Custom Ratchets

gj67stang · Apr 15, 2011

Custom made-to-order tools by GJ Fabrication

This thread is full of examples of custom tools (ratchets, drivers, picks, etc). Please browse them and contact me with and questions or requests. I also have machining, grinding, and welding capabilities.

Custom color Snap-on stubby 6-in-1 screwdrivers
Orange, Green, & Red handles available

Custom color Snap-on 10-in-1 screwdrivers
Orange, Green, & Red hard-handles available

Orange, Green, & Red soft or hard Instinct handles available

Craftsman hard-handle hose picks.

Craftsman raised-panel ratchets with clear/blue "screwdriver" handles:

Craftsman raised-panel ratchets with red/clear "screwdriver" handles:

Craftsman full-polish ratchets with red/black professional "screwdriver" handles:

Craftsman thin-profile ratchets with red/black professional "screwdriver" handles:

Craftsman thin-profile ratchets with red/clear "screwdriver" handles:

Craftsman 3/8" long polished ratchet with red/clear "screwdriver" handle:

Craftsman 3/8" long polished ratchet with green "screwdriver" handle, (price dependent on screwdriver availability):

Craftsman 3/8" long polished ratchet with red "scraper" handle:

Craftsman 3/8" long polished ratchet with red/black professional "screwdriver" handle:

Craftsman 3/8" long flex raised-panel ratchet with red "scraper" handle:

Craftsman 3/8" long flex raised-panel ratchet with red/clear "screwdriver" handle:

SK 3/8" ratchet with green "screwdriver" handle:

Popular Mechanics 1/4" ratchet with Snap-On handle wannabe:

Harbor-Freight roto-head ratchets with Snap-On handles:

Craftsman Stubby 1/4" and 3/8" drivers:

Craftsman 3/4" countersink:

Craftsman 1/2" countersink:
(3/4" countersink on upper left for comparison)

Craftsman Professional 1/4" driver:

Snap-On 3/8"x6" driver:

Snap-on 3/8" x 6" driver handle with female drive in handle

Craftsman clear/red handle with 1/4" hex drive and 1/4" hex tee-handle.

A custom Hazet driver:

Snap-On FHL80 with green Instinct hard-handle:

Custom crankshaft socket:

Please contact me via PM with any questions or interest.

david-h · Apr 15, 2011

Craftsman 3/4" countersink

Have any of these? If so, how much?

MartyO · Apr 15, 2011

Interested in Craftsman Stubby 1/4" and 3/8" drivers.

How much to 30141?

diesel research · Apr 15, 2011

Can you post any example prices?

hitekrednek · Apr 15, 2011

PM me a price list for them all. Thanks. Nice work BTW...

gj67stang · Apr 21, 2011

Bump for some custom ratchets. :thumbup:

mhl · Apr 21, 2011

PM sent

MartyO · Apr 26, 2011

I just got my second and third set of these:

I got one set and liked 'em so much I bought sets for my partners.

Thanks again to a good seller who ships fast!

TheGrooveking · Apr 26, 2011

Just took delivery of these:

and I must say they are outstanding! Garth was excellent to deal with, super quick shipping and even saved me from my screw up on the zip code for my work were I hadf them sent. Definitely will be getting more, the 1/4" is just too f*ckin' cool, especially since I have big hands.

TheGrooveking

eborcim · Apr 26, 2011

2nd that motion.

makgreens · Apr 26, 2011

heres a crazy idea....

an old plumbers wrench with a big SO hard handle....think you could do it?

gj67stang · Apr 26, 2011

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makgreens · Apr 26, 2011

yeah something like that

im no plumbers but have a fascination with plumbers wrenches and adding a sweet handle would only make it cooler

ericg · Apr 26, 2011

Garth, that is some great work that you do.
Money sent for 1/4" and 3/8" drivers and countersink.

Eric

solitaire · Apr 26, 2011

What does the countersink do? I thought they needed to be run at high speeds by a drill? Is it just for deburring holes?

gj67stang · Apr 26, 2011

solitaire said:
What does the countersink do? I thought they needed to be run at high speeds by a drill? Is it just for deburring holes?

I mainly use mine for deburring/chamfering holes.
I suppose if you had really fast fingers you could use it for actually countersinking a hole! :lol_hitti

gj67stang · Apr 26, 2011

makgreens said:
yeah something like that

im no plumbers but have a fascination with plumbers wrenches and adding a sweet handle would only make it cooler

I guess I could do it. In order to fit a handle on a pipe wrench of reasonable size, I'd either have to use one frickin' large handle, or remove most of the "meat" of the wrench, causing me to seriously question the integrity of the wrench under load considering they're cast and not forged like a ratchet.

makgreens · Apr 26, 2011

gj67stang said:
I guess I could do it. In order to fit a handle on a pipe wrench of reasonable size, I'd either have to use one frickin' large handle, or remove most of the "meat" of the wrench, causing me to seriously question the integrity of the wrench under load considering they're cast and not forged like a ratchet.

well i doubt i would actually use it honestly....expensive art i guess but its an idea lol

im really wanting a flex head SO long 80 tooth with a green handle....possible :lol_hitti

ngk22r · Apr 26, 2011

A little off topic, but if you need to warranty one of those craftsman custom handled ratchets, it will send the people at sears for a loop!

