1/4" socket set
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Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I intend to support American jobs in my selection of a tool set, and if it costs a bit more, so be it.
So be it, but the "a bit more" is more than a little off, or mayhap your "bit" is much different than most. LOL
I intend to support American jobs in my selection of a tool set, and if it costs a bit more, so be it.
So be it, but the "a bit more" is more than a little off, or mayhap your "bit" is much different than most. LOL
Thank you and Dr Tyler. I just snatched that Stahlwille 96010126 for $129. I am not a mechanic, but I buy quite a bit in tools for other people. Our neighbours' kid is an aspiring mechanic, so it will go into his Christmas sock. The husband has a bad back, yet he volunteered his help after we had a couple of strong storms without saying a word.
Originally Posted By: Y_K
Thank you and Dr Tyler. I just snatched that Stahlwille 96010126 for $129. I am not a mechanic, but I buy quite a bit in tools for other people. Our neighbours' kid is an aspiring mechanic, so it will go into his Christmas sock. The husband has a bad back, yet he volunteered his help after we had a couple of strong storms without saying a word.
You got a heck of a good buy on that. Make sure the kid knows what he owns, it will last his lifetime and beyond.
Thank you and Dr Tyler. I just snatched that Stahlwille 96010126 for $129. I am not a mechanic, but I buy quite a bit in tools for other people. Our neighbours' kid is an aspiring mechanic, so it will go into his Christmas sock. The husband has a bad back, yet he volunteered his help after we had a couple of strong storms without saying a word.
You got a heck of a good buy on that. Make sure the kid knows what he owns, it will last his lifetime and beyond.
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Searching I couldn't seem to find it by that number. How do you reverse it?
You turn that knurled ring like Vikas said.
Searching I couldn't seem to find it by that number. How do you reverse it?
You turn that knurled ring like Vikas said.
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Originally Posted By: jcwit
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I intend to support American jobs in my selection of a tool set, and if it costs a bit more, so be it.
So be it, but the "a bit more" is more than a little off, or mayhap your "bit" is much different than most. LOL
Doesn't matter. I don't appreciate excuses for supporting China when the option is staring me in the face. For some stuff maybe it isn't, but for a 1/4" ratchet set, there are TONS of domestics. Id rather do without cable TV, which in a month for many packages, or a few months otherwise, would more than pay for a domestic set (which is exactly what I do). No need for class warfare type rhetoric of what a "bit" is...
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I intend to support American jobs in my selection of a tool set, and if it costs a bit more, so be it.
So be it, but the "a bit more" is more than a little off, or mayhap your "bit" is much different than most. LOL
Doesn't matter. I don't appreciate excuses for supporting China when the option is staring me in the face. For some stuff maybe it isn't, but for a 1/4" ratchet set, there are TONS of domestics. Id rather do without cable TV, which in a month for many packages, or a few months otherwise, would more than pay for a domestic set (which is exactly what I do). No need for class warfare type rhetoric of what a "bit" is...
Originally Posted By: Y_K
This is the Proto J4752F
I was going to comment that the Proto J4752F looks really close to a Facom set I bought several years ago. But, Stanley acquired Facom in 2006 (and Proto in 1984), so I guess it's pretty much the same, from a Fortune 500 American manufacturer of industrial tools
Yeah, you probably want to consider the Stanley (Facom) set. Comes in 6 point or 12 point.
This is the Proto J4752F
I was going to comment that the Proto J4752F looks really close to a Facom set I bought several years ago. But, Stanley acquired Facom in 2006 (and Proto in 1984), so I guess it's pretty much the same, from a Fortune 500 American manufacturer of industrial tools
Yeah, you probably want to consider the Stanley (Facom) set. Comes in 6 point or 12 point.
Originally Posted By: spackard
Yeah, you probably want to consider the Stanley (Facom) set. Comes in 6 point or 12 point.
That set would be perfect if it included the metal handled ratchet. The way I hold a 1/4 drive ratchet, I don't need that big plastic handle.
Yeah, you probably want to consider the Stanley (Facom) set. Comes in 6 point or 12 point.
That set would be perfect if it included the metal handled ratchet. The way I hold a 1/4 drive ratchet, I don't need that big plastic handle.
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That is a cute set, and while I'm also not a fan of plastic handles, in a pinch im sure they're fine.
