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I know what it is, but what is it used for?

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I know what it is, but what is it used for?

Postby Boss Hog » Tue Sep 29, 2015 6:22 pm

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This is the first ratchet I have ever seen like this
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Re: I know what it is, but what is it used for?

Postby cub 3 » Tue Sep 29, 2015 6:35 pm

It is like a speed handle, just another way for Sears to make a DOLLAR
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Re: I know what it is, but what is it used for?

Postby tmays » Tue Sep 29, 2015 6:42 pm

cub 3 wrote:It is like a speed handle, just another way for Sears to make a DOLLAR

Agree, but they're pretty rare. Good find, Boss!
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Re: I know what it is, but what is it used for?

Postby Boss Hog » Tue Sep 29, 2015 6:49 pm

See how beefy one end is, looks like you could beat it with a hammer
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Re: I know what it is, but what is it used for?

Postby Jim Becker » Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:30 pm

Craftsman "speeder ratchet", sometimes called "speed spinner ratchet". The name is fairly self explanatory. The heavy handle opposite the crank end is intended as counterweight, not something to beat on. Think of the secondary handle as being like the ball end on the handles of many machine tools.

For some original ad copy, follow this link and scroll down to post #10.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14245
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Re: I know what it is, but what is it used for?

Postby Bill Hudson » Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:38 pm

Used to have one of those puppies, long since lost in a move.

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Re: I know what it is, but what is it used for?

Postby Don McCombs » Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:00 pm

One sold recently on eBay for $132.50.
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Re: I know what it is, but what is it used for?

Postby Scrivet » Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:00 am

Jim Becker wrote:...... The heavy handle opposite the crank end is intended as counterweight, not something to beat on. ............
Ah shucks! I'm sure your right Jim but this
Boss Hog wrote:See how beefy one end is, looks like you could beat it with a hammer
sounds a whole lot more fun! :D :lol:
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