new to me mac ratchet

[toolstools]

Went back to the pawn shop to see if I could work out a trade. And it worked. They had various mac ratchets for sale as stated in another post. I had my eye on a 3/8 ratchet that's 11" oal. I took in a 1/2 proto ratchet, 3/8 blackhawk ratchet and two Stanley 1/4 ratchets. They had 75 on it and took my trade.

Its in very good condition and only has three dents on the head the size of a couple needle heads, and normal tool box rash. Slimmer head then I usually see And will most likely be my new go to ratchet. Might take some more ratchets in and see if I Can get the longer 1/2 ratchet.

Now while we're talking mac, I have what I think is an odd socket. 3/8 drive shallow 6mm. What's odd is it has a Allen screw in it. Someone tell me what for? Pic:

Took the best pics I could with the phone. Don't know how good they'll be on a PC screen.

 

[rusty65]

The Allen set screw I would think would be so you can tighten and the socket won't fall of your ratchet/extension just a thought.

 

[toolstools]

Actually them picture just shows the lettering. the Allen head is on the bottom side close to the opening. I'll make sure when I go back out tomorrow

 

[montanafordman]

Its probably a bit socket that once held a Hex bit, torx bit, screwdriver bit etc. They are made so if the bit wears out you can change out the bit only and re-use the socket.

 

[dirtydogintex]

Nice ratchet!
Is that a 6mm hex key socket?

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=674859&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
SO has changed away from the set screw set up to one where the bit is driven out/in for replacement iirc....

 

[CWP1616L]

Get you some Permatex 81950 for that ratchet.

 

[Airframer]

Its probably a bit socket that once held a torx bit, screwdriver bit etc. They are made so if the bit wears out you can change out the bit only and re-use the socket.

^ This

 

[toolstools]

Thanks. I was thinking bit socket, but my bits wont fit. Mac specific size?

 

[toolstools]

Takes a t10 star to tighten it. I don't have a use for it. Other then it says mac. Lol. Any of u? I don't want it as its not "hudge" enough for my needs. Lol