You Guys Were Right - Stanley Junk

[kschachn]

Originally Posted By: mjoekingz28
There is a really nice 3/8ths Stanley breaker bar at Walmart for $10-15. I want it, but probably couldn't find a use for it if I tried.

Are breakers better at applying proper torque? I mean to say, maybe a ratchet multiplies torque and gives a false feel on how much torque you are actually producing.....


Proper torque isn't applied with a breaker bar nor a ratchet, and breaker bars are generally used to "break" a faster loose. It is less likely to be damaged than a ratchet.

And ratchets don't multiply torque.

 

[Nick1994]

Got my replacement Stanley 1/2" & 1/4" ratchets in the mail today for the ones that broke. Took about 1.5 weeks, not bad. We'll see how long these last.

 

[jkasch]

This is one of the handiest tools I own. Extendable, flex head, love it.

Stanley rachet

(Throw the sockets away)

 

[Vikas]

Check your local walmart; you might find it cheaper there. I did.

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: jkasch
This is one of the handiest tools I own. Extendable, flex head, love it.

Stanley rachet

(Throw the sockets away)


Its a useful ratchet in a lot of places, its great for drain plugs.

 

[Rand]

Originally Posted By: jkasch
This is one of the handiest tools I own. Extendable, flex head, love it.

Stanley rachet

(Throw the sockets away)


http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-extendable-ratchet-62311.html
cheaper + no sockets to dispose of.

 

[Vikas]

Stanely has flex and if I am not mistaken, you can lock the flex at 90 and 45 and 135 degrees.

 

[Trav]

Its also 3/8 drive, the locking flex is handy. For a inexpensive ratchet it has done well and proven itself useful and durable, no complaints.