Ratchet Lube......

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

I just let the ratchets soak over a weekend once or twice a year.

To break them in, I spin them with a drill in both directions.

You answered my next question already ... how does one break in a ratchet?

Only observation I have on ratchets is that the new high tooth count are actually very nice. The old Craftsman/Billings in my tool drawers are actually less favorable for everyday use, I must admit.

 

[Cruisin'n5thgear]

Koken says this about their 72-tooth ratchets:

3/8" Sq.Dr. Ratchet Handle 72 teeth Length 178mm Quick Release Z-serie

KO-KEN QUICK RELEASE RATCHET Ko-ken ratchets are known for their very low backlash, small head sizes, and high torque ranges. We designed the new 72 tooth ratchet without compromising on our traditional strengths. The patented design of the 72T combines the low backlash, small size, and has a...

kokenusa.com

Briggs and Stratton (Breaks and Scrap 'Em) also claims "Just check and add" and many automotive manufacturers claim lifetime transmission fluid.

Wake up sheeple, Big Ratchet is trying to increase their sales volume!!!!!

 

[oil pan 4]

Mine get dropped in hot used motor oil once every year or so.

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

OMG! Sealed for life ratchets as well as a new "thick vs thin" debate. What's next? ....show me the 'Toolfax'?

3000 click OCI

 

[Astro14]

3000 click OCI

That’s not even a day in the shop…

 

[2strokeNorthstar]

That’s not even a day in the shop…

Switch to synthetic and you can go 2-3 days

 

[tom slick]

Krytox is the only suitable lube for a ratchet

 

[wtd]

I use Super Lube synthetic grease on mine.

 

[RyanY]

I use Super Lube synthetic grease on mine.

^same