Recent content by Andylad

I have a Williams B-51a refrigeration ratchet that is a similar design with a couple of square drive holes in the handle, for using as a valve key maybe? Anyway they are a nice design and mine still works perfectly with a nice action.

Sadly i dont own any S.K. ratchets so cant comment on how good they are. Have a Husky CS-45 made by New Britain, early 60s maybe. Looks a little scruffy but still works really well. For looks alone i like my Herbrand S-10 slide shifter, really light action with the dual pawl setup, 1940s.

Will get some photos put on when i work out how to do it. As you can tell i am new to this site. Great stuff on here.

Thanks for the help lads, going to get help with photos from a friend. I have seen other tools from this kit, Bonney, Barcalo etc. So most of this stuff came over here. Eternally grateful for everything you lads did for us back then by the way. Never forgotten, respect.

Thanks snapmom, are these fairly common over there? Obviously plenty were made back in the day.

Couldnt agree with you more, every day is a school day. The knowledge some of the blokes on here have is impressive. I am by no means an expert and dont pretend to be one. I just have a little knowledge and like to learn from anybody. I see from your number of posts you have plenty experience on...

Some of the German ratchets are pretty good in my opinion. Stahlwille, Gedore, Hazet, Elora. Just boils down to mechanism, handle design and price i suppose. USA tools still have the edge in my opinion, not knocking anyone else. Mac Tools are one of my choices for everyday use. If it comes down...

Thanks for that mate, my phone is playing up so i can get my photos onto my laptop. Not much good with modern technology if afraid! Thanks for your comments and help, did i put this in the right section? Hope so.

Cant beat it, raking about, you just never know what will turn up. Most of my vintage American tools have come from local sales. Cost me next to nothing but just love the history behind them. Mainly ratchets and pliers, the sort of stuff that you guys probably wouldnt look twice at but over here...

No, sorry it wasnt me. I got in a job lot of cheap broken ratchets that nobody bid on. I spotted it in the photo and was sure it was old Snap On just from the shape of the handle and head. The guy was going to throw them away if nobody bid! One mans junk and all that. I did see an old listing on...

I have a 3/8" Craftsman =v= with V shifter that i bought a while ago. These have got to be rare in England i think? Cleaned up really nice and still works well. Feels really solid in the hand. Just screams classic American cars to me with its "fins". Wouldnt use it as an everyday ratchet but i...

Hi guys, first i must say that i am new to this and i am in England so please be gentle with me! Have posted a couple of things but in the wrong section it seems, sorry about that. I have an old ratchet that i am curious about, pretty sure it was made by Snap On as apart from the finish and...

Sorry you guys for putting this in the wrong section, i am new to this and still making mistakes. Yes i did buy it on ebay not on its own but in a job lot of broken ratchets. Didnt mean to offend anyone being in the wrong section. Thanks for your advise fellas.

Thanks for your advise guys, as you can tell im still finding my feet.

I have a 3/8" Williams B51a refrigeration ratchet that feels really slick despite its age. Over here in England Britool make good quality ratchets of all types, dont know how common they are over there. I use Snap On and Britool daily but have a few vintage American ratchets just because i love...