Old ratchet ID ??

[Packard V8]

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Interesting, in that it has a reversible drive shaft, plus it also has the reversing lever. No brand markings, other than the "No. 3032-R" Ever seen one like it?

thnx, jack vines

[krusty the clown]

duro/indestro

[Tool Pants]

That is not the original drive plug.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39212&highlight=duro

[64merc]

duro/indestro

I would bet money that this is the answer.

[Packard V8]

Thanks. I did then find it in Alloy Artifacts under Indestro Super 3202R 1/2-Drive Reversible Pressed-Flange Ratchet

"In later years Duro added a reversing mechanism to the pressed-flange ratchets and then offered them in both male and female drive. The overall length is 9.4 inches, and the finish is chrome plating. The ratchet mechanism uses an 18-tooth drive gear, slightly finer than the previous example but still relatively coarse."

Any idea why so much Duro/Industro wasn't marked? And yes, the hacksaw marks and the lack of detent balls were my first and second clues it doesn't have the original drive plug.

thnx, jack vines

[Tool Pants]

Just noticed yours has the model number and the words "oil hole." Mine just has the patent number and no other markings.

From what I have read, Indestro produced low cost tools and was a contract company. The Walmart of the tool world, when Walmart still had USA stuff. Produced stuff for retailers, and putting a company name would cost a penny more. Just my guess.

As you noted and the reason I bought mine, was because it was a female but also had a lever. Never seen that before.