Proto 4749 1/4" Drive Ratchet Restoration
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For a dollar that pit monster came out nice can't beat that
Thanks Larry! I get a kick out of working on the ones that seem too far gone!
Same goes for Catus Maximus. The tear downs and reviews on his channel are also excellent.
That little rachet was so cool, and a great resto on your part. The history lesson was fascinating.
I enjoy researching the history!
Great bring back. I started using and collecting Proto ratchets and other Proto tools in 1969. I presently have 74 Proto pearhead ratchets. One thing I have discovered is using gease to lube them is bad in most cases. When I find a Proto or Plomb ratchet that has damaged gear teeth it has been caused by grease that has hardened over the years and does not allow the pawls to fully engage the geared drive wheel causing the teeth to wear away. Plomb and Proto use very soft springs in their ratchets to redude wear on the drive wheel teeth and the pawls. Also cold weather can harden grease causing parts failure. I worked in a mostly unheated shop in Portland Oregon for 32 years as the engine mechanic in a wrecking yard. Once a month I would clean my ratchets in the solvent tank, blow dry them and use oil to lube them and never had one fail doing this. Plomb came out with design in 1939 and Proto still uses this same design today. Repair kits from Proto will fit Plomb ratchets with the same model numbers. The Plomb / Proto ratchet is one of the most copied ratchet designs out there. Give Chuck a hug for me.
The Super Lube grease is very light and synthetic. I've use non-detergent 30 weight in ratchets.
We love old tools and their rich history.
Researching the history is a fun part of the hobby!
Nice restoration and nice recc. of Snap Ring Chronicles. He's like the Bob Ross of tool restoration with that soothing voice.
His videos are excellent!
I, again, enjoyed the video. I liked your "less ugly" evaluation. But the bluing covered the piting nicely. All in all, it came out great.
Thanks Kim! I considered bluing the whole thing....
The Proto now looks almost like new, very well done. A lot of work. The ratchet is a good design. The mechanism was in good shape so looks like not a lot of use. It must have been stored in a damp environment over the decades.
Nice touch with the cold bluing.
The history was interesting, as usual. Thanks.
Dave.
Thanks Dave! The gear and pawls look like they had low miles.
Plomb/Proto are my favorite tools. I think, partially, because they’re a west coast company. This little one turned out better than new. Great job! 🔧
It is my favorite ratchet design!
You are getting some good use out of that new Dremel. Very handy tool. That turned out excellent as usual.
Thanks! My Dremel is 25+ years old. The right angle attachment is new - I'm still getting used to it.
@@357magdad Oh now I get it. Handy tool.
What an amazing transformation Magdad, another usable tool saved from the trash !
Thanks for the history lesson too, always good to understand the background to these tools !
I was using my plastic abrasive wheels yesterday, such useful little tools for sanding awkward confined spaces !
Thanks Andy! I enjoy researching the history. I'm glad you're having success with the abrasive bristle wheels!
Hi Magdad . Another Fine Save on A Nice Little Ratchet . Well Done 👍 !
Thanks Wayne!
Great job Magdad on the 1/4" Proto rachet. Liked the bluing. Another great Proto tool restoration. 😊👍
Thanks!
Noel, using a small welding magnet to hold parts during sanding is a great idea - I’m going to try that tip!
The welding magnets and the jeweler's vise come in handy!
love it. serviceability is where it's at. I wonder if in 50 years we will all be watching dremel tool refurbishment 'videos' or whatever. Thanks for the content!
Thanks Liam! It seems like new stuff is plastic and designed to be thrown away!
I like 1/4 inch drive ratchet wrenches, also. May I say that they are fun and cute. Excellent restoration, turned out great, even with the pitting. Works great.
Thanks Larry! They are cute!
It hard to believe it’s the same tool that you started with. Great job Magdad.
Thanks Gayle! It came out better than I hoped!
Amazing bring back! I didn't think it could look that good again. You even saved most of the maker's mark. Enjoyed the video.
Thanks! I get a kick out of working on the basket cases!
Damn fine restoration! Good job saving that little guy.
Thanks! It was a fun little project!
