Show us Your Vintage ratchet before and after restoration!!

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

Show us Your Vintage ratchet before and after restoration!!!!!

hi guys

let us see your vintage ratchet before and after restoration and let us share the experience and skills in restoration :beer:

i will post all new and old post of my vintage ratchet here

i will start with Craftsman "BE" 1/4-drive ratchet with a forged body and female drive broachings

for more information about the ratchet you can visit this site
https://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/craftsman-be-hcircle-p2.html

tools used

1-paint thinner for cleaning
2-evapo rust
3-wire brush
4- Hook and Pick tools
5-WD40
6-sand paper 200,400,1000 grit
7-super lube and and 3 in 1 oil for the drive Pully Ball
8-phillips screwdriver

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

part2

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

this is Craftsman "BE" 3/8-drive ratchet with a forged body restoration

for more information about the ratchet you can visit this site
https://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/craftsman-be-hcircle-p2.html

tools used

1-paint thinner for cleaning
2-evapo rust
3-wire brush
4- Hook and Pick tools
5-WD40
6-sand paper 200,400,1000 grit
7-super lube and 3 in 1 oil for the drive Pully Ball
8-Phillips screwdriver

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

this is 3/8-drive Williams B-51 reversible ratchet with insets for the reverse and side views. The shank has forged-in markings "B51 The Superratchet Patd." on the front, and "Drop-Forged J.H. Williams & Co." with the W-Diamond logo on the reverse. The reverse face is also stamped with the "Williams U.S.A." logo.

The overall length is 6.3 inches, and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces.

The ratchet mechanism has a 24-tooth drive gear with a pivoting pawl, and the shift lever is loosely coupled to the pawl to allow independent movement. The design is described by patent #1,957,462, issued in 1934 to W.C. Kress.

tools used

1-paint thinner for cleaning
2-evapo rust
3-wire brush
4- Hook and Pick tools
5-WD40
6-super lube and 3 in 1 oil for the drive Pully Ball
7-flat screwdriver
8-needle nose pliers

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

part 2

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

this is Craftsman C-97 1/2-drive open-style ratchet with its drive plug, stamped with the Craftsman block logo and model number on the shank.

The overall length is 8.5 inches, and the finish is chrome plating with polished faces.

The drive plug has a circular end cap, a style popular with some makers but which requires that the plug be removed to changed directions, rather than simply pushed through to the other side.

released between 1932-1936.

https://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/craftsman-early-tools-p3.html

Tools used in the process

1- paint thinner for cleaning
2-dremel rotary device and small wire wheel
3-superlube white grease
4-WD40
5- Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and Rust Remover

Pumpman1968 · Dec 28, 2014

You are a true FANatic! Bravo!

Tronyadorable · Dec 28, 2014

Looks good bro ! Did you ever look into the electro-less nickel setups ?

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

Tronyadorable said:
Looks good bro ! Did you ever look into the electro-less nickel setups ?

that is in the my future plan :thumbup:

woody 73 · Dec 28, 2014

Good Job!

I enjoyed seeing that vintage Williams ratchet, I have yet to see one in my many tool hunts of that model.

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

this is Craftsman "BT" 1/2-drive reversible ratchet, marked with "Drop Forged" forged into the handle, and with "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. The head is stamped with the Craftsman block logo, and the small "BT" manufacturing code is (faintly) visible between the two screws at the bottom of the head.

The overall length is 9.6 inches, and the finish is plain steel, with extensive pitting due to rust.

This ratchet has a rather unusual arrangement for the shift lever, in which the lever arm passes through a hole in the forged body so that it can be actuated from the opposite side. Readers familiar with the Vlchek Tool Company will recognize this immediately as the Vlchek WSSR10 Reversible Ratchet, and a comparison of the photographs shows that the tools are basically identical except for the markings.

Apart from the unusual shift lever, the ratchet is a well made but conventional dual-pawl design with a 28-tooth drive gear.

