 long with 72T, one made in USA the other Taiwan. Looks the same to me, I have to go to HF and buy one so I can verify the misprint myself.

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You called me out on my post and you are 100 percent correct! Let me explain though, for whatever it's worth..

I admit that I got lazy when I made the post and assumed that the 3/8" HF and Snap-On versions of this ratchet are as similar to each other as the 1/4" versions. Well, they are not, however the 1/4" drive HF version that they offer now is different than the version that I based my claim on. I purchased the 1/4" drive HF version that is in my possession right now in 2011, and it has 72 teeth and is a very similar size to the current Snap-On version. The version offered by HF now has only 42 teeth. I don't recall if I held both in my hands at the same time in 2011 and thought they were identical, or if I handled them at different times. I am going to assume that I held them at different times and came to that conclusion when in reality they are just VERY similar.

 

[Leo99]

Originally Posted by TurboTravis
For whatever it's worth, these 2 ratchets are the EXACT SAME, other than the colors/branding on the handle-

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eighth-inch-quick-release-swivel-head-ratchet-96782.html

https://store.snapon.com/Round-Head...ft-Grip-Swivel-Head-Ratchet-P648544.aspx

I have personally verified this.



I have this HF ratchet and it's fantastic. Both the 3/8 and 1/4. Also have the 3/8 Autozone clone of the snap on. It's not bad but lacks the quick disconnect. Really hard to pull small sockets off.

 

[dlundblad]

https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-38-in-drive-long-reach-dual-flex-head-ratchet-67994.html

This is surprisingly strong. The 3/8 and 1/4 ends are very convenient too.

 

[demarpaint]

Originally Posted by dlundblad
https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-38-in-drive-long-reach-dual-flex-head-ratchet-67994.html

This is surprisingly strong. The 3/8 and 1/4 ends are very convenient too.


They are pretty good.

 

[Trav]

HF makes a decent clone, some of their ratchets are actually quite good and an excellent value for the money, their composite is one of my favorites in the cold weather. The new version has even stepped it up a notch.

 

[TurboTravis]

Originally Posted by Trav
HF makes a decent clone, some of their ratchets are actually quite good and an excellent value for the money, their composite is one of my favorites in the cold weather. The new version has even stepped it up a notch.


Agreed!!

 

[HangFire]

Lately my go-to, grab first ratchet has been the Tekton 14932. I suspect it is the same high polish, low profile, 72t 3/8 ratchet that HF once had, but I can no longer find on their site. Not taking anything away from the Carlyle, I just don't need all that length all the time.

Funny, Amazon dropped the 14932 but has the 14933 which is just the 1/2" version. But I did find it at the BORG, a very detailed listing with a good price:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TEKTON-3-8-in-Drive-7-in-Low-Profile-Polished-Ratchet-14932/205552501

 

[ms21043]