This Craftsman ratchet was new for me, never seen one, but I own one now, I was intimidated taking this completely apart, did not want to ruin a good ratchet!
Nice ratchet. My dad had one when i was growing up. I loved using that ratchet. Nice clean up. You and i have the same mindset, if it works for you, use it. I have just about every brand tool in my boxes. There isn't a bad tool if it gets the job done.
You're welcome, glad I could help.........Even though I see a comment saying this is an Easco built ratchet, I researched this ratchet before and your instincts seem right in that it's a Stanley built ratchet. Several sources say the "EE" indicates Stanley built them.....Also the original packaging said "Made in the USA" on it, so it is a USA ratchet.
Either way does not really matter to me, it is a good quality tool that I got for a great price, and I have used it already, so to me it has paid for itself!!! I think a good tool is a good tool no matter who makes it, sometimes when your broken down on the side of the road and need a tool you to not ask who it made.
I over torqued mine years ago, and it busted the little ring inside, and it fell apart. I'd like to rebuild it, but I don't think it's worth it. A "friend" of mine stole the 1/4 inch one I had.
@djstoolrestorations that's what I'm thinking. It's just a spring clip that broke. Seeing a used one on eBay going for $75 tells me it's a nice ratchet. I wish I never tried to use it as a breaker bar! Lol
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Nice ratchet. My dad had one when i was growing up. I loved using that ratchet. Nice clean up. You and i have the same mindset, if it works for you, use it. I have just about every brand tool in my boxes. There isn't a bad tool if it gets the job done.
I agree!!!!
Just so happend to stumble across this video thanks for giving me something to do this weekend.
Hope yours turns out great!
You're welcome, glad I could help.........Even though I see a comment saying this is an Easco built ratchet, I researched this ratchet before and your instincts seem right in that it's a Stanley built ratchet. Several sources say the "EE" indicates Stanley built them.....Also the original packaging said "Made in the USA" on it, so it is a USA ratchet.
Either way does not really matter to me, it is a good quality tool that I got for a great price, and I have used it already, so to me it has paid for itself!!! I think a good tool is a good tool no matter who makes it, sometimes when your broken down on the side of the road and need a tool you to not ask who it made.
I over torqued mine years ago, and it busted the little ring inside, and it fell apart. I'd like to rebuild it, but I don't think it's worth it. A "friend" of mine stole the 1/4 inch one I had.
That’s a bummer! rebuild kits are getting too expensive, look for used ones that are broken and use them for parts!
@djstoolrestorations that's what I'm thinking. It's just a spring clip that broke. Seeing a used one on eBay going for $75 tells me it's a nice ratchet. I wish I never tried to use it as a breaker bar! Lol
Those were great Easco built ratchets
Either way Stanley or Easco, it is a great tool!!
I like the fact that I can get it to go from right to left with one hand
Copy that!
I have a Proto Challenger 3/8 looks the exact same as this ratchet. Must be the same manufacturer.
Proto did make tools for Sears for a while!
ok excellent,thought i had the same one,but mine is a 43582EEE,which comes apart differently looks almost identical, yours a 3/8?
It is a 3/8" anvil and it is marked 43772 EE 7, and I have used it and I do like the action!