I have this to the side for somebody here, but I've long forgotten who.  It is in 3/8" form, a Blackhawk 34976.  Please let me know if you're missing a child.

I think you had mentioned it in our correspondence at some point. I like it and would be interested if no one else lays claim to it. If they do, that's ok too.

Thanks!  It's yours!

That should be 7/16".  Did someone modify it somewhere down the line?

It's 3/8" drive, and I see no reason to believe it was modified.  In fact, you can still see original plating around the square drive working end.  If modified, they did an excellent job!.

Quote from: OilyRascal on September 30, 2012, 02:13:53 PM
It's 3/8" drive, and I see no reason to believe it was modified.  In fact, you can still see original plating around the square drive working end.  If modified, they did an excellent job!.

Can you get a close up pic of the model number?  AA shows 39976 as a 7/16 drive but does not show 34976 for 3/8 drive. 

Quote from: chopper1 on October 05, 2012, 04:51:26 PM
Can you get a close up pic of the model number?  AA shows 39976 as a 7/16 drive but does not show 34976 for 3/8 drive. 

It is black lettering on black handle which is next to impossible for me to capture.  I'm no photographer, and have limited resources in my photography.  Digital camera died with the shop project, and I use an Android phone for my camera now.  Using a sidewalk for a backdrop on a nice shiny day is my best picture.....and never great.  That said, here is my best try.

 

I can assure you it is marked "BLACKHAWK 34976", that is 3/8" drive now, and that it was 3/8" drive upon it's making.  It'll be en-route to Kit soon enough, so you may need to chase him for further details.

Thanks for posting the pic.  I can see the numbers clearly.  That's a new one on me as I've never seen the 34976 but have seen a few and had one 39976, 7/16".

Quote from: OilyRascal on October 16, 2012, 10:33:19 PM

Quote from: chopper1 on October 05, 2012, 04:51:26 PM
Can you get a close up pic of the model number?  AA shows 39976 as a 7/16 drive but does not show 34976 for 3/8 drive. 

It is black lettering on black handle which is next to impossible for me to capture.  I'm no photographer, and have limited resources in my photography.  Digital camera died with the shop project, and I use an Android phone for my camera now.  Using a sidewalk for a backdrop on a nice shiny day is my best picture.....and never great.  That said, here is my best try.

wow I can never get pics like that it's like it is right here  bob w

 

I can assure you it is marked "BLACKHAWK 34976", that is 3/8" drive now, and that it was 3/8" drive upon it's making.  It'll be en-route to Kit soon enough, so you may need to chase him for further details.

oily,

Any time you run into a low contrast situation like that try this trick:

Rub a contrasting color crayon (the kind they use in construction) over the lettering, rub your finger lightly over the lettering to remove any excess crayon, then take your picture.  All is well with your photo. 

I've found yellow or white construction crayons work well with most background colors.

Quote from: amertrac on October 20, 2012, 04:35:55 PM
wow I can never get pics like that it's like it is right here  bob w

You have to use the "macro" setting on your camera, Bob. And Gary's trick will help too!