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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Topic started by: Nasutushenri on January 01, 2018, 07:57:28 AM

Title: Bonney ratchet
Post by: Nasutushenri on January 01, 2018, 07:57:28 AM

Recently I bought a BONNEY T35 ⅜ drive ratchet in a local charity shop.
Used, but in good condition. Paid € 2.50 = $ 3.-
Datecode A.Y. (January 1947).
A rare find in the Netherlands.
Came here probably in the context of the Marshall Plan after WW2.
Now it is in my collection.

Happy New Year to you all.

Regards
Henri

Title: Re: Bonney ratchet
Post by: international3414 on January 01, 2018, 08:21:04 AM

nice find,i was more interested in the marshall plan,not something we hear about  nowadays......

Title: Re: Bonney ratchet
Post by: Northwoods on January 01, 2018, 09:42:59 AM

Rare find in Europe, I am sure.  Was it that clean when you found it?

Title: Re: Bonney ratchet
Post by: Papaw on January 01, 2018, 10:39:40 AM

Nice catch !

Title: Re: Bonney ratchet
Post by: Nasutushenri on January 01, 2018, 11:51:09 AM

Quote from: Northwoods on January 01, 2018, 09:42:59 AM

Rare find in Europe, I am sure.  Was it that clean when you found it?

Yes, it was pretty clean. Only the oil hole was blocked, and I cleaned the mechanism with WD-40.

Knew the brand, because I also have a BONNEY B-15 slip-joint combination pliers,
that I bought more than thirty years ago. Also rare in Europe.

Henri

Title: Re: Bonney ratchet
Post by: bill300d on January 01, 2018, 04:33:48 PM

That's a very nice example. As old as they are they are also decent workers if you don't mind the low tooth count.

Title: Re: Bonney ratchet
Post by: bonneyman on January 09, 2018, 09:57:13 PM

I say, "SCORE"!  :smiley: