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Anyone who ever holds a Snap-On ratchet in their hot little hand will
never
buy another Craftsman ratchet, IMO.

That's the key. Holding the ratchet. Where does the average joe six pack
go to buy Snap-On?
I agree about the superior quality of these tools, though. My pal is a
diesel mechanic, and uses this brand.
They are really a pleasure to use. But man do they cost! But he makes good
money at his job, gets a tool allownace, and can depreciate the costs on his
income taxes, not so for most of us.
Dave

Jan