P&C Tools 3/8" Drive Ratchet Socket Wrench Restoration

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  • @tonysheerness2427
    @tonysheerness2427 Рік тому +17

    The reason I like your channel is because you do things with the minimum of tools, no fancy buffing machine just a drill in a vice. This is what encourages people, as they can see things can be done on a budget with a little thought. Most people could do things with a shop full of top machines, however most do not even have a shed to work in.

    • @AndyM.
      @AndyM. Рік тому +4

      Can I get an 'AMEN' from the congregation for the witness of the good word A.K.A Tony??????? I feel the same plus KUDOS to you for the history lesson of the rachet!!!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Tony! You can definitely enjoy cleaning up old tools on a budget!

    • @tonysheerness2427
      @tonysheerness2427 Рік тому +1

      @@357magdad You do more than just clean up, you make handles, straiten, make repairs etc.

  • @markadams7597
    @markadams7597 Рік тому +2

    Great review, Ty. I have a P&C 10" adj wrench I bought as a teen in the mid 70's. It's been a real work horse through the decades. It's still twisting everything in sight!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Mark! I really like the Plomb / Proto / P&C ratchet design. It is very simple and easy to service.

  • @bluracer766
    @bluracer766 Рік тому +1

    I'm almost 54 and I just stumbled onto P&C for the first time last night in eBay. Like their style, they were bought by Proto some time ago.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      This is the first P&C item I've come across.

  • @speedyspooley
    @speedyspooley Рік тому +1

    I really like the two-tone polished/blued look. It's impressive without being flashy. It was also cool to learn the history of what would become Proto tools.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Researching the history is part of the fun!

  • @360plussynthetics
    @360plussynthetics Рік тому +1

    Beautiful ratchet. New tools are nice but there's just something about the old ones that bring a bit of nostalgia to mind. Don't make them like they used to. 👍🏻

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      I love the simplicity and serviceability of the design. The handle reminds me of a crescent wrench.

  • @MrDoeboy356
    @MrDoeboy356 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see Chuck made it through thanksgiving.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      He hid for a couple days!

  • @larryborkstrom3580
    @larryborkstrom3580 Рік тому +1

    The ratchet came out great and Joe sent you a nice jeweler's vice

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Larry! That little vise is gonna come in handy!

  • @methylbenzodiazepine
    @methylbenzodiazepine Рік тому

    Wow both the old, rugged industrial look and the polished version look amazing. Cool project.

  • @wayneo7307
    @wayneo7307 Рік тому +2

    Hi Magdad , Nice Job 👍 as Always ! Thanks For Background Info. I Knew They Became Plom then Proto . But Didn't Know the Whole Story. I Have A 1/2" Drive Sliding T Handle of Theirs . Made Before 1953 as Well.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Wayne! This is the first P&C I've come across.

  • @choppermike3329
    @choppermike3329 Рік тому +1

    That ratchet really came out nice. I like the contrasting finishes.👍🏻

  • @johnmclaurin
    @johnmclaurin Рік тому +4

    Stunning results and another fun watch! Received the awl from the auction sale, BEAUTIFUL!…..I have started collecting awls…this one will top my collection!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks John! I'm glad it arrived safely! Thanks for supporting my local food pantry!

  • @_stoatchaser
    @_stoatchaser Рік тому +1

    I don't want to sound like a kiss ass but I really enjoy your films and find your restorations very nice indeed. Simply done and not so much that the item loses its history. Well done Sir and long may you continue

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Darren! I'm glad you enjoy my projects!

  • @not2fast4u2c
    @not2fast4u2c Рік тому +3

    The bluing around the selector and the lettering was a nice choice That right angle adapter would work well restoring trim parts on old cars

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      The gears are pretty noisy in that right angle adapter. I only felt good with it on it's lowest speed.

    • @wayneo7307
      @wayneo7307 Рік тому +1

      I Have the 90 degree Adapter as Well . I Like It. It Is A Little Loud.

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe Рік тому +1

    Amazing transformation! This looks like a nice, simple but solid design that lends itself to user maintenance, which most companies don’t seem to build into their products.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Joe! I like this design over the ones with snap rings.

