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Stuey

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That sells for $22 or so elsewhere (I spotted it the other day). It's NOT a Proto quality tool - it's a Stanley "consumer-grade" tool. Which is not to say that it's bad, but it's probably not of typical Proto quality.
 
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no comparison imop.that ratchet only looks in a few positions. i think five. left and right 45 and 90 degrees and straight. the proto locks in many more positions than that in a full 360 degress
 
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I have the same tool, branded Husky Pro (but I'm about 99% confident it's a Stanley).

I paid about $11 for it, give or take. I've found 1 situation in which it *almost* worked, otherwise, it's just been sitting idle. I imagine that quality on such a niche tool isn't horribly important, compared to your standard/everyday-use stuff.
 
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Thanks. I didn't think they were the same, but the Danaher products are often very similar across brand names, so I thought I should ask the "experts'' on the GJ forum.
 
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John the theologian said:
Does anyone know anything about the Stanley 3/8 in. Dr. Professional Grade Indexible Head Ratchet that Sears has on their web site. Is this comparable to the Proto Indexible Head Ratchets?

Here's the link http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00973590000P?vName=Tools&cName
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No! I do have one that came with a socket set, the set includes the popular 19/32" socket.

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I have a Mastercraft rebrand that I've used many times to loosen/tighten hard-to-reach exhaust flange bolts.

One other feature is the free-wheel position that could be used when working in tight situations. You simply loosen/tighten a fastener by a pull-push motion.
 
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I got the Blackhawk Metric version on eBay for about $25.00

Looks like the same set to me. And if I ever need a 23mm 3/8" socket, I'm ready.

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And after a quick look in the tool chest, I think these are the ratchets you're asking about:

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Definitely not the same. The Stanley, and the Blackhawk I linked above are definitely imports while the Proto is "assembled in the USA of global components".

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How common are those protos? I've looked at the Stanley one and it doesn't seem as useful since it only locks in a few positions.


The other I looked at was a Matco since it locks in 11 positions I think
 
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I have the same ratchet, But in Australia it is re badged as sidchrome and has a different handle. I cant compare it to a proto ratchet but can tell you as a ratchet its good but the idea of it is pointless. I have never actually needed to use it.
 
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the protos are quite common. check ebay. last spring they were on clearance at grainger for around 17 dollars. i don't use it much but for when it i absolutely need it it will be priceless.
 
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