I have all three sizes. I use these ratchets at work. You keep them lubed they'll keep going. They can take a tremendous amount of torque. I had to loosen a rusty bolt on a flange used the same exact ratchet coupled with a cheater pipe! I sheared the bolt head right off. Ratcheting mechanism works just fine after the fact and still does. It was one of those deals where you couldn't get to the bolt with an impact. These ratchets are great if you don't mind a course tooth ratchet. For general applications you really don't need a fine tooth ratchet unless you are working in tight spaces. For a DIY harry home owner, this ratchet will out last you. Auto and Diesel guys prefer fine tooth ratchets because they work in weird and tight spots. For us industrial and utility guys this ratchet will work just fine. You have more room in most cases. I Also have a set of fine tooth ratchets for tight spaces too. Most of the time I find myself grabbing a Williams ratchet.
The Williams ratchets like this one seem to be mechanically identical to the Snap-On old generation. This one would be a Snap-On S936 with several changes to the handle and head shape. I assume a Snap-On rebuild kit would also work in them. Also, the grease amount is normal for Snap-on. From the factory my Williams BB-52EHA (just the 3/8 version of yours in black oxide finish, or F936 in chrome Snap-On nomenclature) was packed with grease, as was my T72 and all other Snap-On ratchets I've opened. You may already know they use "Super Lube," which comes in little packets in their nice, cheap ($10-14) repair kits. They supply a ton, and the Snap-On driver I asked said he uses all of it in every rebuild. They're the ones paying when they break, so I go with their advice on my own stuff!
Snap On used to make a ratchet repair tool to help with holding the ball detent in place. I got one off EBay. Also, you can fashion one out of the end of a plastic straw.
@@snapringchronicles3020 Kudos for getting that ball bearing located under the pawl first time - I've rebuilt Snap-On F936 ratchets and I know how much of a pain that can be. Believe it or not, I've found that a blackhead remover is the perfect tool for holding the BB down while you install the pawl!
Probably the best rat ever made
Really good for the price 👍
I have all three sizes. I use these ratchets at work. You keep them lubed they'll keep going. They can take a tremendous amount of torque. I had to loosen a rusty bolt on a flange used the same exact ratchet coupled with a cheater pipe! I sheared the bolt head right off. Ratcheting mechanism works just fine after the fact and still does. It was one of those deals where you couldn't get to the bolt with an impact. These ratchets are great if you don't mind a course tooth ratchet. For general applications you really don't need a fine tooth ratchet unless you are working in tight spaces. For a DIY harry home owner, this ratchet will out last you. Auto and Diesel guys prefer fine tooth ratchets because they work in weird and tight spots. For us industrial and utility guys this ratchet will work just fine. You have more room in most cases. I Also have a set of fine tooth ratchets for tight spaces too. Most of the time I find myself grabbing a Williams ratchet.
Yeah good quality made in USA for just a few dollars more than a made in Asia ratchet. It’s like a no brainer buy👍
The Williams ratchets like this one seem to be mechanically identical to the Snap-On old generation. This one would be a Snap-On S936 with several changes to the handle and head shape. I assume a Snap-On rebuild kit would also work in them.
Also, the grease amount is normal for Snap-on. From the factory my Williams BB-52EHA (just the 3/8 version of yours in black oxide finish, or F936 in chrome Snap-On nomenclature) was packed with grease, as was my T72 and all other Snap-On ratchets I've opened. You may already know they use "Super Lube," which comes in little packets in their nice, cheap ($10-14) repair kits. They supply a ton, and the Snap-On driver I asked said he uses all of it in every rebuild. They're the ones paying when they break, so I go with their advice on my own stuff!
Hey thanks for the info👍. Seems like very solid and reasonably priced USA ratchet if you don’t mind the low tooth count.
Snap On used to make a ratchet repair tool to help with holding the ball detent in place. I got one off EBay. Also, you can fashion one out of the end of a plastic straw.
Hey thanks for the tip👍
Williams are excellent and more or less on par with Snap-On.
Yes they are excellent 👍
I have this one. Really solid!!
Yeah good ratchet at a decent price👍
Awesome 👏 great video, thank you for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Put a little grease on the spring to hold the ball in place
Good idea👍
@@snapringchronicles3020 Kudos for getting that ball bearing located under the pawl first time - I've rebuilt Snap-On F936 ratchets and I know how much of a pain that can be. Believe it or not, I've found that a blackhead remover is the perfect tool for holding the BB down while you install the pawl!
Wondering how lithium grease would work?
For a gear this coarse it could work