  • @donscottvansandt4139
    @donscottvansandt4139 Рік тому +1

    Cool ratchet Magdad! The wire wheel alone made a big difference! And I kinda like the bronze cast the evaporust gives it too . But the end product looks GREAT! I like the odd things you don't see all the time and I don't remember ever seeing one like yours.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! I found a similar one in an old catalog, but it was 1/4" drive!

  • @ydocproductions5593
    @ydocproductions5593 Рік тому +1

    It looks great Magdad! I especially like the cold blueing you put on the handle. That ratchet is going to last for a LONG time!😀👍

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! It seems like it wasn't used much.

  • @alpine1600s
    @alpine1600s Рік тому +2

    "Let's give this ratchet a test drive."
    Restores hand tools and has a sense of humor! Mrs. Magdad found a keeper!😁👍

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      I'm more lucky that I found her!

  • @johnkelley9877
    @johnkelley9877 Рік тому +1

    Great work Magdad! It is beautifully restored and the bluing is a nice touch. Thanks for sharing this.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks John! I like the design of this ratchet.

  • @vanislescotty
    @vanislescotty Рік тому +6

    Another beautiful restoration. Thanks for including the history of the tools you work on. I always enjoy that part.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Researching the history is a fun part of the hobby for me!

  • @user-lj2jy1ui1x
    @user-lj2jy1ui1x 24 дні тому

    Cool resto of the PNC rachet Magdad! The history lesson was a great addition. It was interesting to fimd out that they later became Proto as i was just wondering about that, as I have a whole set of high quallity Proto wrenches in a wrap around tiedown case. 😊👍

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  24 дні тому

      Thanks! Researching the history is a fun of the hobby!

  • @Dardrum
    @Dardrum Рік тому +1

    Indeed P&C tools were always quality tools, I have a few different ones I still use today on a regular basis. I also like the type of tool handle instead of the knurled ones. NICE JOB also

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Dale! This was the first P&C tool I've run across.

  • @davidcoats1037
    @davidcoats1037 Рік тому +1

    Dang fine job on a cool old wrench Magdad! Love the dremel right angle grinder set up. 😃👍🏼

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks David! That was my first time using that attachment. I'll have to use it some more before I decide if it's worth the $$.

  • @805ROADKING
    @805ROADKING Рік тому +1

    Good stuff Bud!! Never heard of P&C before!!☻

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks RoadKing! I hadn't either until I found this gem at Jacktown.

  • @EVILDR235
    @EVILDR235 Рік тому +1

    P&C was bought by The Plomb Tool company in 1941. Plomb and Proto repair kits can be used in that ratchet. I live about 20 minutes from the old P&C tool factory location. I don't collect P&C tools, but I have over 400 of them. Nice job as always on that tool.

  • @wireworks616
    @wireworks616 Рік тому +1

    You did an exceptional job on the ratchet Magdad.

  • @adude7050
    @adude7050 Рік тому +1

    It turned out great. i really like that style of handle they feel more like holding a tool instead of just a round bar.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! The handle reminds me of a Crescent wrench.

  • @halcooper6059
    @halcooper6059 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful work. Much improved over the original new version. I like the cold bluing. I found a 12" P&C crescent style wrench at a pawn shop for $2. I removed the rust and oiled it. I currently lack the tools to properly refinish.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Hal! Cleaning up and oiling the wrench is all you really need to do. I just make 'em shiny for fun!

  • @OutlawEdge
    @OutlawEdge Рік тому +1

    That dremel attachement is awesome! Thanks for sharing. Amazing video bro 👍😁 ARCO

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Arco! It's my poor man's die grinder!

  • @gayle525
    @gayle525 Рік тому

    Another tool saved to be used for another 50 or better years. Great job!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Gayle! Saving rusty tools is fun!

  • @nescobaraloplop9468
    @nescobaraloplop9468 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, Magdad. Just the inspiration I need to start my Sunday. Gonna go fix something today!

  • @andyc972
    @andyc972 Рік тому +1

    Thats a nice looking socket Wrench Magdad, the transformation before and after the conditioning belts is excellent, something else for my Wishlist ! I have one of those 2" abrasive sets and have found it very useful in my cordless Dremel, I. tend to use it at low RPM as the outside speed of the 2" disc is still pretty high, some reviewers show them with bent spindles but I've not had any problems with them. That was good of Joe to send you the hand vice, really useful for retaining your fingertips/prints and to avoid firing small parts all over the shop. Interesting to have the potted history, thanks for sharing !

