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Marvin Berry
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SHOOTIST357
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I have the same speed ratchet -- use it all the time, even though it is a highly sought and expensive collector piece.
Marvin Berry
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I've been watching auctions for one, just to use!
59ctd
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My most used vintage tool would be my old Snap-On ratchet and 3" extension. It predates me by ~20 years but still works perfectly.
The Craftsman ratchet with the handle extension does look interesting but seems like the handle end might often get in the way. Is there a Craftsman part number on that?
The Craftsman ratchet with the handle extension does look interesting but seems like the handle end might often get in the way. Is there a Craftsman part number on that?
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Tynee
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I’ve got a Snap-On FV71 from the ‘70’s that is usually the first ratchet I grab for the widest array of jobs. Handy length, great grip, strong but smooth. Favorite ratchet for sure.
danski0224
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My dad had one.
It, and many other things, disappeared before his death.
It, and many other things, disappeared before his death.
RTM
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My old, but works better than new, tool of choice is usually a wooden skewed rabbet plane, vs the newer Stanley #78. I have several, most made in the 184-1930 timeframe I’d imagine. 1830-42 for this one.
Melvin Copeland worked with one brother Daniel in D.&M. Copeland (-1822-25) and another brother Alfred in M.&A. Copeland (1826-30) before working under his own name only. In 1842, he moved from CT to MA and some time between then and 1855 became M. Copeland & Co., apparently after being rejoined by one or both of his brothers.
But WW tools are a different beast, 95+% of mine are intended to be users.
Melvin Copeland worked with one brother Daniel in D.&M. Copeland (-1822-25) and another brother Alfred in M.&A. Copeland (1826-30) before working under his own name only. In 1842, he moved from CT to MA and some time between then and 1855 became M. Copeland & Co., apparently after being rejoined by one or both of his brothers.
But WW tools are a different beast, 95+% of mine are intended to be users.
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Craftsman "Circle H" 1/2" sockets and speeder. Pre-WW2, unchromed. Found in a junkyard in a car trunk 40 years ago. They work great, and I see no reason to replace them.
IndyGarage
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I have one of those speed ratchets. Sitting in a drawer somewhere - never had an idea how to use it.
1cargarage
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I see those Craftsman speeder ratchets every once in a while. Cool idea made possible by having the room to turn it. I know they're not twelve for 10¢, but I never gave a thought as to how collectible/desirable they are.
Snap On makes their interpretation of a "speeder" ratchet - the FRSLF80
The flex-head allows the handle to be oriented thusly
Also - and a much better design IMHO - their F80MP facilitates "speedy" turnage of a fastener via popping the handle up (along the axis of the bolt/nut) so it disengages from the spline that mates/fixes it to the ratchet head and permits spinnage via oscillating input. Think of a piston pushing and pulling a crankshaft to create rotation. Very clever and useful in tight quarters.
I still reach for old faithful most of the time. The FBF80A
Which can be used as a speedy spinner with one hand (crusty/rusty threads permitting) by turning the handle up.
The first time I used one was working at a motorcycle shop when I was ~16 and the owner had a few in his massive ratchet drawer. It quickly became the only one I ever reached for. I bought one the first time I ever got on a Snap On truck and it's still the most favoritest of the bunch (for me).
Zeus36
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You can see his Craftsman Speed Ratchet in use in this video around the 8:00 mark -
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I have a couple of those that are craftsmen versions with the metal handle. One is kind of a funnel shape and the other is a nice knurled piece that is about an inch diameter all the way on the spinning part of the handle and it feels great in the hand. I have another version from Snap-on that is a speedwrench similarly but also has a folding 1/2 drive that allows you to turn it 90 degrees and use it as a breaker bar as well. I had 2 but gave one to a buddy. Not home right now but this is the best photo I could find online with a quick search.
msharley
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Me too!I see those Craftsman speeder ratchets every once in a while. Cool idea made possible by having the room to turn it. I know they're not twelve for 10¢, but I never gave a thought as to how collectible/desirable they are.
Snap On makes their interpretation of a "speeder" ratchet - the FRSLF80
The flex-head allows the handle to be oriented thusly
Also - and a much better design IMHO - their F80MP facilitates "speedy" turnage of a fastener via popping the handle up (along the axis of the bolt/nut) so it disengages from the spline that mates/fixes it to the ratchet head and permits spinnage via oscillating input. Think of a piston pushing and pulling a crankshaft to create rotation. Very clever and useful in tight quarters.
I still reach for old faithful most of the time. The FBF80A
Which can be used as a speedy spinner with one hand (crusty/rusty threads permitting) by turning the handle up.
