No matter how much you may think otherwise, you don’t need a gold-plated ratchet. Really. Even if it does come in a “handsomely engraved walnut display box.
Want, yes. Need, no. It’s $60.
Craftsman 1945 Collectible 22k Gold-Plated Ratchet [Sears]
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January 15th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
I’ve always wondered who buys these gold plated tools. Not just the Craftsman ones, I had a Mac dealer several years ago that had everything from gold plated ratchets to spark plug sockets on his truck. I suppose they would look cool in a gas pump display case.
January 18th, 2007 at 5:59 am
Don’t know about anyone else, but I don’t have the money or the room for display only stuff.
January 24th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
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October 9th, 2007 at 3:13 pm
That’s because you’d only be buying it for yourself. It’s meant as a GIFT, friends, which means you buy it for someone else. And that’s exactly why I bought it: As a gift to my father, who fed us for decades rebuilding aircraft engines using common hand tools, and is retiring next month. Be assured he’s getting more than just a ‘measly ratchet’ for his birthday/retirement present. That’s how much we care about family. Sounds like your families are a little lacking in mutual care…
February 16th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
It’s on clearance for under $40 now.
This would make a good gift for a tool nut, but if you pick it up cheap, you can look like a real snob using a gold plated ratchet and not feel bad about it either.
June 16th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Fantastic tool! Whoever owns one of these takes his or her work seriously and is very optimistic. Each fastener would be lovingly torqued to perfection.
I love quality and this shows the tool of the trade has perfection in mind. Great stuff!