Sk rotors ratchet

[Kamanhart]

I know there are people out there that still love the old SK roto. Well I just came across this and there are 14 left. I can only assume NOS.



Edit: I forgot the link, and yes I know the title is misspelled... one to many captain and cokes mixed with auto correct
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00061SNCU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[redwrench60]

He he he, now there's only 13 left in stock. Love S•K Rotos.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

I don't think they stopped making those? They have been using the same round head design for 70+ years so why would they stop? Probably just the 3rd party has 14 left in stock. Or I could be wrong, who knows?

 

[Aerogt01]

$50?? Wow.

 

[Kamanhart]

I'm glad I could help at least one GJ'er scratch his itch haha!!

 

[redwrench60]

I don't think they stopped making those? They have been using the same round head design for 70+ years so why would they stop? Probably just the 3rd party has 14 left in stock. Or I could be wrong, who knows?

Let me know where you find it in SK's current catalog.

 

[redwrench60]

Lol only 12 left now, who else got one?!

 

[redwrench60]

I'm glad I could help at least one GJ'er scratch his itch haha!!

Thanks for the heads up! I owe ya one.

 

[VictorBravo]

I know there are people out there that still love the old SK roto. Well I just came across this and there are 14 left. I can only assume NOS.



Edit: I forgot the link, and yes I know the title is misspelled... one to many captain and cokes mixed with auto correct
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00061SNCU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks. Couldn't stop myself--been looking for this for a while.

Seems like a fair enough price. I saw one on ebay a while back asking 80+. Seeing as I found a perfect condition round head S-K 3/8 ratchet for $1.50 at a pawn shop a few months ago, I've now got 2 classics for $52.

Edit to add: of course, now on ebay I see them from $25-35. But they look beat up.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

I don't think they stopped making those? They have been using the same round head design for 70+ years so why would they stop? Probably just the 3rd party has 14 left in stock. Or I could be wrong, who knows?

Let me know where you find it in SK's current catalog.

You got me. It's puzzling that they would get rid of rotos. I would think it wouldn't be that much of a hassle to make them since they are the same as the regular round heads besides the roto part. That's what I get for making assumptions.

 

[rick carpenter]

I'm glad I could help at least one GJ'er scratch his itch haha!!

Uhhhh... NO pics please!

 

[Kamanhart]

Huge [emoji38] to all of you, there's only 11 now you guys are on top of things!!

 

[redwrench60]

You got me. It's puzzling that they would get rid of rotos. I would think it wouldn't be that much of a hassle to make them since they are the same as the regular round heads besides the roto part. That's what I get for making assumptions.

Yeah it's funny I don't know why they discontinued the ratchet type they invented! Other companies are making money selling their design.

 

[redwrench60]

Huge [emoji38] to all of you, there's only 11 now you guys are on top of things!!

Well you may as well get yourself one too

 

[Kamanhart]

If I hadn't already gotten one I'd pay that $50 in a heart beat!!
Sadly I was looking for some other SK goodness when I stumbled upon it.

 

[Ruger_556]

10 left, I've been looking for one of these forever.

 

[3baygarage]

I don't need a new one however I just met an S-K dealer several weeks ago. Unicorn as some would say. Someone else brought up this ratchet to him in conversation and I told him they need to bring it back because people WILL buy it. Get them deals guys.

 

[AmishFury]

sweet i managed to get in before they ran out

or hopefully i did... watch me get some cancellation... i might cry a little

 

[ihateminimumwage]

They are a great ratchet. Bought a used custom hard handled one for around what those are going for (IIRC). Grab them while you can!

EDIT: Looks like they are 'unavailable' now.

 

[shamrock12]

EDIT: Looks like they are 'unavailable' now.

I'm guessing someone must've saw this thread and bought the rest and plan to resell them for profit

 

[davethorik]

I've seen the Tuff1 version, I'd like to give it a try. For the time being I snagged an older SK roto off the 'bay after I saw them here, had never seen one in person before. Mine has the SK in a diamond, guy I bought it from claimed he bought it new in the mid to late 60s.

It is twice as smooth as my 2 other SK 45170s. Not often used but very handy.

 

[rapid robert]

I bought one from eBay that was locked up...one rebuild kit later I was all set for less than $20. Great ratchet.

 

[dutchgray]

Too slow again, they were a great buy at $50 for NOS.

 

[redwrench60]

Wow, those sold out like cucumbers in a Women's Prison.......

 

[Kamanhart]

Thread started at 10 and they were sold out by 12:30 You guys dont mess around!! I still just cant believe someone had some NOS to get rid of.

 

[SK Eric]

That was fast. I let the boss know about this excitement for the Rotos. Cucumbers at a women's prison. Haha.

 

[shoggoth80]

Dude, SK brings back the roto, I'd be on it.
I saw this post, followed the link. Too slow.

Even better, slap a green and black SK logo comfort handle on it!

 

[organ]

That was fast. I let the boss know about this excitement for the Rotos. Cucumbers at a women's prison. Haha.

Ask him why they ever got rid of it... crazy. I already own one, it's a great ratchet.

 

[redwrench60]

To my knowledge if you want a USA made quality Roto head there's only S•K and Snap On and Snap On wants $150 something bucks. Maybe I'm forgetting one?

 

[shoggoth80]

$142.30 2 years ago. Lol.

 

[chopper1]

Picked up an NOS roto at a garage sale last week for $10.

 

[redwrench60]

Picked up an NOS roto at a garage sale last week for $10.

I'd have thrown the money at him. Wanna double your money?

 

[Ruger_556]

Dude, SK brings back the roto, I'd be on it.
I saw this post, followed the link. Too slow.

Even better, slap a green and black SK logo comfort handle on it!

No! No comfort grip! Keep the knurling like the old ones

 

[montanafordman]

Picked up an NOS roto at a garage sale last week for $10.

suckage right there!

I spent nearly $90 for a NOS Tuff1 about a year ago. I'd love to try out a standard one though.

 

[redwrench60]

Mine shows to be shipped already as of this morning. Kinda wish I'd ordered two. I wonder who bought the rest of them all at once, you know it was someone on here.

 

[organ]

Mine shows to be shipped already as of this morning. Kinda wish I'd ordered two. I wonder who bought the rest of them all at once, you know it was someone on here.

Check ebay in a week...

 

[AmishFury]

Picked up an NOS roto at a garage sale last week for $10.

you have something in common with a vacuum cleaner

 

[redwrench60]

Well that was fast! Gotta give AA TOOLS in Las Vegas the thumbs up for a good deal on one of my favorite ratchets Wonder if they got any more stashed........

 

[KnurledNut]

Awesome ratchet! Here's mine from the custom handled ratchet thread...

 

[Steinmetz]

I bought one years ago. I don't use it often, but it is very handy when you need it.