Flea Market FTRH Craftsman 3/8

[bob from indiana]

I found this 3/8 FTRH Friday at a flea market.
It shows very little wear. It had some paint on it that brake cleaner took off easily.

After dissambly, cleaning with a brass brush and lube it is very smooth.

My first 1979 set had this style ratchet.
I still have the original 1/2 and 1/4. Now I have a nice 3/8. I am still looking for a nice 1/4.

I have several more modern ratchets but these are an old favorite. They served me Well as a beginning mechanic straight out of High School.

I really miss the Sears of the old days.

 

[bob from indiana]

I just realized this should have been in vintage tools. Sorry

 

[kams1973]

I have the 1/2” drive KD Tools version of this ratchet. I love it.

 

[JuncleJohn]

Yes, I too miss Sears. I have those same ratchets. I bought mine around ‘76 or ’77.

John

 

[bonneyman]

If you aren't a slave to the Craftsman handle style, EASCO made a knurled round handle with the exact same gear drive. Many tool buyers walk right on past EASCO tools because the name isn't familiar.