Does anyone know what this is?

[Monte406SS]

I think it is for threading pipe, but not sure. My wife's grandfather passed and they were going to chuck all his tools. I swiped as much as I could. Have probably 5 or 6 of these in different sizes. Tons of old school Snap On rachets and wrenches, not sure if they are worth anything.

 

[Torque1st]

Ratchet pipe threader. Worth $$$.

 

[y20dth]

It's for cutting thread on plumbing pipes.

 

[Monte406SS]

Nice. Thanks guys. I have to get them all out of the wrapping and see what sizes I have. Best place to sell them? Ebay or Craigslist I guess?

 

[Torque1st]

Try the classifieds here.

 

[nate379]

Pipe threader, not sure what the red/black thing the ratchet is on is though.

 

[bmwpower]

Tons of old school Snap On rachets and wrenches, not sure if they are worth anything.

They're worth something for sure. Post 'em in the classifieds.

 

[Monte406SS]

Thanks.

The red/black thing is part of my portable table. Pretty cool for working on small things and folds right up. Top clicks onto the legs and the circle thing the ratchet is on spins to lock it in. Rigid or Ryobi makes it I believe, saw it on Cool Tools show.

 

[Emulsifide]

Pipe threader, not sure what the red/black thing the ratchet is on is though.

Looks like a router table.

 

[Rocker]

I would hold onto those Snap On tools...the older stuff (assuming those are) is way better than the stuff Snap On makes (or imports) now.

 

[Monte406SS]

I would hold onto those Snap On tools...the older stuff (assuming those are) is way better than the stuff Snap On makes (or imports) now.

Yeah, I plan on keeping some of it. He had so many redundant tools. For example, I have 3 or 4 1/2" box wrenches, he had like 10.

All the sockets, wrenches, etc are in plastics bins (totes), I really have to lay out an area where I can separate everything, organize it and see what goes with what. I thought I was bad in purchasing a tool even if I was just going to use it once, he bought tools just for the sake of having them I think.

He had this Milwaukee Power Drain Snake, outside of the metal box was a little dirty, but the tool was brand spanking new, never used. I cleaned the box up this afternoon, brand new.

 

[byrd]

nice collection of plumbing tools there! looks like a rigid pipe threader and are expensive, the thread insert replacements alone are worth some jack.

 

[babzog]

I think it is for threading pipe, but not sure. My wife's grandfather passed and they were going to chuck all his tools[/IMG]

What?? I hope you loaded up everything and are going back for the rest! Wow... toss a pricey pipe threader.

 

[danski0224]

Those RIDGID dies and the ratchet piece are spendy when new... not so much value used, unless you find someone that needs them.

Nice stuff, though.

 

[D.J.]

Monte406ss: Let me guess her grandfather was a plumber?
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[Monte406SS]

Monte406ss: Let me guess her grandfather was a plumber?
D.J.

I will have to ask her tomorrow (she is sleeping now). If he was, it was some time ago because he made it to 96.

 

[TheGrooveking]

The thing with the ratchet may be a Vitraulic cutter. Vitraulic fittings work off a series of grooves, one cut in each end of the pipe/fitting and when you tighten the victraulic fitting it compresses the pipe/fittings against a a seal. They use it a lot in sprinkler systems and other process piping.

That or that is a deburring tool, not sure without seeing the other side.

TheGrooveking

 

[Rory Bellows]

I'd sell the tools on ebay. There won't be enough interest in the classifieds here plus you will get top dollar especially for the Milwaukee drain cleaner. The ratchet threader isn't worth much unless you have all of the dies and the handle.

 

[mad57]

wow ...96 yrs old god bless him thats a pretty full life, enjoy his tools use them well. my best to his granddaughter?

 

[metal1313]

if you decide to sell the threader for a good price pm me, im looking for one to replace my import one, and the used ones in my area all are beyond beat-up.

 

[brownbagg]

you be a fool for selling them, they are worth a lot more than money, but I guess money all you care about. Those are worth putting in a box and forgetting about. Those threaders are worth 1000 when you need them but only couple hundred on the market. It be one of the worst thing you ever do in life when you sell them.

 

[sam 8]

I cannot imagine a situation where I would sell tools of the quality you have there, and honestly they are family heirlooms too.
He cared enoguh to buy the goos stuff knowing some day he would be gone and the tools would go down the line for somone else in the family to appreciate and use.
I have all my Father's tools.
You might want to think about putting them away for the next generation if you are not interested in them.
Just a thought.

 

[danski0224]

Just as a point of reference...

I have a small complete manual treading setup listed in the classified section.

To buy all of those tools new from RIDGID, Rothenberger or Reed would cost 4 figures.

Used, unless someone needs it, the stuff is worth much less. Fortunately, I don't *need* to sell it, but in my case it is taking up extra space... especially the tripod and oiler bucket.

The local Craigslist is flooded with these items.

Shipping big things like the tripod and oiler bucket are a PITA.

You should consider keeping your family items. The ratchet and dies don't take up much space. You might have a use for them someday.

There should be a handle somewhere for the die head. I think you can buy it separately from RIDGID.