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Posted: 2/5/2021 1:36:29 AM EDT
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Sk tools are nice american made ones. But only if you like the old roubd roto heads.
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Posted: 2/5/2021 3:44:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sk tools are nice american made ones. But only if you like the old roubd roto heads. I really kind of prefer the "teardrop." What gives the bets arc-swing between the two? Or does the shape of the head actually make a difference? |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 6:08:10 AM EDT
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http://www.wrighttool.com/
Wright, S-K, Blackhawk, Snapon, Armstrong and Williams I think Armstrong and Blackhawk closed but Ebay has some good deals on them. Forget what the deal is with Blackhawk maybe a Proto brand. In anycase check the COO of any brand before you by they like to mix there imports in with the USA stuff. |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 7:04:47 AM EDT
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I hate to sound snobby, but SnapOn is the best - at least their older ratchet and socket sets were quality from top to bottom. I have a ton of Wright and like it, same with Armstrong, Proto & SK,, but my older set SnapOn are my gotos.
The problem with SnapOn for a wrencher is they've become collectors and people buy them simply for 'investment' so the price is much higher than the others,, but you didn't ask about price, you asked what is the best American made ratchets. |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 7:56:57 AM EDT
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Snap on
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Posted: 2/5/2021 8:11:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Snap on People can compare and complain all they want. If you simply want the best wrenches, ratchets and sockets, the answer is snap on. If you actually want to consider price and quality, lots of other USA made stuff will suffice for a lifetime; but it ain't the best. |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 9:11:32 AM EDT
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Snap-On is over rated. Sure they are real good. I probably have more than 10,000 dollars worth. But I have found that some of their ratchets “let go” in hard use. For the money USA made Craftsman are gtg. 40 year diesel mechanic here.
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Posted: 2/5/2021 4:20:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I really kind of prefer the "teardrop." What gives the bets arc-swing between the two? Or does the shape of the head actually make a difference? |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 4:51:07 PM EDT
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SnapOn is the best USA made ratchet. Mac, Cornwell, Matco are shit. Unless you have a truck stopping by weekly to warranty, do not buy.
The ICON branded from Harbor freight are excellent but made in Taiwan. GearWrench is Chinese but very good for home use. Craftsman has been garbage for 30 years. Pawn shops are a great place to buy SnapOn as many tech school kids get a discount and never enter the trade. Full disclosure...I've been a mechanic for 30 years and am a ratchet snob. |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 11:32:54 PM EDT
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Snap-on is the best
The price to pay is high, and there are good alternatives, but they make the best ratchet |
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Posted: 2/5/2021 11:58:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/6/2021 12:32:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: SnapOn is the best USA made ratchet. Mac, Cornwell, Matco are shit. Unless you have a truck stopping by weekly to warranty, do not buy. The ICON branded from Harbor freight are excellent but made in Taiwan. GearWrench is Chinese but very good for home use. Craftsman has been garbage for 30 years. Pawn shops are a great place to buy SnapOn as many tech school kids get a discount and never enter the trade. Full disclosure...I've been a mechanic for 30 years and am a ratchet snob. The only people who recommend Craftsman ratchets (or Craftsman tools in general) are the folks who haven't bought them in 25+ years. Absolute trash. |
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Posted: 2/6/2021 5:59:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The only people who recommend Craftsman ratchets (or Craftsman tools in general) are the folks who haven't bought them in 25+ years. Absolute trash. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: SnapOn is the best USA made ratchet. Mac, Cornwell, Matco are shit. Unless you have a truck stopping by weekly to warranty, do not buy. The ICON branded from Harbor freight are excellent but made in Taiwan. GearWrench is Chinese but very good for home use. Craftsman has been garbage for 30 years. Pawn shops are a great place to buy SnapOn as many tech school kids get a discount and never enter the trade. Full disclosure...I've been a mechanic for 30 years and am a ratchet snob. The only people who recommend Craftsman ratchets (or Craftsman tools in general) are the folks who haven't bought them in 25+ years. Absolute trash. Over the years Sears lowered the quality on on the manufacture of Craftsman hand tools. It used to be great because it rarely broke. Even when abused. The Bean Counters finally realized Joe Homeowner was never going to stress his wrench all that hard. Make them at lower cost and eat the occasional replacement. Now you have expensive tools, with a replacement guarantee. If you are a pro taking a break to replace a wrench is a big deal. Job comes to a halt. How many guys are you paying to stand around waiting for a replacement tool? We need them NOT to BREAK under heavy use. I have a decent set of 1950s Craftsman hand tools. They are bulletproof. |
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Posted: 2/6/2021 6:17:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Snap-On is over rated. Sure they are real good. I probably have more than 10,000 dollars worth. But I have found that some of their ratchets "let go" in hard use. For the money USA made Craftsman are gtg. 40 year diesel mechanic here. |
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Posted: 2/7/2021 4:01:34 AM EDT
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Snap-on for life here.....but with power tools being what they are I'd buy a Milwaukee impact or ratchet. I use hand ratchets as a last resort.
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Posted: 2/7/2021 5:46:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Snap-on for life here.....but with power tools being what they are I'd buy a Milwaukee impact or ratchet. I use hand ratchets as a last resort. He said American made, not chinese communist party made. |
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