Recent content by Tvtrader

Jim, I am not able to be accepted to the Tool Talk website. The ratchets I am collecting are basically between the Box head and the 44995 polished. Some pictures of your case study would be great. I'm not really sure what the Type 4 is.

I have been working on a collection of Craftsman ratchets. I am almost there. I only need a #44995 to complete my collection. Now that I am close to finishing I find myself looking closer at the models I already have. I have acquired maybe 6-7 of the #43784-43785 teardrops. A visual would...

I have signed up, twice under 2 different email addresses just in case there was something wrong with my email address. Each time I check my spam mail folder thinking my activation email might be there but nothing. I click on "resubmit" (Sorry, this account has not yet been activated. If you...

I see a paper clip near the header. I am viewing as a guest. I was wondering if I could see the ratchets in the article if I could actually register as a member. I am very interested in this study. It would be easier to follow along with a visual reference. Thanks

There is an article on Papaws site that I really want to see. Craftsman Teardrop Ratchet (1956-1993) Type Study by Jim C. https://papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=23826.0 I see an attachment but am unable to view it. I have tried to register without any success - resending activation...

Here is a picture of the plunger

Thanks. There both 1/4 inch. The RHFT has three bearings. Two by the pawl, and a broken one by the socket release button.

They are both apart. The tri wing needs a single bearing by the pawl. The RHFT has two bearings near each Pawl that are OK. It's the single bearing below the release button that broke.

I enjoy taking an old ratchet and cleaning it up, lubing it and putting it back into service. Even if the plating comes off in spots if it is still serviceable I will use it. Recently I have come across some ratchets that need bearings. I once saw a post where the author listed the correct...

Greetings, Longtime Craftsman tool user here. My Mom took me to get my first set of Craftsman tools back in 1975, yes my mom... My fathers father was a mechanic so he didn't need to work on cars. My mothers grandfather only had daughters so my mom was his only "Son". Own just a handful of...