Craftsman Tools - USA History: C-XX [C-Series] Ratchets

[@jeffl7852]

I did not see the other side of the C-98 (has the 1/2: drive pin). Can you add one pic.

[@briankelley1335]

Where snd when can I fing your tear down video on the C-98 ratchet

[@GearWolf]

Hello, Brian. I did not do one for the original series. It will be included in the "reboot".

[@dyer2cycle]

...here in Appalachia, I have heard my father and grandfather discussing that the average wage was around 50 cents/day in the 1930's, logging and lumber industry..I remember them talking about how thrilled they were when the wage reached $1.00/day...maybe in the 1940's?...also, those switch-the-drive plug-out-to-reverse-it C-97's..I can see a scenario where a professional mechanic might buy 2 ratchets, keep the drive plug installed in one for tightening, the other for loosening, and just switch ratchets when working to save the time and hassle of switching out the drive plug....

[@GearWolf]

I can completely see where you are coming from with having two ratchets of the same type. The C-XX series will be getting a new name in the "reboot" video as well as a significant boost in content by quite a large leap. It will be one you want to see! ^_^ Thank you very much for sharing those memories about your family experiences. Was your father involved with the logging and lumber industry as well?

[@dyer2cycle]

@@GearWolf ..your welcome :)..yes, my grandfather during the great depression and during ww2-1950's...dad late 1940's-early 1970's, then farming...not much of either goes on now, mostly the agriculture fields now filled with RV parks and houses, mountainsides that once grew timber now dotted with subdivisions, everyone now are builders, landscape/lawn care/tree service, or real estate agents....

[@GearWolf]

@@dyer2cycle All of the bread and circuses our country continues to perpetuate will catch up with us eventually. An economy that is primarily based on "service" cannot survive. Someone needs to "produce" something. When you lose the ability to do things for yourself is the moment you lose your freedom. I, too, remember the days where men were men, women were women, and people lead productive fulfilling lives. It sure as hell wasn't perfect, but I think many would agree it was better than where things are at now.

[@dyer2cycle]

@@GearWolf ..Well said!....

[@GearWolf]

Whoops! I made a statement saying the average income per day was 0.90 cents in 1938. I should have said the average income per hour was 0.90 cents 1938. Sorry for the confusion!

[@danhand555]

I have one of these. Amazing ratchets

[@danhand555]

It's a C57

[@GearWolf]

@@danhand555 Daniel, do you mean a C-97?

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Thanks a good post. Cheers !

[@markh4753]

I have a BE 1/4 " female rachet and would like to know where I can get a 1/4" to 1/4" drive bit or a 1/4"to 3/8 " drive bit have seen these on eBay but they are very difficult to track down.

[@GearWolf]

Absolutely! They are incredibly difficult to acquire. Usually the 1/4" drive is a little more common than the 3/8". Unfortunately, the 3/8" drive can often command as much money or more than the ratchet you hope to pair it with.

[@GearWolf]

Speaking of the drive bits, finding the male to male extensions for female ratchets is mindbogglingly difficult. I got lucky and found a few. I don't think I displayed them on the BE and Circle H video though.

[@troyschuller671]

go to KC TOOL and go to HEYCO and look up 3/8 plug lugs

[@troyschuller671]

@@GearWolf not that hard at all I found them

[@GearWolf]

@@troyschuller671 Hi, Troy! Yes, you are correct that Hazet does make male to male couplers; however, we are talking about finding the original OEM. The OEM pieces from the 1930s can be hard as hell to find.

[@corvairfrank9008]

You're missing a ratchet that I saw. It's the teardrop head with a craftsman screw driver type blue and red handle.

[@GearWolf]

Unfortunately, there is not a ratchet that fits within this family which fits your description. The screw driver handled ratchets that you are talking about, which I suspect you found on eBay, are home-brews. This means they are made in the aftermarket by enthusiasts at their homes or at work. Often times these "one offs" or small batch user created tools are pretty high quality. Sadly, I am only covering USA made Craftsman branded ratchets that are official and appeared in the Sears Catalog.

[@NDC1115]

This may be of interest to you, I have the Snap-on brother to the C-98

[@GearWolf]

I'd be up for receiving photos, if you would be inclined on sending me a few. I tried sending you a private message, but it doesn't seem like your account is set up for that. Mine is.Send me a PM, and I can let you know where you can send the pictures. I appreciate it!

[@megaeverything101]

you really should do overview video..place all ratchets on table,,

[@GearWolf]

Not a bad idea!

[@KyleMcCrary]

Any comments on the Stanley's purchase of Craftsman? supposedly coming back to the USA!