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Offline bonneyman

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Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« on: January 04, 2019, 02:17:31 PM »
Nice little lot!
I don't particularly like ergonomic" ratchets, but I had one of these 1/4" Matco's before. Nice small and thin head, but unlike other small head rats the handle is decent sized. I don't remember why I sold it, but finding this one this morning was great. It and the 1/4" Snappy are soaking in JAFE juice to see if I can save them. Some teflon tape and steel rods plus a Zoom Spout oiler round out the lot.
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Offline goodfellow

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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2019, 02:19:50 PM »
That little MATCO is a gem -- nice get on that one.
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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2019, 02:36:07 PM »
Quote from: goodfellow on January 04, 2019, 02:19:50 PM
That little MATCO is a gem -- nice get on that one.

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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2019, 03:33:08 PM »
Great haul, I like that little matco.

The zoom is great, they carry it at the local hardware store.
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Offline slip knot

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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2019, 04:08:25 PM »
Quote from: goodfellow on January 04, 2019, 02:19:50 PM
That little MATCO is a gem -- nice get on that one.

This is the truth. I like those ratchets. I got one with a 3/8 drive on it. man its sweet.
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Offline skfarmer

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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2019, 04:11:23 PM »
The wright and wright made ma tr co versions are nice. I have 3/8 standard and long wright versions .
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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2019, 05:54:37 PM »
I'm a Snappie guy but I really like that Wright. They are great ratchets and one of the best roundies around. I have some of them and they get used a bunch. I think it will quickly become a favorite once you start using it.
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2019, 06:41:25 PM »
Quote from: J.A.F.E. on January 04, 2019, 05:54:37 PM
I'm a Snappie guy but I really like that Wright. They are great ratchets and one of the best roundies around. I have some of them and they get used a bunch. I think it will quickly become a favorite once you start using it.

Oh yeah I'm gonna love it!

After an hour soak in the "Juice" I was able to get both rats apart, cleaned and lubed. The Snappy is still a bit high on the back drag, and the pawl is worn. I may call and get a new kit sent.
The Matco literally starting working instantly, but I disassembled it just for kits. Internals were clean, so I'm gonna repant the selector knob black and reassemble.

Hey slip knot, what's the part number of the corresponding 3/8"er? I don't need another ratchet  :-[ but I might try and find the 3/8" anyway. 
P.S. Got the numbers off of ebay. BR8 (8 inch) and BR11 (11 inch)
1/2" is CR11 DP
« Last Edit: January 04, 2019, 10:50:47 PM by bonneyman »
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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2019, 06:42:33 PM »
Quote from: hickory n Steel on January 04, 2019, 03:33:08 PM
Great haul, I like that little matco.

The zoom is great, they carry it at the local hardware store.

It was about half full, so I'll top it off with Supco 88 and keep it handy for bronze bearings, ratchets, etc. Can't have too many of those long spout bottles around.
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2019, 06:48:07 PM »
Quote from: skfarmer on January 04, 2019, 04:11:23 PM
The wright and wright made ma tr co versions are nice. I have 3/8 standard and long wright versions .

Do they make a long, flex head version of that style in 1/4", SK? I don't use flexheads very much at all, but there have been times a long flex with a small head like the 1/4"er would have been handy.

Then again, it'd probably cost $60.  :-\ I only paid a $1 each for the rats.
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Offline DeadNutz

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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2019, 07:54:24 PM »
One dollar each? Send them to me and I will triple your money. 8)
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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2019, 03:39:42 PM »
Heck of a score.
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2019, 04:25:50 PM »
I'm liking that little Matco ratchet alot. Gonna have to get the other ones and post a triple play.

I forgot to mention the extension with the offset knuckle. never had one to use that wasn't damaged. This GM marked one is in great shape, and 6 inches long, so I think it'll be perfect for testing out the 15 deg offset they're supposed to give. See if that actually helps anything.
« Last Edit: January 06, 2019, 04:27:57 PM by bonneyman »
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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2019, 05:49:55 PM »
Like said that matco was a great grab.

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Offline bmwrd0

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Re: Pawnie finds 1-4-19
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2019, 06:06:19 PM »
Nice finds George, all good usable tools.
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