non-spendy ratchets

[Hank McMauser]

O.K. I know alot of you guys love to search through the local flea mkts/yard sales for that great find so let's see your great finds. Let's say to Qualify ratchets that were less than $3.00 each. I'll post a pic of mine here in a bit,I'll have to dig it out & snap a picture.

here's mine, it's a powr kraft 1/2 dr made by wright, paid $2.00 for it earlier this summer

 

[newchris]

home depot has a husky stubby ratchet for 1.88 that i use all the time.

 

[wrenchr]

I paid $4.00 for a GSL832 snap on 1/2 ratchet this summer.

 

[Hank McMauser]

O.k., I'll bend the rules to $4.00 if it's a snap-on

 

[boro_boy70]

These are some of my more recent cheapies.
From top down:

$5 - Proto 5450 long handled 1/2 drive. I know it's over the 3 buck limit, but it was still a great buy. I did have to put a new selector switch/pawl in it. (which I had)

$3 - Husky CB-45 3/8dr. New Britain made

$3 - Indestro Select 2775 3/8 drive. Never been a big fan of Indestro ratchets, but this one is changing my mind. 2 weeks ago I picked up a matching 1/2dr version ($8).

$3 - S-K 40971 1/4dr long handle. Needed a gut kit, was rusted solid

$3 - S-K 40970 1/4dr Has slight chrome chipping in selector

I don't think I've ever paid more than $10 for a ratchet at a garage/estate sale.

 

[lbgradwell]

At a $3 limit, no Canadians will be able to post here.

We envy you guys.

 

[arkangel06]

At a $3 limit, no Canadians will be able to post here.

We envy you guys.

X2

I once saw a raised pannle rusted out Cman with no guts in a flea market for 4$ the guy wouldn't budge either.

 

[matthew]

At a $3 limit, no Canadians will be able to post here.

We envy you guys.

Including or not including shipping? I bought two on Ebay for under $2...

 

[DanCo]

I picked up a Snappy speed handle 1/2 drive, I don't have the part # near me. Its old it has 2 knurled handles 1 on top and 1 one for your other hand a quick spray of PB and they spin freely chrome was ok - detent ball was 100% got that for $2.Same flea market a couple of rows down I got a Snappy 1 inch flared crows foot for $1 chrome was 100% same flea 2 vendors down I got a Blue Point 45 degree snap ring plier, tips were shot but I had my dealer warranty it. That was $2. Also got a nice old Wright 13/16 wrench I needed for a $1 finish was dull, but I didn't buy it for the looks but because I really needed one for work also same guy got a Geodore 1 1/8 wrench for a $1. And I got 2 metal socket holders 1 was a Matco and the other was a SK holder the paint on them both was 100% ****, $2 and $1 for them. Did take any pics but will post if asked.

 

[filtered]

JH Williams 3/8" drive B-52 Superratchet for less than $0.50. I picked up 2 old tool boxes filled with tools, well over 80 pieces for $40.00.

 

[Coach James]

I found a Cornwell hard handle 1/4" lying in the street. Cost me $0 to pick it up. Smooth as silk and still works great.

Coach

 

[bonneyman]

Here's my non-spendy ratchet collection, as of about a month ago:
Left to right:
S-K 3/8" 45170 - came in set
S-K 1/4" 40970 - $2
S-K 3/8" 45170 - $1
JS 3/8" 12000 (S-K clone) - $1
Thorsen 3/8" 77JC - $1
Thorsen 1/4" 77MC - $5
Challenger 3/8" 1260-D - $1
Indestro 3/8" 6272 - $1
Craftsman 1/4" v-43175 - $1
Bonney T702-K 3/8" - came in set
Bonney 1/4" (no name - looks like New Britain) - $10

A Plomb WF-8 - $1

 

[Tool Pants]

1934 Plomb No. 5451. Needed some work.

 

[Indy_500]

you guys ****, i can't find any used ratchets at garage sales

 

[Cameronl]

home depot has a husky stubby ratchet for 1.88 that i use all the time.

I love that stupid little stubby ratchet! Cheap piece of Chinese junk, but it's handy for tight spots.

 

[caper]

Second one from the bottom in this pic cost me $4.Kit was shot and the handle was bent like a c.Straightened the handle in the hydraulic press and my dealer gave me a new kit.Back up and running,Snap on SL715-$4.

