Post by: skfarmer on April 22, 2021, 08:16:46 PM
this thing is a beast. at just over 33 inches it is longer than my klutch 30 inch and my mac hard handle breakers.
Post by: DeadNutz on April 23, 2021, 08:45:22 AM
Post by: walrus on April 23, 2021, 03:11:57 PM
Post by: slip knot on April 23, 2021, 04:19:48 PM
I cant help but think that ratchet mechanism is the weak link in that chain.
Post by: hickory n Steel on April 24, 2021, 10:41:46 PM
Post by: DeadNutz on April 25, 2021, 09:35:01 AM
Never had or needed a particularly long ratchet in any drive size, but things have come up lately that have me thinking.
Most people I know have resorted to a cheater bar at one time or another to remove a stuck fastener. It doesn't hurt to have a long flex head at least in each of your drive sizes.
Post by: skfarmer on April 25, 2021, 02:47:10 PM
That is a beauty and should force stubborn fasteners into submission. What a great buy. :great:thats the plan!
That thing is cool, somethings breaking or letting loose with that. Hate to have my knuckles in the way if it breaks though :-\
As I get older that long handle leverage sure looks good. :bravo_2:i am not to worried about that. i think i have a good feel for it's limits. the length is what actually appeals to me. a think a steady pull on a long ratchet is better than more abusive actions on a shorter handle.
I cant help but think that ratchet mechanism is the weak link in that chain.
Never had or needed a particularly long ratchet in any drive size, but things have come up lately that have me thinking.
Most people I know have resorted to a cheater bar at one time or another to remove a stuck fastener. It doesn't hurt to have a long flex head at least in each of your drive sizes.
i used to be that way in my younger days. maybe i am not as strong or maybe i am smarter. either way it seems to make more sense. i actually use that 30 inch breaker way more than i thought i would. i tell everyone i know that if you use larger sized 1'2 sockets you need one. i plan on finding a shorter 1/2 flex to add to the party just for kicks!
Post by: bonneyman on April 25, 2021, 06:19:34 PM
i used to be that way in my younger days. maybe i am not as strong or maybe i am smarter. either way it seems to make more sense. i actually use that 30 inch breaker way more than i thought i would. i tell everyone i know that if you use larger sized 1'2 sockets you need one. i plan on finding a shorter 1/2 flex to add to the party just for kicks!
10-4 that's what I'm finding out. As I get older and stiffer and less nimble I find I obtain or make "helper" devices more often. Cheater bars are not cheating if that's the only way to do something. I used to work solo for hours on hot roofs out in the middle of no where. No longer!
Been a bit of a shocker, noticing all those things in past years that "older folks" needed and I ignored or laughed at. Now I'm scrambling to remember what they all were and trying to buy them.
Like getting lids off of jars. Gee whiz those damn things are tight. Finally found the Jar Key. Makes life in the kitchen alot easier. Figure things that do the same in the shop are worth looking into!
Post by: muddy on April 25, 2021, 07:32:43 PM
Sent from the twisted mind of the mudman
Post by: hickory n Steel on April 28, 2021, 11:18:05 AM
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Post by: DeadNutz on April 28, 2021, 02:06:39 PM
Post by: hickory n Steel on April 29, 2021, 09:56:08 AM
Nice Proto ratchets H&S.They have served me pretty well.
My dad gave them to me when I was a teenager, but I have no clue where he got them.
He had 'en as long as I can remember and he Sears up and down he never bought them at the flea market or anything, but theres absolutely no way he'd ever buy a PROTO tool new.
He's as cheap as they come , especially where tools are concerned.
His favorite words are " I don't need anything fancy " and by fancy he means not dirt cheap.
Post by: Davethorik on April 29, 2021, 10:51:28 PM
My long Snappy and Cornwell do.
Post by: skfarmer on April 30, 2021, 06:55:09 PM
Does the Matco have a thicker handle than the shorter sizes?
My long Snappy and Cornwell do.
i don't know. this is the only 1/2 matco ratchet i have.
i may be getting something similar to compare to it though. ;)