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It's been a while, but I finally got a chance to make another ratchet video! A friend had given me a vintage SnapOn F-71-D 3/8" ratchet that was almost completely locked up with the hopes I could get it back in shape. Spoiler alert: It's alive! As an aside note; I used the Harbor Freight...

Yes, apologies in advance since it's a cheapo ratchet! I really kind of like it though. It has a great feel after the maintenance I did. It has held up well since I've been using it harder than usual lately. Viewers of my other few videos may have also already seen this as I had it posted in...

After my last video about the rebuild of the "rare" 84T Craftsman Premium ratchet I had a question about rebuild kit availability. Here's a link to the previous post: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=359127 I had been planning to make a small video on the subject, so here...

After one of my previous videos; I mentioned that I'd love to check out the "Premium" ratchets Craftsman produced for a few years. The problem was that I couldn't find any! eBay had a few at around $100 each, but that's a bit more than I'm willing to spend to satisfy my curiosity and to make a...

With all the snow we had here over the past 2 days I have some time to get a side project done. A friend had given me an old "flying-v" or "butterfly" Craftsman ratchet that was completely locked up with the hopes I could get it back in shape. Spoiler alert: It's alive! As an aside note; I...

I was looking for someone who had done a video overview of the NEW Craftsman 75t fully polished ratchet and couldn't find anything. These are what are supposed to be replacing the older 36T raised panel ratchets. They are the coming in kits and available in open stock. As with my other few...

I just picked up a Dunlap (Sears) 1/4 HP 6" grinder from CL. Figured I'd have to get a vintage grinder sooner rather than later. :-) Pics below: It seems to work well, has the original grinding wheels even! Glass has seen better days but isn't cracked. Couple questions: I'd like to...

Hi GJ, I've been slowly doing a restoration of an older MAC Rolling cart. It's not going fast at all and I got fed up tonight and started on a wheel. :-) I'm looking for what anyone has done to actually recondition the plastic wheel itself. My hardware is OK and the wheels are intact, but...

I'm looking for someone local with the Lang 1434 snap-ring pliers. Near Harrisburg or Lebanon, PA. I want to do a comparison of the Craftsman, Channellock and Lang versions of the same tool. Currently have the Craftsman and Channellock ones, really don't need another set. :-) If you're...

I got it finished! With the help of some folks here and a bunch of research; I've made a quick video to help answer many of the basic questions about ratchet lubrication. Link for Tapatalk users: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ryrqy1DvYH4"...

https://york.craigslist.org/tls/5972488047.html Nice looking USA made, $20! Figured I'd post if anyone wanted to grab it.

Hi all, after getting some favorable reviews on my 1st YouTube vid (Thanks!), I realized I should create a matching user to my YouTube account, so here I am! One of the challenges I'm facing is that it's tough to make a video short enough and get all the info needed packed-in. I'd like to make...