Ratchets (with pictures)

[rusty]

> i use most of the time
Good taste ;P
STC is Spec Tool Co (I think Santa Fe Springs,CA), They make aircraft tools...

[bonneyman]

Here's another more recent acquisition. Indestro 2875, quarter inch drive. About 50 clicks or so around. I don't often see the little ones by Indestro, usually the bigger brothers. I have a few more, but I have fallen behind on the pictures. Winter is coming, I'll get caught up.

I have not seen this style Indestro in 1/4" before (only 3/8" and maybe 1/2"). Very nice!

[mrchuck]

WOW !!! 50 tooth count on that little ratchet!
Don't strip it then with too much torque !!!
I also enjoy holding a ratchet up to my ear, and counting the "clicks" !
Wanna trade ?

[kxxr]

I am not absolutely positive, but I think this may be the only quarter inch Indestro I have. For sure it's the only one I've seen with the flat handle. I think it is a keeper, at least for now. If I do get the itch to trade, I'll keep you in mind, Mr Chuck.

[kxxr]

> i use most of the time
Good taste ;P
STC is Spec Tool Co (I think Santa Fe Springs,CA), They make aircraft tools...

I can't recall ever having seen an STC ratchet, but you can tell from the picture that the maker was serious about it. It looks well made as well as well cared for. Nice one. Would that be a Texas company? Nevermind, re-read Rusty's comment. Santa Fe Springs, Ca.

[international3414]

stc also has what i think they call a laser etching?(marked SRTC)

[chopper1]

I can't believe that I've never contributed to this thread.
These are most of my S-K rats.

[basementgirl]

I'm cleaning my basement that my Dad worked in for 25 years.  My Dad brought some of his father's tools into this basement after Grandpa died in 1968.  My grandfather came to America in 1938 & worked as a machinist in Brooklyn from 1938 - 1958.  Some fancy wooden handled tools are here with engravings, but I'm currently working on this old Snap-On tool box with rachets in it.  The wrench is pictured with a little 'hand' shaped lever.  I haven't seen any looking through these pictures.  Does anyone know anything about this wrench?  Also the sockets are different.  It's not a complete Snap-On tool set.  Thank you.  Linda

[Papaw]

Interesting. The lever looks like others I have seen.

Welcome to Tool Talk!!!

[chopper1]

That looks like a Duro ratchet.

[kxxr]

Yes, Chopper, it looks like Duro Indestro.
 A quick check of Alloy Artifacts shows the Duro 3202 R to be female drive but it goes on to say that in later years, it was offered with both female and male drive configurations. Date range would be '30s to '50s, with Linda's being on the earlier end of the range. For more details on your ratchet, Linda, and many others .... you might like to take a look at the Alloy Artifacts web site. Much of what is "known" about this or that tool comes from the AA site. It is a great place to start. Welcome to ToolTalk and be sure to come back and share anything else you might learn. 
http://home.comcast.net/~alloy-artifacts/duro-indestro-p5.html#indestro-3202

[bonneyman]

Nice old rat, basementgirl! Take a paper clip or small wire, and clean out that "oil" hole. Then try injecting some WD-40 with the thin red tube that comes with it. Once you can get the mechanism moving - if you can - just soak it in some solvent. Let it soak for a week. Every so often try turning the mechanism, and switching the selector knob. If it's just dirt and old grease jamming it this procedure should free it up. Definitely a nice ratchet.

[kxxr]

Here's a nice hefty 3/8 drive shorty EverCraft, pretty fine tooth at 70 clicks. Feels good in the hand:


And a good ol' American Classic. Get these while ya' can. There can't be but a few million left:

[kxxr]

Quarter inch drive ratchet with a unique design by K-T, Japan. Haven't seen this one before. It seems well made and works just fine.

[Papaw]

That IS interesting! A spinner top and bottom?