Ratchet Selection and Maintenance

[Realmongo]

I came across a good article on ratchet selection and maintenance on the Gray Tools of Canada website:

How to Choose and Maintain Your Next Ratchet

Ratchets are one of the mechanic’s most used tools. In today's market you will find in a variety of lengths and designs all created to help complete repairs quickly and efficiently. If you are wondering what to look for in your next ratchet, read on.

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[Qualitytools]

It served as a nice review for me, thanks for sharing.

 

[Etchase]

Just because ratchets last decades doesn’t mean you won’t buy scores of them over your lifetime. It’s a rule.

 

[demarpaint]

Just because ratchets last decades doesn’t mean you won’t buy scores of them over your lifetime. It’s a rule.

Ain't that the truth!

 

[Realmongo]

That's why there's that drawer marked RATCHETS.

 

[Maxcustody]

Good article, thanks for sharing.

 

[WWheeler]

That's why there's that drawer marked RATCHETS.

Or multiple drawers

This article doesn't mention it but it serves as a notice why some of today's consumer-grade ratchets (Stanley Craftsman, cough cough) are not serviceable (no way to take them apart, at least not without breaking something) and probably should be avoided.

 

[Etchase]

Or multiple drawers

This article doesn't mention it but it serves as a notice why some of today's consumer-grade ratchets (Stanley Craftsman, cough cough) are not serviceable (no way to take them apart, at least not without breaking something) and probably should be avoided.

The well sealed non-serviceable ratchets probably require less service. I think stuff getting into the ratchet is a major cause of issues. I don’t service annually, probably every 10 years. I definitely would not call Facom anything but a top brand and they sell them. They supply Craftsman. That said, I didn’t buy the Facom locking flex extendable I thought I really wanted because it was non-serviceable. I bought another serviceable brand and never use the thing because of the bulk of the extendable handle. It will be interesting to see the longevity of the non-serviceable ratchets.

 

[ecotec]

I won’t put a ratchet in my “good” ratchet drawer or in my cart until it has been opened up and greased.

I have one exception. I would, absolutely, buy another one if it broke… and they refused to warranty it… which I do not think that they would do…