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They aren't marked. First examples I remember were retail imports, pair of super stubby Phillips and Flat screwdrivers, with round shanks. That diameter fit in the cam I've described, for accessing difficult fasteners like fender-well trim screws.
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Toolmaker51
...we'll learn more by wandering than searching...
I remember those little roller ratchets. I had one until someone decided that they needed it more than I did. I'm pretty sure that mine was Blue-Point branded. I have no idea who made it, but it was not Snap-on. I think that they were house branded for quite a few tool companies.
I don't care for the Chapman. It has a coarse action and lots of back drag.
My favorite bit ratchets are:
https://cutleryshoppe.com/victorinox...ive-4-25-long/
It's a roller ratchet with the smallest head that I have found. The action is smooth but has a bit more back drag than I would like.
https://vimtools.com/product/hbr5/
This is made by Hi-Five in Taiwan. It's been house branded for a number of tool companies. The thumb ring is stamped "Reverse Gear"
Note! senlow's offering of https://vimtools.com/product/hbr5/ site recognizes nothing manufactured is perfect or everlasting. First page shows not only the wrench (yes, they are sold under different brands) but, are you sitting down? I'll wait......
They itemize and describe spare and repair parts?
They itemize and describe spare and repair parts!
They itemize and describe spare and repair parts
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Toolmaker51
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Frank S (May 2, 2022), Toolmaker51 (May 3, 2022)
In this sort of "chapman" style tools, this is my hands down all time favorite:
https://wfmc.shop/
obviously NOT inexpensive but you will be hard pressed to wear one out in a lifetime of use. Very fine tooth ratchet for swing in tight spaces, and you can apply what feels to be an inappropriate amount of torque to it and not strip out the tool. A pleasure to use.
I have Chapman sets as well, they are nice tools, I particularly like the quality of the bits.
I also have one of these sets that I picked up as an impulse buy at the local NAPA parts store and find it surprisingly nice for an inexpensive tool:
https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-9726-Mi.../dp/B000XW4C8Q
Wow, thank you!
I've been here 9 years this summer and it has been an adventure. Some of the most interesting tidbits we've learned from customers because unfortunately the previous owners didn't keep many records. A couple years ago someone in the Seattle area found an old Chapman set on the side of railroad tracks and mailed it to us. It has a label on the inside stating the list price as designated by the OPA, which established price ceilings for essential goods during WWII to prevent price gouging. We knew that our tools were used by the military but did not realize that they were integral to the war effort.
I wish I could see all the places our tools have gone!
Joel
Chapman MFG
Frank S (May 3, 2022)
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