This video is a great example of the tool restorers art and hobby skills. That ratchet looks great, as heavily pitted as it was. The blued highlights look nice. I have two Thorsens and one Plomb ratchet (the model you restored in an earlier video) but all three are broken inside and need some new parts. This video gives me hope. As always the historical perspective adds interesting context. I didnt know Proto was now owned by Stanley/Black and Decker.
Thanks Pat! I'm glad you like how it turned out! I think Proto sells repair kits that will fit the old ratchets.
Nice job! I would have considered that a goner. For a dollar, why not try. My sanding would have made it a goner, you have a special touch, Magdad!
Thanks! I was happy that I got under most of the pitting!
That little ratchet was a mess until you adopted it. It’s the pride of the collection now.
Thanks! I had fun cleaning it up!
Your time and your $1 was well spent. Beautiful work Magdad.
Thanks! It was a fun little project!
Very nice restoration Magdad. I have an old plomb like that. That ratchet will last forever
Thanks Ivan! I hope I can find a 1/4" pebble Plomb for a buck!
Great work. You ended up with a quality tool for either your collection or next eBay sale supporting your philanthropy.
Thanks Gary! I am hoping to include it in this year's charity auction.
Nice job...didn't think there was a chance for this little guy to shine again but what do I know...🖖
Thanks! I had fun making it shiny again!
I’m a big fan of Plomb and Proto tools. That came out nice.
Same here also a Huge Fan of Proto Tools and the older tool Co like Snap On Herbrand and Williams that's the type of tools you buy once cry once
Make sure you check out Snaring Chronicles - he's got a bunch of Plomb/Proto videos!
www.youtube.com/@snapringchronicles3020
The ratchet looks and works great Magdad! I am impressed with how well it turned given all the dirt and rust on it. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks John! I get a kick out of working on the basket cases!
WOW, you must be so proud of the things you renovate. This Ratchet turned out beautifully, as all your things do ! Well done - take care 🙂
Thanks Michael! Fooling around in the shop is my therapy!
Well done Magdad! Really like how this one turned out. Can’t beat that for a dollar🤣
Thanks Cody! I think it was a dollar well spent!
You really helped that little ratchet out big time. Its a nice user now!
Thanks! It works like a champ!
It doesn’t get better that that! Outstanding job! 😃👍
Thanks ScoutCrafter! I definitely got my dollar's worth of fun out of this project!
Nice job again Magdad, That is a nice ratchet indeed. I also watch Snap ring chronicles, after watching him, I disassembled, cleaned, and oiled, all my 20+ rachets. Some of them are 50 years old ( some older) and never been serviced. They are now ready for another 50. Thanks for the vid and always nice to see Chuck.
Thanks! Snapring Chronicles puts out excellent videos
Excellent restoration as always! Pleasure to watch!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Nice attachment for the Dremel 👍🏻🛠️
I've only used it a few times - I'm still making friends with it...
I also love that design of ratchets. Very sleek, easy to get into tight areas. Another great restoration!
Thanks Mike!
Howdy Magdad. Just a quick hello from South Africa.
Thank you for keeping us entertained and informed. I've eventually found a bit of my own restorations, and must admit to consulting your methods for some shortcuts. I hope you go from strength to strength.
Thanks! Cleaning up old tools is fun! I'd love to see some of your projects! 357mdad@gmail.com
Amazing! Such careful excellent work! Love the use of holding the parts with the magnet.
Those little welding magnets are surprisingly strong!
You have turned an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan, outstanding effort 👍.
Thanks Tony! It was fun making it shine again!
I found a 3/8 ratchet in a piece of furniture years ago. It is my favorite because it fits in tighter conditions. You did the 1/4 “ justice. Great job, thank you.
Thanks! It is a nice design!
Great job on that one! Looks better than New after you and Chuck polished it up!!!
Thanks Mike! Chuck loves to Flitzit!
Wow what a result! That was an amazing job for a heck of a deal of $1.
I get a kick out of hunting for the hidden gems!
That looks fantastic! Nice job Maestro MagDad!
Thanks!
Super job Restoring the Proto Ratchet it went from Trash to Treasure all Pro graded mechanic tools like Proto were designed to be taken apart and serviced with very few moving parts You and Mr Chuck did a really nice job saving the Proto from the Trash ... and that was a really nice shout out for Snapringchronicles the poor guy has been trying to hit his goal of 2000 subscribers for a long time ... Take care You and Mr Chuck enjoy you Sunday looking forward to next Sundays Video
Thanks Roger! I hope I got some folks to subscribe!
