Author Topic: Large Ratchets - Show them off (Read 24083 times)

J.A.F.E. · « **on:** August 15, 2018, 01:51:27 PM »

Large in this case is 3/4 drive and larger.

I'll kick it off with these Snap-ons. I wanted to collect one of each drive size Snap-on made (which eventually I was able to accomplish) and so these came home.

I have the handles just removed them for some of the pix. Right to left: LV70 3/4 drive, L73 1" drive and L78 1 1/2" drive. The 1 1/2 drive really is a monster and with the handle weighs just shy of 30 pounds.

With the handles. The 1" drive has an optional extender - really a factory provided cheater.

Just for scale the L78 next to two GM starter. Of the two the ratchet head weighs more.

goodfellow · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2018, 04:16:03 PM »

Jeeez -- you win Steve!! --- by a mile

Very nice collection.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2018, 04:36:54 PM »

I just have a weakness for this stuff.

DeadNutz · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2018, 05:08:58 PM »

I feel so inadequate with just measly 3/4 drive stuff.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2018, 05:25:23 PM »

The sad truth is the bigger stuff sees no use.

bonneyman · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2018, 06:20:03 PM »

I can't even play. The biggest ratchets I have are 1/2" drive.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2018, 06:34:00 PM »

Quote from: bonneyman on August 15, 2018, 06:20:03 PM

I can't even play. The biggest ratchets I have are 1/2" drive.

I think that shows good judgement. It's fun but and I like it but probably not the most rational of decisions.

BuckHenry · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2018, 10:20:30 PM »

Quote from: J.A.F.E. on August 15, 2018, 05:25:23 PM

The sad truth is the bigger stuff sees no use.

A Spitfire doesn't require 1 1/2" drive tools?

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #8 on:** August 15, 2018, 11:16:48 PM »

Quote from: BuckHenry on August 15, 2018, 10:20:30 PM

A Spitfire doesn't require 1 1/2" drive tools?

Good thing I wasn't drinking when I read that.

Lookin4_67GalaxieConv · « **Reply #9 on:** August 15, 2018, 11:32:18 PM »

I got some contenders, I'll try and get pics tomorrow.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #10 on:** August 15, 2018, 11:37:11 PM »

Quote from: Lookin4_67GalaxieConv on August 15, 2018, 11:32:18 PM

I got some contenders, I'll try and get pics tomorrow.

Thank you!

Cruiser808 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 18, 2018, 04:07:54 PM »

Proto Lite 3/4 drive.

slip knot · « **Reply #12 on:** August 18, 2018, 05:08:39 PM »

Those Protolites are cool

PowderKeg · « **Reply #13 on:** August 19, 2018, 04:22:55 PM »

Quote from: Cruiser808 on August 18, 2018, 04:07:54 PM

Proto Lite 3/4 drive.

That is a cool ratchet!

slip knot · « **Reply #14 on:** August 19, 2018, 07:07:24 PM »

My best 3/4 ratchets. Theres a chinamese set in the farm truck but we all know what a chinaman ratchet looks like.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #15 on:** August 19, 2018, 09:21:31 PM »

Quote from: Cruiser808 on August 18, 2018, 04:07:54 PM

Proto Lite 3/4 drive.

Those Proto Lites are very cool ratchets.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #16 on:** August 19, 2018, 09:22:03 PM »

Slip is that top ratchet a Bonney?

Lookin4_67GalaxieConv · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2018, 09:24:57 PM »

Okay, here's some 3/4" ratchets and my longest, a 44" Blue Point 3/4" ratchet. The third ratchet from the bottom in the drawer is a Bonney. That one is incredible. I still need to get a pic of my Cornwell 1" ratchet.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2018, 09:36:07 PM »

You have some really nice ratchets there. The Bonney is in really nice shape.

What is the part number on the Blue Point?

slip knot · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2018, 09:39:14 PM »

Quote from: J.A.F.E. on August 19, 2018, 09:22:03 PM

Slip is that top ratchet a Bonney?

Yes, its a user ratchet, not much to look at.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2018, 09:58:55 PM »

It's a nice one Slip. Tools gotta get used.

Lookin4_67GalaxieConv · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2018, 11:13:12 PM »

Quote from: J.A.F.E. on August 20, 2018, 09:36:07 PM

You have some really nice ratchets there. The Bonney is in really nice shape.

What is the part number on the Blue Point?

L72RL on the handle

UR72 on the head

Lookin4_67GalaxieConv · « **Reply #22 on:** August 20, 2018, 11:35:23 PM »

Another Proto with some bastard sockets I'm cobbling a set out of. Picked up the box recently for a ten spot.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #23 on:** August 21, 2018, 12:03:12 AM »

A really nice one to have. I thought that was going to be the Blue Point part number - that is the old Par-X number that Blue Point used after Par-X was phased out.

The handle is a Snappie piece.

Lookin4_67GalaxieConv · « **Reply #24 on:** August 21, 2018, 12:26:42 AM »

Ah, I didn't know that was a Par X no. I got the whole thing for $85.

