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Offline lptools

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« on: September 13, 2017, 03:38:04 PM »
Hello, I am sure this has been discussed before. I am looking for a 5449 Proto 1/2" Drive Ratchet Repair kit. Best source, or place to buy? Thanks, Lou
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Re: Proto
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2017, 07:20:20 PM »
It might be free under lifetime warranty. I would talk to a local dealer or contact Proto online.

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Offline Ken W.

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Re: Proto
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2017, 09:24:20 AM »
Call Proto customer service up and I'm pretty sure they will send you one.

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Re: Proto
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2017, 03:57:18 PM »
Hello, Ken. Thanks for the info. I called Proto and they were very helpful. They are shipping me a repair kit, free of charge, not even a shipping charge. Thanks again, Lou
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Re: Proto
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2017, 07:20:30 PM »
The last time I called Proto I got a very rude woman on the line. She would not send me a kit and told me there was plenty of kits for sale on the internet. I have about 3 kits for every ratchet they sell. I can't remember the name of the company I bought them from, but they were about $13.00 per kit for the 1/2 inch drive Proto ratchet. Most Proto ratchets I have come across only need a good cleaning. I went to my local nut & bolt store and bought packs of screws to replace the worn out / buggered up side  cover screws on the pear head models. 100 screws to the pack for about $6.00  and I am trying to find a seller of the conical springs for the pear head models. At last count I had 71 Proto pear head ratchets. I also have Plomb, Urrea, Armstrong and a bunch of import Proto knockoffs. It's no wonder my wife, my kid, my granddaughter, the doctors and the Judge says I am crazy.

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Re: Proto
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2017, 07:41:20 PM »
"wife, my kid, my granddaughter, the doctors and the Judge says I am crazy."

Nah, you just have a collecting problem.   Send 'em to me and it'll clear right up.   :tongue:

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Re: Proto
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2017, 09:19:49 PM »
   geeeez,  Evildr235,  I don't see a collecting problem,  you have over 70,

Offline Ken W.

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Re: Proto
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2017, 09:41:33 PM »
When you find those springs , I'll take a bunch.

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Re: Proto
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2017, 12:38:28 AM »
I have seen a bunch of company's that sell conical springs, but they want me to send samples to try and match them up where their products and I have just been too busy / lazy to get around to it. I am hoping to find a local company so I can just walk in the door and buy them. I don't like sending for stuff if I can help it. I have been busy. Trying to make my garage air tight so I don't freeze while playing with my toys like past winters.

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Offline Yadda

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Re: Proto
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2017, 05:38:35 PM »
   geeeez,  Evildr235,  I don't see a collecting problem,  you have over 70,

I agree.  Crazy level is maybe two or three hundred?  :grin:
You might say I have a tool collecting problem....

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Re: Proto
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2017, 08:10:37 PM »
I buy every Proto ratchet that I find in good condition and priced right. I still need to get a long handled 1/2 drive one in chrome to replace the one that grew legs and walked away along with my long handled 3/8 drive chrome ratchet, my chain saw and my wife's PS3 game system. about a year ago.

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Re: Proto
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2017, 10:07:08 AM »
   geeeez,  Evildr235,  I don't see a collecting problem,  you have over 70,

I agree.  Crazy level is maybe two or three hundred?  :grin:

Awe, shoot. Don't tell my wife.....

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