Inside a ratchet: How they work

[FAISAL]

3/8" plomb ratchet 5249
3/8" breaker bar 5265



















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[FAISAL]

this is 3/4-drive Williams H-51 reversible ratchet with a forged handle, stamped with the "Williams U.S.A." logo on the reverse face (see middle inset). The shank has forged-in markings for the model number and "Superratchet" trademark on one side, with "J.H. Williams & Co." and the W-Diamond logo on the reverse. Additional markings "Drop Forged" and "Patented" are also forged into the reverse.

The overall length is 19.0 inches, and the finish is chrome plating.

The patent notice refers to patent #1,957,462, filed by W.C. Kress in 1933 and issued in 1934.




















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this is a a 1/2-drive Armstrong 20-906 ratchet marked with a forged Strong-Arm logo, and with "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse.

The overall length is 10.5 inches, and the finish is chrome plating.

[OkieTools]

God those are nice, that craftsman is so over built I love that. The Plomb, and Armstrong are sweet to. That Williams is a very interesting design.

[FAISAL]

God those are nice, that craftsman is so over built I love that. The Plomb, and Armstrong are sweet to. That Williams is a very interesting design.

for me the mechnisim of  williamas ratchet  is best ,really tough!!!

[FAISAL]

this is Craftsman "BT" 1/2-drive reversible ratchet, marked with "Drop Forged" forged into the handle, and with "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. The head is stamped with the Craftsman block logo, and the small "BT" manufacturing code is (faintly) visible between the two screws at the bottom of the head.This "BT" ratchet was first listed in the 1936 Sears Spring and Summer catalog as item number 6155

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this is Craftsman "K-Circle" 3/4-drive fine-tooth ratchet, stamped with "Pat. No. 2188846" and the Craftsman double-line logo, with a "K-Circle" manufacturer's code at the right.

The overall length is 17.7 inches, and the finish is chrome plating.

The patent notice cites patent #2,188,846, filed by T. Rueb in 1938 and issued in 1940, with assignment to the Sherman-Klove Company.

The Craftsman double-line logo and chrome-plated finish on this ratchet suggest production in the mid to late 1940s. & SOCKET SET

[Nolatoolguy]

Great photos, thanks for sharing FAISIL

[bonneyman]

I think you need to buy stock in Super Lube! lol

Awesome pics as usual!

[FAISAL]

I think you need to buy stock in Super Lube! lol

Awesome pics as usual!

i have a  lot  LOL

[FAISAL]

 Craftsman U Circle 1/2" ,3/8 and 1/4 drive ratchets dating back to approximately 1944-1948. have been made for the war effort of WWII. The U circle would indicate that this ratchet was made by Plomb / Pennens, for Craftsman.

[FAISAL]

craftsman stanless ratchet set , costly but sexy Lol ..cant tell you how they are strong and well made .found it in 1987 catalog

[FAISAL]

another rare craftsman vanadium steel ,chromium plated "BE" 3/8" also there is 1/2" and 1/4" as per catalog 1939.the gear mechanism and selector switch is very strong and awesome .i will post the other 1/2" and 1/4" soon .stay tuned  ;)

[FAISAL]

rare craftsman vanadium steel ,chromium plated "BE" 3/8" also there is 1/4" as per catalog 1935

[bonneyman]

Dang, FAISAL, those 2 triple plays of Craftsman ratchets are fine indeed! especially the U-circle. outstanding!

I think you have a future in tool restoration. When you get back stateside, you outta advertize. I know alot of guys would love to buy tools done by you.