Ratchets (with pictures)

[bonneyman]

Here's a rare bird, at least it's the first I've ever seen. A USA made John Deere 3/8 drive flex head TY3522.

That sure looks like a Bonney to me. The selector shape and stamping really look like Bonney.

[kxxr]

I do know that some of the JD ratchets were made by Bonney. I only know it because I read it in another discussion and from AA of course. Does this picture give you any idea as to the year or time frame that it might have been made? I suppose it could be as late as the early 90s if one of the conglomerates that absorbed Bonney kept using the tooling. What do you think?

[kxxr]

This little quarter inch ratchet is marked CM-45 and says patd USA. There are no other markings. It feels like it has 48 teeth ( or maybe 45?). Does anyone recognize this part number? It has a kind of SK look to it, but not exactly. Any guesses?

[bonneyman]

I do know that some of the JD ratchets were made by Bonney. I only know it because I read it in another discussion and from AA of course. Does this picture give you any idea as to the year or time frame that it might have been made? I suppose it could be as late as the early 90s if one of the conglomerates that absorbed Bonney kept using the tooling. What do you think?

The catalog I have with a picture of the ratchet I'm comparing it to is 1986. I have seen a 1977 catalog, and the tools I looked at were pretty much the same as in my '86 book....but I didn't look at the ratchets. Sorry!
I believe Cooper bought Utica/Bonney from Triangle in 1992. They were then discontinued in 1994, after which Epstein bought out the Eastern US inventory.

[kxxr]

I think you're right in the ball park on the John Deere being a Bonney ratchet.
Any guesses on the CM-45 quarter incher?

[Tool Pants]

The Deere looks like my Bonney.  36 teeth.  Dual pawl.  I have just one John Deere combo wrench, and it is a Bonney. 

The 1/4" looks like a New Britain.  I have it as a Penncraft and Mac.  60 teeth.  Single pawl.

If you have pictures of them apart I can sometimes tell for sure.

[kxxr]

Here are some new additions:
A T&E SRCO 100 gearless 1/4" with push through drive plug:

A Stanley angle head 1/4" drive:

My new SK Frankenstein (Thanks Jeff!!):

A long handled Proto 3/8 drive flex:

Husky CS 43:

[kxxr]

Continental American made in Japan:

Craftsman 3/8 flex:

Craftsman 1/4" flex

Blue Point 1/4"

Ace 1/4"

TrueCraft made in Japan

[RedVise]

Here is a sweet little 1/4" I picked this week end.
Indestro 2875A 
Cant really find much data on it, no help over at GJ.

Brian L.

[kxxr]

cool selector. nice looking ratchet.

[Branson]

That's one pretty ratchet!

[Tool Pants]

This is the pic I posted at GJ.  Mine are 3/8".  60 teeth with a single pawl.

AA has a pic of one.

http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/duro-indestro-p5.html#sockets

[J.A.F.E.]

Hope some of you might find some of these interesting.

Proto Challanger obstruction ratchet 1/4 drive. I have no idea how this got bent like this but it still works as it should with no skips or rough spots - a testament to the designer.



Snap on M-70 9/32 drive. I'm pretty sure this is 1936. These were made 1933 to 1937 and were the first small ratchet design from Snap on.



Snap on L78 1 1/2 drive. Largest ratchet Snap on made. The handle is detachable and is 40" long. The head with the handle weighs 28lbs. This is really a monster.





Handle hole is large enough for a silver dollar.



The selector switch is the size of a quarter.



Snap on 5/8 drive ratchet. This one has a drive plug and no selector switch. No idea why someone painted it red. One of these days I'll soak it some DOT 3 brake fluid to remove the paint.



Armstrong NM-51 1/4 drive.



Blackhawk 49996 1/2 drive "baldie". Direction is changed by depressing the button and turning the drive plug a tooth or two. Interesting design but not real handy for making changes in direction so it's no surprise the design never caught on.

[kxxr]

Penens Challenger 1/2"

[kxxr]

Here's a few more for the bunch. Haven't added any for a bit.
A mint condition TrueCraft Japan 20149 1/4"

A KD USA 1/4" 711111 J

A pair of Thorsens, 3/8" 77J-3 and 1/4" 77M