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SMKS

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Wright dual pawl gets my vote.

$45 shipped on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wright-Tool...448?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2078a3c8

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The new Armstrong 88 tooth would be nice, too.
 
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Lol... I bought a great 1/2" drive wright ratchet on ebay for $12 + $6 shipping. It was used, but it works awesome. Left me enough money to buy a used 1/4 & 3/8 ratchet and still be under $50. :)

Used rocks, especially since i am gonna use them myself.

Save the money and buy your wife some flowers with the extra :)
 
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You can get some SO or Matco gentle used on Ebay for that price. I scored a soft-handled Matco 88 yesterday for $45 there...love me some used!
 
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I have the BAHCO's in 1/4 and 3/8 drive and they're nice ratchets. However when I use 1/2 inch drive, I want some oomph behind it (otherwise I'd use 3/8 drive) so I like this 15 inch long Williams model.
http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Willi...ols-1-2-Inch-Drive-Chrome-Ratchet-Drive-Tools

36 teeth is okay for 1/2 drive to me since using means I have the room.
There's nothing wrong with the plain Jane Craftsman 1/2 drive flex head rathet for less than $40 at your local Sears either for that matter.:beer:
 
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DodgeZ said:
This one is 15" long 53 my price http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/PROTO-Long-Handle-Ratchet-5ME89

This one is 10.5" long 49 my price http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/PROTO-Sealed-Head-Ratchet-5ME87?Pid=search


The bahco seems like the best deal. Comfort grip, 80 tooth, and it basically a Snap-On dual 80 for 50 bucks. The same thing from snap on is 150 bucks.
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yes those are the ones. I have never handled the bahco so I can't comment but you are right the guts are dual 80 import guts. The only issue i see with the bahco is the really fat handle. I prefer large ratchet handles so no problem for me but some people don't care for them. If you get the bahco's be sure to post up a review:thumbup:
 
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DodgeZ said:
1/2 for 45? not bad
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Sorry, I didn't read the title carefully enough. It was a 3/8 not a 1/2. I did get a 1/2 Williams USA made for $16 though. Best deal I have gotten so far. Not the smoothest thing but it will work fine for me!

There is a 1/2 super long hardhandle Matco for $79....more then your budget but really not a bad price for something that is like 2' long.
 
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I use 1/2" every day. 3/8 doesn't always work when you are working on transit buses.
 
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Allen RHFT, I think it's #73111 from cripe-$15...spend a couple more hours on their website looking what to buy with the remaining $35, although you might want to figure shipping too.
 
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Bahco if you like fat, fat, fat handles... I do!!!

My 1/2" is actually a LOT smoother than my 1/4" or 3/8"
 
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Hi all,

I posted in another thread about starting a collection. I'm also looking for a ratchet, only in 3/8" drive.

My initial plan was to pickup a Snap-On F80 off of Ebay for around $55. ($85 now). Seemed pretty reasonable.

That said, if I can find a ratchet that's 90% as good for $35 or less, it's probably worth it.

I've been reading here a lot about the Williams Industrial brand. A few questions:
1. Is there a Williams equivalent of the F80? (80 tooth, or really any fine toothed ratchet)
2. Are Williams made in the USA?
3. Are they actually exactly the same as snap-on, or is there a difference?
4. I'm trying to find differences in max torque ratings for a fine-toothed ratchet (say, 60-80 teeth) vs. a coarser tooth ratchet (36 teeth, etc). Are they quite close, or not really?
 
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