What a beautiful find! The New Britain made quick release ratchets are a very rare item indeed, let alone a NOS example. I'm in CT and have yet to find a quick release version at flea markets, yard sales etc. The Kilness design was way ahead of its time as far as smoothness is concerned. They can be smoother than todays 72, 90 and 120 tooth ratchets. Thanks for sharing!
@DonthetoolmanАй бұрын
I agree new Britain was ahead of their time nobody else even ventured to copy the design sk was the most copied round head mechanism I'm assuming because it's cheaper to make that design as opposed to new Britain's design but I agree even with 46 teeth it still feels just as smooth as a 90 tooth thanks for watching my friend take care
@jefftovani5535Ай бұрын
Wow!!! I love it!! I really love ratchets!!I bet its a strong ratchet!! Little lube always helps!! That's one I make a shadow box for!!! I wouldn't use it,just display it!!
@DonthetoolmanАй бұрын
Thanks Jeff for your take on it yeah I'm not going to use it as much as I'd love too it's been in that condition for 50 years it would be really cool if it could go another 50 in that condition a shadow box is a great idea thanks for watching my friend take care
@georgebonney90Ай бұрын
I have a USA made Husky like this except mine isn't quick release
@DonthetoolmanАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing that new Britain husky are nice anything new Britain for that fact is
@91Z50Ай бұрын
I have a 1/2" drive HUSKY USA with the black finish, non quick release. Thanks for the video
@DonthetoolmanАй бұрын
You're welcome my friend @91Z50
@donwendling7800Ай бұрын
That ratchet looks like it was Never used!
@DonthetoolmanАй бұрын
It hasn't been I was the first to take it out of the package I'm debating on using it I can't make up my mind I do like it very smooth thanks for watching my friend