Great job on that proto wreck. Looks like new. Great save. 👍❤..
Thanks Larry!
Outstanding restoration, for a dollar you came out a winner on this one sir, am going to take a look at the right angle attachment for Dremel , have considered them but didn’t think about using it like you did, DAH!!!!😮😊😂 thanks for the video.
Thanks Terry! I find that the right angle attachment makes those sanding pads less awkward to use.
Amazing transformation! I like the blued highlights. 1/4" sockets are really handy - I use them all the time. Regards, Bill.
Thanks Bill! I always keep an eye out for small ratchets at the sales.
Proto makes really nice tools, i have always been impressed with their mechanic tools and have some old ones that are still working great. You did an excellent job on that ratchet, I didn't think would be able to make it look that good!!
Thanks! It was fun making it shiny again!
I collect Proto tools and would love to find and restore a ratchet like that. Good job!
Thanks Andrew! It is a great design!
I didn’t think that one would turn out that well, but you came through….excellent video!
I'm glad I didn't disappoint you John!
That is incredible! What a world of improvement!
Great history lesson added in.
Thanks! I enjoy learning about the history!
That restoration turned out beautiful.. Looks and sounds like it did when new, and you can't argue with that... Take care M.D...
Thanks Gary! The gear and pawls looked like they had very low miles.
@@357magdad that's always a plus..
I was cleaning and regreasing a vintage Craftsman and I broke the snap ring trying to put it back together.. Do you know where I can find rebuild kits for old Craftsman ratchets ... I only need the snap ring but I might just use the
entire kit... Thx for your help M.D...
@@garyjones2582 You could try the Craftsman website. There maybe some new old stock kits on ebay.
Funny before I started watching Snap Ring Chronicles I never took any of my ratchets apart. Since then I've taken every one of them apart and serviced them (whether they needed it or not). I even modified a couple of Cheapos, one into a Stubby and one into a Thumbwheel Ratchet.
His videos are excellent! I hope more people subscribe!
Finally found a good use for the pokey thing! Yea! Crown goes wild! ❤😊
There are 101 uses for a pokey thing in the shop!
Another awesome job.
Thanks Matt!
It looks brand new! Awesome as usual.
Thanks Steve! It works like new too!
Great restoration!
Thanks!
You have a magician's touch, my friend. You are skilled at your job
Thank youi!
Lovely restoration there 👍 I managed to obtain some b
Bombay mahogany from Poland. Couldn't find it here in the UK and it's better than I hoped. Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you're having success with the Bombay Mahogany!
Outstanding job Magdad! That right angle Dremel attachment is neat 😃👍🏼
Thanks David! I tried using the sanding pads without it, but it felt awkward.
Great save! Very interesting fact about Plumb and Plomb. Thanks
Thanks Tony! The history was interesting!
What an amazing transformation!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic video and an amazing job Thanks for sharing your time and skill 🍺👍
Thanks Brian!
Great ratchet. Looks good without any of the chrome left. And the pitting looks like it most of its gone. They look so ugly when the chrome starts peeling. I'm gonna give it a try... this is a very common problem. And it makes the tool look like it's got leprosy lol
I've had some luck blending in damaged chrome with the fiber wheel.
You always do an incredible job of narrating and sound tracking your videos. Thank you. I have watched and tried to emulate a ton of your videos, ScoutCrafter, and Tool Scouter videos. Preventing rust after a clean up is so difficult. For example, this tool that has a lot of chrome removed, how do you prevent rust in a humid salty environment? Great video. Great presentation. Thank you.
Sorry. I heard you say Oxfoblue. I get bluing. I come home from the flea market and clean up 10 tools. They seem to flash rust while I watch. Breaker bars/pry bars I can paint immediately. The damaged chrome tools are such a challenge. I don't want to spray paint them, but..... Currently I am trying to preserve cleaned tools in 50/50 petroleum jelly and mineral oil, but that is not a permanent solution. Will your diy bluing with kosher salt and funny water work on chromed items?
Check out my corrosion test video:
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As far as I know, chrome cannot be blued.
Fantastic job it sure started out rough thanks for sharing
Thanks Michael! I get a kick out of saving the rough ones!
