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Found what's sure to be a great new style 3/8 ratchet, especially for those of us with modular motors during plug changing times. I'm NOT selling them, not affiliated in any way, just passing on a great idea--I hope!
According to Stanley Tools USA and UK it is not available in the 1/4" version as mentioned in one of the videos, quite a shame I think.
Anyway enjoy---great too for only $23. Bought mine from Amazon--HATE Walmart---but I'm sure they're available elsewhere too. Free shipping since I also bought the new Brad Paisley CD at the same time! Snap On will be jealous they didn't patent this design.
According to Stanley Tools USA and UK it is not available in the 1/4" version as mentioned in one of the videos, quite a shame I think.
Anyway enjoy---great too for only $23. Bought mine from Amazon--HATE Walmart---but I'm sure they're available elsewhere too. Free shipping since I also bought the new Brad Paisley CD at the same time! Snap On will be jealous they didn't patent this design.
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Oh yeah---its been a while since I found this tool and its not disappointed one bit. For the $30 or less price its something none of us would regret tossing in the tool box. Fact is its a nice feeling tool, seems to be quality made and finished.
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I've seen a few that do things like that but they all struck me as really cheaply made and I prefer a swivel head so I haven't bought any yet. Might try that one if I come across a deal on one.
One of my favs for stuff like that however that I do have though is a ratchet with a squeeze mechanism like pliers. So if you can't rotate it squeezing works also, or even both. I got it used and have never seen another like it. I'll snap a pic if you all are curious.
One of my favs for stuff like that however that I do have though is a ratchet with a squeeze mechanism like pliers. So if you can't rotate it squeezing works also, or even both. I got it used and have never seen another like it. I'll snap a pic if you all are curious.
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I've seen a few that do things like that but they all struck me as really cheaply made and I prefer a swivel head so I haven't bought any yet. Might try that one if I come across a deal on one.
One of my favs for stuff like that however that I do have though is a ratchet with a squeeze mechanism like pliers. So if you can't rotate it squeezing works also, or even both. I got it used and have never seen another like it. I'll snap a pic if you all are curious.
One of my favs for stuff like that however that I do have though is a ratchet with a squeeze mechanism like pliers. So if you can't rotate it squeezing works also, or even both. I got it used and have never seen another like it. I'll snap a pic if you all are curious.
I'm a bit of tool snob and won't buy anything not quality made, preferably made in the USA although Germany produces a lot of VERY fine tools too.
Anyway this is a nice tool and well worth the money I spent!
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Snapped a pic of that squeeze ratchet I was talking about.
Ratchets like normal swinging it, or if tight you can squeeze it. The ratchet only goes one direction so to change directions you push the 3/8 dohicky to the other side. Biggest down side is the ratchet mechanism is rather course, only 16 clicks per rotation and you can get 3 clicks per squeeze.
Ratchets like normal swinging it, or if tight you can squeeze it. The ratchet only goes one direction so to change directions you push the 3/8 dohicky to the other side. Biggest down side is the ratchet mechanism is rather course, only 16 clicks per rotation and you can get 3 clicks per squeeze.
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That's a very cool tool BF----looks like something from the 80's maybe?
I have some Mac Tool palm ratchets where reversing direction was accomplished by pushing the square drive portion through the body.
Thanks for sharing!
I have some Mac Tool palm ratchets where reversing direction was accomplished by pushing the square drive portion through the body.
Thanks for sharing!
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