1/4 Inch Drive Ratchets
The GM70-L and the 9/32 M70-L (20 tooth) are the same ratchet with different inserts. The insert is the “square” and the internal gear. This switches over with 2 screws. In 1941 and 1942 the ¼ inch ratchet existed, but no sockets were offered. In 1945 a full set was offered. The ratchets are (L and M) are 20 tooth miniatures of the full size 3/8 and ½ ratchets
The on top is a 1946 illustration.
The 1st photo is an M-70M converted to ¼ and is the same as a GM-70M,
The third and Fourth TM-70B in Chrome and the GM-70S in industrial finish – These are identical
The 4th ratchet is GM-70L in post war chrome
The labels at the bottom show the logo differences 1946 and 1953.
Snap on Model number |
Description |
Date Range |
GM70-L |
Ratchet handle (20 tooth) |
1941-1945 |
GM-70M |
Ratchet handle (20 tooth) |
1937 – 1958 |
TM-70 |
Ratchet handle |
1960 |
TM-70A |
Ratchet handle This Model ran from 1962 |
1962-1970 |
TM-70B |
Ratchet handle (20- tooth) |
1967-1987 |
TM-711 |
Ratchet handle |
1967-1987 |
TM739 |
Round Head ratchet |
1983 – 1999 |
TM-75 |
Ratchet handle (20- tooth) |
1975-1987 |
TM-830 |
Ratchet handle 30 tooth |
1995 - 1999 |
TM830FOD |
Ratchet handle 30 tooth |
1999 |
TM831 |
Flex Ratchet handle 30 tooth |
1995 - 1999 |
TM835 |
Flex head plastic handle Ratchet handle 30 tooth |
1995 - 1999 |
TM836 |
Plastic handle 30 tooth |
1999 |
TM836O |
Plastic handle 30 tooth |
1999 |
TMK739 |
Short Handle (45 tooth) |
1995 -1999 |
TML70A |
Ratchet long handle |
1967-1987 |
| MV-71 | 30 tooth flat ratchet | Unlisted |
TML830 |
Ratchet handle long handle 30 tooth |
1995 - 1999 |
TML836 |
Plastic handle 30 tooth |
1995 - 1997 |
TML836O |
Plastic handle 30 tooth |
1995 - 1997 |
