3/8" Socket Spinners!

[bmwrd0]

Proto, IR era. That is the same handle as some screwdrivers and nutdrivers.

 

[AK4570]

Well, I'll be danged. Since Proto makes up the majority of my user sets, it's fit right in.


Thanks, @bmwrd0

 

[bmwrd0]

Give you another set of pics to work off of.

 

[AK4570]

Much appreciated. 5267 if I'm reading that correctly?

 

[Steven 33]

GF7

 

[bmwrd0]

Nice! Interesting that it has a square retention stud.

 

[Steven 33]

Agreed, but no idea.


This is by no means definitive, but this is what a quick catalog sweep looks like...

BONNEY | YES, first introduced in 1941, offered through at least 1957
Blackhawk | YES, first introduced in EDIT: 1937, No. 34997, steel handle, no photo
Blackhawk (cont'd) | NONE listed in 1943, 1948, and 1953 (Note: They did offer it in the 7/16-drive Nugget size, No. 39976, in 1948)
Cornwell | NONE listed in 1946
Duro | NONE listed in 1935, 1940, 1946
Herbrand | NONE listed in 1937, 1942, 1948
MAC | NONE listed in 1946, 1947, 1951, 1952
New Britain | NONE listed in 1940, 1953, 1955, 1958 (Husky)
Plomb | NONE listedin 1933, 1935, 1939, 1941, 1949
Proto | NONE listed in 1952, 1956, 1962
SK | NONE listed in 1943
Snap-on | YES, first introduced in 1941
Thorsen | NONE listed in 1935
Walden | YES, first introduced in 1941
Williams | NONE listed in 1937, 1941, 1947

Here's a couple not mentioned. Already posted the snap on one I bought but hasn't come in yet. And the cornwell I don't have

 

[Outlawmws]

Thanks to Mint for providing me a Link to this thread!

I don't think this is a factory spinner, and I suspect it may be one of the oldest in thread (baring our OP's Perfect handle, also shop made from all appearances) - one of my favorite drive tool acquisition - Its a SO 3/8 extension made into a two fisted spinner/driver. I don't use it often, but its a joy to use - It's also a very fine build as I'm certain its shop made not mass produced:

The Ferrule is super interesting to me - the hex for putting a wrench on then, mot one, but two steps out to the opening for where the drive "bit" was pressed in. plus the extended ferule to the wood grip, octagonal shaped.



How do I know it's SO based? that "n" is the last n of Snap-On:

 

[NoahG]

I also have to thank @Mintgrun for the link.

Here’s the 3/8 SK spinner I picked up yesterday. I’ve never seen one before.

 

[bigredcornhead]

i search for these ever where best i got is a 1/4 in drive with a 3/8ths adapter it works but i still want just the 3/8 handle. These are hard to find they sell a bluepoint 3/8th handle but its like 80 bucks.

Blue Point 1/4" & 3/8" Socket Drivers / Spinner Handles - As sold by Snap On. | eBay

Blue Point Socket Drivers 1/4" & 3/8" Drive Includes VAT, Full VAT Receipt Supplied Find More Snap On Tools in Our Store.

www.ebay.com

Anyone got any better links?

 

[d42jeep]

Reading through this thread again, I see that I forgot to post the generous contribution bmwrd0 sent me for my Thorsen collection.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Thanks. Do you have any Walden 3/8-drive ONLY sets that actually require/include a 3/8-drive spinner in their contents?

I bought this Walden 3/8” drive metric socket set just because I saw that it came with a 3/8” drive spinner. I will try to figure out what the set came with originally.
-Don

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here's a bonney

 

[Zrxrunner]

Here's my contribution. Saw a Giller or 2 already, but some minor diffs?

 

[four.cycle]

hey just in case you are actually looking for one of these, Bowers has a mess of them he's closing out HERE

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Jawco? I thought they made thread chasers and such.

 

[four.cycle]

^ primarily thread chasers. not sure that that piece is about. Bowers has them on a close-out - he's liquidating all the "Jawco" except the "file" type thread chasers.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here's a new britain version

 

[ecotec]

I have a couple more that I couldn’t find. My garage was hot and humid.

These are a couple that are easy to find, because I keep them in my metric drawer. There should have been an F-40 in there, as well.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Picked up one of the jawco spinners. Seems to be of decent quality.

 

[Outlawmws]

Grip seems small to me for a 3/8.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Pretty average. Of the ones i have handy, the bonney I have has the best grip, but the metal ones will take a crossbar.

 

[mike93lx]

It's not vintage, or even good quality, but I stripped the shank out of a P2 Kobalt screwdriver, drilled it out to 1/2 (ended up being a little loose), cut down an extra Kobalt extension and super glued it together. Realized after that I didn't line up the logos, but this is just a proof of concept. If I like it and it fails, I'll find a better handle and redo it

 

[Outlawmws]

I like the Bonny, and the larger of the all steel ones.

