Snap-on Tool Haul #6: My First Snap On Ratchets!

#Snapon #Ratchets #ToolHaul In this video we go over the purchase of my first two Snap-On ratchets. We cover the price, specs, shipping, bench impressions, and of course...comparisons to similar products from other manufacturers. Time Stamps and Links @0:00 Intro @1:11 Snap-On FHF80AMB 3/8" Drive Dual 80 Standard Handle Soft Grip Flex Head (Power Blue), $165.50 https://shop.snapon.com/product/FHF80AMB @3:04 Poor Packaging Rant -There are zero excuses for doing things this half-assed at this price point @7:30 Happy Past That @7:40 Handle Assessment @9:20 Flex Head @9:54 Replacement Parts -These are fairly priced imo @10:50 Heavy Tool @11:10 Thick Head @11:21 Selector Switch -Would love to see the switch rest in a relief area @11:59 General Specs @12:30 Ratchet Mechanism -This is a "true" Dual 80 @13:50 Price Opinion @15:40 Snap-On FHCLF72RO 3/8" Drive Dual 80 Compact Long Handle Soft Grip Flex Head (Orange), $155.50 https://shop.snapon.com/product/FHCLF... -More Packaging Complaints @20:14 Ratchet Assessment @20:30 Engineered to Fail @21:15 Inverted Handle Colors -I actually like this style @21:54 Ratchet Action -Very smooth, absurdly quiet @22:30 Working Torque @22:45 Handle Assessment @22:34 80T vs 72T -Being new to the ratchets and someone that doesn't really follow the company, I'm at a loss here. 80 Teeth should be 80 Teeth. @25:50 General Specs @27:20 72T for Me -Knowing nothing beyond this comparison, I would take a 72 Tooth Dual 80 every time @27:48 3/8" Comparisons @27:55 Koken 3/8" Flex-Head -Love everything, except the handle @30:02 Nepros 3/8" Flex-Head @31:04 Hazet 3/8" Flex Head @32:54 1/4" Comparisons @33:10 Koken 1/4" Flex-Head @35:00 Icon 1/4" Flex-Head -If you have access to an Icon 1/4" Flex-Head, you can pretty much get a feel for the form factor of the Snap-On @36:50 Mac Axis 9" 1/4" Drive Flex-Head @38:50 Recap of First Two Snap-On Ratchets -Great bench impressions, minus the packaging, need seat time @39:20 Parts Availability and Price Debate -Fix, or replace? -Spend more now, or spend more later? @44:15 Your Thoughts? @48:40 Conclusion *Alpha Gloves* Get my gloves! Use Discount Code "LoneStar" for your own pair of Alpha Gloves: https://alphagloves.us/ **Links** Forum: http://www.lonestarmopars.com/forum Facebook:   / lonestarmopars   Instagram:   / lonestarmopars   Twitter:   / lonestarmopars   Music: "Gearhead" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...