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Posted: 10/12/2024 8:06:22 PM EDT
I've got one of these on the way.
 Attached FileIf you haven't used a Nepros ratchet, you should treat yourself someday. I am at a point in my life that I want to enjoy my tools. These ratchets are really beautiful. So smooth. Perfect chrome. Low back drag. I've almost got my full set of Koken nut grip sockets once the semi deep set arrives. They pair perfectly with the Nepros ratchet. Nepros NBR290L I think video gives a better impression of how well made they are. https://youtu.be/fVmsyyn9NGw?si=KxSpPfTsZNwfavYF  Nepros vs Ko-ken Zeal ???? Nepros Ratchet • Ko-ken Nutgrip Sockets • Japanese Tool Haul |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 7:55:36 AM EDT
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Bump for the tool junkie crew
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GA, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:24:23 AM EDT
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I get a kick out of these threads you create where you talk up a product you haven't even received yet.
 You call it a work of art, but its still in the mail? Its like reading amazon reviews. 5 stars. I haven't used it yet, but definitely 5 stars. I'd give 6 if I could. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:28:56 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:29:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By giantpune: I get a kick out of these threads you create where you talk up a product you haven't even received yet. You call it a work of art, but its still in the mail? Its like reading amazon reviews. 5 stars. I haven't used it yet, but definitely 5 stars. I'd give 6 if I could. How many Nepros ratchets do I own? |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:37:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:43:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FGracing: Just as good gold plated. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/184999/IMG_6440_png-3348415.JPG If you saw the Nepros up close, it is sick how near perfect the Nepros is.  Attached File |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:47:38 AM EDT
[#7]
How do you review an item you don't even own yet?
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:49:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kingstrider: How do you review an item you don't even own yet? I own 3 Nepros ratchets. 1/2, 1/4 standard length, and a 3/8 in a 1/4 standard body. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:49:55 AM EDT
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More importantly, how can you review it when you haven't owned it a decade?
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:51:34 AM EDT
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Nepros are top tier. I have two, and silly enough try not to use them because they're so pretty.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:52:08 AM EDT
[#11]
Too long.
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:52:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jos51700: More importantly, how can you review it when you haven't owned it a decade? Under that rule no one would do any tool threads at all. If you cannot tell a tool is quality right away then you might want to stay away from my threads. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:54:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Torque556: Nepros are top tier. I have two, and silly enough try not to use them because they're so pretty. I try to grab them first. Lol. I just make sure to have some cardboard to lay it on.
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IN, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:54:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: Under that rule no one would do any tool threads at all. If you cannot tell a tool is quality right away then you might want to stay away from my threads.
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:54:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By anymanusa: Too long. I bought it because it is long. Already have the short one. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:55:54 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TheTallest]
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It's a ratchet. You use it to turn bolts and nuts. Then it gets tossed in a tool box. I've been using US made Craftsman ratchets for the past 24 or so years. Never had an issue and they get the job done.
I don't need a work of art to take stuff apart or put stuff together. I need a tool. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:58:24 AM EDT
[Last Edit: pale_pony]
[#17]
...I'm out
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:59:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: southerncross]
[#18]
If they are so awesome how have I never heard of them?
ETA: nevermind, they're just a brand under KTC. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:02:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Burnsy: I can't imagine being this excited about a ratchet to begin with honestly. It's kinda weird. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Burnsy: Originally Posted By batmanacw: Under that rule no one would do any tool threads at all. If you cannot tell a tool is quality right away then you might want to stay away from my threads. We are surrounded by clown world negativity all day long every day. Why not buy tools that we can enjoy and look forward to using?  I haven't used my 1/4 drive Koken nut grip sockets yet, but I'm dying to. I've used my 3/8 drive nut grips and are freakin awesome. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:05:39 AM EDT
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I'm big into the Tekton side of tools. I've been using their stuff for probably a decade now to work on big vehicles. They've never let me down.
I bet these are going to be superb and better than the Tektons are. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:05:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By southerncross: If they are so awesome how have I never heard of them? Have you taken the time to look into Japanese tools? KTC, Koken, Nepros are all part of the same company. Vessel and Eight Tools are both awesome. Lots of great tools from Japan. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:07:38 AM EDT
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What does "I want to enjoy me tools mean"?
Does it mean that you are brave enough? |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:08:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: I'm big into the Tekton side of tools. I've been using their stuff for probably a decade now to work on big vehicles. They've never let me down. I bet these are going to be superb and better than the Tektons are. All my SAE 1/4 sockets are Tekton. So are my 3/4 drive sockets. Lol! |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:08:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kevins_garage: What does "I want to enjoy me tools mean"? Does it mean that you are brave enough? 
