Rescuing a Locked and Rusted Fleet Model 1650-1 Ratchet



Can you pass up a USA ratchet for $1? I can’t. This one also came with a socket and two extensions which were a bonus. Come along as I remove the rust and work to get this tool back in shape and ready for work.
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3 thoughts on “Rescuing a Locked and Rusted Fleet Model 1650-1 Ratchet”

  1. I've unstuck many old found or scrounged ratchets (at one point I probably had a dozen or more) and the one tool that was most helpful was a good old fashioned adjustable wrench. It gives you the added torque you need to break both sides free without cramping up your hands.

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