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So, what then is the consenses on teh F80?

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Is it the consensus of teh board taht the Dual 80 technology is superior to the 936?


I am looking to replace my 936 with an 80 series... and give my lightly-used 936 to a student who plans to enroll in a technical school to study as a mechanic....
 
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I have a few of the F80's.

I wouldn't throw out my 936's, but the F80's are definitely nicer.

Feel one once, and you'll see the difference.
 
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The new 80 tooth design by SO really deserves the There is a Difference slogan. All my 3/8 ratchets are 3/8ths now. I have a F80, FX80, and FHLF80. All help you get into that *just right* position to break something loose in a tight spot without having to wait for another tooth.
 
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Well, my boss just traded in all of his Snap-on ratchets for new 80 teethers. I've used his F80 and I really like it. He said if he would have thought about it, he would have practically given me his F936 and others, since I'm just starting out. UGGHH!
Oh well, I'll look and see what the Snapon man has when he comes around next month.

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Yes and No. I feel that you can't beat the F80 series of ratchets for 3/8 drive. The ability to work in cramped engine compartments is enhanced with the short 5 degree ratchet swing.
However, I feel they missed the boat in the 1/4 drive version T72. The head is too thick on the T72 when you compare it to the 60 tooth Matco and other Danaher branded models, the Mac round head, or even the Snap on 1/4 round head model. If they could have cut the T72 head thickness to equal their competition, they would have a winner hands down.
Lastly, I think the 936 series may be the best balance between strength and fine teeth on the 1/2 inch drive models. 80 teeth may prove to be too fine on a 18 or 24 inch long ratchet. You don't need as fine of ratcheting action with that long of a ratchet. Time will tell when they come out in numbers. I've been using one of the new Proto 45 tooth (the one that replaced the older Big Dawg series) long 1/2 drive ratchets for a couple of months with good results.
 
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I had to see what all the hype was about this ratchet, So I picked me one up, not like i really need another ratchet but the F80 is worth every penny and a few more :thumbup: as stated above smooth as butter and seems tough as H@LL
 
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eschoendorff said:
So, do you ever miss your 936s?
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I really only had one 936 before.. But I do miss the definitive click you would get with them, it felt very strong like it wouldn't let you down. I'd say the new 80s are actually counter-intuitively stronger, though. The contact between the pawl and the wheel in involves more surface area and the tolerances in the head are as tight if not tighter than the 936's.
 
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eschoendorff said:
Is it the consensus of teh board taht the Dual 80 technology is superior to the 936?


I am looking to replace my 936 with an 80 series... and give my lightly-used 936 to a student who plans to enroll in a technical school to study as a mechanic....
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Yes I go for the F80 every time!!! :thumbup:
 
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Okay... you guys are seriously making me think of parting with $73.95!

next question... I have enough of the flex head ratchets... but if i was gonna make a new F80 my main go-to ratchet, which do you think would be more versatile? The standard handle 7 11/32" or the 10 5/16"? I am thinking the 7 11/32 because i already have a 10 5/16 Snap On round head ratchet.
 
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krusty the clown said:
after you get your new f80 you'll reconsider and replace your flex head too!
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Yeah... don't tempt me. i'm also saving for new tires for the Vette and a new guitar.... Oh, and one of these days I need to replaced my aging Edwards trombone. That'll be another $4000.... :shocking:
 
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Get the standard length F80. Then after you use it awhile (you won't use another ratchet), you'll buy the FLF80 flex head version and you can use it when you need more length and torque.:)
 
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i've just bought almost every single current and out-of-production ratchet i want, and now you guys are all saying these new ones are better?

damn..

do you think you can do a "heart transplant" between an 80-series and a 936-series?
 
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Moose-LandTran said:
i've just bought almost every single current and out-of-production ratchet i want, and now you guys are all saying these new ones are better?

damn..

do you think you can do a "heart transplant" between an 80-series and a 936-series?
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No it will not even come close to working.
 
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damn.

oh well. i guess in time i will buy one or two 80-series ratchets and will live happily with all my 936-series and older ratchets.

your silly 80-tooth ratchet doesn't have an orange plastic handle does it? huh? huh? no!




ahh.. i feel better now..
 
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Moose-LandTran said:
damn.

oh well. i guess in time i will buy one or two 80-series ratchets and will live happily with all my 936-series and older ratchets.

your silly 80-tooth ratchet doesn't have an orange plastic handle does it? huh? huh? no!




ahh.. i feel better now..
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You will not call it silly when your 936 in a tight spot will not catch another gear!! The F80 always is grabbing another tooth. :beer:
 
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They are tough as hell as well. Last week I changed wheel hubs on a 2000 grand am gt and they did not break a sweat!! Last year I changed the hubs on my Mothers car and I broke a 936.
 
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Funny thing is I'd just bought 2 x 936s and a 7xx, then the f80 came out a month or two later and I heard y'all talking about it like it was the greatest ever...well...it really is. I get *$!sed when I grab a 936 and and it seems like the swing is huge before it'll get another tooth, it's just frustrating after you get used to the F80. I sold the 7xx, and I should probably ebay the other 936s to buy another f80....y'all have been talking about that FLF80 and it sounds really good, haven't been steered wrong yet! :thumbup:

I'm a cheap ******* when it comes to some stuff, since this is such an expensive hobby, but these ratchets are totally worth the money.
 
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