The Blackhawk version says "Made in Taiwan" on it so I'd bet they are from
the same factory.  I'll definitely look for the Stanley version next time I
visit Wal-Mart as $22 seems like a good price.

As for motivation.... your Vanagon will eventually supply that!

Andrew
Bainbridge Island WA

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Max Wellhouse
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 6:51 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Rotator Rachet Tool for the Vanagon Mechanic in your life

The Chinese made Stanley version of that wrench is available at
WalMart for $22.  At least our Wal Mart, I should say.   Looks cool,
but I'll need more motivation to purchase...

DM&FS

At 06:13 PM 8/3/2009, Andrew Martin wrote:
>Hey, that's ME!
>
>
>
>I original bought this great "twist handle" 3/8" drive ratchet under the
>HUSKY brand at Home Depot a couple of years ago.  Everyone that saw me
using
>it, tried it and wanted one.  Someone else on this list mentioned it a
while
>back but if I recall, locating the actual tool was difficult as HD no
longer
>stocks it.  Today while buying some fine threaded rod at Tacoma Screw in
>Bremerton WA, I found the exact same tool marketed under the Blackhawk
brand
>(Blackhawk is a Stanley/Proto label).
>
>
>
>We can't post photos here so Google "Blackhawk 34950R" to see what I'm
>writing about.  Prices range from $20.79 plus shipping on e-bay (auction
>number 310156599991) to $31.99 plus shipping on Amazon, to $44.07 plus
>shipping on drillspot.com  I'm not endorsing any of these suppliers so
>please do your own research and buy from someone you trust.
>
>
>
>I like this ratchet so much it's become my "daily driver" and I find myself
>using the twist handle function even when I have plenty of room to swing a
>standard ratchet.   Personally, I wouldn't use it for heavy work like wheel
>lugs, brake caliper bolts, and such but for light to medium work it's been
>fantastic!  The water pump bolts on a 1.9L waterboxer come to mind.and that
>two piece (product of Satan) pulley with shims on the 1.6L Diesel.
>
>
>
>This would be a great "thank you" gift for your honest, hardworking and
>often grossly underrated Vanagon mechanic, even IF he/she lives under the
>same roof.
>
>
>
>
>
>Andrew
>
>Bainbridge Island WA