1/4 Inch Drive Ratchets

1/4" Ratchets GM-70L

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