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Title: Help with maker
Post by: bird on August 21, 2023, 06:44:33 PM

Let’s see if I can get these photos to work!

Title: Re: Help with maker
Post by: lptools on August 21, 2023, 07:52:43 PM

Quick search and I saw this!

Title: Re: Help with maker
Post by: bird on August 22, 2023, 01:15:07 PM

Thanks, I think DRGM stands for (german words) meaning that the product was registered within all of the german states, started in 1891- 1949. This was similar to a copyright. So, I don't think that refers to a brand.
cheers
bird

Title: Re: Help with maker
Post by: bird on August 22, 2023, 01:17:07 PM

The Drpa stands roughly for patent applied for. So, I don't think the markings refer to a brand. I feel like I found something about these being around in WW1, but now I can't find the info!! UGHHH!

Title: Re: Help with maker
Post by: geneg on August 22, 2023, 03:27:55 PM

Strictly opinion, but WW1 seems early for hex ratcheting box ends- after WW2 sounds closer to the era. 

Title: Re: Help with maker
Post by: bird on August 25, 2023, 08:25:34 PM

Thanks, I wasn't sure about that!

Title: Re: Help with maker
Post by: bonneyman on September 09, 2023, 11:08:53 PM

Looks as handy as the Dunlap set that I have. Wonder what the internals look like?

Title: Re: Help with maker
Post by: geneg on September 11, 2023, 08:01:35 AM

Check out patent # 2500835 Feb 1947.  I have both MAC & Powrcraft ratcheting box ends with the number.  Technology seems the same on Craftsman, Dunlap, etc. 


from DATAMP.ORG:

US Patent: 2,500,835
Ratchet Wrench
Patentee:
John W. Lang (exact or similar names) - Racine, WI

USPTO Classifications:
192/41R, 81/61, D8/25

Tool Categories:
wrenches : ratchet wrenches

Assignees:
None

Manufacturer:
A & E Mfg. Co. - Racine, WI

Witnesses:
none listed

Patent Dates:
Applied:   Feb. 17, 1947
Granted:   Mar. 14, 1950

Patent Pictures: [ 1 | 2 ]

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Description:
Simple rugged ratcheting box wrench; side plates are stampings; held together by rivets.
According to Alloy Artifacts, A&E Mfg. was formed by Daniel Lang in 1932, and after this patent was received, produced these wrenches under contract to many "Brand" names, as well as issuing them under their own "Langline" house brand.
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Title: Re: Help with maker
Post by: Danks on September 11, 2023, 05:59:13 PM

Similar  markings, don't know what "Chete patent" or "RAT" stands for. Cheers