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Kermit

10-02-2000 13:37:08

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I've been considering the purchase of an air ratchet. I thought a 1/2" drive model might be best as I already have 1/2" impact sockets. I see a lot of 3/8" drive models in the catalogs though. An air ratchet might be better for dealing with smaller fasteners (and a 3/8" better for that) and leave the bigger jobs for an impact wrench. For a 3/8" unit I'd have to buy more impact sockets. Does anyone have any experience with air ratchets? Are they worth owning if you already have an air impact wrench? Which would be the handiest to own, 3/8" or 1/2"? Opinions and information please. Thanks.

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Mudcat49

10-07-2000 17:53:49

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Re: Air ratchet??? in reply to Kermit, 10-02-2000 13:37:08

I couldn't live without my 3/8 air ratchets I use them every day. But sometimes in a tight place you have to be careful or ouch, pinched fingers.

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Roger Prosper

10-04-2000 22:19:20

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Re: Air ratchet??? in reply to Kermit, 10-02-2000 13:37:08

Hey Kermit:

You might be interested in the IR Knucklesaver ratchet. It hammers like an impact when it torques out, instead of whipping your hands into the nearest piece of sharp edged cast iron. Don't know what it costs, but I have an inclination it might be pricey. Check out another company called APT (American Pneumatic Tools, I think). They are basically building bolt for bolt copies of IR air tools that the patents have run out on. They have a neat splashy stars and stripes logo, so I assumed it was an American product, but who knows? A company I know here sells them and they say they are good. A lot cheaper than IR as well. We had a IR 3/4 impact going for $900 the last place I worked.

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Joe Pijanowski

10-24-2002 15:07:06

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Re: Re: Air ratchet??? in reply to Roger Prosper, 10-04-2000 22:19:20

I am looking for the patent number to the Sears air ratchet model no. 875.199000. thanks for your help. Joe

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Joe Pijanowski

10-24-2002 15:05:00

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Re: Re: Air ratchet??? in reply to Roger Prosper, 10-04-2000 22:19:20

I am looking for the patent number to the Sears air ratchet model no. 875.199000. thanks for your help. Joe

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Kermit

10-03-2000 07:49:17

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Re: Air ratchet??? in reply to Kermit, 10-02-2000 13:37:08

After reading the replies I've pretty much decided to go with a 3/8" air ratchet. Based on the replies I'll not worry about the impact sockets, but use my regular sockets instead which will save on cost. I'll consider getting the screwdriver bits. Can probably afford them by not having to buy impact sockets.

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RonMC

10-02-2000 23:43:42

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Re: Air ratchet??? in reply to Kermit, 10-02-2000 13:37:08

Kermit, having air ratchets of either 3/8 or 1/4 is like growing an extra arm - you wonder how you ever did without it ! I work in a dealership and if my tool quits, it's a major problem to be fixed immediately. I probably use the 1/4 drive the most of the air ratchets, if you are buying a set of 1/4 drive sockets, get deep ones as well, but also some screwdriver bits in different lengths. Throw away your cordless screwdriver, as the speed of a 1/4 drive makes them something you'll no longer have patience for. You might also consider a 3/8 butterfly impact - they switch directions instantly and will pull up to 50 pounds torque easily if you set them high. Just my 2 cents, RonMC

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Harold Hubbard

10-02-2000 20:31:14

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Re: Air ratchet??? in reply to Kermit, 10-02-2000 13:37:08

The 3/8 drive ratchet is the handiest.I have one and also a 1/4 drive. I dont' have a 1/2 drive,but an impact wrench instead. A 1/2 drive ratchet has enough power to pin your hand against something with your fingers still pinched onto the trigger, the impact wrench has very little reaction, and is easier to use once you get up to that size.

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BigED

10-02-2000 17:12:09

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Re: Air ratchet??? in reply to Kermit, 10-02-2000 13:37:08

I've got 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 air ratchets 1/4 is good on bodywork jobs hardly ever use the 1/2 the best thing i like is using the to run a bolt in while holding a part in place with other hand. I use my reguler sockets on all ratchets. as any air tool be sure to oil it regular.i'd say if you do much work at all a ratchet would be a whorthwile buy.

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Alan Y.

10-02-2000 15:42:11

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Re: Air ratchet??? in reply to Kermit, 10-02-2000 13:37:08

An air ratchet is not an impact tool so impact sockets aren't a necessity. I usually use regular chrome sockets. You don't usually use it to break bolts loose, although you can with the smaller ones. It depends on the type of work you plan to do, but for automotive work a 3/8" drive is very useful. Besides saving time and effort they are especially useful where there is little swing room for a manual ratchet. Air ratchets give you better control since it spins slower and when you release the lever, it stops immediately. It is not an either/or situation. Impact wrenches and air ratchets have their places and having both is not a problem. One is not a substitute for the other.

3/8" drive air ratchets also come in smaller compact sizes for tight quarters although their torque capacity is less too.

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F14

10-02-2000 14:56:22

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Re: Air ratchet??? in reply to Kermit, 10-02-2000 13:37:08

I have a 1/2" impact and a 3/8" ratchet, both Campbell-Hausfield. Two entirely different tools, with different uses. Yes, it's nice to have both, and I've found the 3/8" ratchet very handy on 1/4" to 3/4" fasteners. It's particularly handy when you have a bunch of the same size fasteners to spin on or off.

If I could only have one or the other, I'd keep the impact.

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big fred

10-02-2000 14:55:25

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Re: Air ratchet??? in reply to Kermit, 10-02-2000 13:37:08

Kermit, no need to get impact sockets for an air ratchet. They generally don't reach anywhere near the torque where you would bust a socket. They are mighty handy, though, since you can bust the nut free using it as a regular ratchet, then spin it off with air.

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