Damn you eBay

[hickory n Steel]

I was " just looking " ( I was lying to myself ) to see what kind of US made sets of 3/8 sockets were available at a decent price and this kept popping up in my searches.


I'm pretty sure it's all complete + a Snappy extension tossed in, with a counter offer of $47 and change shipped they got me.
The set doesn't look heavily used so I'm inclined to believe that the ratchet does indeed work smoothly as the seller describes.

[J.A.F.E.]

The ratchet with the Star Trek selector switch is probably one that will retain a lot of collectability long term so it will always be a desirable ratchet.

Good to see you embracing the chrome side of your personality.

[hickory n Steel]

The ratchet with the Star Trek selector switch is probably one that will retain a lot of collectability long term so it will always be a desirable ratchet.

Good to see you embracing the chrome side of your personality.

I knew the " butterfly " or " flying V " ratchets were collectable which is cool, but for me it'll just be a user. Taken care of like all my tools but still a user.

My 10 PC Chinese Craftsman set is perfectly usable, but the flying V's are just plain cooler regardless of where my current set is made.

[slip knot]

The ratchets a bit older than the box.

[hickory n Steel]

The ratchets a bit older than the box.

Do you think this is probably not a crown logo box ?

[J.A.F.E.]

I agree absolutely use it. But you also have something that will very likely always be desirable.

[hickory n Steel]

I agree absolutely use it. But you also have something that will very likely always be desirable.

That's good to hear.


Boy let me tell ya, I can definitely see how some of the folks here get into collecting 1/4" sets.
There are plenty of nice ones available for a reasonable price right now.
If I didn't already have both my sets completed courtesy of you and the other members who helped me out with things I needed I'd go for one but I don't want to be a collector.
I may accumulate more 1/4" ratchets to find a favorite, but full sets I don't need.

[bonneyman]

I agree absolutely use it. But you also have something that will very likely always be desirable.

That's good to hear.


Boy let me tell ya, I can definitely see how some of the folks here get into collecting 1/4" sets.
There are plenty of nice ones available for a reasonable price right now.
If I didn't already have both my sets completed courtesy of you and the other members who helped me out with things I needed I'd go for one but I don't want to be a collector.
I may accumulate more 1/4" ratchets to find a favorite, but full sets I don't need.

Yeah, the crowd here sure doesn't help the savings account.

[goodfellow]

You can NEVER have just one set -- you need multiples; at least that's what I'm told --

[hickory n Steel]

Oh there were some cool old sets and they were affordable too, but there's tools I don't have which I need.

Btw can anyone tell me for sure or in more detail if this box would in fact go with what's in it.

[mikef2316]

The ratchets a bit older than the box.

I agree with this (except for the lack of apostrophe  )

I have this exact box that came with a quick release ratchet, probably from 1977 plus or minus.  I don't think those plastic boxes were around with the flying V selector switch.

Mine came with the sockets - 3/8" to 3/4", a 3" extension and the ratchet.  I had to stop using it when the "latch" failed.  I never threw it away, I know exactly where it is.  Funny how sharp my memory is from back then, I couldn't tell you accurately what was in any socket kit I got last week!

[hickory n Steel]

The ratchets a bit older than the box.

I agree with this (except for the lack of apostrophe  )

I have this exact box that came with a quick release ratchet, probably from 1977 plus or minus.  I don't think those plastic boxes were around with the flying V selector switch.

Mine came with the sockets - 3/8" to 3/4", a 3" extension and the ratchet.  I had to stop using it when the "latch" failed.  I never threw it away, I know exactly where it is.  Funny how sharp my memory is from back then, I couldn't tell you accurately what was in any socket kit I got last week!

Did it have the crown logo like this one apparently has ?

I'll have it tomorrow and will be able to tell for sure.

[slip knot]

I've got that same box set. mine came with the RHFT crafty ratchet.

[mikef2316]

Did it have the crown logo like this one apparently has ?
I'll have it tomorrow and will be able to tell for sure.

Apparently not.  But it does have, "Tools that have earned the right to wear the name." under the logo.

[hickory n Steel]

Did it have the crown logo like this one apparently has ?
I'll have it tomorrow and will be able to tell for sure.

Apparently not.  But it does have, "Tools that have earned the right to wear the name." under the logo.

Interesting.