The Picture that took Ten Years

[J.A.F.E.]

I had decided to collect (at least) one of every drive size ratchet Snap-on ever made. I'll admit when I made the decision I was not aware of how difficult it would be. It took about 10 years to get them all and the most elusive for me was 1 1/2. They do show up but can be expensive and I have limited funds to work with. The 7/8 was also difficult to acquire and was the last of the group.

Top to bottom: 1/4, 9/32, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1 and 1 1/2. The 3/4, 1, and 1 1/2 are shown without the handles. The 5/8 and 7/8 are the same ratchet with different drive plugs. I have no idea why some PO painted the 5/8 red.



Snap-on has made sockets in larger sizes but never ratchets they were designed for impact tools and they also made a 1/8 drive but again never any ratchets in that size.

[Snaparxon]

Now what are you going to do with your free time? 

[PowderKeg]

Cool!  I knew about 9/32 'cause it goes back awhile and I've run into a few trying to fool me as 1/4" hiding in a packed box, but didn't know of a couple of the other oddballs.  Also remember the 1/8" set from the catalog that had a driver handle only.

[bonneyman]

Now what are you going to do with your free time? 

Start the comparable collection of Bonney's! lol

[Lookin4_67GalaxieConv]

Now what are you going to do with your free time? 

Work on the Spitfire!   

[J.A.F.E.]

Now what are you going to do with your free time? 

There's plenty more tools out there to be found.

Now what are you going to do with your free time? 

Work on the Spitfire!   

That's just part of the driving adventure.

[J.A.F.E.]

Cool!  I knew about 9/32 'cause it goes back awhile and I've run into a few trying to fool me as 1/4" hiding in a packed box, but didn't know of a couple of the other oddballs.  Also remember the 1/8" set from the catalog that had a driver handle only.

The 9/32 are usually desired by collectors but you are right they are so close to 1/4 they have fooled many.

[J.A.F.E.]

Start the comparable collection of Bonney's! lol

Oh no! I have 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 and I think there was 3/4. I know I'm going to regret this question but what other sizes did they make?

[Cruiser808]

Gongraulations JAFE. Those fine ratchets are testimony to your tool knowledge and dedication. I take a bow to you, sir.

[J.A.F.E.]

I sometimes wonder how rational these decisions are. Yet I can't help myself.

But thanks for the kind words Cruiser.

[goodfellow]

That is a very nice collection Steve. I can see where it would take time and patience to complete the search