this is like picking which kid is a parents favorite.

they've all got their gifts.

we're not supposed to talk about which one is actually the favorite. but my go-to is 3/8"

You're not "supposed" to, but every parent still has one. ;) :D

The best investment I made was getting this 3/8 Milwaukee ratchet.

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It doesn't matter as long as they are healthy.

I think they're talking about drive size, not wrench size.

i only get one's with a lifetime warranty so i can beat on them and get new ones when they wear out.

Fixed that for you.


I keep trying to adopt a Harvard educated doctor.

you must be young. money is nice, but health is better.

51? Feels old...

1/2 vs 3/8 wrench?
 

What? No mention of Harbor Freight?
You can poopoo them all you want, but we don’t all have the $$$ for SnapOn.

HF works just fine AND you can buy 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 plus torque wrenches for low $ if you watch the ads.


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Sadly i live in the philippines so those lifetime warranties dont apply or are too hassle to ship around.

What do you think about stanley and dewalt though?


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Can you get gearwrench? Tooth count is an understated thing on ratchets... Love my 120. But they're also solid tools. And tey make 40 and 80 tooth setups too.

CDI for torque wrenches on a budget.

Stanley isn't what it used to be. I forget who dewalt buys from.

Harbor Freight is a good resource if used properly, but I do NOT recommend their torque wrenches. I've got their 1/2" and 3/8" versions, and they are extremely inaccurate, especially in the lower ranges. I've broken critical small fittings because the wrenches failed to register, and now don't trust'em so I only use them when I need a ratchet w/ a little more long-handled oomph..sort of a pre-breaker bar. A good torque wrench or two is on my short list.
As far as 3/8 or 1/2, I say go for it and get the WHOLE wrench...what are ya gonna do w/ 3/8 of a wrench?

Frankly,, Harbor Freight stuff is fine. I have acquired a bunch of it never had any issues. My latest addition was a set of SAE 1/2" impact sockets, $20.