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TOOLS AND THE SHOP => ANTIQUE/COLLECTOR TOOLS/BOXES/HAND ONLY => Topic started by: Tool Pants on November 23, 2021, 03:52:55 PM

Title: Blackhawk hairy-head & expensive wheeling ratchets
Post by: Tool Pants on November 23, 2021, 03:52:55 PM: I was looking at the Habitat Restore small tool section. 1946 free wheeling/gearless stuck out like a sore thumb. Model 49997 1/2" drive. Did not see any other hawk stuff. But do to the way the shelves are stocked where there is one there might be more.

Next morning found a 1954 bald/ball head 1/2" drive model 4996. Hair Club for Men model. Although Blackhawk used both bald and ball. New Britian purchased Blackhawk in 1955.
Title: Re: Blackhawk hairy-head & expensive wheeling ratchets
Post by: goodfellow on November 23, 2021, 04:09:18 PM: Very nice haul! -- congratulations
Title: Re: Blackhawk hairy-head & expensive wheeling ratchets
Post by: bonneyman on November 23, 2021, 05:02:17 PM: Great grab! Old usable ratchets are beginning to dry up something fierce in my neck of the woods.
Title: Re: Blackhawk hairy-head & expensive wheeling ratchets
Post by: slip knot on November 23, 2021, 06:42:31 PM: Quote from: bonneyman on November 23, 2021, 05:02:17 PM
Great grab! Old usable ratchets are beginning to dry up something fierce in my neck of the woods.

Thats because we've whoreded them up already. :))

That is a nice score tho :clap:
Title: Re: Blackhawk hairy-head & expensive wheeling ratchets
Post by: jabberwoki on November 23, 2021, 08:02:51 PM: Nice grab , makes you wonder what their story was.
Title: Re: Blackhawk hairy-head & expensive wheeling ratchets
Post by: skfarmer on November 23, 2021, 09:45:36 PM: very cool rats!
Title: Re: Blackhawk hairy-head & expensive wheeling ratchets
Post by: bonneyman on November 24, 2021, 07:55:33 AM: Quote from: slip knot on November 23, 2021, 06:42:31 PM
Quote from: bonneyman on November 23, 2021, 05:02:17 PM
Great grab! Old usable ratchets are beginning to dry up something fierce in my neck of the woods.

Thats because we've whoreded them up already. :))

That is a nice score tho :clap:

Yeah, I figured my next stop for tools would be you guys! All my other sources have pretty much dried up, so the "GG general store" has become the best place to shop. :lol_hitting:

Though the GJ warehouse does have some good deals at times. :a102:
Title: Re: Blackhawk hairy-head & expensive wheeling ratchets
Post by: muddy on November 27, 2021, 03:10:42 PM: Very nice, don't think I've seen either of those styles before

Sent from the twisted mind of the mudman
Title: Re: Blackhawk hairy-head & expensive wheeling ratchets
Post by: bsg on August 25, 2022, 10:56:58 PM: I know it's been awhile but great ratchets, nice find. a few weeks ago I picked up a 1930s 9810 1/2" drive ratchet very much like those you've added to your collection. takes a bit getting used to pushing button as required to change direction.