Can someone help me getting info about this thorsen 3/8

[thetoolguy37]

Got it from a family member, wondered what information the people of the garage journal would know that I dont..... (I don't know jack)

 

[RTM]

Maybe post it here, in the vintage section. OR maybe search this thread.

Post up your Thorsen tools!

I've had a Thorsen 3/8" drive 77 ratchet for years, never had a problem with it. Was told somewhere by somebody that they were the AK-47's of the ratchet world. And I believe it. Figured I should start a Thorsen thread, as I can't remember seeing one on the forum anywhere. So, if you've got...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[thetoolguy37]

This is extremely helpful!!! Thank you

 

[woody 73]

A very long time ago thorsen hand tools were top notch, very well made. Something happened to them, not sure of the details this late at night for me, but they started making their tools in China and that is when the quality went downhill, an old story.

 

[woody 73]

Speaking of the devil this is on my local CL:

Thorsen 8 pc Combination Wrench Set; English - tools - by owner - sale - craigslist

8 pc steel combination wrench set by Thorsen. Includes 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16". Porch pickup

columbus.craigslist.org