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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: Lewill2 on May 22, 2016, 09:15:59 AM

Title: 2 Ratchets I Passed On
Post by: Lewill2 on May 22, 2016, 09:15:59 AM
I'm not a ratchet collector but I saw these 2 in a bin of ratchets at the flea market yesterday. The Indestro has a sheet metal type cover over the geared head. You change direction by flipping the paw, no lever just flip the paw. The Truecraft has what I think is an unusual arrangement. It is like a breaker bar with a permanent ratchet adapter attached. You turn the knurled wheel to change directions. I probably should have picked them up but I didn't  :undecided:
Title: Re: 2 Ratchets I Passed On
Post by: bill300d on May 22, 2016, 09:54:44 AM
The open gear Indestro's you don't see often, not sure how long they were made. The Truecraft I've not seen one like that.
Title: Re: 2 Ratchets I Passed On
Post by: Ken W. on May 22, 2016, 12:41:40 PM
I can tell you from past experience that the Trucraft ratcheting breaker bar is a really well built tool. I have put pipes on these and they have held up to some serious abuse.
Title: Re: 2 Ratchets I Passed On
Post by: bonneyman on May 22, 2016, 10:35:45 PM
You didn't buy them? Shame, shame!

For penance you need to go back, get them, and send them to me! lol
Title: Re: 2 Ratchets I Passed On
Post by: blackoak on May 23, 2016, 05:04:55 PM
That one kind of looks like some Thorsen ratchets I have
Title: Re: 2 Ratchets I Passed On
Post by: bonneyman on May 23, 2016, 06:38:49 PM
Quote from: blackoak on May 23, 2016, 05:04:55 PM
That one kind of looks like some Thorsen ratchets I have

Yeah, the open gear ratchet is very much like the Thorsen, only it has a rectangular polished handle - the Thorsen is round and knurled (the way I like it).
Title: Re: 2 Ratchets I Passed On
Post by: EVILDR235 on May 28, 2016, 03:37:18 PM
P&C also had a open gear ratchet . I have several in 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive models.

EvilDr235
Title: Re: 2 Ratchets I Passed On
Post by: bonneyman on May 28, 2016, 11:04:57 PM
Quote from: EVILDR235 on May 28, 2016, 03:37:18 PM
P&C also had a open gear ratchet . I have several in 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive models.

EvilDr235

I've got a deal in progress to get a 1/2" P&C ratchet.