Double-Headed Ratchets

[Bull]

Ok, folks. A recent purchase has me curious about this particular breed of ratchet. Post 'em if you got 'em!

I'll post pics of mine when I can. In the meanwhile, I'd like to see what you all have and know if you actually use them.

 

[Kenwc]

I don't have a pic but I have one of those cheap stubby 3/8" on one side 1/4" on the other and I use it all the time. It's hefty and has a good feel to it. I was using it last night as a matter of fact. No sort of quick release so that's a little frustrating but I like it.

 

[jjarrell4]

Here is mine soon to be jerry's

I posted this in a thread a few weeks ago, its a Vogel looks exactly like a Proto pear head.

3/8" and 1/2"

Aptly named the "Double-Duty"

 

[muskaman67]

i have the husky ones. i use them everyday. they seem to be holding up well and theyre 72 tooth as well so thats a plus.

 

[bonneyman]

I found the head of a flex-head ratchet - just the head - and converted it to a palm style ratchet. Very smooth action, 3/8 and 1/4 knuckles made it perfect for whatever sockets were handy. Then i lost it! Would love getting another one and redoing that idea.

 

[Bull]

Do you fellas tend to use them with the same size socket on both ends, allowing you to avoid having to reverse the gear, or with different sized sockets to avoid having to mess with socket changes?

 

[snapmom]

 

[tonydanzah]

Here is mine soon to be jerry's

I posted this in a thread a few weeks ago, its a Vogel looks exactly like a Proto pear head.

3/8" and 1/2"

Aptly named the "Double-Duty"

I sold one exactly like that on the forums here months ago.

 

[jjarrell4]

I sold one exactly like that on the forums here months ago.

Yea they are cool I found it at the flea and was like some one will definatly want this.

 

[Tool Pants]

What I have.

 

[Bull]

Can you identify them for us?

What I have.

 

[Tool Pants]

Top is a Heyco 1/4" x 1/4". Urrea 1/2" x 3/8". Vogel-Proto 1/2" x 3/8". Proto 3/8" x 3/8".

 

[Bull]

Top is a Heyco 1/4" x 1/4". Urrea 1/2" x 3/8". Vogel-Proto 1/2" x 3/8". Proto 3/8" x 3/8".

Cool. The top three are quite shiny.

 

[SCscoutguy]

This is the first one I have ever seen on ebay. I figured I would post it up in case someone wanted one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-ratchet-wre...483?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb49eb0f3

 

[DrkMtnDew]

only one i have is a husky stubby 1/4'' x 3/8'' that i paid $2 for. replaced the handle with fuel hose.

 

[canuckian]

sorry for the crappy pic. On vacation at the moment and had to snip it from another pic I had saved. It's a Genius stubby 3/8 - 1/4 that I've had for years. use it quite a bit and it's served me well.

 

[jride200]

I too have always wanted one of these. Wright tool makes a nice one, model #3482. Its sized 3/8 X 1/4, and with their open head design. I had H. Epstein get me a price for it, but, if I remember correctly, it was $70-80, which is a bit too expensive for my blood.

I later found this, though, http://www.waresdirect.com/products/Commercial-Products/Wright-Tool/Pear-Shaped253247?trackURL=froogle which is rather interesting... If I'm reading it correctly, its 30 of these ratchets for a little less than $400 + shipping... Perhaps we could do a group buy? Any interest?

 

[billymade]

I found one too! Check it out here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19484&highlight=vogel

 

[sumner52000]

I like snapmoms ratchet. More info on it please.

 

[jabberwoki]

Cool. The top three are quite shiny.

Look out Bull likes shiny!!!

 

[Lump]

I like snapmoms ratchet. More info on it please.

Me too! Now THAT'S a "double-headed ratchet", Snapmom. Tell us all about it!

 

[dwm]

I have two of them, both stubbies. One's the Toptul CJMM1216, the other is a Titan. The Titan is a hefty little tool (my shortest 3/8" stubby) and much smoother (72 teeth) and nicer than I expected for $9.99 (it's currently $13.99 at Northern). I do use it, but it's not exactly a confined-space tool.

 

[jride200]

I too have always wanted one of these. Wright tool makes a nice one, model #3482. Its sized 3/8 X 1/4, and with their open head design. I had H. Epstein get me a price for it, but, if I remember correctly, it was $70-80, which is a bit too expensive for my blood.

