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Old 08-08-2004, 12:18 AM   #1 (permalink)
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3/8" Swivel-head ratchet

Does anyone besides Snap-On make this type of ratchet?

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/pro_d...4&group_ID=228

I'd like to buy one but preferably at a significantly lower price.

Thanks!
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Old 08-08-2004, 03:19 AM   #2 (permalink)
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You can buy flex head ratchets at Walmart, Autozone, Sears etc. It may not look exactly like the one pictured in your link. With most the swivel or flex is part of the handle right below the head. Don't know that I've seen one exactly like the one pictured in your link at the above places but the ones they do have should suit your purpose.

Here is a Craftsman similiar to the Snapon, $20 instead of $90 something.

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Old 08-08-2004, 10:22 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I have one practically identical to the Snap-On, excepting the grip. It is an S-K brand, Model 3870.
http://www.skhandtool.com/productcat...token=89782179
Unchanged after 30+ years, but yikes! I know I paid a fraction of that-hell, that was a week's pay when I was a teenager working in the auto body shop. It is one of my favorite ratchets, though.
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Old 08-08-2004, 10:25 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Sorry, that link isn't working. Type 3870 into the search box in the upper right corner and click GO.
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Old 08-11-2004, 06:09 PM   #5 (permalink)
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You can buy flex head ratchets at Walmart, Autozone, Sears etc. It may not look exactly like the one pictured in your link. With most the swivel or flex is part of the handle right below the head. Don't know that I've seen one exactly like the one pictured in your link at the above places but the ones they do have should suit your purpose.

Here is a Craftsman similiar to the Snapon, $20 instead of $90 something.
Hey Scout,

Thanks for the reply but I'm actually looking for swivel head ratchets not flex head. I have several flex head ratchets already, I'm just trying to add to the tool box. I tried one out at a buddy's shop and I thought it was just the coolest. I'm not sure if it can handle heavy torque but after the nut/bolt has been busted loose I'm sure it would make things a lot easier.

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Old 08-11-2004, 06:15 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I have one practically identical to the Snap-On, excepting the grip. It is an S-K brand, Model 3870.
http://www.skhandtool.com/productcat...token=89782179
Unchanged after 30+ years, but yikes! I know I paid a fraction of that-hell, that was a week's pay when I was a teenager working in the auto body shop. It is one of my favorite ratchets, though.
Thanks for the link Kazoo. Nice to know that SK has then available....even though its only $5 cheaper than the Snap-On version. I guess I should have searched SK before I made this post. I'm going to guess that Matco probably makes their version as well.

Its kinda funny cause SK has another set of tools that I've been looking for and they seem to be the only USA mfg that makes them. I'm talking about the long shank 3/8" ball hex sockets.

Search for 19748 on the SK website to see them.
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Old 08-13-2004, 07:17 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Look into BluePoint. They are made by snap on and are alot cheaper (in price)
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Old 08-15-2004, 10:13 PM   #8 (permalink)
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My dad just bought one just like that, I can't remember the brand but it does have a snap on brand head on it and it looks just like it and it was way lower price, but same quality. I'll ask him what brand he bought...
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