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Looking for a stout 3/8" ratchet?

If I ever need to replace my old USA made Craftsman...probably.


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why does he need to talk so fast....
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WHY????

I use my ratchet to get it snug, and then go an impact if it has to get a lot of torque, or just a longer non ratchet wrench. I have them from two feet and three feet long.

I have never tried to use a ratchet with a lot of force, it is just stupid. Like using a carpenters claw hammer when a 2 pound or 4 pound sledge is needed.

I hate to see any tool abused.
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I just broke a 1/2 breaker bar (pun not considered), a 1/2 extension, and some other beefy stuff by hand.

I get it. Tools get abused. I was shocked with the breaker bar. It just snapped. I did have a 2'++ cheater pipe on it but seriously. It should have withstood that.
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WHY????

I use my ratchet to get it snug, and then go an impact if it has to get a lot of torque, or just a longer non ratchet wrench. I have them from two feet and three feet long.

I have never tried to use a ratchet with a lot of force, it is just stupid. Like using a carpenters claw hammer when a 2 pound or 4 pound sledge is needed.

I hate to see any tool abused.
Yep, I'll leave the torture testing to others...but I'm glad they do it. Never hurts to learn something.
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why does he need to talk so fast....
He's got a lot to say and a short time to say it... His technique is working extremely well for him! Check out all the views...

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I hate to see any tool abused.
People love watching tools (especially expensive tools) get tested to destruction in a heads-up competition. People are funny that way. (I'm one of those people.)

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