The Ratchet Collection Thread

[Oldtuleguy]

I have seen a few of their products , such as gas regultors and valves, but don't know much about them.

 

[r_olson_06]

Couple of Fleets I like.

Digging that 1/4 drive ratchet.

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[four.cycle]

Here is a brand I've never seen before although the ratchet itself greatly resembles my Walden 1/4" ratchet.

^ I'm guessing made by Walden for Kerotest. looks to be a dead ringer for the Walden 3119.

http://www.kerotest.com/kerohist.html

I see that ratchet listed on Ebay with all kinds of different brands stamped on it on a regular basis.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Those ratchets do look the same

 

[RagTopTA]

Digging that 1/4 drive ratchet.

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I like that one also, havent seen any others so far. had to find a 3/8 to match!

 

[four.cycle]

RagTop -

a 1261 pear-head got no bids about four hours ago:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FLEET-No-1261-3-8-In-DRIVE-RATCHET-USA-Proto-Empire-/173074119715

I would imagine he'll re-list it. Or maybe just try sending him a message and see if you can work something out.

a full 3/8" set (with an oval-head) sold a week ago for $13.26 incl. shipping:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fleet-11-pc-3-8-Drive-Socket-Set-Used-3-/162839223396

there's another full set (with an oval-head) listed but the guy wants way too much for it:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fleet-Tool...piece-Socket-set-w-Box-3-8-drive/152863721995

It is in pretty good shape, though.

just an FYI

BK

 

[RagTopTA]

RagTop -

a 1261 pear-head got no bids about four hours ago:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FLEET-No-1261-3-8-In-DRIVE-RATCHET-USA-Proto-Empire-/173074119715

I would imagine he'll re-list it. Or maybe just try sending him a message and see if you can work something out.

a full 3/8" set (with an oval-head) sold a week ago for $13.26 incl. shipping:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fleet-11-pc-3-8-Drive-Socket-Set-Used-3-/162839223396

there's another full set (with an oval-head) listed but the guy wants way too much for it:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fleet-Tool...piece-Socket-set-w-Box-3-8-drive/152863721995

It is in pretty good shape, though.

just an FYI

BK

I like that set ! thanks fourcycle! I may have to own that! : )

 

[four.cycle]

the one that sold for $13 and change was up for weeks before somebody finally bought it.
that one that's up now has only been up a couple weeks now - no takers last time the auction ended.
seems like there's just no love for Fleet on Ebay.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Picked up a nice little fleet the other day, along with a blackhawk and an sk

 

[RagTopTA]

I kinda like fleet stuff myself. I have the 1/2 and same 1/4 as that one as well. good ratchets!

 

[Odes]

This is my first long c craftsmen ratchet the action is pretty smooth but sounds a little dry I'll have to open it up and lube it

 

[twertsy]

Who do you folks attribute the Wards Master rat to? Almost looks Lowel?

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[Mintgrun]

I picked up a couple ratchets today.


I already had the 3/8" Thorsen, but found a 1/2" P&C 6211 to keep it company.


They are very similar, aside from the missing cover on the P&C. Would it have had that piece, or were some produced without it?


The Duro 3202R is missing the little lever, but still worth $2. It'll be fun to make a replacement.


edit: I took the P&C ratchet apart today, for cleaning. That was fun. Wheeee

 

[wout]

My spare vintage 1/2" Hazet ratchets:

gr
Wout

 

[davethorik]

Those pear heads sure do look almost identical to Herbrand (#1) and Snap-on (#2)

 

[davethorik]

Who do you folks attribute the Wards Master rat to? Almost looks Lowel?

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Maybe Truth? Didn't they make some Ward Master tools?

 

[twertsy]

Maybe Truth? Didn't they make some Ward Master tools?

Doh! Hadn't thought of Truth, but I believe you're correct.

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[d42jeep]

Who do you folks attribute the Wards Master rat to? Almost looks Lowel?

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Except for the missing captive plug, isn’t that ratchet the same as the 1/2” drive one in the Ward Master/Truth 1/2” drive set I traded you back in November?
-Don

 

[twertsy]

Except for the missing captive plug, isn’t that ratchet the same as the 1/2” drive one in the Ward Master/Truth 1/2” drive set I traded you back in November?
-Don

I believe it is. I think the handle is longer on this one but I'll check later when I get to the shop............if I can find that set

 

[3baygarage]

You know you have alot of tools when you:

1. Forget who the manufacturer is but did know.
2. Already have the the complete set but can’t find it.
3. Are reminded you received the set just two months ago.



I agree, looks like Truth. Sockets look alike too.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

4. Have an application on your own website to log all your tools in.


(I'm only adding that because Todd pings me on that one all the time!)

We have a saying in our business that we use as an excuse for these kinds of foibles: "high optempo."

 

[twertsy]

4. Have an application on your own website to log all your tools in.
[emoji38]_hitti

(I'm only adding that because Todd pings me on that one all the time!)

We have a saying in our business that we use as an excuse for these kinds of foibles: "high optempo."