Guys, its clear that a few on here appreciate tools for more than just being a tool. My favorite small 1/4 ratchet is an old SK. It is quite small. The mechanism is very fine and smooth. My other favorite in 1/2 in is an old Williams Super Ratchet. I have never been a fan of the rubber ends or anything like that, it makes them look gimmicky to me. I also have a few cheaper ratchets that i actually like too so im not completely biased.
I recently got into a phase where i wanted to try out several ratchets so i bought a few. More than i want to admit but thats beside the point. One that i was a little disappointed in was a industrial Proto. I have no doubt it will hold up fine but the ratchet mechanism is very stiff. Maybe after years of use it will loosen up a bit. Two other ratchets that i find very nice is an old snap that my dad has that is fairly old and very used. I would say it would be my top pick. Very smooth and feels good when you use it. The other is a proto classic pear head that is again fairly old and very used. The head is a little big but in most cases wouldn't be a problem.
I was part of the group that got the triangle set a while back when they went of clearance and i agree with others that it is indeed very nice. I have both the 1/4 and 3/8 sets. I believe they are made in Germany so it would be out for the guys that want USA stuff but it is very nice and put together well with a nice metal case.
After all this rambling, I am curious as to what is your go to ratchet is. Mine is actually a cheaper Williams. I really dont have a reason for it, i just like it. I do use that Northern tool brand set a lot as well though. Nothing special about it other than it is complete.
I recently got into a phase where i wanted to try out several ratchets so i bought a few. More than i want to admit but thats beside the point. One that i was a little disappointed in was a industrial Proto. I have no doubt it will hold up fine but the ratchet mechanism is very stiff. Maybe after years of use it will loosen up a bit. Two other ratchets that i find very nice is an old snap that my dad has that is fairly old and very used. I would say it would be my top pick. Very smooth and feels good when you use it. The other is a proto classic pear head that is again fairly old and very used. The head is a little big but in most cases wouldn't be a problem.
I was part of the group that got the triangle set a while back when they went of clearance and i agree with others that it is indeed very nice. I have both the 1/4 and 3/8 sets. I believe they are made in Germany so it would be out for the guys that want USA stuff but it is very nice and put together well with a nice metal case.
After all this rambling, I am curious as to what is your go to ratchet is. Mine is actually a cheaper Williams. I really dont have a reason for it, i just like it. I do use that Northern tool brand set a lot as well though. Nothing special about it other than it is complete.
Originally Posted By: jstutz
I was part of the group that got the triangle set a while back when they went of clearance and i agree with others that it is indeed very nice. I have both the 1/4 and 3/8 sets. I believe they are made in Germany so it would be out for the guys that want USA stuff but it is very nice and put together well with a nice metal case.
Triangle was made in Taiwan but was designed by a German company and built to DIN. There are some German and Japanese operated steel mills running in Taiwan.
The triangle company seems to have gotten out of the tool business, leaving the tools orphaned as far as replacement parts and rebuild kits.
I was part of the group that got the triangle set a while back when they went of clearance and i agree with others that it is indeed very nice. I have both the 1/4 and 3/8 sets. I believe they are made in Germany so it would be out for the guys that want USA stuff but it is very nice and put together well with a nice metal case.
Triangle was made in Taiwan but was designed by a German company and built to DIN. There are some German and Japanese operated steel mills running in Taiwan.
The triangle company seems to have gotten out of the tool business, leaving the tools orphaned as far as replacement parts and rebuild kits.
Originally Posted By: Trav
Originally Posted By: jstutz
I was part of the group that got the triangle set a while back when they went of clearance and i agree with others that it is indeed very nice. I have both the 1/4 and 3/8 sets. I believe they are made in Germany so it would be out for the guys that want USA stuff but it is very nice and put together well with a nice metal case.
Triangle was made in Taiwan but was designed by a German company and built to DIN. There are some German and Japanese operated steel mills running in Taiwan.
The triangle company seems to have gotten out of the tool business, leaving the tools orphaned as far as replacement parts and rebuild kits.
Yes, it's made in Taiwan. It's a nice socket set, the quality seems to be better than made in USA Craftsman sets I bought in early/mid 1980's. Especially when you take into account the clearance price of $20. There is no better quality 1/4" socket set for less than double that price (up to $40).
Originally Posted By: jstutz
I was part of the group that got the triangle set a while back when they went of clearance and i agree with others that it is indeed very nice. I have both the 1/4 and 3/8 sets. I believe they are made in Germany so it would be out for the guys that want USA stuff but it is very nice and put together well with a nice metal case.
