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Offline hickory n Steel

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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #30 on: October 16, 2018, 05:40:24 PM »
Thanks for the comparison.
Those modern Craftsman ratchets look nice, since the raised pannel is pretty much no more I hope they can produce these in the US at a similar price as the RP teardrops were.
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Offline mikef2316

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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #31 on: October 17, 2018, 07:18:08 PM »
We don't have Harbor Freight in Canada, but we do have Princess Auto which sells compsite ratchets that I believe are the same, except colour.  In both 3/8 and 1/4 they are my favourite ratchets these days.
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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #32 on: October 23, 2018, 07:06:13 PM »
I think I can appreciate the advantages of an S-K style round head in a 1/4 ratchet now that I'm able to experience a quality make.
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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #33 on: October 30, 2018, 05:36:09 PM »
H&S,

Here's a couple of more rat's worthy of your consideration and easy to find:

GearWrench 81224 6-3/4" OAL, 72-Tooth RHROTO; Nice comfortable feel, good length, good balance, and thin roto head.  And, can be used as a ratcheting spinner.

GearWrench 81009F 7-3/4" OAL, 84 Tooth FHTD; Nice comfortable feel, longer length, good balance, and flex tear drop head.

Both are fine tooth specialty ratchets or fine tooth every day ratchets...  What's not to like?
« Last Edit: October 31, 2018, 10:22:55 AM by lauver »
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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #34 on: October 30, 2018, 06:10:21 PM »
just get one of each and then figure out which one you like best!
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Offline hickory n Steel

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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #35 on: October 30, 2018, 09:04:55 PM »
Quote from: four.cycle on October 30, 2018, 06:10:21 PM
just get one of each and then figure out which one you like best!
That would definitely work.
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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #36 on: October 30, 2018, 09:13:16 PM »
Quote from: hickory n Steel on October 30, 2018, 09:04:55 PM
Quote from: four.cycle on October 30, 2018, 06:10:21 PM
just get one of each and then figure out which one you like best!
That would definitely work.

I find many times different situations bring out different preferences. So it's best to have an assortment. Although my goto is usually a non locking flex head.
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Offline hickory n Steel

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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #37 on: October 30, 2018, 10:43:29 PM »
Quote from: J.A.F.E. on October 30, 2018, 09:13:16 PM
Quote from: hickory n Steel on October 30, 2018, 09:04:55 PM
Quote from: four.cycle on October 30, 2018, 06:10:21 PM
just get one of each and then figure out which one you like best!
That would definitely work.

I find many times different situations bring out different preferences. So it's best to have an assortment. Although my goto is usually a non locking flex head.
I have not yet found that, but the time will come when I do have such needs I'm sure.
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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #38 on: October 30, 2018, 10:53:28 PM »
Just give it time.
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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #39 on: October 31, 2018, 06:47:19 PM »
Just picked these up at the post office. Looks like they've gotten some pretty good reviews. Nice feel, well balanced. I suppose only time will tell if they live up to the hype. Couldn't pass them up for the price - $8.99 for the pair including shipping.

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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #40 on: October 31, 2018, 06:54:25 PM »
Quote from: four.cycle on October 31, 2018, 06:47:19 PM
Just picked these up at the post office. Looks like they've gotten some pretty good reviews. Nice feel, well balanced. I suppose only time will tell if they live up to the hype. Couldn't pass them up for the price - $8.99 for the pair including shipping.
Those look awesome, I'd say you can't beat the price.
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #41 on: October 31, 2018, 07:40:47 PM »
Shoot, $9 for two brand new ratchets is almost as cheap as pawnie tools!  :-\
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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #42 on: October 31, 2018, 08:44:37 PM »
I'm guessing they're actually factory serviced warranty units. They do appear, however, to be brand new. This is the photo from the Ebay listing:

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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #43 on: October 31, 2018, 09:00:23 PM »
the cheaper original version of the Harbor Freight 1/4” ratchet
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Re: 1/4" ratchet preferences.
« Reply #44 on: November 01, 2018, 10:09:58 AM »
Quote from: GNAP on October 31, 2018, 09:00:23 PM
the cheaper original version of the Harbor Freight 1/4” ratchet

I bought some HF composite ratchets based on your recommendation, Jack.

And I hate to admit it but I like them. hidex
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