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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by David_Eight to c/tools
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[–] David_Eight 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)
  1. This style of ratchet has been around for about 100 years, not really a gimmick.
  2. They're built for accessibility not strength. The swivel head helps reach bolts in hard to reach places.
  3. The weak point on these ratchets and all style of ratchets in general will be the teeth on the pawls or the drive itself. Both are replaceable.
[–] Mr_Blott -2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The one at the bottom; I can't see single reason why it needs a split shaft

[–] David_Eight 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The head swivels around.

[–] Mr_Blott -3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

That's still no reason for there to be a gap, all the way down the shaft to the handle. That's just a potential weakness

Do you actually use tools professionally or just collect them, btw?

If the latter, then yeah that's pretty cool!

[–] David_Eight 2 points 11 months ago

The pivot point is part of the head itself so I think you need the gap to connect the head to the handle in the first place. Or no gap and hold the head in with 2 screws. Most professional brands (Snap-On, Mac, Matco) use the same gap design though. Not a professional myself, just adding to my collection lol.