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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:29:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: Is that the NBR390C? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: Originally Posted By -Omega-1: Originally Posted By batmanacw: Originally Posted By Trollslayer: Do they make them with shorter handles? Yes. Nepros NBR290. OK, it seems I don't have a pic of the 1/4", but here is the 3/8" ratchet, same body size. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/123512/nepros390_2-3017127.jpg Is that the NBR390C? NBRC390. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:53:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lee-online: I too like quality tools. I have all I need but, occasionally I'll see a tool that would be usefull. I still buy tools.  I have a NBR390AH and its a handy little ratchet for when you need it. https://neprostools.com/cdn/shop/products/img_008_cut_ss_600x.png?v=1676513255 Indispensable in my career.  Attached FileEspecially with a couple of these.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:56:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: Forging adds a buck, heat treat adds a buck, plating adds a buck. In large batches those things cost very little. Are they outsourcing those things or doing in house? There is a cost to all of the machinery and equipment used for those processes as well. Every person employed by the company adds cost to a product, even the janitor who does nothing towards the actual production. I looked at prices and the Snap-on stuff is priced in the same area as the Japanese and German stuff. Clearly quality items with good quality control, produced by non-slave labor, all has similar value in the world. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 8:57:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: boy-scout]
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: You have more money in that drawer than I have in hand tools combined..... You don't want to see the rest of my drawers... But every single tool I buy is scrutinized and researched before purchasing. I don't buy only Snap-On, but every tool purchased makes my life easier and more efficient, most importantly easing the wear and tear on my body. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:18:17 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -daddy]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By boy-scout: You don't want to see the rest of my drawers... But every single tool I buy is scrutinized and researched before purchasing. I don't buy only Snap-On, but every tool purchased makes my life easier and more efficient, most importantly easing the wear and tear on my body. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By boy-scout: Originally Posted By batmanacw: You have more money in that drawer than I have in hand tools combined..... You don't want to see the rest of my drawers... But every single tool I buy is scrutinized and researched before purchasing. I don't buy only Snap-On, but every tool purchased makes my life easier and more efficient, most importantly easing the wear and tear on my body. This is what I harp on a lot but it's worth repeating. Buy the tool, not the brand. Sometimes, specific tool X from company D is the only or best solution to problem A. I'm not a wrench turner by trade, but over the years having my own tools made my life significantly easier than relying on what the job/company/boss has at hand. |
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Posted: 10/13/2024 9:56:32 PM EDT
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As a non-mechanic tinkering-around-the-house type, I'm still using ratchets and sockets that I bought in the 70s and 80s. My 1/4" and 3/8" sets are Blackhawk, that I bought in the mid 70s, and my 1/2" drives are Craftsman that I bought in the late 70s/early 80s. For my use, they still work fine.
I do recall a few times working on my cars, that I didn't have enough space to swing the ratchet far enough to re-engage. Until this thread, I didn't even know about the extra teeth in higher end tools that solve the problem. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 10:01:16 PM EDT
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I like these threads.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 10/13/2024 10:06:08 PM EDT
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Eh, I'll keep on keeping on with my Proto 90t's..
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Posted: 10/13/2024 10:21:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brownbomber: I like these threads. So do I but my wallet hates them. I've subscribed to a few tool threads here in GD. |
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USA
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:51:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTallest: And you'd be wrong. I've used ratchets every day for the past 24 years at work. I may not be a mechanic but my job requires me to take apart certain fire sprinkler valves and the use of ratchets, pipe wrenches, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches etc.. is a requirement. Even when I was in the fire alarm side of the business I still used ratchets. You aren't wrong about me not using quality ratchets. I just used whatever I had. @TheTallest With you explaining your job I now understand why a 24t ratchet would be about the same as a 90t ratchet. Sprinkler men are some of the roughest most hard working guys on a job site. I have yet to meet a sprinkler mech. or service tech in my 25+ years that gives a crap about anything other than having Rigid Pipe wrenches and threading machines. |