This is my one and only 3/8 - I've posted before but for comparison:

 

[d42jeep]

I found this abused unmarked 3/8” drive spinner at a local sale yesterday. I’m not positive but it has some resemblance to my Snap-on example.
-Don

 

[3baygarage]

Looks like a Snap-On from here.

 

[GaryM909]

I have this Gray Canada one that’s never been used. It has two balls at the end. I think it’s from the 70’s.

 

[tombell572]

Lugz reminded me of this thread. I'm adding my Carter 3/8" socket drive spinner-type tool found today at a tag sale. About 4" overall length and nicely made. Lugz noted that it was included in some Carter carb repair kits but it will serve me nicely as a spinner.

Tom B.

 

[Ohio Andy]

TIL that some people can do that without using an adapter... I had no idea.

 

[d42jeep]

Normally I don’t purchase Proto tools on eBay (except dual marked) but I wanted this for my regular toolbox.
-Don

 

[bmwrd0]

Nice Don! I have found two over the years, gave one to Smokeshow, kept one for myself.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Normally I don’t purchase Proto tools on eBay (except dual marked) but I wanted this for my regular toolbox.
-Don

Nice Don! I have found two over the years, gave one to Smokeshow, kept one for myself.

I would highly recommend these spinner handles. I both have and use this style from time to time.

 

[Mark Stansbury]

Link to Jaw Manufacturing's (Jawco) 1959 catalog showing socket spinners.

 

[d42jeep]

3bay offered these in the GJ classifieds and I wasted no time buying them. They are unused at the moment but not for long! Thanks, 3bay!
-Don

 

[3baygarage]

They quickly went to a good home. If anyone is interested in a pair, message me or keep an eye on the classifieds. I will be listing several more lots.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Faced with the dilemma of no less than three (3) different "Palm-Grip" related threads in which to post this Palm-Grip No. 8A-3/8" drive spinner, I decided to take the easy way out and post it here!





If you're not familiar with Palm-Grip, and you're thinking, "Okay, sure, it's nice and stubby, but I don't get the name...," Palm-Grip tools, including screwdrivers, nut drivers, and - apparently, socket spinners (although this is the first example I have seen - and I didn't even know they made them), came with a Walden-like cap-like palm ratchet that plugged into the female drive opening built into the end of the handles. Where this one is unfortunately split!



For further reading, here are those aforementioned "Palm-Grip" related threads:

A vert short and typical people/patent-oriented Woody thread from October 2017

George C. Fratz & Paul W. Sandrock Pat. No. 2,620,001 Palm grip handle.

Some very special notes: Both Patentees were from Kipton, Ohio and the Manufacturer is listed as Kipton Industries ,Inc Kipton, Ohio. (I could find no business information on that Company). The second Manufacturer is listed as Kipton Industries,Inc. Royersford, Pa. (that had some google hits...

www.garagejournal.com

A thread that got the most traction from Marvin Berry in July 2021

Palm-grip ratchet replacement screwdrivers?

I picked up a couple palm ratchets recently, a Walden Star ratchet (what a solid, hefty piece of metal!) and a Palm-Grip ratchet with two screwdrivers, each with a 3/8" drive hole in the base of the grip. As you will see, my flat head has seen better days. I've searched, but have come up short...

www.garagejournal.com

And an OOB query type thread from August 2024

Palm-Grip Screwdriver w/ 1/4 square drive handle end

Curious if this unusual screwdriver is attributable to a better known known maker or where it fits in. Not marked USA as far as o can tell but seems vintage enough and quality enough to presume as much.

www.garagejournal.com

And the entry in 4.c's A-Z Mfgr's thread...

Kipton / Kipton Industries, Kipton, OH / US Patent 2620001 Dec 2 1952 & 2672066 Mar 16 1954 George C. Fratz and Paul W. Sandrock / Canadian Patent CA522892 CA524280 / "Kip-Tuf" Palm-Grip ratchet / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/palm-grip-ratchet-replacement-screwdrivers.484483/ /

In looking them over again, this appears to be the first spinner anyone has posted.

 

[Outlawmws]

Are Ye Dizzy yet Lugz?

 

[nz44tool]

Just got this one at an estate sale. Nice and clean.

 

[d42jeep]

I spotted this one on eBay. It arrived yesterday.
It is quite different in appearance from the one I got from 3bay although it has the same part number.
-Don

 

[mike93lx]

My crappy DIY one has come in handy a bunch of times. I'd like to either swap it to a different handle or buy a commercial one