Ratchet spanner recommendation

[thecrim22]

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.

 

[BashRacing]

I use these, they stand up to abuse

Reverse Ratcheting Spanner 12 Piece Set 8-19mm - Chrome - Carlyle Hand Tools | eBay UK

Reverse Ratcheting Spanner 12 Piece Set 8-19mm - Chrome - Carlyle Hand Tools

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Cub.]

I’ve had the Halford Advanced ones for years. Been spot on.

 

[thecrim22]

I use these, they stand up to abuse

Reverse Ratcheting Spanner 12 Piece Set 8-19mm - Chrome - Carlyle Hand Tools | eBay UK

Reverse Ratcheting Spanner 12 Piece Set 8-19mm - Chrome - Carlyle Hand Tools

www.ebay.co.uk

I did see these on tbay but wasn't sure what like as never heard of them before

 

[thecrim22]

I’ve had the Halford Advanced ones for years. Been spot on.

Yeah halfords stuff is decent but i think they only have straight ones do they not?

 

[Matt e]

carlyle is a napa brand i think

 

[BashRacing]

Correct, tools are solid though, unlike their vehicle parts quality.

Made in the same factory as milwaukee hand tools and Franklin.

 

[Klumpy Dumpy]

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

 

[thecrim22]

Correct, tools are solid though, unlike their vehicle parts quality.

Made in the same factory as milwaukee hand tools and Franklin.

Franklin ratchets are 100% made same place as snapon but i would say better quality than snapon

 

[thecrim22]

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

Not a fan of flexi head ones, twatted my knuckles too many times🤣🤣

 

[Cub.]

Yeah halfords stuff is decent but i think they only have straight ones do they not?

Nah, they have flexi heads.

 

[thecrim22]

carlyle is a napa brand i think

Yeah its got nappa on the corner of the packet

 

[MAXRUNDOWN]

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

 

[Brigsy]

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.

 

[thecrim22]

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

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.

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]

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

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.

 

[MAXRUNDOWN]

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

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

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