Scored this at a garage sale - am I gonna need a breaker bar for this?
7/6/2026 7:00:00 PM
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TorqueTom55
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Just picked up a gently used Proto 1/2" drive ratchet set for $20 at a estate sale. Looks barely used, but I'm a home inspector so I don't wrench hard. Is this overkill for light DIY? Or should I flip it?
7/6/2026 7:51:00 PM
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MakitaMike852
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Dude, Proto is top-tier! Even for light stuff, that's a steal. The mechanism will last forever. I'd keep it - you'll find excuses to use it. Just don't go cheater pipe on it and you're golden.
7/6/2026 8:50:00 PM
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HammerHank357
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Listen to Mike. Proto is what we used on job sites back in the day. That ratchet can handle a lot. For $20 you practically stole it. I'd keep it for when you need to break loose stubborn bolts. And get a 24" breaker bar anyway - every toolbox needs one.
7/6/2026 9:48:00 PM
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TorqueTom55
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Good advice, thanks. I'll hang onto it. Maybe I'll grab a breaker bar next time I'm at Harbor Freight. Appreciate the input!
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