The first time I used one was working at a motorcycle shop when I was ~16 and the owner had a few in his massive ratchet drawer. It quickly became the only one I ever reached for. I bought one the first time I ever got on a Snap On truck and it's still the most favoritest of the bunch (for me).
Had mine about 40yrs or so? Had it rebuilt at least twice....
Also have a short handle "real fine tooth" Cornwell in 3/8 drive...
Have similar in 1/4" drive.
Have a real "Long Handle" 1/2" drive Cornwell....flex head...
I've never seen one of those in the wild but I want one.
kxxr
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I don't know the Craftsman part number, but they are up around $200 and over these days on eBay, The only similar such took I have seen that I can recall is a Herbrand version, and they sell around $200 also, if any are listed. 10 years ago, we passed them up on eBay because they were asking $50.
genog
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I love my old tools and use them BECAUSE of the novelty.
Been packing up and setting aside my "new" Snap On 1980's stuff for my boys.
So, it looks like every tool that I use lately is Vintage
I love that Speed Wrench
Gotta get me one of those
Been packing up and setting aside my "new" Snap On 1980's stuff for my boys.
So, it looks like every tool that I use lately is Vintage
I love that Speed Wrench
Gotta get me one of those
Stillgottimefor1
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The music we heard in High School is now classic rock, Hang on to your speeder, beautiful!….I sure hope it remains valuable. Something That Perfect should only increase in value, but I fear that much of the old tools we value so much will become worthless unless they are pretty and shiny. Nobody will care if some ugly old wrench has a symbol on it that means ‘Bonney’ or whatever.
Bought the bulk of my Craftsman tools back in the 70’s. Pretty much have all of them within reason. Anyway always eyed that
Craftsman Speeder wrench. Like to check the pawn shops, recently picked up a nice vintage 3/8” ratchet for $10. Found it in a barrel of ratchets. The point is they don’t always know what the true value is . With that being said will be on the lookout for that Speeder wrench.
Craftsman Speeder wrench. Like to check the pawn shops, recently picked up a nice vintage 3/8” ratchet for $10. Found it in a barrel of ratchets. The point is they don’t always know what the true value is . With that being said will be on the lookout for that Speeder wrench.
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Toolmaker51
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Cute little wrenches, fellas... Meanwhile, I'M a machinist; using man-sized tools.
Cause I'm also little and old. When building diesets (we're still old school), I have to flip punch holder to tighten strippers and those for the punch itself. Also have to flip the die holder for it's mounts, make sure the part hole is clear, yaddy-yaddy yah.
Well, either plate could be 2" thick, 2' wide and 16" deep; or more. You would not think of getting fingers under to stand it on edge, nor think setting it down is just lowering it.
These do the trick. The upper one is distinct with the 90° jaws, I've seen smaller, but not more than 15". The regular adjustable below is 24".
So one of the plates is on the bench top, hanging over the edge; think of these as C-clamps with a built-in lever. Put the 90° on, sticking straight up. Put the other on, hard jaw down. You can get both hands on it and just lift. A helper (sometimes) is nearby to clamp angle plates on as temporary feet. On opposite side of table, with 90° pointed toward you, or move the 24" to other side. take off one foot.
It's not hard to lay it down with such control to barely make a sound; pretty good with a 300 pound plate! Steel 2" thick is 82 lbs per square foot...
Cause I'm also little and old. When building diesets (we're still old school), I have to flip punch holder to tighten strippers and those for the punch itself. Also have to flip the die holder for it's mounts, make sure the part hole is clear, yaddy-yaddy yah.
Well, either plate could be 2" thick, 2' wide and 16" deep; or more. You would not think of getting fingers under to stand it on edge, nor think setting it down is just lowering it.
These do the trick. The upper one is distinct with the 90° jaws, I've seen smaller, but not more than 15". The regular adjustable below is 24".
So one of the plates is on the bench top, hanging over the edge; think of these as C-clamps with a built-in lever. Put the 90° on, sticking straight up. Put the other on, hard jaw down. You can get both hands on it and just lift. A helper (sometimes) is nearby to clamp angle plates on as temporary feet. On opposite side of table, with 90° pointed toward you, or move the 24" to other side. take off one foot.
It's not hard to lay it down with such control to barely make a sound; pretty good with a 300 pound plate! Steel 2" thick is 82 lbs per square foot...
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Ricky Joe
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I’ve got that in Herbrand and have seen it in Plomb. That’s the first Blackhawk I’ve seen.