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Offline lptools

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Re: Strange unmarked ratchet
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2020, 04:22:58 AM »
I'm going to take a wild guess that it is missing one handle, and would be used for square shank augers. Woodworking, not a mechanic's tool.
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Re: Strange unmarked ratchet
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2020, 11:50:20 AM »
I think that is a very good wild guess.  I wondered about the symmetrical shape of the metal portion.  That would explain it.
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Re: Strange unmarked ratchet
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2020, 12:17:13 PM »
i have to agree about it being an auger handle.   I went on ebay and asked the seller where the other handle was and for a picture of the other end of the tools.   

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Re: Strange unmarked ratchet
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2020, 03:34:29 PM »
This is much like the Millers Falls no. 4 ratcheting handle. If you haven’t seen one of those, they also have a reversible ratchet, and a removable handle, but in addition use a chuck like on a bit brace.

 Another interesting feature was the removable handle could be screwed in a hole on the top to stabilize the auger if/when boring in a corner. In addition the removable handle was made in 2 pcs. so it could rotate in your hand. It was a very well thought out tool.

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