I've ALWAYS had a Craftsman 1/2" drive torque ratchet, with a range of 20-200 ft. lb's.
For the first time ever (I'm 55), I needed an In. lb., for 20-200 in. lb's.
(Still leaves a gap between 200 in .lb. & 20 ft.lb., plus you really shouldn't rely on the far extremes of the listed range.)
It was Saturday, when I just HAD to have it, and the only one in town was at Harbor freight. It was on sale for $19.95!
After thinking about what kind of "quality" I must have purchased
, I decided it was time to get a "quality" one, to last (and be accurate) for the rest of my life.
Jump to yesterday. I saw a Snap-on truck at the fleet maint. shop. I thought "now's the time", and entered through the Pearly Gates of the Snap-on store-on-wheels.
Nice 1/4" drive torque ratchet, only a one year warranty, AND $260 !!!
I've since convinced myself that the Harbor Freight ratchet is the "Cats Ass"!
