ratchet ****

[caper]

An unusual Gray,only one of this type I've seen:

 

[caper]

Some hard handles:

 

[krusty the clown]

that gray look's a lot like an old bonney.

 

[caper]

Chrome Alloy,1/2"dr,man this thing is thin!:

Older Cornwell flexhead 3/8"dr,anybody have a date range on when they changed the handles?:

 

[caper]

that gray look's a lot like an old bonney.

Your very right Krusty.In fact the only one I've seen similar was a Bonney that went for almost $60 on ebay.Haven't seen another since.

 

[porschedude996TT]

By the time he figured out which ratchet to use, I would have the job done...LOL

 

[caper]

By the time he figured out which ratchet to use, I would have the job done...LOL

Oh I know which one to use,this is my second FAR 720 air ratchet,wore out the first one and the two blue points before it.I had the dealer principle walk out in my bay at the ford dealership one day and hand me a hundred dollar bill in front of the other techs and tell me in the twenty years he owned the place he had never seen a warranty matrix as good as mine.Warranty matrix was the ratio of time spent on a car versus the actual time he could bill Ford.Similar to flat rate times.

 

[Hawk321]

Here my ratchet **** with US, German and one Asian actors

 

[SHIVER]

do you want to sell the new easco 731116

 

[gtxfaster]

Are those locking extensions chrome or industrial finish?

I have that ratchet... and I am trying to find out more about it but it say's patent applied for, so don't where to search, I do know the ratchet after this was in 1925. any help would be appreciated, also due to the economy I will be selling this, but I am well schooled on buying tool's old and new, Anyway I have that ratchet and it is in excellent condition, it is something to hold that's for sure. pm here or email me at [email protected], and hey from florida, Bill

 

[48548]

Here are a couple more after I cleaned out my tool box some more....

 

[Monte]

 

[48548]

Nice hazets!!!! My first one should be in here next week, the 1/4 t-handle.... 863Q is the part number... I hope it isn't contagious, as this could get expensive.

 

[dlfiene]

Here is my hard handle collection!

 

[fordbroncodave]

Here is my hard handle collection!

ummmmm holy cow! thats alot of money there!!!

 

[Jeeper]

Here is my collection:

 

[Flathead Youngin']

Not to get off topic, here, but are the hard handle ratchets really that great? I see many of you have a large portion of your collection in hard handles. I always thought they looked cheap (I know they aren't) and I always thought it would feel like holding a screwdriver ......just weird...

But, I've never tried one! I may have to pick one up at a swap meet this summer....

 

[whaler2001]

Damn, I thought I had too many cuz I kept 3 in my working roll cart.... lmao

 

[tonydanzah]

Its all personal preference. I have a hard handle 1/2 ratchet and it does not rock my world. Its ok, not fine tooth. When It breaks I will send it in to snap on for a new replacement. But It might be years.

 

[Diesel-Mech]

A couple of recent 1/2" drive acquisitions.

The green handle on the SHL80 was put on by Moose.

 

[48548]

If you don't mind me asking how much for the S872MP? I just got a couple of them myself... They are pretty nice and heavy also.

 

[Diesel-Mech]

I think it was around $110 shipped, I found out after I bought it that I could have gotten one for $100 shipped from Chad since Snap-on still has some NOS in the supply chain.

 

[48548]

I paid 85 and 95 for each and they were new NOS as well...

 

[CD360]

Finally got a couple of pics of my ratchets. I know I don't have as many as some of you guys, but im just starting out.

 

[Chreese]

Some photos of my growing ratchet collection:

Thanks for looking,

Chreese

 

[bonneyman]

Here's my collection of rats.
From left to right:
S-K 3/8" 45170
S-K Wayne 1/4" 40970
S-K- 3/8" 45170 black knob
JS 12000 3/8" fine tooth (S-K 45175 clone)
Thorsen 3/8" 77JC
Thorsen 1/4" 77MC
Challenger 3/8" 1260-D
Indestro 3/8" 6272
Craftsman 1/4" 43175 (with oil port)
Bonney 3/8" T-702K
Bonney 1/4" Marked USA, and advertized to me as Bonney, but I think it's a Matco.

 

[LincolnCont.]

