I've got a set of Craftsman ratchets that are about 15 yrs old. I've got 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". They all seem "tight", but the 3/8" is the worst.
An example of what I mean by tight is if I'm putting a bolt back in and I've already threaded it in finger tight, when I put the ratchet to it, tighten, then pull back on the ratchet it'll back the bolt back out as though the internal cogs aren't releasing. It's really irritating, especially when working in areas with minimal swing clearance.
I've tried loosening 'em up with some lightweight turbine oil. That helps some, but I'm still left wanting a more precise feeling tool.
Anyone else run into this issue? Maybe all Craftsman are this way and I just need to try something different like Kobalt, Rigid, or something. I really don't want to drop Snap-On cash on ratchets as they're pretty much hobby/home maint use only.
This is the style ratchets I'm having the issues with:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944809000P
An example of what I mean by tight is if I'm putting a bolt back in and I've already threaded it in finger tight, when I put the ratchet to it, tighten, then pull back on the ratchet it'll back the bolt back out as though the internal cogs aren't releasing. It's really irritating, especially when working in areas with minimal swing clearance.
I've tried loosening 'em up with some lightweight turbine oil. That helps some, but I'm still left wanting a more precise feeling tool.
Anyone else run into this issue? Maybe all Craftsman are this way and I just need to try something different like Kobalt, Rigid, or something. I really don't want to drop Snap-On cash on ratchets as they're pretty much hobby/home maint use only.
This is the style ratchets I'm having the issues with:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944809000P