MartyO · Apr 26, 2011

gj67stang said:
I mainly use mine for deburring/chamfering holes.
I suppose if you had really fast fingers you could use it for actually countersinking a hole!

Will they work on metal or are they meant for use on wood?

gj67stang · Apr 27, 2011

MartyO said:
gj67stang said:

I mainly use mine for deburring/chamfering holes.
I suppose if you had really fast fingers you could use it for actually countersinking a hole!

Click to expand...

Will they work on metal or are they meant for use on wood?

I've used them on wood, plastic, aluminum, and steel without any problems

ps junkslinger · Apr 27, 2011

Great ideas but I would rather have made toothbrush handles with the new snap on handles or even a plunger handle than waste them on harbor freight anything...That place is more evil than Walmart.....

ARAMP1 · Apr 27, 2011

ps junkslinger said:
toothbrush handles with the new snap on handles

You just gave me a great idea! :bounce:

solitaire · Apr 27, 2011

ps junkslinger said:
Great ideas but I would rather have made toothbrush handles with the new snap on handles or even a plunger handle than waste them on harbor freight anything...That place is more evil than Walmart.....

I dont get it. Theres nothing harbor freight in this thread whatsoever. Is there?

mkirkpatrick · Apr 27, 2011

gj67stang said:
Custom-handled ratchets by GJ fabrication

Harbor-Freight roto-head ratchets with Snap-On handles, $34 - $48 each:

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solitaire said:
I dont get it. Theres nothing harbor freight in this thread whatsoever. Is there?

I think this is what he was referring to as far as hf.

TheGrooveking · Apr 27, 2011

Here a pic of the new Craftsman hard handles next to a few of my 1980 Matco (made by Wright) ratchets, along with some late 70's SK and a few new Wrights and a few Dual 80's on te side cab of my service cart at home. I thought a few of you might want to see the size of the 1/4" compared to a SK 1/4" & SK/Facom 1/4" flex.

TheGrooveking

ericg · Apr 29, 2011

Garth, I received the tools today. You do unbelievable work.
You should sell your ideas to the Big Three tool makers.
I will be placing another order soon.

Eric

MartyO · Apr 30, 2011

Just got another order in today.

The boys in the shop love 'em.

Problem is everything costs me x3 because I have to buy three sets of everything!!!

Meanwhile, I hope I am helping Garth pay for his kids' college tuition!!!

gj67stang · May 1, 2011

Thanks for all the positive comments, guys! :beer:

I've really enjoyed working with many of you in creating some custom tools! :bounce:

precisiontech · May 1, 2011

PM sent.

gj67stang · May 6, 2011

Bump for some new ratchet/handle combinations. :thumbup:

Craftsman_88 · May 6, 2011

Craftsman full-polish ratchets with red/black professional "screwdriver" handles, $190:

Craftsman 3/8" long polished ratchet with red/black professional "screwdriver" handle, $64:

Wow those are ****.... :drool:

makgreens · May 6, 2011

i still really want a custom ratchet....guess ill need to decide on what i want

any idea how much a long SO with a green handle would run me

gj67stang · May 6, 2011

makgreens said:
i still really want a custom ratchet....guess ill need to decide on what i want

any idea how much a long SO with a green handle would run me

Decide?! Just get them all! :lol_hitti

gj67stang · May 21, 2011

Bump!

gj67stang · Jun 3, 2011

Anyone else interested in some custom tools? :bounce:

DaytonFan · Jun 3, 2011

SK 3/8" ratchet with green "screwdriver" handle:
How much for this one?

gj67stang · Jun 3, 2011

DaytonFan said:
gj67stang said:

SK 3/8" ratchet with green "screwdriver" handle

Click to expand...

How much for this one?

To source new components, machine, and assemble a 3/8" SK with green handle would be $75 [2011 prices]. If I sourced used components, or you provided any or all of them, the price could be reduced.

doubledeckersoulwrecker · Jun 4, 2011

Those tools are awesome lookn man,, nice work. Ive been on my Snap On guy for handles and I think I'm gettn the run around. Ive gotten a few screwdrivers off ebay and used the handle but want those "fresh" new SO handles

Ratchet. · Jul 30, 2011

Nice work , shame the cost of postage to over here (uk) would be a killer as id love a 3/8" snap on ratchet with a green 'hard' screwdriver handle (maybe later this year, thats if you'd send them overseas... )

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