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Tools And The Shop => General Tool and Machine Discussion => Topic started by: 1965 Comet Caliente on Jun 08, 2025, 06:30 PM

Title: Can anyone date this ratchet head?
Post by: 1965 Comet Caliente on Jun 08, 2025, 06:30 PM
I think I got this a few years ago.  Maybe 1950s.

Title: Re: Can anyone date this ratchet head?
Post by: AbiggerGarage on Jun 09, 2025, 11:13 AM
Where would you like me to take it on a date?  I'd be happy to.

It might need a bit more cleaning for some fancy place, or to get a more serious answer.

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These may help.
Title: Re: Can anyone date this ratchet head?
Post by: goodfellow on Jun 10, 2025, 06:04 PM
Earlier than 1950's -- much earlier. Probably mid to late 1930's because of the selector lever style and it also shows the patent number on the head.

Snapmon would most likely nail it down to the year.
Title: Re: Can anyone date this ratchet head?
Post by: Uncle Buck on Jun 10, 2025, 07:27 PM
1920-1944 if the logo chart above is accurate.
Title: Re: Can anyone date this ratchet head?
Post by: bmwrd0 on Jun 11, 2025, 08:12 PM
32-37, going by collecting Snap-on.
Title: Re: Can anyone date this ratchet head?
Post by: 1965 Comet Caliente on Jun 12, 2025, 09:37 PM
Wow, didn't think it would be that old!  Now I'm really trying to remember where I picked it up.
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