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joshua2415 older craftsman?
October 26th, 2006 10:57 PM
First of all, thanks for the response on the speed ratchet question. Second, I bought three pieces today at a estate sell. Gotta love those. One piece is shaped like an L, and on EACH end has a 1/2" driver for sockets. It has =CRAFTSMAN= stamped on it once. With two parallel lines as shown above. No part #. Measures about 8" long with a 2 1/2" 90 degree bend. When was this thing made? I paid 1.50 for it. I also have a couple wrenches. One a 9/16" X 1/2",open end, with part #17258. Bought for 1 dollar. The other, 3/4" combo, no part #. Bought for 1.25. On both the C extends to underline the rest of Craftsman. I would also like to get a date on these. Thanks, Josh
Adam Ell handle
October 27th, 2006 12:15 AM
October 25, 2006 Ell handle


Congratulations!

You've found a reasonably rare tool.

Although sold for at least a decade (in my 1941 Craftsman Mechanics' Tool catalog), I haven't seen any loose ones.

It is billed as a spark plug tool.

Much like an Allen L-key wrench, one end gives a reasonable amount of leverage to loosen the plug and the other end allows for a rapid "spin".

A 3/8 inch version was later added to the Craftsman offerings.

The 1941 price for the 1/2 inch drive Ell handle was 69 cents.
Adam Perspective
October 27th, 2006 12:19 AM
October 25, 2006 Perspective

I almost forgot to mention a companion tool (no pun intended) that will help many posters get an idea how old some Elle handle tools can be.

Any one see one of the very early Craftsman round-knurled handle ratchets or breaker bars?

The Elle handle tool was around back then.

Ironically, the knurled handle Craftsman ratchets sell fairly regularly on eBay and for not a lot of money.
Randal bent extension
October 27th, 2006 12:50 AM
Adam and I discussed the type of ratchet this would have been used on (we both have one). He saw it called a plumbers ratchet. I have a Husky one from the late 20's early 30's, with a straight extension, and a wobble (male both ends). I don't think they made this all the way to 40 (1940).
tweety old ratchet
October 28th, 2006 12:27 AM
hey adam i just got an old ratchet off ebay for $5.00 item #200039151458. think you wanna rebuild it? i think it a mid 30-40's era. not sure though. it has the underlined craftsman logo.
tweety wrong item #
October 28th, 2006 01:21 AM
wrong # the correct one is 200039151488. sorry guys
Adam Describe ratchet
October 29th, 2006 03:51 PM
Could you please describe your ratchet to me Tweety?

I have the high-speed network at work. But, they get particularly upset if "eBay" is visited.

And, at home, I've got a MODEM connection.

Model number (if available).
Type of head.
Type of handle.
Drive size.
And, the general condition of your ratchet (will it turn, skips teeth, selector just "floats", etc.).

I am in California.

Where be you?
deaf auto tech there is.....
October 29th, 2006 05:47 PM
Vintage Craftsman 3/8” ratchet



I do not know how old it is. Has some rust, but is still in good condition and works. It is a short 3/8 ratchet. It is only 6 5/8” long. It is also unusual in that the lever to switch from on to off is under the handle instead of on top.

that what Tweety provide the ebay numbers. but problem is there is not shown the model numbers. it dont have snap ring as it should be screw on to hold guts together....



deaf auto tech oops
October 29th, 2006 05:48 PM
i did copy and paste the words from ebay. i did wrote on third paragraph not second paragraph.
Joe Screwed. LOL
October 29th, 2006 09:00 PM
Well, the 3/4" drive rachet is a screw together and I have an old Snap On rachet which is also a screw together job as well.
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