I'm trying to choose between two 20V ratchets for my home projects: the 20-Volt Cordless 3/8 in. to 1/2 in. Ratchet (DCF510B) and the ATOMIC 20V MAX* Cordless Ratchet, Brushless, 3/8 in. (DCF513B). They rarely seem to go on sale, so I'm wondering if I have to just accept the full price. Also, would the Atomic version be good enough for someone who does DIY projects at home?
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The DCF510B is expected to go on sale around Memorial Day or Father's Day, so keep an eye out! I saw it drop to about $229 CAD (around $164 USD) up here in Canada not too long ago.
For home projects, the Atomic should work just fine if you don't need the larger anvil size. I love the interchangeable anvils too; they're super handy! I ended up fixing my lawnmower with tools I didn't think I'd use, saving me a ton of cash!
Just go for Snap-on, man. Don't waste time with other brands—they can't compete!
Honestly, the DCF510B 3/8" is amazing. I use mine for heavy equipment and my diesel truck without any issues. Just grab a couple of 1.7AH Powerstacks for maximum torque—they fit perfectly! For anything needing a 1/2" drive, I usually go with an impact gun instead.
I own the DCF512 Atomic 1/2” and it's solid! I can often use a 3/8” adapter as well, which is super helpful for light work. It really saves my arms! I plan on getting the 12V DCF500 next since it's faster and quite powerful too.
That's a great point! It's nice when tools end up being more versatile than you expected.