Lube for Craftsman Premium 84t

[TehMooSe]

Hey guys, pretty new here, but not new to tool collecting/ using.

Just got myself a 1/2 drive and 3/8 drive 84 tooth Craftsman Premium ratchets, which are 110% better then the old raised panels iv been using. I promptly cracked them open, like anyone else would right?

I'm now wondering what lube would be best for these finer tooth ratchets. I use Super Lube in my RPs. I have all kinds of different stuff out in the garage, Super Lube, RLL, gun oil, Lucas Red n Tacky, gear oil etc...

Any opinions?

 

[RangerDaleXp]

Do a search for ratchet lube. 500 will pop up for you.....

 

[B18c_tuner]

Try each on and see what works best for you. I heard that RLL works well with the fine tooth ratchets.

 

[Anotherrcguy]

Just don't use anything too thick on the fine tooth ratchets

 

[MrMark]

As I recall, the factory lube of Armstrong ratchets, of which this one must be very similar, is marvel mystery oil. I would just use Breakfree or similar.

 

[chris6278]

I use air tool oil on my fine tooth ratchets

 

[mudflap]

***** juice, it lubricates your tool, and makes it smell good too.....

 

[mudflap]

I almost didnt respond this time, i know that line is getting old, but i couldnt resist,....sorry, I promise i wont use it tomorrow when somebody asks what to lubricate their tool with...lol

 

[jrsulo]

I almost didnt respond this time, i know that line is getting old, but i couldnt resist,....sorry, I promise i wont use it tomorrow when somebody asks what to lubricate their tool with...lol

It still "Crack's" me up everytime you post it !!!!!

 

[mscribellito]

I used some air tool oil in all my 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" 84T

 

[RangerDaleXp]

I almost didnt respond this time, i know that line is getting old, but i couldnt resist,....sorry, I promise i wont use it tomorrow when somebody asks what to lubricate their tool with...lol

And i was trying to be nice. We get two a week regarding Lube....

 

[chrisziem]

Red grease...just not alot!

 

[EOC_Jason]

I must be a bad person because I've never oiled my ratchets...

 

[Bull]

MMO is the factory lube for these, as mentioned above.

Permatex RLL works better for coarse tooth than fine tooth, in my experience. I used RLL in my Craftsman premiums, and I don't like how the 1/2 drive feels with it. I am going to clean them and try the MMO at some point.

I do love these ratchets, though. Way underappreciated by the masses.

 

[vga]

I use tri flow onside all of my ratchets! I ve never had a problem!!

 

[Chadwilliam1]

I use 3in1 oil because I have it and it was free.

 

[TwoInch]

i use superlube in my fine tooth ratchets, just like the coarse tooth. just use a little less.