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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: harwill on May 21, 2013, 11:53:54 AM

Title: Craftsman Circle "U"?
Post by: harwill on May 21, 2013, 11:53:54 AM

Got this old Craftsman 1/2" ratchet that looks a bit different from most I've seen from 30s-40s.  The selector lever is different and the handle has a "Circle U" logo (pointed to by pencil in photo).  Anybody know what the 'U' means? 

Title: Re: Craftsman Circle "U"?
Post by: lbgradwell on May 21, 2013, 12:20:37 PM

It means the ratchet was made by Plomb/Penens.

Title: Re: Craftsman Circle "U"?
Post by: harwill on May 21, 2013, 01:24:22 PM

Aha!  A lot of other socket tools in this lot are Plomb.  This came from Sharon, PA so I'm betting the Plomb line was popular in that area...