That looks great! I really like the blueing. 👍
Thanks Robert! I thought about bluing the whole thing....
Excellent Job!!!! Great ROI!!!!
Thanks Kenneth!
Looks great I have the same ratchet and just get the 3/8 version yesterday at a yard sale
Great find Mike!
Great Job Magdad!
Thanks Big Vic!
Nice job, it came out great!
Thanks John!
Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing and have a good one.
Thanks! It was a fun little project!
Sneaky "find" and very clean turn out sir.
Thanks! I think I got my dollar's worth!
Wow! Great job.
Thanks Kenney!
Well done as always
Thank you!
I like them too.
It's a great little ratchet!
Nice recovery on that rusty mess
Thanks John!
That was an amazing restoration like always. You certainly make good use of your Dremel. I have the right angle attachment for mine but never used it. Maybe you could put a link to those sanding discs that you used in the right angle attachment. Great job!! 👍👍
Thanks Frank! I included an Amazon link to the sanding pads in the description.
@@357magdad Thanks
Thank you for the video
You're welcome!
Great job!
Thanks Fred!
Always enjoy‼️
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely finish
Thanks David!
Awesome thanks
Thanks Terry!
Beautiful, Magdad, have you ever considered plateing the pieces?
Thanks! Nickel plate is my least favorite tool finish. I'd much rather have polished steel.
Hey many thanks for the shout out👍…I was wondering where that bump in subscribers was coming from🤔lol
Your videos are very well done! You deserve more subscribers!
@@357magdadthanks man. I appreciate it 👍
That turned out amazing, great job! Brilliant use of the magnet, I never would have thought to do that. How did you like the right angle attachment?
Thanks Jim! I tried the sanding pads without the right angle attachment and I found it awkward to control.
This series Proto and a similar Indestro model are bulletproof. AL B.
It is a very good design!
Nice job
Thank you!
That turned out great, a real user and there’s nothing wrong with that. Just out of curiosity, a passing thought really. I notice those conditioning belts you use are wearing a bit. Do you think they could be redressed in any way? Like when you redress a polishing wheel with a saw, or something like that. Just occurred to me and I wondered if it could be done or are they just more of a consumable sort of item?
Thanks Pete! The belts seem to be working well. I think they might get clogged up if I used them on aluminum. The saw blade trick might work on them too.
At my job we use a lot of the Proto 1/2 drive long handle ratchets when installing valves and repair clamps. They are always getting wet , muddy and rarely get cleaned. Because of the simple design and the available repair kits I am able to collect these ratchets and repair then and send them back into service. The repair kits even include a new switch !
Do you prefer the Birchwood-casey or the Ox-pho blue ? I am currently out and was thinking of trying the Ox-pho.
Thanks Patrick! The Proto design is very serviceable. I think Birchwood Casey Super Blue is my favorite.
A 50 year old ratchet for 1 USD but still fully usable.
It works great! Thanks for watching!
Quedó bellísimo.
Thank you!
Has Chuck been taking karate or something?
MagDaughter is a second degree black belt - she might have shown Chuck a few moves...
@@357magdad pretty good crane technique
NIce!
Thanks!
nice little screw 'em driver
Thanks I made it on my tiny lathe:
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Awesome job! I have to agree with you on rebuilding. I don’t like messing with the little ball Bering either.
Thank You for sharing
How well do you like your WEN belt sander. What don’t you like about it.
Thanks Jack! I can't complain about my WEN 1x30. I like the disc sander and I was able to modify it to run the conditioning belts.
@@357magdad Thank You
Has anyone tried nickel plating and sanding to fill the pits. I have a wrench I’m going to try it on. Not sure if it will work
I have not tried plating.
@7:56 What is the tool "holder" you're using right there?
Joes Shop sent me that little hand vise. It does come in "handy"!
Here's a link to a similar one: amzn.to/3My3mb8
The thing is, ... you've removed all the chrome, so it's just exposed steel and it is likely going to rust now. Did you consider nickel plating it?
I find that polished steel is easy to protect with wax or light oil. Polished steel is also easy to maintain by re-polishing when necessary. Nickel plate is at most a half a thousandth of an inch thick and is fragile. Once the nickel plate gets scratched, the rust returns and you have to replate.
@@357magdad ah, thanks for the info