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pwd72s 09-20-2023 11:34 AM

Looking for a stout 3/8" ratchet?
 
If I ever need to replace my old USA made Craftsman...probably.

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Shaun @ Tru6 09-20-2023 11:40 AM

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rnln 09-20-2023 11:54 AM

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

GH85Carrera 09-20-2023 12:56 PM

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.

LWJ 09-20-2023 01:32 PM

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.

pwd72s 09-20-2023 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12093264)
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.

herr_oberst 09-20-2023 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnln (Post 12093213)
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...

Quote:

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 12093264)
WHY????
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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