• Mr_Blott@lemmy.worldEnglish
    35·
    9 months ago

    Wouldn’t pay a single penny for a ratchet handle with a split down the shaft like that.

    Looks like gimmicky crap to me

    • David_Eight@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      9 months ago
      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@lemmy.worldEnglish
        13·
        9 months ago

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

          • Mr_Blott@lemmy.worldEnglish
            14·
            9 months ago

            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@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
              2·
              9 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.