the ratchet triple play - show us you 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 matched set v. 2.0

[d42jeep]

Thanks. I found these in my old pictures.
-Don

[bonneyman]

Thanks. I found these in my old pictures.
-Don

Diggin it!

[J.A.F.E.]

Interesting the 1/4 and 3/8 use the same body. Those can not be easy to find.

[d42jeep]

They aren’t really that rare, especially the 1/2” drive version. They’re built like tanks and just as smooth. They were very popular during WW2 but personally I would rather have had a contemporary S-K which was a much more modern and sophisticated design.
-Don

[J.A.F.E.]

No shortage of SK goodness there.

[d42jeep]

After looking for WW2 vintage S-K tools for quite a while, now if I see any I tend to pick them up. Maybe it’s time to slow down a little.
-Don

[J.A.F.E.]

Why slow down? They will always have value and you can always sell them or give to someone who will appreciate what they are and use them.

[bonneyman]

Interesting the 1/4 and 3/8 use the same body. Those can not be easy to find.

IIRC the patent number embossed on them is the same. The only difference I see is in the female drive gear.
Kinda smart - two rat sizes share the same handle. Cuts costs. 

[d42jeep]

Yeah, just like the 1/2” drive models (reversing and non-reversing or with removable plugs) there were variations on the small handle models. Here are a few more 3/8” and 1/4” ratchets.
-Don

[J.A.F.E.]

Any idea on era and how long they made for?

[d42jeep]

The patent is from 1933 and they were used throughout WW2, as far as I know. I’m not exactly sure when they changed but they were working on a new dual pawl design at the end of the war. According to AA they were making some model until the early ‘60s.
-Don

[bonneyman]

The patent is from 1933 and they were used throughout WW2, as far as I know. I’m not exactly sure when they changed but they were working on a new dual pawl design at the end of the war.
-Don

Simple, bullet-proof design. Always liked their look. 

[J.A.F.E.]

They had a good run then. Like Bonneyman says simple bulletproof design.

d42 thanks for the info especially the patent drawing.

[d42jeep]

My pleasure on the patent info. Here are some examples of Indestro versions with the same heads. I’ve only seen these in 1/4” and 3/8” drive.
-Don

[J.A.F.E.]

Interesting the variations on these. One of the things that always interests me is the variations.  The other thing I find interesting is the way they are assembled. No opening them and as long as they've lasted is a testament to the quality.