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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Branson on October 11, 2011, 07:21:59 AM

Title: proto ratchet kit
Post by: Branson on October 11, 2011, 07:21:59 AM
Somebody had an empty red tool box and wondered who made it and what it had contained.  I found one that looks the same, except it's clearly marked Proto, and it has its contents.  Check ebay item number 330622157458.
Title: Re: proto ratchet kit
Post by: skipskip on October 11, 2011, 01:32:06 PM
hnhhh


 thanks


Skip
Title: Re: proto ratchet kit
Post by: lbgradwell on October 11, 2011, 02:15:19 PM
The Proto box is very similar, but not exactly the same as skip's unmarked box & my Fleet.


The eBay Proto:

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c180/lbgradwell/511127144_o.jpg)


skip's unmarked box:

(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6201880958_510da2df65.jpg)


My Fleet:

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c180/lbgradwell/Fleet-Penens002.jpg)


Notice the two "crinkles" along the front bottom of the latter two boxes that is absent from the Proto. Still obviously the same "family" though...
Title: Re: proto ratchet kit
Post by: Branson on October 12, 2011, 07:39:02 AM
I wonder what the krinkles are.  I hadn't noticed them.  Other than that, though, it looks to me like all three were made in the same factory.  Hinges, closure, socket slot, corner treatment -- all the same.  Oh, wait.  The socket slot in the Proto is reversed.
Title: Re: proto ratchet kit
Post by: lbgradwell on October 12, 2011, 07:49:07 AM
Quote from: Branson on October 12, 2011, 07:39:02 AM
The socket slot in the Proto is reversed.

No idea what the crinkles are, but now that you mention it, I think the socket slot in Skip's box is the same as the Proto. It's a bit hard to tell from the photo...
Title: Re: proto ratchet kit
Post by: KeepinOldBolts on October 12, 2011, 08:10:30 AM
The crinkles prevent overclosure of the top lid.
Title: Re: proto ratchet kit
Post by: lbgradwell on October 12, 2011, 08:18:55 AM
Quote from: KeepinOldBolts on October 12, 2011, 08:10:30 AM
The crinkles prevent overclosure of the top lid.

LOL! I feel like an idiot. You are obviously correct...
Title: Re: proto ratchet kit
Post by: KeepinOldBolts on December 09, 2011, 09:41:26 PM
Proto 4700B shown for reference. Note the formerly shiny chrome hasp. The paint is not a hammertone finish.

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn152/tucana_photos1/Tools/0921e3d0.jpg)