I'm looking for real life experiences here.  I am looking for the Ultimate
Ratchet.  Something that works damn well so I wouldn't cry spending over
$100 on if that's how much it cost.  Most of my [good] sockets are 1/2" so I
would be looking for a 1/2" ratchet - most likely a 3/8" as a companion if I
really do find the ultimate 1/2" drive.  People have told me that Hazet of
Germany makes some really nice tools.  There is a store here in town that
has some and I am not impressed.  By not impressed I mean they do not fit my
hand like a glove and become the ultimate tool - more than likely it can
take the abuse one might throw at it but I would demand that out of a $25+
plus ratchet these days.  Currently I have a Craftsman 1/2 drive that is
"middle" of the road as my main ratchet - it gets the job done, but my hands
still get cold from the bare metal.  I have tried other peoples Snap On and
Mac Tools ratchets and yes, they are nice - very nice but I am still
thinking there is something out there that is better.  For Christmas by wife
bought me the $39.95 Canadian Tire "Professional Series" 1/2 ratchet with a
nice black composite handle.  I've used it a bit and I would say it it going
to the top of the class so far... but is there something better?  Surely
there is!

David Marshall

Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning
4356 Quesnel Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3
mailto:info@fastforward.ca      http://www.fastforward.ca
Phone: (250) 992 7775           FAX: (250) 992 1160

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