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On page 116 in the October, 2013 issue of Hot Rod Magazine, staff members conduct failure lab tests on eleven 1/2" drive ratchets. By failure test I mean force is applied to the ratchet mechanism until point of failure. All ratchets were priced around $20. A couple were used ones picked up...

I've picked up everal of the round head, chrome plated Craftsman ratchets for my collection. They are 9 43797 1/2" dr., 9 43796 3/8 dr., 2 43795 1/4" dr., and 9 4378 3/8" dr flex. It hit me like a ton of bricks, none of these are stamped USA. I have a sneaking suspicion these probably 10-15...

Last Sunday I attended a large flea market in Central IL. I stumbled across a vender selling a good variety of mechanics handtools. Among other things I did buy a straight handled Champion Spark Plug Flexhead ratchet. Can anyone tell me who manufactured these 3/8" drive ratchets? Thanks in...

Somewhere during my tool aquistion adventures I picked a single chrome plated Craftsman 3/8" drive 12 point 7/16" semi-deepwell socket. It has no markings on it other than Craftsman Made In USA 7/16. No maunfacturing code or Sears item number. It is about midway in length between the standard...

Today a new Craftsman ratchet that I purchased on Ebay arrived. It is a long handled, full polish 3/8" drive ratchet #44813. I thought it was absolutely great until I saw on the tag that it was made in Taiwan. The next time I get in a Sears store I'll convey my disappointment. Has anyone...

40+ years ago I bought a 3/8 drive Thorsen open frame ratchet. If I remember correctly it is a model 77.. I liked it because it is a tad longer than the Craftsman 3/8 drive ratchet I had at the time. I still frequently use the old Thorsen. It feelss good with no objectionable slop in the...