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FM, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:52:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Coffin-Nail: Bottom line is long and short ratchets of every flavor have their place. You do need to be more careful with long handled 1/4" stuff but that won't stop me from reaching for one. I've since upgraded my swivel head to an Icon when they had the 40% off deal. https://i.imgur.com/KRisuXU.jpeg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Coffin-Nail: Originally Posted By maslin02: Originally Posted By anymanusa: Too long. I use the hell out of a long narrow 1/4 Matco ratchet. I’ve been meaning to try some more of the “premium” hand tools. Bottom line is long and short ratchets of every flavor have their place. You do need to be more careful with long handled 1/4" stuff but that won't stop me from reaching for one. I've since upgraded my swivel head to an Icon when they had the 40% off deal. https://i.imgur.com/KRisuXU.jpeg I've got alot of tekton, gear wrench, and old craftsman. The 90 and 84 tooth new stuff blows the "good" old craftsman away. I've got a simple rule with my long handle ratchets: use a breaker bar if feasible, if not use long handle to take apart and regular to reassemble. |
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FM, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2024 8:05:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: Get the Hazet 916HPL and go ahead with the cheater pipe. It will handle 750 ft lbs or so. I do what I can to avoid yanking. Just straight torque. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: Originally Posted By DH243: Originally Posted By fadedsun: Originally 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. Yep, the tekton ratchets are nice. 3/8 small body and 1/2" offset swivel get used alot on combines, along with 24" 1/2" ratchet(get the comfort grip, keeps you from sliding a cheater pipe on it, lol) Get the Hazet 916HPL and go ahead with the cheater pipe. It will handle 750 ft lbs or so. I do what I can to avoid yanking. Just straight torque. Good to know! When I see bowing/springing in that tekton handle, I sit it down and either grab a 36" breaker bar or step up to a 3/4" drive. Breaking tools is happen on the field, but when you've got a bigger tool close by, why? |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 8:09:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DH243: Good to know! When I see bowing/springing in that tekton handle, I sit it down and either grab a 36" breaker bar or step up to a 3/4" drive. Breaking tools is happen on the field, but when you've got a bigger tool close by, why? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DH243: Originally Posted By batmanacw: Originally Posted By DH243: Originally Posted By fadedsun: Originally 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. Yep, the tekton ratchets are nice. 3/8 small body and 1/2" offset swivel get used alot on combines, along with 24" 1/2" ratchet(get the comfort grip, keeps you from sliding a cheater pipe on it, lol) Get the Hazet 916HPL and go ahead with the cheater pipe. It will handle 750 ft lbs or so. I do what I can to avoid yanking. Just straight torque. Good to know! When I see bowing/springing in that tekton handle, I sit it down and either grab a 36" breaker bar or step up to a 3/4" drive. Breaking tools is happen on the field, but when you've got a bigger tool close by, why? I usually go bigger when possible as well |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 8:24:53 AM EDT
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nothing beats a butter smooth ratchet, i wonder if the 3/8" Nepros is smoother than a Snap-on?
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Posted: 10/14/2024 8:28:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: I'd love to see a 1/4 drive in the KTC swivel head. I think he means a flex head. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: Originally Posted By FJB247: Originally Posted By RC03: With no swivel head. Gross. I was disappointed to learn the KTC doesn't make a 1/4" swivel head, because the 3/8" is fantastic. I'd love to see a 1/4 drive in the KTC swivel head. I think he means a flex head. I did 
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Posted: 10/14/2024 8:32:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By boy-scout: Indispensable in my career. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/300252/20240904_145559_jpg-3348965.JPG Especially with a couple of these. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/300252/TZ1_jpg-3348968.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By boy-scout: Originally Posted By Lee-online: I too like quality tools. I have all I need but, occasionally I'll see a tool that would be usefull. I still buy tools. I have a NBR390AH and its a handy little ratchet for when you need it. https://neprostools.com/cdn/shop/products/img_008_cut_ss_600x.png?v=1676513255 Indispensable in my career. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/300252/20240904_145559_jpg-3348965.JPG Especially with a couple of these. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/300252/TZ1_jpg-3348968.JPG They're proud of that 1/4 torque wrench, was more expensive than the 3/8 from my dealer  . The offset adapter is an absolute lifesaver too
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Posted: 10/14/2024 8:36:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Coffin-Nail]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DH243: I've got alot of tekton, gear wrench, and old craftsman. The 90 and 84 tooth new stuff blows the "good" old craftsman away. I've got a simple rule with my long handle ratchets: use a breaker bar if feasible, if not use long handle to take apart and regular to reassemble. Doing automotive work there are lots of cases where handle length determines if you can get a ratchet into a tight spot which is why long handles with fine teeth make such a difference. Generally, I'm not using them to put a ton of torque on something. If I'm getting close to maxing out a 1/4 I'd be reaching for a 3/8 etc. ETA: This is speaking as a hobbyist working on cars, not a pro. I do lots of maintenance on our old equipment at work but that stuff is pretty crude and doesn't really matter what you use. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 9:22:05 AM EDT
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Pretty obvious who works with tools and their hands and who doesn't.
