superhawk996 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) ...is the name according to the interwebs. I found it today in my FIL's stuff while prepping for an estate sale. In good condition they get $100 and up on eBay, kinda nutty for a tool that most people wouldn't have a real use for. Seems to be more of a tool collector's thing, but some people report using it a fair bit. Well shit. I tried to post photos and they won't so I guess you'll have to use the googler. Edited August 24, 2022 by superhawk996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, superhawk996 said: ...is the name according to the interwebs. I found it today in my FIL's stuff while prepping for an estate sale. In good condition they get $100 and up on eBay, kinda nutty for a tool that most people wouldn't have a real use for. Seems to be more of a tool collector's thing, but some people report using it a fair bit. Well shit. I tried to post photos and they won't so I guess you'll have to use the googler. Send the pics to Cal, he just worked out the photo posting thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Those will catch a couple hundred bucks on eBay. Cool gadget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptxyz Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 also check out ratchets with a thumb wheel. a couple of mine have them, can't recall using 'em much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 I may still have some, and hate those compared to the lever. Are you saying they are worth money for being old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) https://www.garagejournal.com/craftsman-speed-spinner-ratchet/ DAMN!!! $250 with 24 people watching it!!! https://www.ebay.com/itm/294487338671?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=294487338671&targetid=1263094005306&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9012987&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1263094005306&abcId=9300678&merchantid=113784835&gclid=CjwKCAjwmJeYBhAwEiwAXlg0AaV-UCorrnbdtvMST34TsJfbvvn_-Ebu1bpTL86FJbOFIfEPCfRmvBoCh3UQAvD_BwE Edited August 24, 2022 by Furbird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, SwampNut said: I may still have some, and hate those compared to the lever. Are you saying they are worth money for being old? Some have the thumb wheel on the drive side so they retain the lever instead of the rotating switch. When I happen to be using a ratchet with the wheel I occasionally use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Furbird said: https://www.garagejournal.com/craftsman-speed-spinner-ratchet/ Almost every one I saw had the black handle, mine did too. Did, 'till I saw a photo of a blue one and decided to clean mine....yup, it's blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, ptxyz said: also check out ratchets with a thumb wheel. a couple of mine have them, can't recall using 'em much. I have one with the thumb wheel but with the square type handle, use the wheel when needed. But heck, I still have and use my first ratchet set that I bought at K Mart as a teenager. Edited August 25, 2022 by blackhawkxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I have never seen one of those. Thanks, superhawk. I can't think of a place I'd like to have one. Maybe in woodworking situations, I don't know. I have a couple ratchets with a thumb wheel, and every time I try to use them, I think "why did I even bother?" I still have the majority of the first tool set I ever bought. It looks cheap chinese, but it was cheap japanese. Some of the sizing is only partially struck. The plating is still very intact and the only ones I can't use are the ones which were simply worn out from decades of use, or split because I should have been using an impact socket. There's a lacking of 15 and 18mm in that set, we didn't use them much back then, which I guess is why they are all the rage now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Useless in the days of battery drivers. Useful in the 60s though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 My thumbs are wonky, one explanation is that they are double jointed. Not really, but I'm lacking a pivot point or something that works with leverage. The muscle is stronger than average, but the net result is that I'm weaker than average because I don't have that leverage. Using a thumb wheel is one situation where it doesn't work very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 11:09 AM, SwampNut said: Useless in the days of battery drivers. Useful in the 60s though. That's my thought too. If I expect to break something loose and spin it, or vice versa, enough that I'd grab for this speed ratchet, I'll grab a battery tool instead. I could see it being useful for spark plugs or something else where you're not supposed to use a power tool, I often use a power tool because fuck the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 11:04 AM, rockmeupto125 said: There's a lacking of 15 and 18mm in that set Guessing you meant 16 and 18. The fuckwits at Ford love them, as well as 5.5 and 7. And I finally used my 9mm on something, bet you'd never guess what it was on. My Excursion quarter panel window, about 6 million nuts. No wonder the glass people wanted almost $900. Pick-A-Part got my $15 for the glass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 21 minutes ago, superhawk996 said: I often use a power tool because fuck the rules. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALCXX Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 On 8/24/2022 at 3:59 PM, Furbird said: https://www.garagejournal.com/craftsman-speed-spinner-ratchet/ DAMN!!! $250 with 24 people watching it!!! https://www.ebay.com/itm/294487338671?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=294487338671&targetid=1263094005306&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9012987&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1263094005306&abcId=9300678&merchantid=113784835&gclid=CjwKCAjwmJeYBhAwEiwAXlg0AaV-UCorrnbdtvMST34TsJfbvvn_-Ebu1bpTL86FJbOFIfEPCfRmvBoCh3UQAvD_BwE I think that is cool. Not sure I would ever use it but still cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALCXX Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 11:09 AM, SwampNut said: Useless in the days of battery drivers. Useful in the 60s though. Some might say that about battery powered dildos. Ex-wife liked the real tool from the 50's. Carlos, batteries aren't the answer to everything. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Sure, but which tool is she still using today? And which tool are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALCXX Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Nuthin with batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 On 8/30/2022 at 9:25 AM, CALCXX said: Nuthin with batteries. So you think. A friend's husband recently discovered her tool toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALCXX Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 (edited) On 8/30/2022 at 7:34 AM, SwampNut said: Sure, but which tool is she still using today? And which tool are you using? I just remembered, even the compressor I used to blow up the doll was 220v Mister battery expert. Edited September 4, 2022 by CALCXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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