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How's That Made?

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by Mendel Leisk, Oct 18, 2017.

  1. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    I was wondering specifically, how do they get the "retention ball" into a ratchet wrench drive, or on extension bars. At about 3:20 into this video:



    The show a quick explanation. Still, I would think a spring must go into the cavity too, so that the ball stays at the front. Also, Jet ratchets (for one) have a button on the back of the head that you must press to push on (or pull off) a socket.

    Anyway, it's always immensely interesting to me, seeing the steps in making things. :)
     
  2. bisco

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    ingenius. more hand work than i realized.
     
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    Right there in the vid. (3:27) gotta love those punch-presses! :rolleyes: