I used to have a pipe that I used for years... Until one day, I destroyed a 3/8" ratchet wrench from hammering on the pipe while trying to break a bolt loose. It was fun while it lasted. I took that as an opportunity to upgrade to an actual breaker bar.A length of black iron/lead pipe makes an indestructible breaker bar that slips over ratchet handles, mine is going on 15yrs still undefeated
I'm sure I'm not the only one that's done this, but has anyone used a big combination wrench over the end of a ratchet wrench for some additional leverage? It's a little bit of a pain, but it works in a pinch.