Ever See These Socket Wrenches...

[MalibuLX3]

I found a couple of socket ratchets in my Grandpa's toolbox, but I haven't been able to find anything on them.

I cannot locate any marking of any type on this 3/8" ratchet. Feels fairly heavy, and solid. Any idea?

Next is a 3/8" ratchet has the name "GREYSTONE" on it, and "Chrome Vanadium" on the back side. Also a nice, solid, heavy feeling. After I lubed it with the famous RLL, it feels very smooth. Any ideas?

These next ones I know a little more about, but just thought I would share then anyways.

3/8" GM Goodwrench 32601 Taiwan

3/8" Craftsman -V- 43784 USA - After cleaning and lubing with the infamous RLL, this ratchet is extremely smooth (to me at least!). I also filled in the lettering with black paint, and I think it looks awesome! I'm excited to use it.

3/8" Snap On F720 USA - Bought here from a Garage Journal member. I cleaned it, replaced the dust cap, painted "Snap-On" logo on dust cap white, and lubed it. Also very smooth.

1/4" Craftsman -V- 43523 USA Breaker Bar - Cleaned and painted lettering.

Let me know if you guys recognize the two mystery ratchets, I'm curious if anyone knows anything about them.

Thanks

 

[TireTracks]

I have a ratchet like the one on the top. Cheap made in china one is what mine is.

 

[kartracer55]

First is definitely Generic Taiwanese import.

That greystone looks pretty well built actually. A lot like those ratchets sold by Cresent IIRC

 

[MalibuLX3]

That greystone looks pretty well built actually. A lot like those ratchets sold by Cresent IIRC

A quick Google search brings up Crescent RD12BK 3/8-Inch Ratcheting Socket Wrench. From the looks of it, it looks identical to my ratchet, only with a different name. I wonder who "Greystone" is now?

 

[MalibuLX3]

World famous Crescent brand 3/8-Inch ratcheting socket wrench. 72 tooth gear system requires only 5-Degrees swing. Reversible action controlled easily on the pear shaped design head.

What is the proper way to count the amount of teeth my ratchet has? Just count the number of teeth on the gear?

 

[TBD]

I have a couple of the Crescent 72 tooth like those above, they work very well...no clue who actually made them though.

 

[lbgradwell]

40 seconds...

 

[MalibuLX3]

40 seconds...

Haha. Thanks

 

[l_bilyk]

Cheap imports i think