Shut up Greg [emoji28] You're not supposed to pick up live grenades and heave them back!

This is about 1/4 of my sets, most of which require a ladder to get to.....

That said, yup, Truth is it....

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[Ole Slewfoot]

You know you have alot of tools when you:

1. Forget who the manufacturer is but did know.
2. Already have the the complete set but can’t find it.
3. Are reminded you received the set just two months ago.

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This is a good thing, it gives us reason to collect duplicate sets in case we can't find the one we are looking for.

 

[r_olson_06]

Here are some more recent picks
Top
SK Wayne 3/8 drive
Craftsman butterfly 3/8 drive
Volume 3/8 drive (really excited about this one)
G&G 3/8 drive
Unmarked 3/8 drive possible old Duro?

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[d42jeep]

Yeah, the bottom one is Duro or Indestro. I have a couple of those. It's good that you have the plug!
-Don

 

[r_olson_06]

Yeah, the bottom one is Duro or Indestro. I have a couple of those. It's good that you have the plug!
-Don

Main reason I bought it. Plugs seem to be worth more than the ratchets and it still seems odd they get lost since you really can't use the ratchet with out it. You think you would notice it's missing right away.

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[four.cycle]

you can get those drive plugs from KC Tool out of Kansas City, Missouri.
brand new. Heyco/Wiha

1/2" = 60366 https://www.kctoolco.com/wiha-heyco-60366-1-2-square-coupler/

3/8" = 60261 https://www.kctoolco.com/wiha-heyco-60261-3-8-square-coupler-0-98/

1/4" = 60141 https://www.kctoolco.com/wiha-heyco-60141-1-4-square-coupler-0-79/

r_olson - if the part number on that ratchet is 28XX - it's an Indestro. if the part number is 44XX - it's Duro Chrome. same animal, different brand.

there's a "Duro Ratchet?" thread here somewhere in which I posted a mess of photos of the various models made by Duro Chrome and Indestro.

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as an aside:
Every one of those I come across listed on Ebay I post in the "Ebay hot deal" thread.
There were some real oddballs just listed that I posted a few minutes ago (scroll down to "vintage / collector":
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6989937#post6989937

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I found a Braunsdorf-Mueller ratchet this morning. I posted photos on a GJ Braunsdorf-Mueller thread, linked here for those interested in seeing it.

Has anyone seen one before? Has anyone seen any Braunsdorf-Mueller drive tools or sockets before?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Curiosity got the best of me. Simple design. Two screws. A retaining plate. The head. And a spring inside that slot in the handle that keeps the loose pawl engaged with the beveled teeth of the revolving head. I haven't found this patent yet, although it's similar to a few, including Mossberg 1,165,995 and Allen 1,261,092.

 

[RagTopTA]

Curiosity got the best of me. Simple design. Two screws. A retaining plate. The head. And a spring inside that slot that keeps the pawl engaged with the beveled teeth of the head. I haven't found this patent yet, although it's similar to a few, including Mossberg 1,165,995 and Allen 1,261,092.

thats a really neat one! nice find Lugz!!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Thanks, RagTop.

 

[tym]

Curiosity got the best of me. Simple design. Two screws. A retaining plate. The head. And a spring inside that slot in the handle that keeps the loose pawl engaged with the beveled teeth of the revolving head. I haven't found this patent yet, although it's similar to a few, including Mossberg 1,165,995 and Allen 1,261,092.

That's a pretty beefy design!

 

[Catfishdan]

I added some more to the collection today. A plomb wf8 and a wf21, a challenger 1060 1/4", a proto 4749 1/4", a pennens 1060 1/4", and this unmarked 3/8" with a drive plug. I think it's been discussed before, but I can't find it. Anyone know the maker?




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[3baygarage]

That could be a P&C 3210.

Good stuff guys.

 

[alton1911]

The line between form and function is not easy to distinguish sometimes. There is no rules against making a tool look good as long as it doesn’t distract from its function. I really enjoy using my retro ratchets for that reason. A few less teeth but that often makes no difference in performance.
My favorites are S-K, and Indestro. Here are a couple of Indestro Super ratchets that look awesome, and work very well.


Thanks
alton1911

 

[kb1982]

I picked this up due to the retro style of it. Seems like it could use a little superlube, but its pretty nice none the less.
s-l1600 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/110082568@N08/

 

[Farleyfan]

The how many wrenches thread got me thinkin about my ratchet collection
so here they are.....I think !

I may find more later !

 

[3baygarage]

Recent addition. Online sources link it with Boeing. Not sure of the age, but it has a vintage Armstrong drive plug and that sort of look. Nothing to compare it to. I will have to wait until I find an Armstrong.

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[twertsy]

Recent addition. Online sources link it with Boeing. Not sure of the age, but it has a vintage Armstrong drive plug and that sort of look. Nothing to compare it to. I will have to wait until I find an Armstrong.

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Cool piece 3bay!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I'll second that. Like a cross between a ratchet, a ratchet adaptor, and a crowfoot. Is that 1/2-inch drive?