Recent content by kez

Hi, I picked this little Ratchet set up a while back and couldn't find much info on this set. I'm under the impression it's a similar Patent to the Acceles & Pollock ferret ratchet. I've only ever seen one other set with the old 'King **** & Abingdon' inscribed on the handle. Any info would be...

I feel you mate, I acquired a similar set to yours but not as old and have been searching for months about some info on this ratchet tool. It's hard to see but I'm sure the metal box container has the logo Acceles & Pollock in a faint gold. Mine has the brand King **** stamped on each side...

So I got a reply from King **** about the mystery origins of the ratchet set, strange thing is it sounds like they have know idea when it was made or history. I believe the ratchet is older than 1950's but I'm no expert. Please tell me your thoughts about what year you think ratchet was made...

So I've emailed king **** tools and am waiting for a response, as soon as I've heard from them I'll post the reply.

Whitworth 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2W

Hi I picked this king **** ratchet / socket set up from a garage sale in Australia, Sydney about a week ago. I cannot seem to find any info on this 6 piece socket set except the inscription "King ****' along the handle and 'British Made' other. Is this a rare tool? any information would be...