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:10:36 AM EDT
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I think I'll stick with my Snap-On TM75A, which I think I bought new off the truck, in 1989-90.
I bought it originally to be a Hi-Lok ratchet... the Snap-On driver gave me an extra gear head, which our company machine shop took and bored a hole through the middle with EDM. Served me well, until I went all-in on a roller (one-way) ratchet. That said, it's nice to see that a company stepped up to provide a decent fine-toothed ratchet(s). If I was still wrenching professionally, I'd take a serious look at buying one |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:12:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTallest: It's a ratchet. You use it to turn bolts and nuts. Then it gets tossed in a tool box. I've been using US made Craftsman ratchets for the past 24 or so years. Never had an issue and they get the job done. I don't need a work of art to take stuff apart or put stuff together. I need a tool. OP is a tool whore, just like me. You wither enjoy high quality tools, or you don't really care as long as they work. There tends to be no in-between. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:13:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTallest: It's a ratchet. You use it to turn bolts and nuts. Then it gets tossed in a tool box. I've been using US made Craftsman ratchets for the past 24 or so years. Never had an issue and they get the job done. I don't need a work of art to take stuff apart or put stuff together. I need a tool. That's true but the feel, ratcheting mechanism, and minutia that make the Tekton and Nepros better than the old craftsman. I have multiple old craftsman sets that were given to me by my dad. They're great sets but fall short of the Tekton and Nepros. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:14:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: All my SAE 1/4 sockets are Tekton. So are my 3/4 drive sockets. Lol! I have a 30x50 shop that smells like a harbor freight with Icon, Capri, Tekton, pittsburg, and quinn tools everywhere
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:17:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Torque556: OP is a tool whore, just like me. You wither enjoy high quality tools, or you don't really care as long as they work. There tends to be no in-between. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Torque556: Originally Posted By TheTallest: It's a ratchet. You use it to turn bolts and nuts. Then it gets tossed in a tool box. I've been using US made Craftsman ratchets for the past 24 or so years. Never had an issue and they get the job done. I don't need a work of art to take stuff apart or put stuff together. I need a tool. OP is a tool whore, just like me. You wither enjoy high quality tools, or you don't really care as long as they work. There tends to be no in-between. I still have lots of mediocre tools. I just try to avoid using them. Lol. I have tool sets in 3 different areas of my garage and shop. I still have a crappy 36 tooth long pattern Craftsman in my fabrication shop, right next to a round head fine tooth Craftsman. They work but I don't enjoy using them. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:18:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: I have a 30x50 shop that smells like a harbor freight with Icon, Capri, Tekton, pittsburg, and quinn tools everywhere 
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:21:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: I still have lots of mediocre tools. I just try to avoid using them. Lol. I have tool sets in 3 different areas of my garage and shop. I still have a crappy 36 tooth long pattern Craftsman in my fabrication shop, right next to a round head fine tooth Craftsman. They work but I don't enjoy using them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: Originally Posted By Torque556: Originally Posted By TheTallest: It's a ratchet. You use it to turn bolts and nuts. Then it gets tossed in a tool box. I've been using US made Craftsman ratchets for the past 24 or so years. Never had an issue and they get the job done. I don't need a work of art to take stuff apart or put stuff together. I need a tool. OP is a tool whore, just like me. You wither enjoy high quality tools, or you don't really care as long as they work. There tends to be no in-between. I still have lots of mediocre tools. I just try to avoid using them. Lol. I have tool sets in 3 different areas of my garage and shop. I still have a crappy 36 tooth long pattern Craftsman in my fabrication shop, right next to a round head fine tooth Craftsman. They work but I don't enjoy using them. Same here. All my nice tools were at work, and I backfilled my house tools with inexpensive stuff. Now my nice tools are at home and I have a good mix of nice, and cheap Lowe's Craftsman, some Tekton,etc. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:23:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: I still have lots of mediocre tools. I just try to avoid using them. Lol. I have tool sets in 3 different areas of my garage and shop. I still have a crappy 36 tooth long pattern Craftsman in my fabrication shop, right next to a round head fine tooth Craftsman. They work but I don't enjoy using them. The 36 tooth Craftsman 1/2, 3/8ths, and 1/4 were my go to for years. Nothing wrong with them BUT it's 2024...72 is the minimum. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:29:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: The 36 tooth Craftsman 1/2, 3/8ths, and 1/4 were my go to for years. Nothing wrong with them BUT it's 2024...72 is the minimum. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: Originally Posted By batmanacw: I still have lots of mediocre tools. I just try to avoid using them. Lol. I have tool sets in 3 different areas of my garage and shop. I still have a crappy 36 tooth long pattern Craftsman in my fabrication shop, right next to a round head fine tooth Craftsman. They work but I don't enjoy using them. The 36 tooth Craftsman 1/2, 3/8ths, and 1/4 were my go to for years. Nothing wrong with them BUT it's 2024...72 is the minimum. BTW: speaking of 72 teeth Just buy it. The head is tiny. Very low backdrag. I use this same ratchet for work every day. Everyone loves it.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/256399123533?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TwHj-7tvSKa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=JI3B3TI3SPu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:32:23 AM EDT
[#34]
Purse-swinging thread
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:33:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nightstalker: Purse-swinging thread We all swinging wrenches all up in here! 
