Craftsman ratchet clean-up and lubrication

Craftsman 44809 ratchet clean-up, I will show how I made a little tool to help put the ball bearing back into it, this little tool will help with other brands with the placement of the ball bearing, and for you new guys that are taking this apart for the first time I hope the Zip-lock bag works for you, this Craftsman ratchet is one of the most popular ones and are well made.

[@JoeTheDIY]

I just took apart my first ratchet today and cleaned and oiled it. I'll be publishing that video soon. I happen to have an older Craftsman, and needed every bit of this video. Thank you.

[@djstoolrestorations]

Your welcome, just do not do like I have, and loose the ball bearing, I have done this a few times!

[@AndyM.]

And that my friend is why I love 'DA TUBE'!!! The bag method is something I would NEVER have thought of if I did not see you do it!

[@djstoolrestorations]

I really cannot take credit for that; I read or heard it some were, but I have never seen anyone show it, and I believe if it is your first time taking one apart then it makes sense to contain your parts and not lose them like I have!!!

[@H2oways]

Not to steal anyone's thunder, but a hairpin works like magic. Just bend the ends a bit apart to give something to hold onto and use the loop end to hold the ball in place.

[@djstoolrestorations]

Now that is a great idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SOPHIAFLYGIRL]

You are 100% correct, there are a few of us watching!!!

[@djstoolrestorations]

Thank you, I think it is great that women use tools or know what they are for, knowledge is very powerful!!!!

[@SOPHIAFLYGIRL]

@@djstoolrestorations Truth be known, I've worked as a professional tractor trailer and Heavy equipment mechanic in the past!!

[@djstoolrestorations]

@@SOPHIAFLYGIRL I like your style, my wife was a surgical nurse and all the tools they used were stainless steel, hammers, chisels, drills, bits and others, so when she grabs one of mine, she will tell me about the kinds that she used!!!

[@EXPextreme]

I Learned alot. Thank you, Brother ! I appreciate you taking the time to teach us. Sincerely & Respectfully Shawn,

[@djstoolrestorations]

Very welcome

[@beerdrinker6452]

Nice video.

[@djstoolrestorations]

Thanks, it is an older video I hope it is ok!

[@michaelpayne1117]

Great video. Thank you. I own a couple of old Craftsman ratchets that I plan to restore and use at home. I appreciate the knowledge.

[@djstoolrestorations]

I have lots of Craftsman ratchet videos on my playlist, if you do not see one that is not on there let me know what type and I will see if I have to tear down, also go on line and look up Tool Alloy web site has a great source of history on Craftsman tools, it is mostly reading material but good source for info!!

[@djstoolrestorations]

Sorry Alloy Artifacts is the web site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ShootingSportz]

What style of pliers is that called?

[@djstoolrestorations]

Sorry sir, what pliers, I used snap ring and a pair of small needle nose that I have shaped.

[@chrismckenna4689]

If you know a locksmith, a tension wrench is a lot easier than making a tool.

[@djstoolrestorations]

COPY THAT! I have two lock pick sets!

[@christopherrichardson5352]

Very good video. It's a shame that ratchets are allowed to get in this condition to begin with. If you clean your tools consistently, especially when exposed to the elements, this can be avoided. Of course frequent oiling with regular 10W30, especially after your ratchets have been exposed to water, is key to keeping them working like new.

[@djstoolrestorations]

I agree, you are right, clean them often, I know!