You don't see many of these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Craftsman-Ratchet-with-plastic-coated-handle-1930s-/181137411621?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2ca18e25 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Craftsman-Ratchet-with-plastic-coated-handle-1930s-/181137411621?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2ca18e25)
them amber bakelite handles are beautiful when in good condition.
Yeah that is kind of a crier. You see it and you know how cool it useta look
yours Scott
Quote from: fflintstone on May 09, 2013, 07:16:45 AM
them amber bakelite handles are beautiful when in good condition.
...which is almost never! I don't think they were very durable. :(
Someone wants it more than me . bob w
Quote from: lbgradwell on May 09, 2013, 11:30:12 AM
Quote from: fflintstone on May 09, 2013, 07:16:45 AM
them amber bakelite handles are beautiful when in good condition.
...which is almost never! I don't think they were very durable. :(
Bakelite and other early polymers have longevity issues. The science of polymer technology has come a long way. It took a long time for plastic to overcome the negative connotations that it has, but in another generation or two that will be gone as well.
What drive size is that one? I have a 3/8 already.
Still only $15.00
Sold for $24.06.