craftsman 1/2 long handle

[eric87]

so i was out hunting for 1/4'' ratchet parts and i found this old craftsman 1/2'' long handle for $20 . was that a good deal ? the number on the ratchet is -v-44976

 

[cruiser808]

so i was out hunting for 1/4'' ratchet parts and i found this old craftsman 1/2'' long handle for $20 . was that a good deal ? the number on the ratchet is -v-44976

Yes that's a very good deal. Those long handle ratchets are long discontinued and fairly rare. They also fetch good money on Ebay.

 

[kartracer55]

Nice find. Its a shame sears gave those up for the flexy ones. Cost cutting wins again...

 

[wrenchr]

I'll give you an F80 for it!!

 

[Tool Pants]

I like the 2 little Craftsman that look like a Snap-On.

 

[Deafautotech]

Nice find. Its a shame sears gave those up for the flexy ones. Cost cutting wins again...

why not sears just make both long handle and flex long handle.. i have 2 long handles and 4 flex long handles. but most of them are snap on... because i can find it and cheap price while craftsman's long handle are very rare and too pricy for me so i went for snap on...

 

[Deafautotech]

I'll give you an F80 for it!!

why? i thought you like smoooooth ratchet action and better ratchet degree than older craftsman ratchet that make bad noise as clunk clunk every time you do ratcheting..

 

[lauver]

so i was out hunting for 1/4'' ratchet parts and i found this old craftsman 1/2'' long handle for $20 . was that a good deal ? the number on the ratchet is -v-44976

eric87,

Yes, you got one of the good old crafty ratchets...well made and very durable. And, you got it at a good price. I'm guessing, if you take it apart, clean it, and lube it every 5 years or so, you'll be using it for the rest of your life. Nice find!

 

[eric87]

it is funny i was at the local flea market on sunday and i saw another long handle craftsman ratchet for $40 i didn't buy it . so i went to hamilton tool in beaver falls PA. and found this one for $20. so i saw two in the last week. the small 1/4'' ratchets are starting to be somewhat of a pain. tried to fix one by getting another now i have two that dont work . i did however find that small ratchet in a plomb LA box full of !/4'' sockets for $11

 

[lauver]

eric87,

So what's the problem with the 1/4 drive ratchets? Are you missing teeth on the ratchet gear and/or pawls?

If so, you'll just have to scrounge up some usable parts on ebay or Craftsman Club (post to Adam on the Tool Talk thread).

If not, a good soak in carb cleaner, wire brushing, and fresh lube should set you free.

 

[eric87]

ok i sent adam an email lets see if he has any parts. and yes the two ratchets both need the gears. one has a bad gear and the other the ball is bad on it