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Offline Jamesyarbrough

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Thought I was getting a good deal
« on: September 14, 2019, 12:17:17 PM »
Seen this ratchet at a pawn shop. Picked it up for $20. Got it home and disassembled to clean and lube and found one of the teeth was gone. Had to spend anoyher $25 on a nos rebuild kit.  Sometimes you win other times you dont.





Offline bonneyman

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Re: Thought I was getting a good deal
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2019, 04:21:28 PM »
Not a "You Suck" deal, but considering the condition of the finish - and it being a long flex head - you didn't do too bad. Now you know the gears are fresh, that sucker should last you a lifetime.  ;D

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Re: Thought I was getting a good deal
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2019, 08:40:00 PM »
Right on! Ive never broken a craftsman ratchet.  And i did need a good flex head.

Offline slip knot

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Re: Thought I was getting a good deal
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2019, 09:20:51 PM »
Those are nice ratchets. I've had one for 30+ yrs and use it regularly. but its had several kits in it too.  ;D

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Re: Thought I was getting a good deal
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2019, 10:10:05 PM »
I’ve got a box full of rebuilt kits around here somewhere. Are they going for $25 a pop now? I hope so. I remember selling several of them here for $2 each.


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Re: Thought I was getting a good deal
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2019, 11:20:57 PM »
I’ve got a box full of rebuilt kits around here somewhere. Are they going for $25 a pop now? I hope so. I remember selling several of them here for $2 each.


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Oh really? Ill take 10 then.  :D

Offline fatfillup

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Re: Thought I was getting a good deal
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2019, 05:34:21 AM »
Would a kit out of a regular RP ratchet work?  They are easy to find and cheap

Offline bmwrd0

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Re: Thought I was getting a good deal
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2019, 05:34:34 PM »
I have a couple of Crafty rebuild kit around, don't know if they would have worked, but always worth a shot.

If this happens again, post it up here first. Everyone here is really helpful.

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Re: Thought I was getting a good deal
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2019, 08:28:06 PM »









So the wife found my receipt and then some packages came for me today. All tools. She started in on me. I told her this was a collectors item and worth a bundle so i was gonna rebuild it and sell it. I listed it on ebay for $75.  :))

I love this ratchet. Its super smooth and just nice all around. Great addition to the tool box! And when it doesnt sell ill tell the wife i guess ill have to keep it. Hahaha

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Re: Thought I was getting a good deal
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2019, 08:37:36 PM »

So the wife found my receipt and then some packages came for me today. All tools. She started in on me. I told her this was a collectors item and worth a bundle so i was gonna rebuild it and sell it. I listed it on ebay for $75.  :))

I love this ratchet. Its super smooth and just nice all around. Great addition to the tool box! And when it doesnt sell ill tell the wife i guess ill have to keep it. Hahaha

Don’t be surprised if it sells. I paid $50 for mine several years ago.



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Re: Thought I was getting a good deal
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2019, 08:45:23 PM »

So the wife found my receipt and then some packages came for me today. All tools. She started in on me. I told her this was a collectors item and worth a bundle so i was gonna rebuild it and sell it. I listed it on ebay for $75.  :))

I love this ratchet. Its super smooth and just nice all around. Great addition to the tool box! And when it doesnt sell ill tell the wife i guess ill have to keep it. Hahaha

Don’t be surprised if it sells. I paid $50 for mine several years ago.



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Na. There are like 20 more on there right now for half that.