This "BT" ratchet was first listed in the 1936 Sears Spring and Summer catalog as item number 6155, with a $1.98 price. Sears later included this model as the standard ratchet in otherwise all "BE" style socket sets.

https://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/craftsman-early-tools-p3.html

Tools used in the process

1- paint thinner for cleaning
2-dremel rotary device and small wire wheel
3-superlube white grease
4-WD40
5- Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and Rust Remover
6-turtle wax heavy duty rubbing compound
7-sandpaper 400 grit and 1000 grit

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

part 2

SquareLJ · Dec 28, 2014

Nothing like what you have, but I've recently started collecting some older Snap-On ratchets.

1951 - 1/2" drive NO. 71-M
1949 - 3/8" drive F-71-A
1942 - 9/32" drive M-70L

Used a pick to clean out the screw slots, wire wheel to knock off as much rust/corrosion as I could, Dawn dish soap to degrease them (dried immediately after to prevent rust), then some Never Dull to bring out some shine. Then, a coating of Mobil 1 synthetic wheel bearing grease. I'm new to cleaning old tools, I'll try your method of paint thinner and look into evapo rust.

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

this is 3/4-drive Williams H-51 reversible ratchet with a forged handle, stamped with the "Williams U.S.A." logo on the reverse face (see middle inset). The shank has forged-in markings for the model number and "Superratchet" trademark on one side, with "J.H. Williams & Co." and the W-Diamond logo on the reverse. Additional markings "Drop Forged" and "Patented" are also forged into the reverse.

The overall length is 19.0 inches, and the finish is chrome plating.

The patent notice refers to patent #1,957,462, filed by W.C. Kress in 1933 and issued in 1934.

https://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/williams-supercompany-p4.html

Tools used in the process

1- paint thinner for cleaning
2-dremel rotary device and small wire wheel
3-superlube white grease
4-WD40
5- Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and Rust Remover
6-turtle wax heavy duty rubbing compound
7-Needle-nose pliers

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

part 2

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

this is Williams No, E1-24 THE SUPERECTOR 1" square Ratchet Wrench 25" Length

please if any body know any thing about this ratchet please share it with us

Tools used in the process

1- paint thinner for cleaning
2-bosch drill and dremel rotary device
3-wire wheel many sizes
4-superlube white grease
5-Needle-nose
6-WD40
7- Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and Rust Remover
8-screw driver flat

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

part 2

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

this is Craftsman "K-Circle" 3/4-drive fine-tooth ratchet, stamped with "Pat. No. 2188846" and the Craftsman double-line logo, with a "K-Circle" manufacturer's code at the right.

The overall length is 17.7 inches, and the finish is chrome plating.

The patent notice cites patent #2,188,846, filed by T. Rueb in 1938 and issued in 1940, with assignment to the Sherman-Klove Company.

The Craftsman double-line logo and chrome-plated finish on this ratchet suggest production in the mid to late 1940s. & SOCKET SET

https://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/craftsman-early-tools-p3.html

Tools used in the process

1- paint thinner for cleaning
2-dremel rotary device and small wire brush
3-superlube white grease
4-Needle-nose plier
5- 3 in 1 oil for the drive pulley ball
6-WD40
7- Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and Rust Remover

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

part 2

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

part 3

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

SquareLJ said:
Nothing like what you have, but I've recently started collecting some older Snap-On ratchets.

1951 - 1/2" drive NO. 71-M
1949 - 3/8" drive F-71-A
1942 - 9/32" drive M-70L

Used a pick to clean out the screw slots, wire wheel to knock off as much rust/corrosion as I could, Dawn dish soap to degrease them (dried immediately after to prevent rust), then some Never Dull to bring out some shine. Then, a coating of Mobil 1 synthetic wheel bearing grease. I'm new to cleaning old tools, I'll try your method of paint thinner and look into evapo rust.

that is really cool collection :thumbup:

jeffmoss26 · Dec 28, 2014

Nice work Faisal!

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

Pumpman1968 said:
You are a true FANatic! Bravo!

thanks and i am looking for other members projects

land · Dec 28, 2014

Nice restoration on the craftsman box! I have a similar one that I have been meaning to restore. Mine is shallower and has a divider on the insider........i think it originally held a 1/2 or 3/4 set.

