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z6joker9
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Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:08:28 PM

I have needed these far too many times in the past, especially when working on my old motorcycle, so I'd like to put them on my christmas list.

I'm looking at flex head craftsman or gearwrench. I picked these because I can find them locally and replace individual wrenches and fill in the set over time. If there is an alternate brand I should consider let me know.

I see both advertised as 5 degrees of float, which I believe means how much rotation before the ratchet clicks. If not, I would definitely prefer the least amount of rotation before it locks, as sometimes the space I'm working is tight.

Anyone have any experience with the two? Anything I should look out for?

DrafterX
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Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:12:16 PM

do they make a pneumatic one..?? 😕

z6joker9
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Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:14:46 PM

I actually do have a compressor and air ratchet but for small projects hand tools are a lot easier to drag out.

The air ratchet sounds cool though.

Edited by user Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:16:04 PM | Reason: Not specified

DrafterX
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Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:18:29 PM

I love the sound of air tools.... I have a small 90 deg ratchet but it still needs some room for the socket.. it would be cool if they made a set of boxed-end air ratchets.... 🤔

Abrignac
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Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:20:50 PM

I love the sound of air tools.... I have a small 90 deg ratchet but it still needs some room for the socket.. it would be cool if they made a set of boxed-end air ratchets.... 🤔

DrafterX wrote:

Sounds like something to take to Shark Tank.

jnichols
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Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:04:30 PM

Ah hell go for the best Snap-On only set you back prolly $500.00 or so for a set. 🙂 Would hate to think about how many thousands of dollars i have spent with Snap-On only cry once! (when you pay for them)

Gear wrench is pretty decent actually and i think they were the first ones out with them. Get the flex head.

jnichols
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Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:05:53 PM

Another extremely handy tool that i can't believe i lived without is a Milwaukee Lithium battery operated 1/4 inch ratchet.

z6joker9
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Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:16:21 PM

Thanks, definitely getting the flex head, and I know snapon has a great name, but I'll use holidays as a way to add more to the set, and relatives really need a place to go buy them.

Another extremely handy tool that i can't believe i lived without is a Milwaukee Lithium battery operated 1/4 inch ratchet.

jnichols wrote:

Do you know if there is something similar in the 18v Dewalt or 12v Nextec lines? Those are my two cordless sets.

Gene363
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Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:17:06 PM

Another extremely handy tool that i can't believe i lived without is a Milwaukee Lithium battery operated 1/4 inch ratchet.

jnichols wrote:

+1 My oldest son, a professional mechanic, has one of these in 3/8" drive. Lots of power and the Lithium power is long lasting.

You are till going to need a good ratchet, find one with really fine teeth great for working in tight spaces.

Sears are not what they used to be, look for SnapOn, Proto, SK and Mac

Edited by user Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:26:48 PM | Reason: Not specified

jnichols
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Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:23:42 PM

#10

Thanks, definitely getting the flex head, and I know snapon has a great name, but I'll use holidays as a way to add more to the set, and relatives really need a place to go buy them.

Do you know if there is something similar in the 18v Dewalt or 12v Nextec lines? Those are my two cordless sets.

z6joker9 wrote:

Can't stand Dewalt tools so i have no idea, The Milwaukee is small compared to most of the others i have seen and that's important.

I bought a set with the compact drill and impact driver, charger two batteries etc..

z6joker9
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Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:26:50 PM

#11

Can't stand Dewalt tools so i have no idea, The Milwaukee is small compared to most of the others i have seen and that's important.

I bought a set with the compact drill and impact driver, charger two batteries etc..

jnichols wrote:

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-nextec-12.0-volt-right-angle-impact-driver/p-00917562000P

I have too many pieces from each set to switch easily, and I'd rather not add another battery to the mix.

Edited by user Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:43:46 PM | Reason: Not specified

Abrignac
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Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:52:31 PM

#12

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-nextec-12.0-volt-right-angle-impact-driver/p-00917562000P

I have too many pieces from each set to switch easily, and I'd rather not add another battery to the mix.

Sears are not what they used to be, look for SnapOn, Proto, SK and Mac.

Gene363 wrote:

FYI, Ryobi, Rigid, Craftsman and Milwaukee are all made by TTI.

Check out the warranty as well. Long gone are the days of just simply walking into any Sears store and swapping out a broken tool for a new one no questions asked.

A few months ago I bought an impact wrench. Paid a bit more and passed the Ryobi, Rigid, Central Pneumatic, etc... Instead I bought an Ingersoll-Rand 231C 1/2-Inch Super-Duty Air Impact Wrench. Bought the impact sockets from the Chinese toy store though as many professional mechanics I know have been using their impact sockets for years with no problems. Wouldn't buy their chrome sockets though.