 

[Beerman]

Don't have pics at the moment, but around 2 years ago, I bought a Facom, 3/8 drive, non-palm control ratchet at the local flea market. Like new condition. The guy had all of his stuff with price stickers attached, and he wanted (drum-roll please) $1.25 US for the Facom. Of course, I snapped it right up. Unfortunately, he didn't have any other Facom, or of course, I'd have bought it as well.

Beerman

 

[Hank McMauser]

resurrecting an ancient thread, but yesterday I found anouther Wright made powr kraft ratchet this one is in a little bit worse shape,but functions 100% for a whopping 78 cents the grease in it was so dried up it would only ratchet in one direction, and freewheel in the other, after taking it apart and soaking the parts in solvent it works like brand new.

Here's the pic the top one is the new 78 cent one, the bottom was bought 2 yrs ago for $2 and the middle one was traded for at the pawn shop, straight accross for some other brand of 1/2"ratchet I had acquired, but never did warm up to. all three are slightly different but all are the same part #

 

[byoungblood]

Proto 1/2 and 3/8" drive pear heads for $2/ea at a yard sale, bought a ~20 year old 1/2" drive Blackhawk at the same yard sale for $2 as well.

SO F710 3/8" for $1 at a pawn shop. Had to put a rebuild kit in it though.

1 SK 3/8" drive for $3 at a pawn shop. Reverse selector woudln't move, it was just frozen up due to rust, soaked it in some Liquid Wrench, lubed it up a little and now it is as good as new.

 

[capnrob97]

These 1/4" ratchets are on clearance for 30 cents at my local Home Depot.

 

[Bad Jackson]

I had a Stanley 3/8 Dr, that I loved... until I dropped it on the shop floor from waist high.
It essploded!
Munsk.

 

[Bad Jackson]

I think my Dad has a Power Kraft / Wright... I recognise the black rubber handle. He has had it for over 30 years and uses it quite regularly.
FWIW.
Munsk.

 

[KEH]

Got the same Powerkraft-Wright the OP shows, but his looks better. Got mine from pawn shop for about same price, took it apart, cleaned and oiled it, it works fine. That tootsie roll handle looks cheesy but feels so good. I yeilded to temptation and bought a NOS Wright with the tootsie roll handle from a dealer,,but not for $2.

I've gotten great deals on industrial finish ratchets by asking "what will you take for that rusty old ratchet?" I got a Williams 1/2 and a Proto 3/8, both of which were barely used and I have $5 or less in both of them(bought separately).

KEH

 

[redwrench60]

Bought from a co worker buddy who hates SK tools for the price of a Coke so......0.75 cents

S-K 45170

 

[jayrush13]

Got this proto 1/4 drive for $3 at a swap meet last November I didn't remeber the price but saw it was still marked in sharpie on the back of the head

 

[ears]

At an auction last year they had a table of Williams b-52 ratchets, a few Proto and Armstrong mixed in. Three to a bundle, $9 a bundle, choice. pissed off a few guys when I got them all. Hundred and seventy something total. S-52 was $4

 

[emeraldcoupe]

i paid $2 each for the gearwrench flex 3/8 in the pic ( got everything for $13)

 

[Hank McMauser]

Bought from a co worker buddy who hates SK tools for the price of a Coke so......0.75 cents

S-K 45170

Darn, ya got me beat by 3 cents

 

[keithwvd]

one of my very few snap on tools (SL 710 I believe) I got for free because it had a broken reverse lever. I got a replacement for $0.79 shipped and fixed it.

I also have a 1/4" Kobalt I got with a set for $10 which is nice

 

[Lomotil]

$5 - Proto 5450 long handled 1/2 drive. I know it's over the 3 buck limit, but it was still a great buy. I did have to put a new selector switch/pawl in it. (which I had)

Proto 1/2 and 3/8" drive pear heads for $2/ea at a yard sale, bought a ~20 year old 1/2" drive Blackhawk at the same yard sale for $2 as well.

Got this proto 1/4 drive for $3 at a swap meet last November I didn't remeber the price but saw it was still marked in sharpie on the back of the head

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Oh, you all positively ****!

Especially you, boro_boy!

Wanna double your money?!?