Know anything about "O-Ratchet"?

[kxxr]

Looks like a specialty tool where the guts can be removed and adapted so that a nut could be ratcheted on to a very long threaded rod or bolt. It also can be adapted to drive hex sockets or conventional 3/8" sockets. It is stamped "Taiwan" but also has markings of a Texas tool company. I couldn't find much on the internet. I don't have it in my possession, so I don't have a picture. Interesting looking thing. I tried google and ebay without much luck. Anyone?

 

[domain]

Sounds like a Gearwrench Pass-Thru set to me!

 

[fxt]

They came out before anyone had a pass through ratchet.

I have metric set I bought back in 01.

When I get home from work ill snap a pic.

 

[64merc]

It does the same thing as the more modern versions of the pass through sets. I believe they were made in the USA initially, but then contracted production overseas. I could be wrong though. I have a partial set somewhere.

 

[RAYJAY]

i have a set also will get a picture tomorrow

 

[Bigpigdave]

I have a set. it was the first "pass through" socket set I ever saw. I bought mine off of the Matco truck many years ago. Pretty nice quality for an import. I will get a pick tomorrow.
Dave

 

[ron gray]

Funny you ask that! I just found a set I purchased in 1993 sitting in my toolbox. The early versions used a clip to hold the socket on, and that clip fell off. I emailed a couple of old distributers and asked for some advice, and they essentially told me they closed and no one would honor the warranty. Lifetime seems to mean life of the company, not life of the tool anymore...

 

[kxxr]

I have a set. it was the first "pass through" socket set I ever saw. I bought mine off of the Matco truck many years ago. Pretty nice quality for an import. I will get a pick tomorrow.
Dave

It was the appearance of quality that drew me to it. Also, near as I can tell, all the original parts are present in the case cutouts. I think I may be able to get it for a couple of bucks since, with the parts disassembled, it kinda looks broken. I'll watch for the pictures from you guys for a comparison. Thanks. kr.

 

[JML2]

Sears sold them for a while. They were in last year's catalog, and used to be carried in a few of the stand-alone hardware stores.

This picture is from a Google search, but from a cached page.

 

[Bigpigdave]

Here is a pic of my O-Ratchet set.
Dave

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[Jbullfrog]

As with "metwrench", it was a fad that went away when ratcheting wrenches got better. Wait a year or two and it will come back. I saw "Robo-Grip" pliers as a new thing recently.

 

[PowderKeg]

Got 'em in SAE and metric, don't think I've ever used 'em, not even sure where they are at the moment. They do seem well made and I'll ditto the belief that they were one of the first ratcheting pass-thru socket sets offered, beating by a number of years the Matco Special Forces and Armstrong Eliminator sets. Have they followed the O-Ratchet into discontinued tool purgatory as well? Haven't set foot on a truck in ages.

 

[Strouty]

I have a couple of USA made armstrong o ratchets. I have 3/8" and 1/2" drive. I will try and get some pics.

 

[kxxr]

Here is a pic of my O-Ratchet set.
Dave

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That's it almost exactly. I went back to the shop today and picked it up for $3. I will snap a comparison photo tomorrow. Thanks for that shot.

 

[kxxr]

Here is the O-Ratchet I got a few days ago. Forgot to post it. A little bit different from Bigpigdave's. I couldn't pass it up for 3 bucks.

 

[Danglerb]

See any patent numbers on these ratchets?

 

[kxxr]

See any patent numbers on these ratchets?

The other side of the handle has 3 patent numbers on it. "U.S. Pat 13002, 4520697,4602534 and says ''Taiwan" just below them. The label inside the box says it is distributed by Summit Tool company in Denton, Texas.

 

[sk farmer]

Here is the O-Ratchet I got a few days ago. Forgot to post it. A little bit different from Bigpigdave's. I couldn't pass it up for 3 bucks.

i think that is the set i have. i purchased it new and they did not come with an extension. i beleive you had to order it direct.

