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TOOLS AND THE SHOP => MECHANIC HAND TOOLS WE USE => Topic started by: john k on December 14, 2019, 08:26:25 PM

Title: S W ratchet
Post by: john k on December 14, 2019, 08:26:25 PM
Just found this 3/8 drive ratchet, looks like pre 1950.  Some chrome remains,  reverse lever.  Logo is a small S W in a oval.   Followed by 4C50-A-.  The head is oval reminiscent of Proto.  Head held together with 2 large philips screws.  Did a quick look on alloy artifacts, no luck.   I have a large  quanity of tools back to the 20s , and never seen the s w stamp.  Any ideas?   Camera still not talking to the computer.
Title: Re: S W ratchet
Post by: bonneyman on December 14, 2019, 10:10:38 PM
Could it be Stevens - Walden? GJ had a discussion about a year ago on a wrench marked S-W.
Title: Re: S W ratchet
Post by: skfarmer on December 15, 2019, 11:09:46 AM
Quote from: bonneyman on December 14, 2019, 10:10:38 PM
Could it be Stevens - Walden? GJ had a discussion about a year ago on a wrench marked S-W.
i would agree.
Title: Re: S W ratchet
Post by: Crispycritter on December 15, 2019, 07:18:04 PM
Quote from: skfarmer on December 15, 2019, 11:09:46 AM
Quote from: bonneyman on December 14, 2019, 10:10:38 PM
Could it be Stevens - Walden? GJ had a discussion about a year ago on a wrench marked S-W.
i would agree.
thirded I bet it's Steven walden
Title: Re: S W ratchet
Post by: Elroy on December 23, 2019, 05:24:23 PM
Quote from: john k on December 14, 2019, 08:26:25 PM
Just found this 3/8 drive ratchet, looks like pre 1950.  Some chrome remains,  reverse lever.  Logo is a small S W in a oval.

Obviously used by Smith and Wesson back in day to torque on side plate screws





















Sorry






















Elroy couldn't resist the opportunity
Title: Re: S W ratchet
Post by: fatfillup on December 24, 2019, 10:24:13 AM
No piccy's Elroy :-[
Title: Re: S W ratchet
Post by: PowderKeg on December 25, 2019, 07:40:21 PM
Yup, Stevens-Walden, but a Smith & Wesson .375 "caliber" ratchet would be very  8)....

Add .25 "cal" and .50 BFG ratchets to round out the set.
Title: Re: S W ratchet
Post by: d42jeep on January 06, 2020, 11:01:01 AM
Look like this 3/4" drive version but smaller?
Title: Re: S W ratchet
Post by: john k on January 06, 2020, 09:47:23 PM
Yes, round knurled  handle.  Odd to see a brand unknown to me, at my age!