Vintage craftsman parts?

[buck91]

Was rebuilding a "vintage" (made in USA, probably late 90s) 1/4" Craftsman ratchet and like an idiot snapped the little toggle switch. Dont know why I did that, rebuilt plenty of ratchets before. Anyways, is there any replacements out there? Not seeing anything on ebay and not keen on swapping for a chinese replacement.

 

[wavinwayne]

Not sure but I hope you find a replacement. I have the 3/8" equivalent of what is probably the same ratchet. Bought at Sears in 1997 (I think). I never use this ratchet anymore, but I will never part with it. It has been with me through thick and thin and never failed me.

 

[Chris142]

Might be able to find parts on eBay. Now they just swap the whole tool instead of repairing it. But if the # has changed they won't swap it.

 

[Donald]

When I worked at a Sears store they guy in the backroom would rebuild rachets. They had a kit they would use. You would get one that had been rebuilt. They would not rebuild yours while you waited. Some would bring in an older made in USA ratchet that was broken and walk away with a rebuilt Chinese ratchet.

One guy brought in a bucket of broken rusty Craftsman hand tools. Probably got the bucket at a yard sale for $1. Walked away with a lot of new tools and a few rebuilt ratchets.

 

[Fordiesel69]

I have the same 1/4" rachet that just broke. When you say the # changed they wont replace it? I dont understand what you mean. It has a lifetime warranty so they have to do somthing. I have no love for it personally, the ratchet teeth are wide compared to newer ones. Very hard to use when that 1/16" of a turn is needed.

 

[drtyler]

Was rebuilding a "vintage" (made in USA, probably late 90s) 1/4" Craftsman ratchet and like an idiot snapped the little toggle switch. Dont know why I did that, rebuilt plenty of ratchets before. Anyways, is there any replacements out there? Not seeing anything on ebay and not keen on swapping for a chinese replacement.

What is the ratchet model number on the handle?

 

[wavinwayne]

deleted. Duplicate question

 

[buck91]

What is the ratchet model number on the handle?

44807. Looks like the NOS repair kits command a down right silly premium on ebay. Found one in stock at a small online retailer for an appropriate price. Used paypal, so hopefully I dont need to invoke the buyer protection.