 

[kxxr]

To anyone that has one of these: what is supposed to hold the shifter button in place? Mine has come off and I don't see how to attach it so that it doesn't just fall off.

 

[KnurledNut]

i got the same o-ratchet set as dave, only in metric. seems well built.

 

[kxxr]

can you see how the selector is held in place?

 

[BigAl62]

I posted about about this 2 weeks or so ago. Sorry I can't find it on my iPod Touch right now. I bought mine from Sears back in the early 80's. Mine has SAE & metric. Used it once and put it in my tool box, found it about a month ago, forgot I had it (how sad is that).

 

[RAYJAY]

here is the pictures of mine ..... and one picture of how the selector is held on

 

[kxxr]

Here's my trouble, Ratchet with selector in place, but not secured:

selector switch removed, guts visible:

and, the switch flipped over:

How should the switch be secured in position? What kind of fastener is used for this application?

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

To answer your question, no.

But I can tell you about my O face...

 

[kxxr]

To answer your question, no.

But I can tell you about my O face...

do tell.

 

[RAYJAY]

Here's my trouble, Ratchet with selector in place, but not secured:

selector switch removed, guts visible:

and, the switch flipped over:

How should the switch be secured in position? What kind of fastener is used for this application?

it looks like the lip is broken off on the selector

 

[03ranger]

The Mac did not have a selector switch, you flip the socket wrench over. The socket wrench uses special MAC sockets .

 

[KnurledNut]

i fixed a selector with this problem with JB WELD! looks like that one was used as a hammer more than a ratchet. its not missing any parts...its just broke.

 

[RAYJAY]

and BTW the one i have is stamped usa on it,as are all of the sockets

 

[kxxr]

I know it was cruel to keep you all on the edge of your seats over this, but I think I have it figured out. When the previous owner was using the ratchet as a hammer, the pin which holds the selector in place was unexpectedly forced through the opening of the switch plate, reaming the hole and allowing the plate to slip easily over the collar on the pin. I think I'll stick it back together with some sort of space age adhesive and move on. RayJay, thanks for the pics; if I'd have taken a closer look at my own ratchet, I might have figured it out earlier.

Here's the device he should have used:

 

[KnurledNut]

and BTW the one i have is stamped usa on it,as are all of the sockets

yeah same here. all stamped USA. the ratchet has the US patents engraved, but says foreign pat pending.

figures...

 

[KnurledNut]

dual purpose ratchammer OMG love it!

 

[RAYJAY]

yeah same here. all stamped USA. the ratchet has the US patents engraved, but says foreign pat pending.

figures...

i think the OP's is stamped Taiwan plus his case is different also.....

 

[kxxr]

Mine is stamped Tiawan on the underside of the handle, along with 3 US patent numbers only. No foreign patent pending number. On the paper label inside the case is an address and phone number for Summit Tools Inc. in Denton, Texas. It's an 800 number and it says to call for warranty service or repair parts. Huh, maybe I'll try that.

 

[franzdom]

It looks like cornwell ratchet...perhaps the parts are the same?

 

[RAYJAY]

Summit Tools Inc
P.O. BOX 2940
Denton, TX 76202
Denton County
(940) 898-0714

 

[smoky]

Mine is stamped Tiawan on the underside of the handle, along with 3 US patent numbers only. No foreign patent pending number. On the paper label inside the case is an address and phone number for Summit Tools Inc. in Denton, Texas. It's an 800 number and it says to call for warranty service or repair parts. Huh, maybe I'll try that.

what was the result from calling about the warranty? did they honor the warranty, or send replacement parts? I'm curious because I have the same ratchet with broken parts.

 

[bellg]

what was the result from calling about the warranty? did they honor the warranty, or send replacement parts? I'm curious because I have the same ratchet with broken parts.

I also have one of those Summit Tools ratchet sets and I really like it.
Recently the ratchet started acting up - slipping while releasing bolts.
Anybody know if there is a repair kit available for this ratchet - its exactly the same as the one photographed here.

 

[mikebaker1129]

Anyone know where I can pick up a 10mm socket for one of these sets?