| FredG |
05-19-2021 07:29 AM |
Tools to make life easier
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My stepson is a mechanic. He said you have to try these. Stubby ratchets. They have been a welcome member to my toolbox especially since there are so many hard-to-reach areas in these cars. They don't ratchet so they grab immediately.
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...mbs/stubby.jpg |
| DanEC |
05-19-2021 11:41 AM |
I have several 1/4 and 3/8 stubby ratchets including a couple with swivel heads and they are handy. But I haven’t seen one the doesn’t ratchet - is it a real fine tooth ratchet or some type of friction lock?
I also love my flex head ratcheting combo wrenches by Grarwrench that I bought years ago from Sears. After those, I also treasure my extra length box end Craftsman wrenches. They are nearly twice as long as normal box wrenches and make loosening and tightening bolts a snap and have saved me many scraped knuckles. I have these in both SAE and Metric and would be lost without them.
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| FredG |
05-19-2021 05:39 PM |
It could be a ratchet but a very very fine one. It's very smooth. These things really come in handy
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| MAStuart |
05-19-2021 10:35 PM |
Who makes it? What size is it 1/4 , 3/8? How do you change directions?
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| Tom Wells |
05-20-2021 03:04 PM |
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Thanks Tom, wish that I saw this earlier as I just ordered some 4 AN lines and a Riv Nut tool and spare inserts from Amazon.
Jim
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| cycleguy55 |
05-21-2021 02:52 PM |
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Originally Posted by MAStuart
(Post 1493069)
Who makes it? What size is it 1/4 , 3/8? How do you change directions?
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Looks like 1 each of 1/4" and 3/8" drive.
You push the square drive through and flip the wrench over to change directions.
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-2...279415-9476024 |
| cycleguy55 |
05-21-2021 02:56 PM |
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Originally Posted by FredG
(Post 1493064)
It could be a ratchet but a very very fine one. It's very smooth. These things really come in handy
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Description says they're gearless and "Minimal 3-Degree sweep"
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-2...279415-9476024 |
I ordered a set, I will let you guys know how they work and quality.
Jim
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| Gaz64 |
05-21-2021 11:15 PM |
My favourite is my 1/4 drive 72 teeth flex head ratchet.
I also have a straight gearless 1/4 drive. Similar principle to a sprag clutch.
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| Whodeeny |
05-24-2021 08:45 AM |
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Originally Posted by cycleguy55
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It seems to me that with that type of reversing mechanism it would be possible to find yourself in a tight situation where you needed to reverse the wrench to remove it and not be able to do it.
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| eschaider |
05-24-2021 12:22 PM |
I have a set and they work very nicely. When you get them if you submerse the sprag end in a light oil to lube it they work even better. Small enough to get into otherwise unreachable places and easy to tighten / loosen fasteners. The push through square drive becomes a natural after a little use.
At the price they're asking for them, this is a no brainer. Buy a set and you'll put them when you can easily get to them — they're just very handy.
Ed
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The set seems pretty solid, have not had the need to use them yet, but will shortly. Definitely a nice option for tight places that you could not otherwise use a ratchet.
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| CobraResurrect |
05-25-2021 09:25 AM |
I bought mine at Northern Tool. The Amazon set looks identical and are cheaper.
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| NXPRSS |
07-25-2021 04:37 PM |
Just bought this set due to this thread from ebay... amazon was discontinued...
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