Indestro ratchet

[Cervidae]

Pick this up the other day for 1 dollar. Just wondering if it was a deal. Anybody know any history about the ratchet. Its labeled Indestro Select 6470 Forged in USA still works fine. Thanks

 

[B17E1943]

Indestro tools rock - you did good!

http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/duro-indestro.html

 

[SMKS]

Yup, read up on Alloy Artifacts.

Indestro used to be one of the big tools companies. They sold stuff under their own name and private labeled quite a few tools. I find a lot of Indestro-made Wizard tools. Wizard was a brand sold by Western Auto.

The Indestro open-gear ratchets are relatively rare, from what I've seen. I've seen and bought many Indestro ratchets, but I've only seen the open gear versions a couple times. I've seen more of the Thorsen open gear ratchets. In my area, at least.

 

[87Pomona]

You did very very good at $1.

I have that same ratchet.

 

[davesnothere]

Any usa made ratchet for $1 is a deal in my book.

 

[Cervidae]

What would you guys say the value of this ratchet is?

 

[oak_park]

I'd say its worth 8 to 12 on Ebay. The 1/4 dr Indestro/Duro stuff goes for higher money, especially if its their fine tooth line. They were made here in Chicago, I see them everywhere. There is a show your indestro tools here somewhere.

You should gather up all your ratchets and post a pic of them in the show your ratchet thread.

 

[larryq]

Can't do much better than $1 for that ratchet. I thought only Thorsen did those open-head designs but I'm obviously wrong. (Was there a Thorsen-Indestro relationship at some point?)

 

[DHS]

$1 is a great deal for that ratchet.

Larry, P&C also made an open head design. I also have a P&C made Proto 1/4" open head ratchet. Same part number as the standard Proto pear head ratchet.

 

[Steinmetz]

Pick this up the other day for 1 dollar. Just wondering if it was a deal. Anybody know any history about the ratchet. Its labeled Indestro Select 6470 Forged in USA still works fine. Thanks

I have a couple of those. I've never used them, although I acquired them new about forty years ago. Indestro was excellent quality.

 

[woody 73]

Strange how the world works, I can pick up used Indestro for not much money because everyone goes ape **** for tool truck names but not Indestro; back in the day they made some great tools.

 

[redwrench60]

This Indestro Super #3275 1/2" ratchet was in a $10 handfull of tools I dug out of a pawnshop "junk bin". It's a USA made 52 tooth ratchet with nice knurling on the handle and a very smooth positive ratcheting action. I couldn't resist. Anybody have an idea as to its age?

 

[87Pomona]

this indestro super #3275 1/2" ratchet was in a $10 handfull of tools i dug out of a pawnshop "junk bin". It's a usa made 52 tooth ratchet with nice knurling on the handle and a very smooth positive ratcheting action. I couldn't resist. Anybody have an idea as to its age?

1954

 

[redwrench60]

1954

Yeah, I see that's when the US patent was issued but couldn't the ratchet have been made well beyond that date?

 

[87Pomona]

Yes, if I had to guess I would say 1954-1961?

Hopefully someone else can help you on an exact year.

 

[SMKS]

This Indestro Super #3275 1/2" ratchet was in a $10 handfull of tools I dug out of a pawnshop "junk bin". It's a USA made 52 tooth ratchet with nice knurling on the handle and a very smooth positive ratcheting action. I couldn't resist. Anybody have an idea as to its age?

Go easy on it. I've found quite a lot of that style of ratchet, and they're often broken. I think the mechanism may be delicate.

 

[mvptrukin]

Wright still makes open face ratchets, 3/8" drive--3480, 1/2" drive--4480. When I saw HJE sells them I got a 4480 during the July extravaganza--couldn't resist--just watch out the gears can grab skin,hair, and clothing!

 

[daviomaron]

They sold stuff under their own name and private labeled quite a few tools.

 

[redwrench60]

Go easy on it. I've found quite a lot of that style of ratchet, and they're often broken. I think the mechanism may be delicate.

So.......no slipping a pipe over that ***** and doin' some chin ups from it? Lol

 

[hickmlg09]

What!!! $1 I'm jealous!!!

 

[ganymede]

Does anyone know if all the drive sizes included a dust cover.? My 1/2" does but
I just picked up a 1/4" and it doesn't look like it ever did.

 

[rusty65]

My 3/8 open gear indestro has a dust cover if that helps?

 

[ganymede]

Thanks Rusty.

 

[Boog]

Pick this up the other day for 1 dollar. Just wondering if it was a deal. Anybody know any history about the ratchet. Its labeled Indestro Select 6470 Forged in USA still works fine. Thanks

I recently found one of the matching 3/8" breaker bars. I was thinking that I may want to find the ratchet, but I don't need another tool collecting obsession (vises, vintage metal levels, Stanley #199/299 knives). After seeing it, it's going to be tough not finding/buying one. Oh brother, this tool thing is getting bad!

 

[beerdog]

Strange how the world works, I can pick up used Indestro for not much money because everyone goes ape **** for tool truck names but not Indestro; back in the day they made some great tools.

My experience is that this is the case for all brands except craftsman and SO. I buy allot at Estate sales and everything except Craftsman is considered garbage by the sale organizers. Simply put, the average person only knows CM and that they can get a free replacement.

Didn't some of these open head designs come with snaped-on covers?

 

[Neverfly]

Strange how the world works, I can pick up used Indestro for not much money because everyone goes ape **** for tool truck names but not Indestro; back in the day they made some great tools.

Heard that, Brother!

Although I'll slink away from the thread now... I got my Indestro 6411 for free (Found it in a pile) ...and my Indestro 2875 for free...

 

[Boog]

I recently scored one of them myself. I also have the matching breaker bar. So...now I'm developing a hankering for Indestro Select tools. This past weekend I found a 1/4" Wizard ratchet so that will be added to the collection. Great score for $1!!

 

[conlee]

1954

the patent number may help you with the age give you an idea find out how long the run was on it I've just found it with other tools made it a little easier good luck finding out8