need to replace my 3/8th drive (longer handled) ratchet.

[vash]

oh boy. been out of the tool buying side of things for a long while.

changing my rear differential oil, i damn near busted my knuckles when my Craftsman wrench sheared something and went loose. i pitched it into the garbage. i had the 11" handle one, for the added leverage on stubborn fasteners. i still have two 8" standard sized ones. i need to replace the long one.

i googled snap-on and my eyes glazed over. they really like variation.

what about MAC?

old:


potential NEW:



any other suggestions that are more economical? i'm not under the hood that often anymore.

[javadog]

Used?

[vash]

Originally Posted by javadog

Used?

mmmm..had not considered that option..thanks.

i'm assuming Ebay?

[aschen]

50$ for a usa made SK seems reasonable

https://www.amazon.com/SK-45179-Professional-Reversible-Ratchet/dp/B00062LLPA/ref=pd_sim_469_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00062LLPA&pd_rd_r=BMP6NT3AJ8RG6QM5R058&pd_rd_w=avnvc&pd_rd_wg=8nXb1&psc=1&refRID=BMP6NT3AJ8RG6QM5R058#customerReviews

[javadog]

Originally Posted by vash

mmmm..had not considered that option..thanks.

i'm assuming Ebay?

Ebay, pawn shops, flea markets, garage sales, estate sales...

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by javadog

Ebay, pawn shops, flea markets, garage sales, estate sales...

Wife and I like to go to street fairs and swap meets, there is always one or more guys with a table full of tools. (wife always drags me away from those tables the minute I spot one.)

[LWJ]

Pawnshop.

[pwd72s]

https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-81265-Polish-Ratchet-Cushion/dp/B00E3IGLWG

[dad911]

I've bought mac and craftsman from the local snap on truck for pennies on the dollar. They take other brands in on trade, then dump them.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by dad911

I've bought mac and craftsman from the local snap on truck for pennies on the dollar. They take other brands in on trade, then dump them.

Good tip.

Also, if you want new, Proto is a good brand, a step up from Craftsman.

https://www.zoro.com/proto-hand-ratchet-38-dr-11-l-j5250xl/i/G2907073/#specifications

[asphaltgambler]

My experience is there is no better ratchet than Snap-on. Period. They have a very fine tooth setup, with high quality gears. Lots of choices on handle styles and lengths. Nothing feels better in your hand.

[Bob Kontak]

Wright Tool 3425 Ratchet 11" Steel Grip 3/8" Drive.

I own this one. Snap-On is surely superior but this one beats most.

Wright Tool 3425 Ratchet 11" Steel Grip 3/8" Drive

[vash]

Dang. eBay is crazy. Great deals.

Prob go w Mac or Snap on given the pricing I’m finding.

[Baz]

Cliff - instead of eBay maybe check CL first. I see all kinds of deals on tools there and you may find what you want within' easy driving distance.

Also - do a "tool box" search on CL - amazing what you'll find. Sometime someone sells a whole tool box full of tools for a relatively inexpensive figure.

Tools are heavy - CL is a great option over eBay for this reason alone.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

Wife and I like to go to street fairs and swap meets, there is always one or more guys with a table full of tools. (wife always drags me away from those tables the minute I spot one.)

Hey Scott, one of my guy like to go to the swap meet over by the 100 fwy in the Alpine Village to buy misc tools. He ways they have lots of good stuff and cheap. Sorry for going off topic on ya Vash

[Baz]

Per my post above, just did a quick CL search and here's an example of someone selling tool box with tools for $85.

Not a bad tool box either - has drawers and a lot of different types of tools.



https://daytona.craigslist.org/tls/d/tool-box-with-tools/6421936692.html

You just have to keep an eye out....S.O.P. for CL anyway.....

[aschen]

Flex head soft handled snap on 3/8 ratchet is my absolute fav hand tool. I think snapon pricing is absurd but that is the one tool i might even pay retail for

[MAS956]

Does it HAVE to ratchet? Can't count the times a breaker bar like the one below has saved me...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-in-Drive-24-in-Breaker-Bar-Rotates-180-Deg-Socket-Wrench-Ratchet-Hand-Tool/263333435616?epid=10009538905&hash=item3d4fe558e0:g:E3YAAOSwVqlaEdds

[dad911]

Originally Posted by MAS956

Does it HAVE to ratchet? Can't count the times a breaker bar like the one below has saved me.........

That jarred some repressed memories.... my actions may have contributed to Sears downfall. As a teenager, in the 70's, I took lifetime warranty to mean I extend it with a pipe, or hit it with a hammer. (poor man's impact gun) I seem to remember, after asking for my third 'lifetime 1/2" ratchet' replacement in a week, the manager advising me not to come back for a while....

[manbridge 74]

On something that tight I’d use a breaker bar then the above. Regular ratchets are good for tight spots but you’ll never go back after using electric. 55ft lbs...