You can poopoo nice tools, it's not about the look and it does make a difference. I had a full set of craftsman professional 84 tooth ratchets until my 3/8 drive disappeared. I really need to replace it. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 9:30:29 AM EDT
[#19]
OP have you tried any japanese pliers? I’m happy so far with my nepros large needle nose. They are very rigid, with hard teeth, which is great for pulling out cotter pins on flight controls, and also bending new cotter pins in tight areas.
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Posted: 10/14/2024 9:53:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Szilagyi-hpg: OP have you tried any japanese pliers? I’m happy so far with my nepros large needle nose. They are very rigid, with hard teeth, which is great for pulling out cotter pins on flight controls, and also bending new cotter pins in tight areas. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/402525/IMG_9404_jpeg-3349235.JPG I've been flirting with the engineer brand pliers. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 10:07:00 AM EDT
[#21]
Best ratchet I’ve never used
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Posted: 10/14/2024 10:44:56 AM EDT
[#22]
My ratchet should be here by Friday.
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NM, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2024 11:00:23 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stealthy_Waffle: I really need a 3/8" drive in a 1/4" body ratchet. And more boxes for my sockets. Love me some weird wacky japanese tools. Williams makes a nice one, which has about the same size head as the Nepros.  
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PA, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2024 11:36:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: I calibrate and fine tune industrial equipment for a living, although most of my threads are about home and work tools. My job takes me all over the lower 48. At home I have a hobby machine shop, I do most of my own automotive work, whatever comes my way. Thanks. I suspected it might have something to do with precision. And I do admire your enthusiasm for quality.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2024 1:37:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1969GTX: Williams makes a nice one, which has about the same size head as the Nepros. https://i.postimg.cc/G2fjSq0Z/20220120-130102.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/T1Wc8gfh/20220120-130139.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1969GTX: Originally Posted By Stealthy_Waffle: I really need a 3/8" drive in a 1/4" body ratchet. And more boxes for my sockets. Love me some weird wacky japanese tools. Williams makes a nice one, which has about the same size head as the Nepros. https://i.postimg.cc/G2fjSq0Z/20220120-130102.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/T1Wc8gfh/20220120-130139.jpg It's so cute. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 2:46:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -daddy: It's so cute. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -daddy: Originally Posted By 1969GTX: Originally Posted By Stealthy_Waffle: I really need a 3/8" drive in a 1/4" body ratchet. And more boxes for my sockets. Love me some weird wacky japanese tools. Williams makes a nice one, which has about the same size head as the Nepros. https://i.postimg.cc/G2fjSq0Z/20220120-130102.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/T1Wc8gfh/20220120-130139.jpg It's so cute. Check out Tone from Japan too |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2024 3:46:21 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: Check out Tone from Japan too Do you own any Koken ratchets, I wondered how they compare to Nepros. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 3:55:35 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jeffg: Do you own any Koken ratchets, I wondered how they compare to Nepros. I'd like to know how they compare to Icon. As a shade tree mechanic and hobbiest, I have really come to enjoy my icon tools. The right tool turns a frustrating, cursing filled knuckle-busting job into a satisfying afternoon. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 4:18:25 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jeffg: Do you own any Koken ratchets, I wondered how they compare to Nepros. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jeffg: Originally Posted By batmanacw: Check out Tone from Japan too Do you own any Koken ratchets, I wondered how they compare to Nepros. I own a Koken 3/8 ratchet. They are nicely finished, but not as nice as a Nepros. Slightly lower backdrag than the Nepros. The grip is meh, but completely functional hard plastic. The Koken ratchets work beautifully. They feel a bit less solid in the mechanism than a Nepros or Hazet 916hp. The ratchet clicks in a Hazet or Nepros have a oddly solid feel and sound. Like they almost echo. Like a smart snap. The Koken feels softer and quieter with nearly impossibly light back drag. BTW: The Hazet back drag gets better with use to the point where it's pretty impressive. Nepros is amazing out of the box. I've only used my Hazet 916HP a few times and it's so sweet. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 4:20:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMC_JA: I'd like to know how they compare to Icon. As a shade tree mechanic and hobbiest, I have really come to enjoy my icon tools. The right tool turns a frustrating, cursing filled knuckle-busting job into a satisfying afternoon. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMC_JA: Originally Posted By Jeffg: Do you own any Koken ratchets, I wondered how they compare to Nepros. I'd like to know how they compare to Icon. As a shade tree mechanic and hobbiest, I have really come to enjoy my icon tools. The right tool turns a frustrating, cursing filled knuckle-busting job into a satisfying afternoon. Koken and Nepros have a bit less back drag. I think the clicks feel a bit cleaner. I have lots of respect for the Icon line. They aren't bad at all. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 4:36:50 PM EDT
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WA, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2024 5:00:37 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: I think this one is next. Kyoto Machine Tools (KTC) Neplos 9.5sq. Long Ratchet Handle NBR390AL The sellers name......Whale Supply 
