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Ratchet spanner recommendation



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thecrim22

ClioSport Club Member
  various
As above what decent ratchet spanners are people using? I prefer an angled head instead of a straight spanner and they need to be decent quality to put up with working in the s**t and gutters.

Ive got a set of snapon ones in my garage box but wanting a complete set for the van (8-19) ive currently just got a 10,13,17&19 in the van

I dont fancy spending £400 on a set.

Ive seen a set of bluepoint ones on tbay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173615907160

but not sure if they genuine as they are different design than whats on snapons website, but they do look the same as ones ive had in the past.
 
Klumpy Dumpy

Klumpy Dumpy

Not all gingers stink of piss. But I do.
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Halfords Advanced flexi head ones

Had mine for a good 12 years, only issue I've had with them is getting them wet and them being a bit sticky. Overnight in some WD40 and they're spot on for a few more years
 
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thecrim22

ClioSport Club Member
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BashRacing said:
Correct, tools are solid though, unlike their vehicle parts quality.

Made in the same factory as milwaukee hand tools and Franklin.
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Franklin ratchets are 100% made same place as snapon but i would say better quality than snapon
 
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thecrim22

ClioSport Club Member
  various
Klumpy Dumpy said:
Halfords Advanced flexi head ones

Had mine for a good 12 years, only issue I've had with them is getting them wet and them being a bit sticky. Overnight in some WD40 and they're spot on for a few more years
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Not a fan of flexi head ones, twatted my knuckles too many times🤣🤣
 
Brigsy

Brigsy

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  T.Turbo
The halfords advanced flexi head ratchet spanners are decent for the money but the flexi head pivot wears out fast with regular use, making them a bit floppy c**k like which gets annoying fast. On plus side halfords replace them no quibbles.

Id prob go bluepoint if used all the time.
 
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thecrim22

ClioSport Club Member
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MAXRUNDOWN said:
I won a set of Halfords advanced ones at work years ago, they're pretty good, gearwrench make a nice set of Flexi head ratchet spanners too

9901DBE | GearWrench 12-Piece Spanner Set, 8 To 19 mm, Alloy Steel | RS

uk.rs-online.com uk.rs-online.com
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Brigsy said:
The halfords advanced flexi head ratchet spanners are decent for the money but the flexi head pivot wears out fast with regular use, making them a bit floppy c**k like which gets annoying fast. On plus side halfords replace them no quibbles.

Id prob go bluepoint if used all the time.
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Yeah im not after flexi heads, used them in the past and usually end up twatting knuckles off of something, or they get loose and when you're in a shitty place they flop away from where you're trying to get onto
 
Brigsy

Brigsy

ClioSport Club Member
  T.Turbo
thecrim22 said:
Yeah im not after flexi heads, used them in the past and usually end up twatting knuckles off of something, or they get loose and when you're in a shitty place they flop away from where you're trying to get onto
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Yep knuckle breakers the flexi head when loose. I need a set of angled ones, and reversible on the lever like a ratchet. I need to invest in a new set/angled set myself.

I did borrow a set of snapon double jointed flex head years ago to do a tricky set of glow plugs and they were mint. Not sure how well they wear but stayed in exactly the right place/solid in use. Were quite new set though.
 
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MAXRUNDOWN

ClioSport Club Member
I've got a few (not a full set sadly) non flexi angled head spanners, some Bahco combination ones with a change over lever which are very nice

www.primetools.co.uk

Bahco 1RM/SH12 12 Piece Ratchet Combination Spanner Set 8-19mm - PrimeTools

Ratchet combination gear wrench in metric sizes Standards: ISO 1711-1 and DIN 3113 Material: High performance alloy steel Open end angle 15º with a slimmer head to get more accessibility Ratchet in the ring for high productivity application 12 points Dynamic-Drive Profile provides longer life...
www.primetools.co.uk www.primetools.co.uk

and some double ended snap on ones which have a much bigger angle but they're the riveted stamped steel ones so they're not as nice to use
 
Mertin

Mertin

ClioSport Club Member
  Ph1 172&Ph2 172 Cup
I have the sealey premier ones. Angled head & reversible. Also had good support from Sealey on replacing defective parts under warranty with no quibble and posted out no problem with both these and also impact hex bits. All broken through my fault.

Im sure their available cheaper via other sellers rather than through sealey

www.sealey.co.uk

Reversible Ratchet Combination Spanner Set | AK63944 | Sealey

Lifetime Guarantee - High quality slim style Chrome Vanadium steel spanners. 12pc Metric. Ultra-smooth 100-Tooth WallDrive® ratchet ring. Ideal for use where space is limited.
www.sealey.co.uk www.sealey.co.uk
 
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thecrim22

ClioSport Club Member
  various
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Thought this was an interesting wee comparison between snapon flank drive franklin and the carlyle ratchet, the carlyle also has a small flank drive
 
Brigsy

Brigsy

ClioSport Club Member
  T.Turbo
Look alright them, especially with the 6 pt ratchet end.

Snap on flank drive are mega. Need to invest in a set.
 
R3k1355

R3k1355

ClioSport Club Member
I have some Signet Gearwrench ones, nice spanners. Also some half-moon ratchet spanners, they almost never get used, but when they do it's the only tool that fits and makes the job super easy.
 
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thecrim22

ClioSport Club Member
  various
R3k1355 said:
I have some Signet Gearwrench ones, nice spanners. Also some half-moon ratchet spanners, they almost never get used, but when they do it's the only tool that fits and makes the job super easy.
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Had a gearwrench 13mm lasted not too bad till the gear fucked up but that was years later
 
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Shocker

  Rs200t lux
I’m sad to say this but
Halfrauds professional range are awesome for the money
I’ve Never had a spanner break
And I’ve had a 1/2 socket set I got when they came out in the 1990s the one with the black fibre ratchet
I Use both spanner’s and sockets every day
And never had to return one item
 
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thecrim22

ClioSport Club Member
  various
Shocker said:
I’m sad to say this but
Halfrauds professional range are awesome for the money
I’ve Never had a spanner break
And I’ve had a 1/2 socket set I got when they came out in the 1990s the one with the black fibre ratchet
I Use both spanner’s and sockets every day
And never had to return one item
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Ive had the 150 and 170 piece socket sets for years and cant complain about them but i wanted an angled ratchet spanner not a straight ones which is what put me off
 
R3k1355

R3k1355

ClioSport Club Member
Shocker said:
I’m sad to say this but
Halfrauds professional range are awesome for the money
I’ve Never had a spanner break
And I’ve had a 1/2 socket set I got when they came out in the 1990s the one with the black fibre ratchet
I Use both spanner’s and sockets every day
And never had to return one item
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Why are you sad to say that?

Halford Professional range has been know for decent quality for years and years.
 
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