Locking Vs Non Locking Flex Head Ratchet at Carolyn Sutton blog

Locking Vs Non Locking Flex Head Ratchet. Loose flex head ratchets flop around while you use them, whereas locking ones provide stability and ease of use. A locking flex head ratchet is the one that has the small toggle mechanism on the back. Locking flex head ratchets like the gearwrench 120xp locking flex head set, allow you to lock the ratchet head to whatever setting you need. You'll never use a solid if you have a flex head and the locking ones just get. Moving the toggle switch back will lock the ratchet head in place. When you move the toggle “switch” to one side, it unlocks the ratchet head so you can set it for nearly any angle you need. I've been debating about getting a new ratchet, either a long non flexing 3/8 or locking flexhead that can possibly do the job of all my ratchets. I already have a long proto 90 tooth flex head. Before dropping $600 on quality ratchets, i want to know if the locking feature is worth it or should i just stick with the regular.

You'll never use a solid if you have a flex head and the locking ones just get. I already have a long proto 90 tooth flex head. A locking flex head ratchet is the one that has the small toggle mechanism on the back. When you move the toggle “switch” to one side, it unlocks the ratchet head so you can set it for nearly any angle you need. I've been debating about getting a new ratchet, either a long non flexing 3/8 or locking flexhead that can possibly do the job of all my ratchets. Before dropping $600 on quality ratchets, i want to know if the locking feature is worth it or should i just stick with the regular. Loose flex head ratchets flop around while you use them, whereas locking ones provide stability and ease of use. Locking flex head ratchets like the gearwrench 120xp locking flex head set, allow you to lock the ratchet head to whatever setting you need. Moving the toggle switch back will lock the ratchet head in place.

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Locking Vs Non Locking Flex Head Ratchet Before dropping $600 on quality ratchets, i want to know if the locking feature is worth it or should i just stick with the regular. Loose flex head ratchets flop around while you use them, whereas locking ones provide stability and ease of use. When you move the toggle “switch” to one side, it unlocks the ratchet head so you can set it for nearly any angle you need. I already have a long proto 90 tooth flex head. You'll never use a solid if you have a flex head and the locking ones just get. Moving the toggle switch back will lock the ratchet head in place. A locking flex head ratchet is the one that has the small toggle mechanism on the back. I've been debating about getting a new ratchet, either a long non flexing 3/8 or locking flexhead that can possibly do the job of all my ratchets. Locking flex head ratchets like the gearwrench 120xp locking flex head set, allow you to lock the ratchet head to whatever setting you need. Before dropping $600 on quality ratchets, i want to know if the locking feature is worth it or should i just stick with the regular.