Blackhawk hairy-head & expensive wheeling ratchets

[Tool Pants]

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.

[goodfellow]

Very nice haul! -- congratulations

[bonneyman]

Great grab! Old usable ratchets are beginning to dry up something fierce in my neck of the woods.

[slip knot]

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

[jabberwoki]

Nice grab , makes you wonder what their story was.

[skfarmer]

very cool rats!

[bonneyman]

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

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.


Though the GJ warehouse does have some good deals at times. 

[muddy]

Very nice, don't think I've seen either of those styles before

Sent from the twisted mind of the mudman

[bsg]

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.