New to the forum, HI

[Slapheadyeti]

Hi All. My names Wayne from the south of the UK. 16 years ago i got into the motor trade working in a heavy commercial garage for my apprenticeship and once completed i moved into the Nuclear industry at a popwer ststion in the south east of england. As a technician i have spent 12 years working on and around Nuclear reactors and now have moved on within my company to team leader of another department. At work im off the tools, but i love nothing more than to get in there with all my Snap-On at weekends.

I travel to Car Boot Sales every week and have picked up some lovely examples of Snap-On tools. My most recent was a 1947 1/2 drive ratchet. Will post pics soon.It still works perfectly and infact u use it more than my new Half inch.

This week i have taken delivery of an 8 drawer kr277d cabinet. It has been neglected but im hoping to get it into working order. It only cost me £30 so im not too worried about the odd dent. The main issue is the lock and bars are missing. I have contacted Snap-On uk and am currently awaiting a reply.

Anyway, i look forward to reading all that is going on and chatting with other keen Snap-On users/Collectors.

Wayne.

[snapmom]

Hi Wayne, welcome to the board. Looking foward to seeing your pictures.

[Slapheadyeti]

Hi Snapmom. The ratchet is a 71-10 in very god condition for its age. Ive stripped and cleaned it inside. Ive also re oiled the inside. it even has an oil port on the top of it with a sprung loaded ball bearing to stop the crud getting in.

Pictures to follow.

[Slapheadyeti]

Well here it is. The date code appears to be 1947 but you might know different. The jewel in my crown.Number 71-10


IMG_1836 by slapheadyeti, on Flickr


IMG_1837 by slapheadyeti, on Flickr

I know the screws are odd, but i don't know which is the original, and as they hold it together i will stick with hem until i find out.