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ToolGuyd > Hand Tools > Sockets & Drive Tools > Which is Thinner, Craftsman’s Premium Ratchet or Thin-Profile Ratchet?

Which is Thinner, Craftsman’s Premium Ratchet or Thin-Profile Ratchet?

Aug 27, 2011 Stuart 1 Comment

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Craftsman’s new 84-tooth premium ratchets, which we reviewed a few months ago, are indeed very nice ratchets. But so are Craftsman’s thin-profile ratchets. What most people don’t realize is that the premium ratchet heads are as thin as on Craftsman’s thin-profile ratchets. The following photo shows a 3/8″ ratchet of each style: premium version on the left and thin-profile on the right.

Craftsman Premium vs Thin-Profile Ratchet Height ComparisonThe direction selector switch on the premium ratchet raises it slightly, and the thin-profile ratchet is also raised slightly, but to a lesser degree, by its selector switch and quick-release button. In the end, the premium ratchet head is marginally slimmer than the thin-profile one. Physical measurements are extremely close as well, but the photo does a better job of showing the size difference (or relative lack thereof).

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  1. greg e

    Aug 29, 2011

    knew it!

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