Craftsman “Intermediate” ratchet =v=

[Shiftless]

I stumbled across this unusual ratchet at an estate sale.

3/8 drive. Is it vintage 1966?

I didn’t attempt to disassemble. I just wiped it down and squirted a bit of oil to get it moving. It operates normally. 24 clicks per one full revolution.

Maybe Dr. Doom or somebody else can tell me more about it.

I collect vises and not ratchets.

 

[Jim C.]

The link below might help you identify your ratchet. Based on the referenced link, I believe you have a Type 1 ratchet that was manufactured between 1956 and 1959. The “intermediate” ratchets as identified by Dr. Doom, are referred to as Type 3 ratchets in the referenced link Type Study, and discussed on page 2. At the end of the Type 3 post on page 2, there’s a photo comparison between the Type 1 (which I believe you have), and the Type 3 ratchets, which are relatively scarce, particularly in the 3/8” drive size. The Type 1 ratchets are discussed in the initial post. I hope you find the Type Study useful.

Jim C.

http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=23826.msg136647#msg136647

 

[Shiftless]

Thanks Jim

And thanks for the educational link

 

[Gear Wolf]

Void

 

[Gear Wolf]

If you were curious what I would rate your ratchet to be worth, I'd probably say ~$15.

Here is where I am coming from with that:
1) Your ratchet is actually in decent condition
2) It functions! Great!

So why only $15?

I'm guessing that your ratchet probably has what I've called "ring lock", as I'm not seeing the snap ring tabs. They were probably broken off by the previous owner who was attempting the service the ratchet. This is not uncommon for this era. For some reason the 3/8" drive ratchet in this specific family had pathetically "dainty" snap rings that were prone to warping or breaking apart internally/externally.

I can say I've actually performed ratchet surgery before. Thankfully all of my real world bone saw skills actually helped in extracting the rare 32 tooth gear out of another example just like yours afflicted by the same issue. It was a pain in the ****, but after some creative Dremel work, I was able to successfully cut the retention disk out of the ratchet without causing any damage to the ratchet body itself.


Most people are not going to put that kind of effort into the ratchet. Otherwise I'd have said it would be a $35-$50 piece.

 

[Shiftless]

Thank you Dr. Doom!
Your knowledge of these tools is truly amazing.
You’re absolutely right about the pathetically flimsy nature of those lock rings.
The smaller one on the other side is intact with both ends showing but on this side, half is missing. Note photo

(I just listed it on eBay)
(PM me if anybody wants it at a GJ discount)

Edit 11/6
No longer on eBay... it’s going to Dr. Doom

 

[Gear Wolf]

Thank you Dr. Doom!
Your knowledge of these tools is truly amazing.
You’re absolutely right about the pathetically flimsy nature of those lock rings.
The smaller one on the other side is intact with both ends showing but on this side, half is missing. Note photo

(I just listed it on eBay)
(PM me if anybody wants it at a GJ discount)

Paul, I'd be game for it. I could use the selector on another example.

Having an eye for detail is a part of what I'm trained to do. However, I do have to thank all of those both past and present that contribute to this endeavor. Without the men and women who did this, my video series would have and would continue to suffer.

 

[Gear Wolf]

Void

 

[oak_park]

What does the 3/8" "Intermediate" ratchet look like?

 

[Gear Wolf]

Here is my video on it: