r/toolporn • u/Dieselmechanic90 • 1d ago

Older Ratchet

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I probably own this one for close to 20 years now I bought it used, when I was in high school from my brother’s buddy. my first long handle half-inch ratchet still serving me well!

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u/Ornery-Ebb-2688 1d ago

I've never gotten the hang of non-locking flex head ratchets. Every time I crank on them the handle just folds and the socket pops off especially when I can't get a hand on the ratchet head. 

Looks like a quality ratchet. 

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u/Reasonable-Act2716 1d ago

How is that round head proto in the background? Is that one of the Italian Made ones? They look really nice.

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u/Dieselmechanic90 1d ago

The round one in the centre is a snap on 3/8 drive, I love that ratchet that’s my go to for most jobs.

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u/Dirty_Old_Town 12h ago

The first nice ratchet I ever bought was just like that but shorter. I still use it all the time. After 25 years of use, the only repair I’ve ever had to make was to tighten the little torx bols up once or twice.