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Originally posted by 66flwb:
I recently damaged a ratchet's internals by using a length of pipe on it.
I never use pipe on ratchets, but I have one of those Crafstman 1/2 drive ratchets with the swivel head and 18" handle. The internals are getting loose on it. The mechanism can't take the torque that the handle can deliver. Breaker bars are always a good idea on tough stuff.

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