Kraeuter 3/8 Made in USA

 

[DrewC21]

I am looking for a ratchet I had as a teen before it was stolen. Around early 1980's. Ingersoll Rand owned Proto and came out with a Anniversary or some sort of limited edition ratchet. Would like to get one if possible...Do you guys have any knowledge of or pics. It was a one piece, no round head. It was given to me from an Ingersoll Rand Exec. any help would be greatly appreciated....

Thanks
Drew

 

[trebomb]

Chreese, are you shooting those in a soft box or something? Those are pro-quality shots!

 

[Chreese]

My brother ((almost) a professional photographer - he hasn't finished his apprenticeship, yet) took those pics with his Nikon D700 and lots of other fancy and expensive equipment. And he obviously knows how to use it. Due to my lack of knowledge, I can't give you any details about the stuff he works with, though.

Have a nice day,

Chreese

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I spy a lone Irazola screwdriver in the top right corner. I'll be buying myself one this week..

 

[dsan]

My 3/8" drive collection with more to follow this evening:

 

[oak_park]

Here is an interesting 3/8 Armstrong I picked up with a knurled handle I hadn't seen before. 11 inches long. Stamped with Armstrong Logo only, no model number. Must have been made for Govt or something similar?

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Mine, less the two new ones and the two 80-tooth 1/2" ratchets:

 

[billymade]

So, Moose.... how many ratchets do you have; have you counted them all?

 

[Moose-LandTran]

So, Moose.... how many ratchets do you have; have you counted them all?

I've tried counting and lose count every single time. Somewhere around 50, but not sure of the exact number. I use most of them, there are about 5 that get used the most but the others have their place in use too.

There are also some bit ratchets that aren't pictured.

 

[Theloniousmonk]

Nice collection Moose! What, praytell, is that red handled ratcheting 1/4 driver on top?

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Nice collection Moose! What, praytell, is that red handled ratcheting 1/4 driver on top?

It's from T&E Tools from Australia. It was given to me by another member. It's a great ratchet, the head swivels 180 degrees (it has 5 or 7 locked positions) so you can easily have it at 90 degrees to break something loose, then set it straight and spin it off like a ratcheting screwdriver. I use it all the time removing undertrays and covers. It's a great little ratchet.

 

[Theloniousmonk]

It's from T&E Tools from Australia. It was given to me by another member. It's a great ratchet, the head swivels 180 degrees (it has 5 or 7 locked positions) so you can easily have it at 90 degrees to break something loose, then set it straight and spin it off like a ratcheting screwdriver. I use it all the time removing undertrays and covers. It's a great little ratchet.

It LOOKS very handy and functional... hmmmmmmmm.

 

[Theloniousmonk]

Everyone got a bath for their amateur photo shoot.

1/2:

L-R: Hazet 916sp, Facom S151, Proto Pro 5452, Wright 4426, Armstrong 12-992 w/ 88'er, Craftsman Slim KY-44996


3/8:

L-R: Duralast (thanks Mrholeshot!), Proto Pro 5252, Wright 3426, Cman RHFT 243796, Cman Slim VT-44995, Wright 3430 (Everyone should own one of these!)


1/4:

L-R: SK Palm 3866, Cman Slim KY44994 (x2), HF Composite 1/4 (for sunroof work, it won't shatter glass)

Misc:

Ratchet Driver A4RPS (no name, was 1st tool I purchased while working at hardware store in H.S.), Chapman CM-13 bit driver... I rarely use either of these anymore, but they are ratcheting drivers.

NOT PICTURED: A couple SK 3/8 & 1/2 rh's and Cman raised panels. I use the raised panels for slogging and the SK's are at home hanging on the wall.

Note: Teh duralast has held up well for 2weeks now, used it on front end MB w124 work and a few other jobs, works fine and have no real complaints other than personal gripes. I always used breakers until this ratchet for high torque fastener removal, I have been missing out and am now considering a few other long handle 3/8 & 1/2 (prob. a Wright contour)...the long Arm. up top sparked my interest too.

Thanks everyone, this is fun stuff.

PS: Dear Apex/Danahar/Sears - Please get production in gear for the new Premium ratchets, I'm not waiting around forever... $$$ will be gladly spent elsewhere.