Also have a couple of old Snappy 3/4 ratchet heads I'll have to get pics of.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #25 on:** August 21, 2018, 12:39:58 AM »

85 was very good for that.

Yes please take some pix.

skfarmer · « **Reply #26 on:** August 21, 2018, 12:21:35 PM »

here ya go!

an sk 3/4 and proto la 1 inch with drive plug.

Lookin4_67GalaxieConv · « **Reply #27 on:** August 22, 2018, 07:54:36 PM »

Old Snappy 3/4" ratchet heads

Lookin4_67GalaxieConv · « **Reply #28 on:** August 22, 2018, 07:55:58 PM »

Cornwell 1" ratchet

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #29 on:** August 22, 2018, 08:28:45 PM »

You have quite a nice collection. Does the Cornwell have a removable handle? I really like the old Snap-on with the needle selector - couldn't read the date code though.

Thanks for posting!

Lookin4_67GalaxieConv · « **Reply #30 on:** August 22, 2018, 10:09:51 PM »

Thank you. Yes, the Cornwell handle is removable. I got that one for $50 off CL a few years ago. I couldn't pass that up. Also got a brand new Wright 1" drive socket set for $75 a few years back as well.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #31 on:** August 22, 2018, 10:27:27 PM »

50! $:-\$ That was a great deal. The Wright set is almost obscene.

Well done!

highland512 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 24, 2018, 07:27:52 AM »

$75 for a 1" wright set is still suckage a few years later

Lookin4_67GalaxieConv · « **Reply #33 on:** August 24, 2018, 04:32:15 PM »

Quote from: highland512 on August 24, 2018, 07:27:52 AM

$75 for a 1" wright set is still suckage a few years later

Sure is. I think the guy had just bought a truck and the previous owner had left them in it.

Snaparxon · « **Reply #34 on:** August 25, 2018, 09:13:20 PM »

Here is my Snap on L78 1-1/2" dr ratchet head, no handle. Had to make a custom handle out of a hydraulic cylinder rod with a 1-3/8" O.D.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #35 on:** August 25, 2018, 09:23:02 PM »

That must be pretty heavy. How long is the handle?

Snaparxon · « **Reply #36 on:** August 25, 2018, 09:41:44 PM »

Quote from: J.A.F.E. on August 25, 2018, 09:23:02 PM

That must be pretty heavy. How long is the handle?

I think I made it 48" long. I will have to look.

PowderKeg · « **Reply #37 on:** August 25, 2018, 09:54:18 PM »

My one and only (and lonely) 3/4" ratchet:

Lookin4_67GalaxieConv · « **Reply #38 on:** August 25, 2018, 10:20:51 PM »

Quote from: PowderKeg on August 25, 2018, 09:54:18 PM

My one and only (and lonely) 3/4" ratchet:

My very first 3/4" ratchet was a Craftsman. It's a very high quality piece.

slip knot · « **Reply #39 on:** August 25, 2018, 10:43:05 PM »

most of my newer 3/4 sockets are Crafty. Whenever a socket was needed, sears would be the first stop to acquire one. 9 times out of 10 they would have it.

Just never could find the scratch to buy the ratchet.

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #40 on:** August 25, 2018, 10:47:20 PM »

For many years I just a SK sliding T for 3/4 I didn't even have a ratchet.

Funny you say that Slip - I can't recall ever seeing a Sears without at least one although I haven't been in one for a while now.

slip knot · « **Reply #41 on:** August 25, 2018, 10:54:25 PM »

my last visit to Sears they still had a pretty good assortment of 3/4 stuff. IIRC the ratchet and several extensions, breaker bar were all still there. Waiting. patiently. for me to buy them.

PowderKeg · « **Reply #42 on:** August 25, 2018, 11:37:47 PM »

Quote from: Lookin4_67GalaxieConv on August 25, 2018, 10:20:51 PM

Quote from: PowderKeg on August 25, 2018, 09:54:18 PM
My one and only (and lonely) 3/4" ratchet:

My very first 3/4" ratchet was a Craftsman. It's a very high quality piece.

You are so right, this one is from back when Craftsmen actually meant quality too!

I once had a pretty good mixed brand set of 3/4" - including a backup Proto ratchet and several extensions - but I never had a use for them that my 1/2" Snappy's (up to 1 1/2") couldn't handle with a lot less heft and occupied storage space, so off they went. Just couldn't bring myself to part with the Crafty and an extension or two, a few adapters, and maybe a socket or 2.

Snaparxon · « **Reply #43 on:** September 02, 2018, 12:28:03 PM »

Forgot I had this one tucked away

J.A.F.E. · « **Reply #44 on:** September 02, 2018, 01:34:48 PM »

Never seen one in the wild. Neat ratchet.

jabberwoki · « **Reply #45 on:** September 23, 2018, 03:29:28 PM »

My big arse Lowel rat with a 3 1/2 socket on it

Cruiser808 · « **Reply #46 on:** September 24, 2018, 07:39:13 AM »

OMG. $:-\$

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