Snap-on Indexing Ratchets (Discontinued & Rare)

[Steven]

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Date code on these three is 2001. There is the T860MP (1/4"), F872MP (3/8"), S872MP (1/2") & F936MP (not pictured).

[snapmom]

nice set.

[derfknack]

These were made in the Mt. Carmel, IL plant. This plant closed in2004.

[Steven]

I talked to a long time Snap-on dealer about them. He said there are 2 possible reasons why they are discontinued; each dealer sold only 1-2 every year &/or claims of a possible patent infringement. The only time they sold like hotcakes was when the word got out they were discontinued. I don't know.

He said STC made the Blue Point versions.

[krusty the clown]

I talked to a long time Snap-on dealer about them. He said there are 2 possible reasons why they are discontinued; each dealer sold only 1-2 every year &/or claims of a possible patent infringement. The only time they sold like hotcakes was when the word got out they were discontinued. I don't know.

He said STC made the Blue Point versions.

the BP's were made by SRTC and there was a patent violation, I believe there are documents available on the internet.

[HLAV1]

Don't they still make a version of these with a T handle and non locking, works like a sideways push pull deal?

[Scottcc]

I have the 1/4 drive. I looked it up on eBay, most are asking $100-$150.