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

land said:
Nice restoration on the craftsman box! I have a similar one that I have been meaning to restore. Mine is shallower and has a divider on the insider........i think it originally held a 1/2 or 3/4 set.

go ahead and restore it ,believe me its worth :thumbup:

and show us your restoration pls :beer:

3baygarage · Dec 28, 2014

Great work and awesome thread Faisal. :thumbup:

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

this is Craftsman 1/2-Drive Ratchet H-Circle model

https://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/craftsman-be-hcircle-p2.html

tools used

1-paint thinner for cleaning
2-evapo rust
3-wire brush
4- Hook and Pick tools
5-WD40
6-sand paper 200,400,1000 grit
7-super lube and 3 in 1 oil for the drive Pully Ball
8-phillips screwdriver

Faisal · Dec 28, 2014

part 2

Faisal · Dec 29, 2014

this JH WILLIAMS B50-A 1/4 " female Drive RATCHET

https://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/williams-supercompany-p4.html

Faisal · Dec 29, 2014

3baygarage said:
Great work and awesome thread Faisal.

thanks, and i am wating for your restoration project :thumbup:

lordabraxis · Dec 29, 2014

Great work work on your restorations! I work at Sears and part of my job is rebuilding ratchets and sometimes I get ones returned that we don't rebuild (discontinued models) but I like to tear them apart and try to make them work anyways. I still have 2 that I just couldn't get myself to throw in the "scrap tools" barrel.

Faisal · Dec 29, 2014

lordabraxis said:
Great work work on your restorations! I work at Sears and part of my job is rebuilding ratchets and sometimes I get ones returned that we don't rebuild (discontinued models) but I like to tear them apart and try to make them work anyways. I still have 2 that I just couldn't get myself to throw in the "scrap tools" barrel.

perfect

because i need somebody working their to ask him about some part for my ratchet

i will pm you soon

thanks

lordabraxis · Dec 29, 2014

Faisal said:
perfect because i need somebody working their to ask him about some part for my ratchet

i will pm you soon

thanks

Ask away... always willing to help!
Have you ever came across a craftsman ratchet like this:

Faisal · Dec 29, 2014

lordabraxis said:
Ask away... always willing to help!
Have you ever came across a craftsman ratchet like this:

Yeah I have a complete set of stanless steel ratchet :thumbup:

I will put it here soon

Faisal · Dec 29, 2014

Hi guys

This picture for most of my restoration tools

Faisal · Dec 29, 2014

this is Craftsman "BE" 1/4-drive open-style reversible ratchet, stamped with the Craftsman underline logo and a "BE" code on the top cover plate.

The overall length is 5.2 inches, and the finish is chrome plating.

The ratchet is reversible by rotating the pawl to work on the other side, and the side edges of the pawl are serrated to provide a grip (see top inset). The pawl bias is maintained by a spring-loaded ball carried in the pawl itself, rather than in the handle shaft.

https://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/craftsman-be-hcircle-p3.html

XxToolAholicxX · Dec 29, 2014

Did you spray paint them? If so what kind and code please? By the way excellent job.

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I am a Toolaholic,Sometimes I regret it,Especialy when the Toolman wont give me no credit

ChrisPace · Dec 29, 2014

Damn! I enjoyed looking through this thread! Love and I mean love the old restored Craftsman tool box. Seems like you could use a small blast cabinet and a vibrating tumbler polisher to work on some of these. I would love to see some of these old ratchets re chromed too. Wow, great stuff! I may have to find an old Craftsman box to restore.

Faisal · Dec 30, 2014

XxToolAholicxX said:
Did you spray paint them? If so what kind and code please? By the way excellent job.

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I am a Toolaholic,Sometimes I regret it,Especialy when the Toolman wont give me no credit

NO, I never repaint my ratchet i just clean,lubricate and make them shining again

but for the craftsman toolbox i used KRYLON smoke gloss gray and gloss banner red

Faisal · Dec 30, 2014

ChrisPace said:
Damn! I enjoyed looking through this thread! Love and I mean love the old restored Craftsman tool box. Seems like you could use a small blast cabinet and a vibrating tumbler polisher to work on some of these. I would love to see some of these old ratchets re chromed too. Wow, great stuff! I may have to find an old Craftsman box to restore.

great

find the box and show us our skills

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