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OR, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2024 5:06:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: I've been flirting with the engineer brand pliers. I have a few Vampliers, seriously impressed. A pair of tiny needle noses has become the shop tweezers, they’re that good. Some of the designs are a bit “off” for what I do, so I just grab a different set of pliers. I have pliers in my drawer I’ve never used
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Posted: 10/14/2024 5:18:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maslin02: I have a few Vampliers, seriously impressed. A pair of tiny needle noses has become the shop tweezers, they’re that good. Some of the designs are a bit “off” for what I do, so I just grab a different set of pliers. I have pliers in my drawer I’ve never used Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maslin02: Originally Posted By batmanacw: I've been flirting with the engineer brand pliers. I have a few Vampliers, seriously impressed. A pair of tiny needle noses has become the shop tweezers, they’re that good. Some of the designs are a bit “off” for what I do, so I just grab a different set of pliers. I have pliers in my drawer I’ve never used 
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Posted: 10/14/2024 5:30:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: I think this one is next. Kyoto Machine Tools (KTC) Neplos 9.5sq. Long Ratchet Handle NBR390AL Next time I put in an order from Japan, I'm thinking of trying out these nut busting ratcheting wrenches from Tone. I like weird, out-of-the-box kind of tools, and these look ... interesting.  |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 5:31:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -daddy: The sellers name......Whale Supply Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -daddy: Originally Posted By batmanacw: I think this one is next. Kyoto Machine Tools (KTC) Neplos 9.5sq. Long Ratchet Handle NBR390AL The sellers name......Whale Supply |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 6:01:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tifosi: That's one of the two that I got. The standard length and the long one. Next time I put in an order from Japan, I'm thinking of trying out these nut busting ratcheting wrenches from Tone. I like weird, out-of-the-box kind of tools, and these look ... interesting. https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71002VT1xVL._AC_SX679_.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tifosi: Originally Posted By batmanacw: I think this one is next. Kyoto Machine Tools (KTC) Neplos 9.5sq. Long Ratchet Handle NBR390AL Next time I put in an order from Japan, I'm thinking of trying out these nut busting ratcheting wrenches from Tone. I like weird, out-of-the-box kind of tools, and these look ... interesting. https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71002VT1xVL._AC_SX679_.jpg If you do buy them, I honestly hope you do a thread about them. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 6:35:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrDover: @TheTallest With you explaining your job I now understand why a 24t ratchet would be about the same as a 90t ratchet. Sprinkler men are some of the roughest most hard working guys on a job site. I have yet to meet a sprinkler mech. or service tech in my 25+ years that gives a crap about anything other than having Rigid Pipe wrenches and threading machines. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrDover: Originally Posted By TheTallest: And you'd be wrong. I've used ratchets every day for the past 24 years at work. I may not be a mechanic but my job requires me to take apart certain fire sprinkler valves and the use of ratchets, pipe wrenches, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches etc.. is a requirement. Even when I was in the fire alarm side of the business I still used ratchets. You aren't wrong about me not using quality ratchets. I just used whatever I had. @TheTallest With you explaining your job I now understand why a 24t ratchet would be about the same as a 90t ratchet. Sprinkler men are some of the roughest most hard working guys on a job site. I have yet to meet a sprinkler mech. or service tech in my 25+ years that gives a crap about anything other than having Rigid Pipe wrenches and threading machines. I used a Rigid pipe wrench 90% of the time. Hell, one time I was in a rental car and had to take apart a dry Viking valve and had nothing but my pipe wrench and a four point tire I found in the sprinkler room. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:07:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTallest: I used a Rigid pipe wrench 90% of the time. Hell, one time I was in a rental car and had to take apart a dry Viking valve and had nothing but my pipe wrench and a four point tire I found in the sprinkler room. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTallest: Originally Posted By DrDover: Originally Posted By TheTallest: And you'd be wrong. I've used ratchets every day for the past 24 years at work. I may not be a mechanic but my job requires me to take apart certain fire sprinkler valves and the use of ratchets, pipe wrenches, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches etc.. is a requirement. Even when I was in the fire alarm side of the business I still used ratchets. You aren't wrong about me not using quality ratchets. I just used whatever I had. @TheTallest With you explaining your job I now understand why a 24t ratchet would be about the same as a 90t ratchet. Sprinkler men are some of the roughest most hard working guys on a job site. I have yet to meet a sprinkler mech. or service tech in my 25+ years that gives a crap about anything other than having Rigid Pipe wrenches and threading machines. I used a Rigid pipe wrench 90% of the time. Hell, one time I was in a rental car and had to take apart a dry Viking valve and had nothing but my pipe wrench and a four point tire I found in the sprinkler room. Well, I might have fancy tools, but you have a very important job and probably make more money than I do.
