Craftsman ratchet, when is it from?

[1982fxr]

Is this anything special as far as these cman Ratchets go? Never had another with this selector.

 

[1982fxr]

Other side

 

[LB-1911]

In 1959 the Craftsman ratchet line adopted a distinctive V-shaped shift lever, based on a design described by patent #D185,651, issued to R.M. Vose in 1959 with assignment to Moore Drop Forging.

Craftsman Tools: Maker "V" And The Modern Era [Page 1]

Craftsman V-Series and other tools from 1945 onward.

alloy-artifacts.org

 

[thehorse13]

That's a desirable ratchet for a few reasons. The "butterfly" selector and the quality of the ratchet overall. I have a few that I use regularly. Late 50s/early 60s production run.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Have not heard from gearwolf in a bit. He is our leading expert on that stuff. I dont really collect newer craftsman stuff like that, but late 50s sound about right

 

[1982fxr]

I guess I just always assumed the RP Ratchets came out when that teenager invented the mechanism in the late 60s or whenever that was.

Didn't realize they already had that ratchet body/style.

 

[bonneyman]

I always liked that style of selector because there was little chance of accidentally switching it (as your thumb is right there with the later knob) but the V knob is big and easy to switch when you want to.

 

[Etchase]

It replaced the short lived (‘57-‘58) long lever switch ratchets. Sears may have made the design change because the long lever was prone to damage?

 

[Jim C.]

Check out the link below to the Craftsman Ratchet type study. Your ratchet is discussed on page 1, reply #10.

Jim C.

 

[1982fxr]

^^^ no link

 

[alinc100]

Check out the link below to the Craftsman Ratchet type study. Your ratchet is discussed on page 1, reply #10.

Jim C.

^^^ no link

 

[1982fxr]

My screen display doesn't show anything below
Jim C

Why would that be?

 

[LB-1911]

Craftsman Teardrop Ratchet (1956 - 1993) Type Study

Updated version of the of Type Study: http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=23826.0

www.garagejournal.com

 

[1982fxr]

So is it worth anything?

 

[Zeus36]

I like that they refer to the selector or Flying V as the Star Trek ratchet. I'm a big TOS fan, never thought about it until I read the article...who knows... maybe the designer of the Star Fleet Delta insignia was inspired by that ratchet wrench selector?

 

[Zeus36]

So is it worth anything?

$20 - $40 per eBay prices...

 

[bonneyman]

I like that they refer to the selector or Flying V as the Star Trek ratchet. I'm a big TOS fan, never thought about it until I read the article...who knows... maybe the designer of the Star Fleet Delta insignia was inspired by that ratchet wrench selector?

What do you think Mr. Scott used to fix things when his hi techie do hickey broke down?

 

[Wrench97]

Check out the link below to the Craftsman Ratchet type study. Your ratchet is discussed on page 1, reply #10.

Jim C.

Good write up Jim but did the site drop the images?

Craftsman Teardrop Ratchet (1956-1993) Type Study ©

Craftsman Teardrop Ratchet (1956-1993) Type Study ©

papawswrench.com

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Why would that be?

Under Preferences, you don't have the box checked to display users' signature blocks. Unchecked, it requires far less scrolling when reading through threads, because some signatures can get quite long, but that is where users put links, which you won't see unless the box is checked.

 

[Jim C.]

Wrench97,

I don’t think the website dropped the images. I think you have to be signed in as a member of the site to see them.

Jim C.

 

[MarkH]

At one time GearWolf had a number of videos on You Tube with the history of Craftsman ratchets. It was interesting and since I watched them more than once drove my wife nuts. If still there a good history and explains many questions I have seen recently on this site. His most asked question was what is this worth. People who were hoping to retire on what they found and he had to respond you can get a cheeseburger meal for what you can sell it for.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Hey prices have gone up. It's two ratchets for a Cheeseburger now

 

[Jack Ryan]

Interesting that the "V" selector, the subject of a design patent, is claimed as an ornamental feature. There are no claims about improved ergonomics or mechanical features.

Jack