For the Ratchet Guys....3/8 drive Proto indexible ratchet

[mikeswrenches]

Here's another one I never knew existed.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROTO-3-8-IN-INDEXIBLE-LONG-HANDLE-RATCHET-MADE-IN-THE-USA-NO-5257L-/360485524661?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item53ee9c94b5

Mike

[OilyRascal]

Could someone explain a INDEXIBLE ratchet to me?

[HeelSpur]

Scroll down on the ad there is a description there.

[mikeswrenches]

Oily,

Not sure I can explain it.  In my mind it looks like "a solution in search of a problem".  However, if you're young enough, this could be your chance to get in on the ground floor of what is sure to be a rare collectible in the future.  After all,  how many of these things do you think will ever be sold?

Mike

[Papaw]

An INDEXIBLE RATCHET allows the user to rotate the ratchet head
into different positions.

This is a multi-position ratchet.

Simply release the pivot lock, rotate the head and re-lock in desired position.

[OilyRascal]

I don't get it.  I had read the description.  It didn't register with me what is unique about it.  "rotate the ratchet head
into different positions" - Isn't that the nature of any ratchet?

[Papaw]

You can position the head in several angles in relation to the handle. Think of a job where you need clearance to swing the handle.

[EVILDR235]

I would like to have about a dozen of those orange handles.

EvilDr235

[1930]

These wont take any great amount of torque until that swiveling head just flops around due to a broken pawl.

Useless unless it is used only for light duty work in my experience

[amertrac]

JUST THE ALIGNMENT OF THE HEAD TO HANDLE MAKES IT A CONVERSATION PIECE   bob w

[mikeswrenches]

1930,

Apparently you are correct.  Further research has revealed that Proto has discontinued them.

An instant collectable, and, as Bob said, a great conversation piece.

Mike

[kxxr]

Oily, here is another picture of an indexing ratchet to show how the head moves in relation to the handle. It's a cool tool imo.

[OilyRascal]

Oily, here is another picture of an indexing ratchet to show how the head moves in relation to the handle. It's a cool tool imo.

Thank you so much, Mr. Ratchet Man.  I just "got it".

[mikeswrenches]

kxxr,

Who made the ratchet you posted?

Mike

[HeelSpur]

I have one that the head rotates but it doesn't go side to side,
it goes from front to back. Is that considered indexible too?