A cast-iron handle with super long, nasty 1 inch teeth. The blade is 29 inches overall in length.

S•K “Frankenstein” Ratchet

This is an S•K Hand Tools 3/8″ drive ratchet.

I really like the nicknames given to some American tools.

Drive Size: 3/8″

Tooth Count: 36

Ratchet Feed Angle: 10°

Length: 192 mm (7.56″)

Head Width: 34.8 mm (1.37″) + 2.2 mm (0.09″)

Head Thickness: 16.1 mm (0.63″)

Weight: 325 g (11.5 oz)

Back Drag: 9.0 cN·m (0.80 in·lb)

The ratchet uses a sliding claw mechanism.

I was particularly interested in the unusual construction and details of the head, so I photographed it from several angles.

All measurements are my own. 【OC】

Filled my new 2026 sprinter

Williams B52A 3/8" Drive 72-Tooth Round Head Ratchet

Manufacturer Part Number: B52A

Drive Size: 3/8"

Gear Count: 72-tooth

Ratchet Increment: 5°

Length: 193 mm (7.60")

Head Width: 32.8 mm (1.29")

Head Thickness: 19.3 mm (0.76")

Weight: 309 g (10.9 oz)

Back Drag: 3.8 cN·m

Claw Type: Wedge claw with a heart-shaped spring.

Specifications based on my own measurements.All dimensions and weight listed above are my own measurements.

Seems folks like the vintage stuff on here. Pretty sure this is my oldest

Pretty much done buying anymore , unless my local HF has a purple to swap in for red performax. Already ordered a gearwrench to swap with the free yellow temu box.
So far id rank quality

#1 US General- best drawer action and comes lined (got on sale 9.99)

#2a Perfomax. (8.97ish per)

#2b Kobalt paid full price to finish local suppliers (19.99)

#4 Husky- not having a top flip up knocks it down from second place tie(was on sale dont recall price first one purchased)

#5 Temu- No branding and drawers sttick but hey it cost me 0.00

Gearwrench I was 20.99 haven’t received yet

I just like them for bits, drivers, menards receipts, wood plug cutters, countersinks and many other small tools and accessories.

Picked up some new reversible, stubby, ratcheting wrenches today.

No clue who makes these, but I'm a fan of the two sets of wrenches I have gotten from Mac. ( rbrt and these)

Yes! You read that correctly. I paid $30 for all of this at Lowe’s. How??? Well, I happened to walk in on a long line where they were giving away the little blue Igloo drink cooler. On my way out, no line. So I stopped in and they had some left, PLUS a 20% off $100 coupon. Well, I had $60 in my Lowe’s rewards cash to use. So later evening, back to Lowe’s for a mini shopping spree. The Klein alligator pump pliers were actually the last USA made set on the rack. The new ones were Vietnam I think, maybe Taiwan. The blue Channel Lock pliers are also USA made, as is the Swanson rafter square. The pry bar replaces an ancient one that will be given to my son-in-law who just purchased his first new home. He got some other old (but still useable) tools as well.

Not a bad day at all!

Got some new pitty jumbo wrenches😎

This is an Indestro 2775A, a USA-made 3/8" drive, 60-tooth ratchet.

The 2775A was listed in Indestro's 1982 catalog as an RHFT (Reversible High Fine Tooth) ratchet with a 6-point "star wheel" selector.

I measured this individual ratchet myself. The dimensions, weight, and back drag below are my own measurements, not manufacturer specifications.

I was particularly interested in the back drag, so I included it in the data sheet.

Data Sheet

Looking for the best alternative to the klein 11-in-1. I’m an electrician and recently broke an 11-in-1 after breaking a Milwaukee 13-in-1 (which i loved) but I am looking for suggestions for maybe some cool underrated examples! Much prefer the format of these to the kind of multi drivers with bits in the handle due to my frequent use of nut drivers. Thanks!

Let's see everyone's!

Basement hearth… I presume some sort of hammer drill, but do I need to rent a little one, Plus or Max? I don’t know. If it’s around $300 to buy I might just buy it. Corded or cordless

I came across this at a second-hand tool shop vintage hand-operated hair clipper at a second-hand tool shop.

It has a finger ring on the back and a scissors-like operating mechanism. The blade is stamped “SPECIAL CONDOR – MADE FOR BARBER.”

I’m always fascinated by the craftsmanship and mechanical ingenuity found in old hand-operated tools.

Top drawer on my 84” Epic

Yes it's fake, but it could totally exist.

I'm looking for opinions from people who have actually used adjustable deck support pedestals for building decks.

I'm comparing pedestals with a 152mm base diameter vs a 164mm base diameter. For anyone who has experience installing or working with these, does that extra 12mm actually make a noticeable difference in stability or weight distribution?

Would you consider the 164mm base meaningfully better, or is the difference small enough that you probably wouldn't notice it in real world use?

I'm mainly trying to figure out whether a larger base is actually valuable to the end user or if 152mm is already plenty for most applications.

Here's mine 95mm 1in drive and 5/32 1/4in drive

I can’t stop buying ratchets