Triangle was made in Taiwan but was designed by a German company and built to DIN. There are some German and Japanese operated steel mills running in Taiwan.
The triangle company seems to have gotten out of the tool business, leaving the tools orphaned as far as replacement parts and rebuild kits.
Yes, it's made in Taiwan. It's a nice socket set, the quality seems to be better than made in USA Craftsman sets I bought in early/mid 1980's. Especially when you take into account the clearance price of $20. There is no better quality 1/4" socket set for less than double that price (up to $40).
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Originally Posted By: jstutz
After all this rambling, I am curious as to what is your go to ratchet is. Mine is actually a cheaper Williams. I really dont have a reason for it, i just like it. I do use that Northern tool brand set a lot as well though. Nothing special about it other than it is complete.
My fine tooth Snap-On ratchets definitely. They are light and feel fantastic.
After all this rambling, I am curious as to what is your go to ratchet is. Mine is actually a cheaper Williams. I really dont have a reason for it, i just like it. I do use that Northern tool brand set a lot as well though. Nothing special about it other than it is complete.
My fine tooth Snap-On ratchets definitely. They are light and feel fantastic.
A nice Wright Tool Metric 1/4 Quick Release Ratchet
Definitely First World without all the bloat. Too shiny for my taste though
Still, I bought it for somebody else
ToolUp.com equivalent
Royalsupply has too many, one could get lost easily there
For the connoisseurs of fine tooth ratchets there is Gearwrench XP 120 series that no Snap-On can touch
Definitely First World without all the bloat. Too shiny for my taste though
ToolUp.com equivalent
Royalsupply has too many, one could get lost easily there
For the connoisseurs of fine tooth ratchets there is Gearwrench XP 120 series that no Snap-On can touch
Originally Posted By: Y_K
For the connoisseurs of fine tooth ratchets there is Gearwrench XP 120 series that no Snap-On can touch
With no quick release its as useless as a suitcase with no handle to me.
For the connoisseurs of fine tooth ratchets there is Gearwrench XP 120 series that no Snap-On can touch
With no quick release its as useless as a suitcase with no handle to me.
Originally Posted By: Trav
With no quick release its as useless as a suitcase with no handle to me.
The same case is that Stahlwille ratchet 415 from the kit (40/13/6 SC) you were so gaga about. Beautiful matte finish transitions from surface to surface., but the coarse 22-tooth mechanism, the poorly centered switch is wobbling with every click and no QuckRelese! Oh, Mein Gott! So, if it's useless, but German it's still supreme.. Anyways, the kid, who got it was happy as I would be at his age
With no quick release its as useless as a suitcase with no handle to me.
The same case is that Stahlwille ratchet 415 from the kit (40/13/6 SC) you were so gaga about. Beautiful matte finish transitions from surface to surface., but the coarse 22-tooth mechanism, the poorly centered switch is wobbling with every click and no QuckRelese! Oh, Mein Gott! So, if it's useless, but German it's still supreme.. Anyways, the kid, who got it was happy as I would be at his age
All my Stahlwille and Hazet have QR.
I said useless to me, i have nerve damage in my hand from an accident and cant get the friggin sockets off so easy.
I said useless to me, i have nerve damage in my hand from an accident and cant get the friggin sockets off so easy.
Originally Posted By: Y_K
A nice Wright Tool Metric 1/4 Quick Release Ratchet
Definitely First World without all the bloat. Too shiny for my taste though
Still, I bought it for somebody else
ToolUp.com equivalent
Royalsupply has too many, one could get lost easily there
For the connoisseurs of fine tooth ratchets there is Gearwrench XP 120 series that no Snap-On can touch
That same set is available from Royal Supply at $35.98
http://www.royalsupply.com/store/pc/Coug...-Set-p71919.htm
A nice Wright Tool Metric 1/4 Quick Release Ratchet
Definitely First World without all the bloat. Too shiny for my taste though
ToolUp.com equivalent
Royalsupply has too many, one could get lost easily there
For the connoisseurs of fine tooth ratchets there is Gearwrench XP 120 series that no Snap-On can touch
That same set is available from Royal Supply at $35.98
http://www.royalsupply.com/store/pc/Coug...-Set-p71919.htm
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Problem with that Wright set is it goes up to what size??? 13mm/
I did end up buying the SK set with the deep and shallow metric sockets.
I did end up buying the SK set with the deep and shallow metric sockets.
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