You can see how a ‘brand new’ but old ratchet has had original lubricant grease harden before ever being used here. The second photo shows before and after with just a drop of very light oil.
Will work perfectly for years then! Sk used the wrong lube originally.
Jumping on this thread over a decade later but maybe it will help someone. If the original post author is describing either the tuff 1 type head or palm control head sk ratchets they are great. He made the mistake of using a heavy bearing grease when he reassembled.
The original grease sk...
Can anyone identify manufacturer of these wrenches that belonged to my dad? He sold sk and bonney but these are simply FORGED IN THE USA. I saw an AB code.
ALSO the FORGED STEEL made in the USA—I think those may be made by lectrolite.
Thanks!!