Greetings! I'm trying to build my tool chest, and I know there aredifferent size ratchets available. Obviously, smaller sockets willrequire a smaller ratchet drive, but I wonder if making a choicebetween the three (or more), is there one ratchet size that is the oneto pick.Thanks!Squank

| Greetings! I'm trying to build my tool chest, and I know there are| different size ratchets available. Obviously, smaller sockets will| require a smaller ratchet drive, but I wonder if making a choice| between the three (or more), is there one ratchet size that is the one| to pick.|| Thanks!| Squank3/8 is the most common for general work and the most common. I'd start there, or with a "set" that includes it and the 1/4".1/4" normally is for smaller work, #4 to say #10 hardware.1/2" is for the really big jobs; wheel lugs, torque wrenches, anything that might need a 1 inch socket or larger.Also consider adapters for the various sizes you decide on - sometimes a tiny, short ratchet (1/4") is the only way to get at a nearly hidden bolt or nut.Pop's 2 cents

1/4", 3/8", 1/2" - Different size Ratchets... Why?

Nov 24, 2004 Last reply: 4 years ago 22 Replies

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trader_4 8 years ago

I think she meant that she has some kind of regular 1/2" wrench that fits the 1/2" plug, not a ratchet.

It's a small 1/2" plug on a lawnmower.

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Wayne Boatwright 8 years ago

On Mon 18 Jun 2018 12:16:48a, micky told us...

I could never make fun of you. I'm 73, don't own a lawnmower, but I'm noticing some strength issues with some things. Perhaps you could ask a neighbor or friend to help you with this. I hope you can get it resolved.

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Big sexy 4 years ago

She told me size does matter

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