Dayton tools ratchet set

[henry29]

I bought this set at a flea market this morning, and can't find much of anything about them or Dayton tools.

Does anyone know anything about Dayton tools or recognize the ratchet?

It's a nice set and the ratchet actually feels pretty good.

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[SweetD]

I know nothing about Dayton tools, but that is a really nice looking set - congratulations!



Dave

 

[cowboy73]

Dayton tools are sold by Grainger. I didn't see them listed currently selling socket sets under the Dayton name. It's one of their house brands. I'm not an expert on ratchets so I don't know the original maker.

 

[wornoutoldman]

Very nice find!

 

[henry29]

Thanks, I'm very happy with the set.

I guess no one recognizes the ratchet.
It has to be made by someone, guess I'll take it apart and see what it looks like inside.

 

[beerdog]

Grainger sells a variety of tools and machines under the Dayton name. This is likely made by one of the better known tool companies as a private label "made in USA" tool. You could probably discover the actual manufacturer with a little research. The mfg would have been in Chicago.

 

[Zebu Fellenz]

I have a Dayton ratchet set that appears to be made by Bonney. Maybe yours is too, I can't say as I don't recognize the ratchet.

 

[garthg]

It looks very similar to an Armstrong.

 

[henry29]

Looks like it's a Herbrand from around 1960,

http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/herbrand-van-chrome-p3.html

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19775

 

[henry29]

They look like they have never been used,

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[bonneyman]

I just grabbed a Dayton socket, 3/8" drive, 13mm, and the stamping/font looks very close to Thorsen sockets I have.

 

[henry29]

Yours looks like the Thorsen, but mine doesn't look the same.

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