My Craftsman ratchets

[kctgb]

I’m not an expert on Craftsman tools. Sears used many different tool manufacturers to make tools.
Can anyone tell me who made the ratchets and when?

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

I think you have a few different manufacturers there. I believe the =V= is Moore Drop Forging and maybe some of the -V- are also them too. The round head one I believe was Stanley made and they got in trouble for advertising USA made when it was actually Taiwan made. The others look to be Danaher or another manufacturer. If I can find the thread I’ll post a link to all the codes and dates for you.

 

[nadogail]

I am confident they were made by the lowest bidder.

 

[kctgb]

I am confident they were made by the lowest bidder.

Absolutely!

 

[kctgb]

I think you have a few different manufacturers there. I believe the =V= is Moore Drop Forging and maybe some of the -V- are also them too. The round head one I believe was Stanley made and they got in trouble for advertising USA made when it was actually Taiwan made. The others look to be Danaher or another manufacturer. If I can find the thread I’ll post a link to all the codes and dates for you.

The round head ratchet only has Craftsman on it, it doesn't say where it was made. It makes sense Staley got in trouble for claiming it was made in America.

 

[four.cycle]

Craftsman hand tools manufacturers & date ranges