Best ratchet for the price

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

So the other day at the local Wally mart I saw a display of Williams ratchets. And I immediately noticed how similar they are to snap on ratchets

at first I thought it was just a coincidence until I went online and read about Williams actually being bought out by snap-on. They literally even have the same internal parts. For $30 your getting near snap-on quality and it’s still USA made as well!

they even have nice thick handles with good weight to them. Just handling it feels like it should be way more expensive than it is. Definitely adding more Williams tools to my collection 

[c-series don 8,720]

Williams has been in business for a very long time. I have some of their tools that I inherited and I believe they are from the fifties. 

[EB-80/8inPA 1,653]

If this is true (and no doubt it is seeing the side by side pic) and were widely known, who would ever buy another Snap-On ratchet at their regular price?

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

@EB-80/8inPA

I know right? It’s amazing why buy snap on at this point.

[EB-80/8inPA 1,653]

4 minutes ago, Ifixoldjunk said:

@EB-80/8inPA

I know right? It’s amazing why buy snap on at this point.

You better keep your eyes peeled from now on. Posting that could prove hazardous to your health! lol.

 

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,317]

Going to check out next time I am in Wally World

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

Picked up a second Williams ratchet because why not. The round head has a much finer action. And it’s more reminiscent of the “vintage” stuff I’m used to working with. Both are pretty solid if you’d ask me.