Odd looking ratchet

[alton1911]

I got this little ratchet a while back and finally got the time to take some pics. Normal enough 1/4 drive but the selection lever is crazy looking. Not sure of the vintage but it’s marked USA so it must be a while back.
Thanks for any info on it.



Thank you
alton1911

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That selector is sweet

 

[Username already in use]

Same selector on my stubby 3/8" drive Master Mechanic ratchet. This one isn't marked USA though. Maybe they just didn't have the room? Only 4" long.

 

[Moe_Hushlin]

A rebranded Wright Tool rat, am I correct? Different selector obviously but the handle design is identical to my Klein Tools 3/8 ratchet. Well made, nice design, action is nice too.

 

[3baygarage]

A rebranded Wright Tool rat, am I correct? Different selector obviously but the handle design is identical to my Klein Tools 3/8 ratchet. Well made, nice design, action is nice too.

It’s not a Wright. I could be way wrong, but in my opinion these particular ratchets shown and many others are part of a whole group of questionable drive tools. It’s been mentioned on GJ but without digging around for old threads...These same Master Mechanic ratchets also came with a Taiwan stamp if you look around. I have a few and agree they look cool.

Read up here:

https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cases/1999/06/stanleyworkscmp.htm

 

[PowderKeg]

Stanley sourced IMHO.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

There was a whole thread on this in general tool discussion. I bumped it up to the top there if anyone wants to see it.