1/4 Inch Drive Ratchets
Catalog drawings and actual tools
The GM70-L and the 9/32 M70-L (20 tooth) are the same ratchet with different inserts. The insert is the “square” and the internal gear. This switches over with 2 screws. In 1941 and 1942 the ¼ inch ratchet existed, but no sockets were offered. In 1945 a full set was offered. The ratchets are (L and M) are 20 tooth miniatures of the full size 3/8 and ½ ratchets
The on top is a 1946 illustration.
The 1st photo is an M-70M converted to ¼ and is the same as a GM-70M,
The third and Fourth TM-70B in Chrome and the GM-70S in industrial finish – These are identical
The 4th ratchet is GM-70L in post war chrome
The labels at the bottom show the logo differences 1946 and 1953.
Snap on Model number | Description | Date Range |
GM70-L | Ratchet handle (20 tooth) | 1941-1945 |
GM-70M | Ratchet handle (20 tooth) | 1937 – 1958 |
TM-70 | Ratchet handle | 1960 |
TM-70A | Ratchet handle This Model ran from 1962 | 1962-1970 |
TM-70B | Ratchet handle (20- tooth) | 1967-1987 |
TM-711 | Ratchet handle | 1967-1987 |
TM739 | Round Head ratchet | 1983 – 1999 |
TM-75 | Ratchet handle (20- tooth) | 1975-1987 |
TM-830 | Ratchet handle 30 tooth | 1995 – 1999 |
TM830FOD | Ratchet handle 30 tooth | 1999 |
TM831 | Flex Ratchet handle 30 tooth | 1995 – 1999 |
TM835 | Flex head plastic handle Ratchet handle 30 tooth | 1995 – 1999 |
TM836 | Plastic handle 30 tooth | 1999 |
TM836O | Plastic handle 30 tooth | 1999 |
TMK739 | Short Handle (45 tooth) | 1995 -1999 |
TML70A | Ratchet long handle | 1967-1987 |
MV-71 | 30 tooth flat ratchet | Unlisted |
TML830 | Ratchet handle long handle 30 tooth | 1995 – 1999 |
TML836 | Plastic handle 30 tooth | 1995 – 1997 |
TML836O | Plastic handle 30 tooth | 1995 – 1997 |