Recent content by ianjhunt

Thanks Dr. Doom... I really feel that getting in contact with your machinis friend is the best bet. It doesn't appear that there is a perfect combination of parts available anywhere to build the butchered ratchet I'm looking for. I don't think I'm thought of favorably for what I'm attempting...

Thanks Wes... The trick is to get the Craftsman rebuild kit to work...(RHFT with quick release center button). Will the ones you mention, interchange? Thank you...Ian

Thanks everyone for all the ideas & information. I can see where I can go down the wrong road in a hurry. Dr. Doom's suggestion seems the best to me...to get me where I want to be. It's mostly an EGO thing to have it sitting there in the drawer. I will use it next to never. I just want all...

This one popped up today: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-CRAFTSMAN-FLEX-HEAD-RATCHET-1-4-DRIVE-FINE-TOOTH-THUMB-WHEEL-NEW-U-S-A-/191869410692?cmd=ViewItem&hash=item2cac4edd84:g:cesAAOSwfZhXMltc It's kinda OK...but they built it with the cheap handle from China. I would rather have the angle...

I think I might be looking for the impossible. The 1/4 is the only Round Head Fine Tooth ratchet that I am missing and desire. Before I get ripped up, I realize that Craftsman never made one. I have viewed all the videos on YouTube from "Craftsman USA History Project". I AM NOT A PURIST...