Quote Originally Posted by 350RRC View Post
I was recently given some of my grandfather's tools in two boxes...................

The other box is original Snap On and contains a complete 1/2" drive ratchet and socket set. I have been told it was one of the first in Australia and I know it would have seen a massive amount of work. Everything is like new and is actually a bit of a PITA to use because the detent balls on the drives grip the sockets too hard!

Makes my 25yo Oz made Sidchrome 1/2 " set look sloppy.

cheers, DL
Dumb me.......... Have been using this set in the rebuild of a Jarrett offset disc harrow over the last couple of days.

All the sockets are drilled on one side to really hold onto the detent ball of the drive, if so desired. Also noticed that the breaker bar is drilled through the handle so it can be used as a fast wobble bar if necessary; very smart.

Much nicer to use than my Sidchrome set, especially the ratchet handle. It would date from WW2 era.

DL