$362 Craftsman Ratchet

[kxxr]

I noticed it. Thought it was pretty interesting but had no idea it would sell for that much. Anybody else have one? Seen one?

[OilyRascal]

This is my first to see, which may explain that price.

quoting from the Craftsman's discussion board:
The 1/2" drive C-97 ratchet along with the whole C series is made by Snap-on. Manufactured for Sears from 1932 - 1935. ......

[OilyRascal]

Also looks like LB had involvement in a similar discussion thread on GJ.

[lauver]

Gang,

The C-98 ratchet posted by kxxr above was likely made by Hinsdale.  I have only seen one of these Crafty ratchets in a private collection.  But, I have seen several similar looking Hinsdale ratchets.

The C-97 and C-98 ratchets are of totaly different designs and appear be unrelated by OEM.

Why they have similer series or model numbers I do not know and won't speculate.

[lbgradwell]

PowderKeg also pointed out the similarity of the handle on that Craftsman to Hinsdale too Gary.

But DaveTheToolman still thinks it's SO...

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140699

[johnsironsanctuary]

Looks like Davethetoolman was the buyer.  LG, please let us know when his Craftsman DVD is available.  Sounds like the ultimate Craftsman Tool catalog. I hope that he puts it on sale soon.

[lbgradwell]

LG, please let us know when his Craftsman DVD is available.

Will do.