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:39:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By giantpune: I get a kick out of these threads you create where you talk up a product you haven't even received yet. You call it a work of art, but its still in the mail? Its like reading amazon reviews. 5 stars. I haven't used it yet, but definitely 5 stars. I'd give 6 if I could. 
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:41:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By mstennes: Originally Posted By giantpune: I get a kick out of these threads you create where you talk up a product you haven't even received yet. You call it a work of art, but its still in the mail? Its like reading amazon reviews. 5 stars. I haven't used it yet, but definitely 5 stars. I'd give 6 if I could. https://www.icegif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/icegif-503.gif He thought he had a point, but i own 3 other Nepros ratchets. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:50:03 AM EDT
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@batamancw what are you doing for power tools?
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IN, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:56:04 AM EDT
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But can I use it as a hammer?
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NM, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 10:05:17 AM EDT
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I have the 3/8" version. It might even be a 1/4" ratchet with 3/8" guts.
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Posted: 10/13/2024 10:23:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: mstennes]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: He thought he had a point, but i own 3 other Nepros ratchets. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: Originally Posted By mstennes: Originally Posted By giantpune: I get a kick out of these threads you create where you talk up a product you haven't even received yet. You call it a work of art, but its still in the mail? Its like reading amazon reviews. 5 stars. I haven't used it yet, but definitely 5 stars. I'd give 6 if I could. https://www.icegif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/icegif-503.gif He thought he had a point, but i own 3 other Nepros ratchets. No I actually was laughing at the Amazon reviews. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 10:32:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigDeeeeeeee: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/27773/IMG_0667_jpeg-3348412.JPG I see wat you mean. You can tell by the pixels… |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 10:35:16 AM EDT
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OP’s backdrag is getting gaped.
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Posted: 10/13/2024 11:01:28 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Torque556: OP is a tool whore, just like me. You wither enjoy high quality tools, or you don't really care as long as they work. There tends to be no in-between. Originally Posted By fadedsun: That's true but the feel, ratcheting mechanism, and minutia that make the Tekton and Nepros better than the old craftsman. I have multiple old craftsman sets that were given to me by my dad. They're great sets but fall short of the Tekton and Nepros. Honestly, I don't think I'd even be able to tell the difference. As long as the tool can take stuff apart and put it back together I don't give a damn if it's 25 teeth or 2500 teeth and as smooth as a hookers ass. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 11:28:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTallest: Honestly, I don't think I'd even be able to tell the difference. As long as the tool can take stuff apart and put it back together I don't give a damn if it's 25 teeth or 2500 teeth and as smooth as a hookers ass. You could, easily. Even blindfolded. Nice tools make everything nicer and easier. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 11:34:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: @batamancw what are you doing for power tools? 90% of the time I can tell if it's one of your threads just from the title. |
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USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 11:49:50 AM EDT
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I will stick with my german Hazet ratchets.... You can have that inferior Japanese junk!
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 11:50:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By torstin: And I want to know what you build and service with all of these tools. 90% of the time I can tell if it's one of your threads just from the title. He’s building a Soviet era armored brigade, lol. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 11:51:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTallest: Honestly, I don't think I'd even be able to tell the difference. As long as the tool can take stuff apart and put it back together I don't give a damn if it's 25 teeth or 2500 teeth and as smooth as a hookers ass. We can tell you have never used a quality ratchet and do not use tools for a living by your post. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 11:55:04 AM EDT
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Old low tooth count ratchets are fine for a lot of things but if you gotta do things like take the turbo off an obs 7.3 then stuff like this can make a drastic difference.
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