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Can people stop talking about ratchet drivers....

my urge to buy one is getting overwhelming :D
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Very tempting...

 
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just bought this. the shafts will also fit my snap-on.
 
just bought this. the shafts will also fit my snap-on.

I see how he words his listing titles so that at first glance people think they are Snap On. Thought it was a strange phrase 'Snap Up On a bargain' !!
 
nobody'smentioned Snap-on... takes all sorts of bits, magnetic, realy smooth ratchet action, can even get a VDE shaft for it. and guaranteed for life. can't do without mine:
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I've had the same one for close to 30 years Tel, except the handle is bright green which I figured would make it harder to lose. :) It gets used every single working day and the fact it's magnetic makes things a lot easier. Wouldn't be without it.
 
Well the wife asked what I wanted for my birthday next week...

I said a snap-on ratchet screwdriver

she went shopping today and bought Me a new shirt & pack of boxer shorts...

what part of ratchet screwdriver did she not understand

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it's women for you. like one was on a bus which broke down on the A56. the driver was looking in the engine compartment, seeing a loose hose clip.woman passenger, being nosey, says
"would you like a screwdriver?"

"yes, maam" replies the driver, "but let me fix the bus first"
 
Got a Stanley ratchet driver, used most days for 15+ years. I got it from Tesco for £5.50. Even bought a second one as I didn't expect it to last. That's still in the package it came in.
That's my current one too, a cheapy Stanley one. Also had it for years. Maybe knocking on for 15 itself. Trying to think back to when all my tools got replaced after being stolen.
 
I think my last ratchet was a black and decker ratchet driver , it was about a tenner iirc
really nice action
sadly was lost on site , think I left it on a job and forgot to go back to get it
 
RS used to do a great pozi No.2, flat blade, and 1/4" square drive ratchet handles.

Still got mine from 20 years ago and until recently it tended to be used where now I always have a power driver to hand.
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The RS 1/4" drive ratchet handle.

Screwdriver addict... ratched-driver - EletriciansForums.net
 
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Does anyone still use yankey drivers? or are they completely obsolete now we have battery drills.

I still use my dad's old yankee driver sometimes. Good when you need extra reach, eg when fitting shelf brackets.
 
Just been browsing eBay for a snap-on ratchet...

is there any differences between the various colours and styles?

i see a red , orange , green , yellow & black in a hard plastic

and various what look like a soft grip version

is That the only main difference...??
 
Just been browsing eBay for a snap-on ratchet...

is there any differences between the various colours and styles?

i see a red , orange , green , yellow & black in a hard plastic

and various what look like a soft grip version

is That the only main difference...??
basically, yes. the only problem with the soft-grip version is that the cap falls off when using it and spare bits in the handle fall out, usually never to be seen again.
upside is guaranteed for life. i had the ratchet fail on one. snap-on rep fixed in his van in 15 minutes. FOC.
 
If I can pick one up for £25-30 on eBay I will get meself one and give it a bash...
i see they do limited edition pink version , so might buy it for the wife for Christmas...;)
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On a side note my Klein & milwakee insulated screwdrivers I ordered should arrive tomorrow so I will try them for a week and give my opinion on them.
never tried Klein or milwakee Insulated screwdrivers Before,
I did have a Klein normal screwdriver once upon a time before I lost it...
 
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