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Andy! That right angle attachment made me nervous - I kept it on the lowest speed.

    • @andyc972
      @andyc972 Рік тому +1

      @@357magdad Yes, not the greatest mechanical integrity, but the nearest thing to an air die grinder without access to a compressor !

  • @barryhunt5357
    @barryhunt5357 Рік тому +1

    Nice cleanup and update, looks better than new!!!!!!!

  • @larrykelly2838
    @larrykelly2838 Рік тому +1

    Very nice cleanup, neat looking ratchet.

  • @chriholt
    @chriholt Рік тому

    That came out great, as usual. I definitely prefer that type of direction changing lever - makes it so quick to change and with only one hand. Nice touch on the bluing - it helped mask that dark area near the bottom of the handle.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Chris! I much prefer a lever over the dial selector like the S-K wrenches have.

  • @patjohnson3100
    @patjohnson3100 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your Thanksg8ving generosity. There will always be a need.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      The bidders were very generous this year. I plan to do a short video with the totals.

  • @ScoutCrafter
    @ScoutCrafter Рік тому +2

    Outstanding job! Love the bluing contrast! 😃👍

  • @philippollacia9482
    @philippollacia9482 Рік тому +1

    Nice work! By the way, the cone springs are available on Amazon in the Proto Rebuild Kits. Some times, you only need the screws or springs out of the kit.

  • @theropesofrenovation9352
    @theropesofrenovation9352 Рік тому +2

    I am laughing so hard at the "cupped wire flinger cuz it's so true"!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Those little wires get everywhere!

  • @setdown2
    @setdown2 Рік тому +1

    Nice job...that little hand vise comes in handy sometimes...🖖

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Chuck! That was my first time using the vise - I like it!

  • @gordon7005
    @gordon7005 Рік тому +1

    As always a lovely restoration and a fantastic video

  • @IrishLion-re8bu
    @IrishLion-re8bu Рік тому +1

    Seems like a real solid little ratchet, ill definitely be keeping my eye out dor one now lol. Your "whack a mole" hammer strike had me real nervous that you were about to lose some small parts :-)

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      I didn't even hit it that hard! I thought for sure I'd lost one of those little springs!

  • @stevenb.182
    @stevenb.182 Рік тому +1

    "Cupped wire-flinger".....Ha !!! Good one !!!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Those wires end up everywhere!

  • @drewskenheimer
    @drewskenheimer Рік тому +3

    Great job! Glad you showed how the springs went back in...always enjoy the history of the company you add to your videos as well!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Andy! Researching the history is part of the fun!

  • @tonylenge424
    @tonylenge424 Рік тому +2

    Very well done with excellent details. Thank you.

  • @williammcguire3rd
    @williammcguire3rd Рік тому +1

    Another awesome job. Looks like a new one!! That's what I like about yours and scoutcrafters channels, get a good history on the tools. 👍🔪👊🔥👍

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks WM3! I enjoy researching and presenting the history of the stuff I work on!

  • @ddblairco
    @ddblairco Рік тому +1

    satisfying clicks on that ratchet, thank you.

  • @alpine1600s
    @alpine1600s Рік тому +1

    Good lookin' ratchet! Only thing I would have done differently is blue the entire pivot.👍

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      I bet that would have looked good! I blued the areas that I couldn't polish.

  • @ianstools4929
    @ianstools4929 Рік тому +1

    That came out phenomenal! Well done magdad !

  • @liljoeii6091
    @liljoeii6091 Рік тому +1

    Nice ratchet clean right up too thank you for the video

  • @joeheilm
    @joeheilm Рік тому

    That was an amazing before and after, those conditioning belts really do a nice job. Great stuff. Cheers

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks Joe! I've had really good luck with those conditioning belts! Thanks again for the hand vise!

