Unmarked Ratchets

[lptools]

Hello, I have had these for a while, I hope that I haven't posted them before. The ratchet in the first group of photos has a raised PAT. PEND. , there is another figure, may be a letter or a number. I believe the bolt at the bottom is what keeps tension on the head within the yoke, a rod runs through the square tube handle, & connects to the yoke. There is no detent ball, but there is a spring tab in the opening, running vertically in a slot within the opening. The square opening measures 21/32, and the overall length of the tool is 10-1/8". The next group shows an unmarked ratchet, fine tooth exposed gear, and the steel head looks like 2 pieces pressed together. The opening measures 1/2", and there are 2 opposing shallow grooves running vertically within the opening, overall length is 9". Regards, Lou

[bill300d]

The first one I think is a Charles Miller patent mfd by C M B Wrench Co. See here. There are several that apply.

[lptools]

Hello, Bill. Thanks for the info. I went to the DATAMP site, turns out the C M B Wrench Company was located right where I live, in Syracuse, N.Y. Thanks again, Lou

[lptools]

Hello, Bill. With what you gave me, I did a little more digging. Looks like the second ratchet is from The Syracuse Wrench Company, 1/2" Drive Fine Tooth Ratchet. This can be seen at Alloy Artifacts, under Briefly Noted, Syracuse Wrench Co. Thanks again, Lou

[bill300d]

Glad to hear you have I'd the second one. There is no corroborating evidence but it is believed that Miller the Patentee of your first wrench may have had some relation to Syracuse Wrench.