I later found this, though, http://www.waresdirect.com/products/Commercial-Products/Wright-Tool/Pear-Shaped253247?trackURL=froogle which is rather interesting... If I'm reading it correctly, its 30 of these ratchets for a little less than $400 + shipping... Perhaps we could do a group buy? Any interest?

So, any interest in a group buy? I've wanted this ratchet for a long time now.

 

[Damian]

I've always thought those were gimmicky and useless. I guess I'm the only one.

 

[browntown]

^^ If you guys read the description further, its 30 to a pail but that price is for a 'box'. Well I went digging to see what a 'box' contains, and at least here a 'box' is only 6 ratchets. See http://www.toolfetch.com/hand-tools-875-3482.shtml

So not quite the deal you were thinking.

 

[boro_boy70]

This is the first one I have ever seen on ebay. I figured I would post it up in case someone wanted one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-ratchet-wre...483?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb49eb0f3

So your the reason that ratchet went so high I was hoping with the crappy listing, that it would slip under the radar, and I could snag it cheap.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

I've always thought those were gimmicky and useless. I guess I'm the only one.

I agree.............

 

[SCscoutguy]

So your the reason that ratchet went so high I was hoping with the crappy listing, that it would slip under the radar, and I could snag it cheap.

Here is what used to be one for you.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380336676078&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[SCscoutguy]

Another one is on ebay now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VOGEL-PROTO-1-2...345?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2311866779

 

[RJFCO]

TITAN tools re-introduced the Double-Head ratchet a few years back and have tons of them, long, short, stubby, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2". Good quality and a Lifetime Warranty! They are carried by anybody that does business with Integrated Supply Network (ISN). That would be just about every Tool Truck or Tool Dealer in the US. Their selection can be seen at:

http://www.toolweb.com/products/manufacturer/***

 

[Steevo]

I haven't seen this one posted here yet:
Bought it yesterday at HF. Haven't tried it in real use-case yet, but it seems to work fine when turning a socket on each end.

Pittsburgh 1/4" x 3/8" double-ended-ratchet
72 tooth action, 7" overall, HF part Number 67993

Side by side with my Snap-On 1/4" (Pittsburgh has better finish):

Side by side with a Craftsman 3/8" (lower profile is the HF ratchet):

Hanging card:

The ratchet handle is very slim, and seems like it will fit well in tight places. Edges of the beam are a bit sharp, but how much force can you exert on a 7" long ratchet anyway, and you can always pull on the head at the other end, which is not so narrow and square.

 

[Lump]

Nice ratchet, Steevo. Thanks for sharing.

 

[darkzero]

I've always thought those were gimmicky and useless. I guess I'm the only one.

Same here. When I worked in the shop, some one gave me a stubby double headed ratchet exactly like the one in post #16. I think I used it like once in the past 10 years & it has sat in the tool box ever since.

I made a rule to myself that I would never ever buy HF ratchets or sockets. Well some months ago I broke that rule & got one of those 1/2" telescoping ratchets on sale.

I recently had to replace the top mounts on my front coilovers. Couldn't get the hex bolts loose with an impact so I decided to try that 1/2" HF telescoping ratchet. It has fine teeth so I was cautious expecting that it might break. I put a lot of torque on it & suprisingly it held up.

So again going against my rule I decided to get the samller 3/8 + 1/4 telescoping ratchet to match. But I hate that it had the 1/4" drive on it too so I machined it off.

Not bad for $10 ratchets but they definitely won't be my choice to use when I reach for one.

 

[skylarkman2]

I joined this forum, when I was looking for info on a double head rachet by proto for Vogel Tool co. from the mid 1950's.
It was one of my first tools as a teenager - I bought it in a pawn shop.
I recently broke one of the lock pins (stupidly).
If anyone has a broken one, I need that part or the whole thing.
I hope somebody can help.
thanks, dave-TX

 

[MikeF2316]

This one I hardly ever use.

This one I find useful in certain low clearance situations

Both were gifts.

 

[Outlawmws]

I joined this forum, when I was looking for info on a double head rachet by proto for Vogel Tool co. from the mid 1950's.
It was one of my first tools as a teenager - I bought it in a pawn shop.
I recently broke one of the lock pins (stupidly).
If anyone has a broken one, I need that part or the whole thing.
I hope somebody can help.
thanks, dave-TX

Not sure what pins you mean, but if it has nothing to do with the main part that has the 3/8 & 1/2 drives on it, just order a std 3/8" Proto ratchet repair kit.