  • @rogerstlaurent8704
    @rogerstlaurent8704 Рік тому +1

    Said to say i never seen a P&C Ratchet or any of their Tools and that Ratchet is similar in design as Herbrand Ratchet and you are very correct the handle design on the P&C is far better than the round Knurled design ... Outstanding Job on the Ratchet Restoration Mr Magdad357 and Mr Chuck take care see you and Mr Chuck next Sunday

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Roger. The handle design reminds me of a Crescent wrench.

  • @upsidedowndog1256
    @upsidedowndog1256 Рік тому +1

    Nice! The hand vice looks handy.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      That was my first time using it. I will be using it a lot!

  • @larrydemaar409
    @larrydemaar409 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for posting this beautiful restoration of a P & C ratchet. I have a P & C needle nose pliers that I received from my dad. However, as a kid it has a couple of gouges because I shorted it out once. Very interested in this company, thank you.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Larry! Check out the pandctools website!

  • @bigvicsworkshop
    @bigvicsworkshop Рік тому +1

    I like the bluing...nice.. enjoyed the history as well! Good stuff

  • @patjohnson3100
    @patjohnson3100 Рік тому +2

    I really enjoyed this restoration. It's very rewarding to bring back an old tool and make it serviceable again. I take it the two small holes under the switch are for oiling the mechanism periodically. I always appreciate the historical context you give your restorations, especially so in this case because PC had its origins 8n my neck of the woods -- the Intermountain west and Pacific northwest.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Pat! I don't know if the holes were meant for oiling, or the metal was too thin for blind holes.

  • @dbl6gun45
    @dbl6gun45 Рік тому +2

    You did a another fantastic restoration Magdad, a great ratchet.

  • @nickh2519
    @nickh2519 Рік тому +1

    That looked very fancy at the end with the subtle bluing, very nice! And a very handy size for the portable toolbox, perhaps. Thanks for sharing, all the best!

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Nick! The size was what attracted me to it at the flea market.

  • @GuntersGarage
    @GuntersGarage Рік тому

    NICE, thats a handsome little ratchet! I prefer the elongated handle ratchets over round myself.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому

      Thanks! The handle reminds me of a Crescent wrench.

  • @fasteddy07
    @fasteddy07 Рік тому

    Stunningly beautiful renovation!👏

  • @jackthompson2132
    @jackthompson2132 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video Magdad 👍🏻 and good find. You alway make interesting video. Thank You for sharing

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Jack! It's fun hunting for cool old tools at the flea market!

  • @Resto-Rob
    @Resto-Rob Рік тому +1

    That looks fantastic! I will need to look into that angle attachment.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Robert! This was the first project I used it on. I'm not ready to say it's worth the money yet.

  • @lourias
    @lourias Рік тому +1

    That different color on your handle was because an air bubble was caught on the underside of the tool. No Evaporust came in contact with the steel in that spot.

  • @billchiasson2019
    @billchiasson2019 Рік тому +1

    Came out sweet!! Nice job sir!!

  • @rogermcdonald1607
    @rogermcdonald1607 Рік тому +2

    The ratchet came out beautiful Magdad! You always come up with the coolest projects. I need to get some of those plastic abrasive discs. They seem to work well.👍🎥🇺🇸

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Roger! I've had good luck with those plastic abrasive wheels!

  • @ihrescue
    @ihrescue Рік тому +2

    Nice work on the ratchet. I like the right angle sanding head for the Dremel, I will put that in the purchase queue. I think I would rather have a needy steel tool without chrome like this ratchet. You can always clean it and polish it up for maintenance but once the chrome has corrosion through it you then have two surfaces. Not that the tool is any less effective.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      I'm not a big fan of plating either. The nickel over brass is my least favorite. I wish that right angle attachment was better quality for the money.

  • @geraldschrader8511
    @geraldschrader8511 Рік тому +1

    Really nice job! This turned out great.

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 Рік тому +2

    Nice clean up, like the way you finished it out, looks like a sweet little go to tool and would be a pleasure to use. Thanks for the video sir.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Terry! I like the shape of the handle - reminds me of a Crescent wrench!

  • @scoobydoobysue
    @scoobydoobysue Рік тому +1

    Another nice one Magdad!

  • @thomasrichter3420
    @thomasrichter3420 Рік тому +2

    Well done! Thanks for your additional historic info to the company! 👍

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Thomas! I enjoy researching the history of the tools I find!

