Spec me a 1/2" ratchet

Spec me a 1/2" ratchet

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JAHetfield

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443 posts

150 months

Sunday 27th May 2012
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Currently on my second one of these, Teng 1200 FRP



Fantastic ratchet, can stick a pipe on the end of it and it takes all the abuse I can give it, plus repair kits are readily available if I do burst it.

Particularly love the feel of the rubber grip, especially when I'm standing outside in -15c in the winter and don't have to worry about the ratchet sticking to my hand lol.

The only issue I have with it is that I'm always doing messy jobs and have oil all over me, it tends to cause the rubber grip to seperate from the handle.

So what's out there? Don't mind spending a few quid as my tools are my livelyhood.

JAHetfield

Original Poster:

443 posts

150 months

Sunday 27th May 2012
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IMO, Snap On stuff is over rated. The Snap On man used to visit me once a month, before I knew it, I was handing over £200 a month. It's good enough stuff and it's handy to get the broken tools replaced for free but I work in a scrappy and the Snap On guarantee doesn't cover stolen tools.