Unique Stubby Ratchet ID

[bigcaddy]

I picked up this ratchet at an estate sale over the weekend. As i walked up i thought it was a Snap-on 3/4" drive head but it actually had a solid handle and not bored out for a rod to be inserted.

It measures a little over 7" and the drive hole is 5/8" The only markings i could find were EE-1 on the handle.

I think I've seen these before on AA but were part of a set that had different size sockets with a square shank.


Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Tool Pants]

Don't know what it is, but is has an interesting ratchet design I have not seen before.

 

[barcalo]

I have NO idea what brand that is, but it is really cool and unique. Good find as always.

 

[Zrexxer]

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-ratchet-wrench-usa-lowell-162976784

 

[bigcaddy]

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-ratchet-wrench-usa-lowell-162976784

I didn't see any of the markings on my ratchet but that appears to be the one that i have. I'll have to be on the lookout for some sockets.



Thanks, Zrexxer

 

[bigcaddy]

I just did some looking and it appears that Lowell Corp, the company that made the ratchet, is still in business today. They make industrial application wrenches for business that have machines or products with many of the same size bolts or lugs. Then the employee never has to run around looking for his socket set and only needs a ratchet.