  • @garyjones2582
    @garyjones2582 Рік тому +1

    I was wondering if you found any history on the ratchet.. I was thinking it might have been from the 40's or 50's... The thing I like the best about this ratchet is it has screws, which is great when it comes to disassembly... I used to pack mine with grease and have never had a problem with it.. the newer ratchets with the fine teeth might work better with a light oil... M.D. another fine video, ratchet turned out beautiful... Take care my friend...

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Gary! I prefer the screws and plate over the snap rings!

  • @stevewalker7822
    @stevewalker7822 Рік тому +1

    Another top notch job!

  • @lv_woodturner3899
    @lv_woodturner3899 Рік тому +2

    Looks better than new. Well done. I love the cold bluing. Adds a nice bit of contrast.
    Nice hand vise. I have a style where the handle tightens on a taper. I am not fond of this design. The thumb screw sticks out on your vise, but it looks like it tightens better than the one I have.
    What was the total for the Thanksgiving auction? I looked on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and it seemed a lot of bids and interest in the items.
    Dave.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Dave! I plan to do a quick video once we have everything totaled up!

  • @rge2410
    @rge2410 Рік тому +1

    Very well done sir. Tell chuck that is a great polish job.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I'll let him know!

  • @Donthetoolman
    @Donthetoolman 9 місяців тому

    Nice job I like that handle style also reminds me of a crescent wrench

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  9 місяців тому +1

      I like it too!

  • @jeffreybrianring6392
    @jeffreybrianring6392 Рік тому +1

    P&C tools were made in Portland Oregon

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      Check out Alloy Artifacts page:
      alloy-artifacts.org/peterson-carlborg.html#history

  • @mrbenmall
    @mrbenmall Рік тому +1

    Great restoration!

  • @Dalesworkshop
    @Dalesworkshop Рік тому +1

    I should have finished the video. Question answered.

  • @todaywefly4370
    @todaywefly4370 Рік тому +1

    If it’s anything like my tools the dark stain at to bottom of the handle was a blob of gasket cement that got spilled onto it in the heat of the battle.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      I went at that stain pretty hard with the wire flinger. I was only able to lighten it a little.

  • @TheCleric42
    @TheCleric42 Рік тому +3

    Great job. Did you have to grease the inside of the wrench’s mechanism? I seem to recall scoutcrafter doing that once.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +1

      I used Super Lube on the mechanism and I oiled the ball detent.

  • @mikecurtis2585
    @mikecurtis2585 Рік тому +2

    Another great job! Looks better than new! Works great 👍

  • @marko11kram
    @marko11kram Рік тому +1

    looks super!

  • @rushley5813
    @rushley5813 Рік тому

    If the military every decides to get rid of the m4 I am certain they could use cone wheels and Metabo blades as the new weapon of war great looking resto mag

  • @timothydiffu6474
    @timothydiffu6474 Рік тому

    Looking good magdad !!

  • @frankblack5129
    @frankblack5129 Рік тому +1

    Outstanding

  • @douglasbaker3344
    @douglasbaker3344 Рік тому

    Nice job Magdaddy

  • @RestorationAustralia
    @RestorationAustralia Рік тому +1

    Looks great.😊

  • @theropesofrenovation9352
    @theropesofrenovation9352 Рік тому +1

    Super nice!

  • @rawbacon
    @rawbacon Рік тому +2

    Nice looking wrench, I wonder what caused that dark blotch.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      I hit that spot pretty hard with the wire flinger and it got a little lighter.

  • @Dalesworkshop
    @Dalesworkshop Рік тому +1

    The head reminds me of the Photo I did recently. Do you know if they have anything in common. It looks great. I really like the 90 attachment.

  • @branned
    @branned Рік тому +1

    Why do you not put a few drops of penetrating oil on the screws? The whole ratchet was bone dry.

    • @357magdad
      @357magdad  Рік тому +2

      If the screws gave me trouble I would have tried some heat. I avoid adding oil because I would then have to degrease before wire brushing and soaking in Evapo-Rust.

  • @19Bmiller
    @19Bmiller Рік тому +1

    Like new

  • @unwired1281
    @unwired1281 Рік тому

    How often does Mrs Magdad have to come looking for her measuring cup?