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:15:06 PM EDT
[#40]
I fell for the trap once in here abour a ratchet being just as good as a snap on. So I bought an sk ratchet cause people in gd swore they were comparable. Nope, its not and doesn’t even leave the toolbox. Anybody wanna buy it?
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:28:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: I fell for the trap once in here abour a ratchet being just as good as a snap on. So I bought an sk ratchet cause people in gd swore they were comparable. Nope, its not and doesn’t even leave the toolbox. Anybody wanna buy it? Thank God it wasn't me! I'd feel bad. You'll notice I avoid comparing the tools I like to SnapOff. I honestly don't use much SnapOff. The few SnapOff ratchets I did use predate the 80 tooth designs. I own a couple SnapOff angle wrenches. I just post about what I like and how they function. I will say that Nepros, Koken, and Hazet are top notch tools that most folks would enjoy using. I won't say that my favorite wrenches are stronger or more durable during abuse than SnapOff. I can say that they will fuction flawlessly under normal use. If I need bigger, I got bigger......
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:38:16 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By batmanacw: Thank God it wasn't me! I'd feel bad. You'll notice I avoid comparing the tools I like to SnapOff. I honestly don't use much SnapOff. The few SnapOff ratchets I did use predate the 80 tooth designs. I own a couple SnapOff angle wrenches. I just post about what I like and how they function. I will say that Nepros, Koken, and Hazet are top notch tools that most folks would enjoy using. I won't say that my favorite wrenches are stronger or more durable during abuse than SnapOff. I can say that they will fuction flawlessly under normal use. If I need bigger, I got bigger...... I get it. Most of those should be fine for hobbyists. I deal with rusty fasteners and really tight places so I need a ratchet I can count on and it doesn’t have a lot of slop. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:46:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: I get it. Most of those should be fine for hobbyists. I deal with rusty fasteners and really tight places so I need a ratchet I can count on and it doesn’t have a lot of slop. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: Originally Posted By batmanacw: Thank God it wasn't me! I'd feel bad. You'll notice I avoid comparing the tools I like to SnapOff. I honestly don't use much SnapOff. The few SnapOff ratchets I did use predate the 80 tooth designs. I own a couple SnapOff angle wrenches. I just post about what I like and how they function. I will say that Nepros, Koken, and Hazet are top notch tools that most folks would enjoy using. I won't say that my favorite wrenches are stronger or more durable during abuse than SnapOff. I can say that they will fuction flawlessly under normal use. If I need bigger, I got bigger...... I get it. Most of those should be fine for hobbyists. I deal with rusty fasteners and really tight places so I need a ratchet I can count on and it doesn’t have a lot of slop. The Nepros and especially the Hazet has extremely precise clicks. I only have the hyper fine Hazet with 90 teeth. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:48:57 PM EDT
[#44]
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. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:49:43 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alembic: Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Alembic: 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.  Not this again. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:50:04 PM EDT
[#46]
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. It’s almost like he works for them or makes the videos |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:50:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoinDatePostCount: It’s almost like he works for them or makes the videos Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoinDatePostCount: 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. It’s almost like he works for them or makes the videos  
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:52:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ivan1: I get it. Most of those should be fine for hobbyists. I deal with rusty fasteners and really tight places so I need a ratchet I can count on and it doesn't have a lot of slop. Not to sidetrack this tread, but invest in an induction tool and a case of Kroil. Game changer when it comes to blobs of rust that once identified as a bolt. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 7:56:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -daddy: Not this again. Why not. It bears repeating. I'm all about specialty tools like network crimpers, gunsmithing tools, torque wrenches, etc., being extra good, but ratchets, bought good stuff back in the day and I enjoy it to the extent it works everytime. |
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Posted: 10/14/2024 8:14:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -daddy: Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -daddy: Originally Posted By JoinDatePostCount: 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. It’s almost like he works for them or makes the videos Maybe I just like tools? 
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