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Did you know the 1/2 will fit into the 3/8 ratchets BUT they are thicker and there isn't enough room left over to fit the snap ring back in. These also have a smaller head than other round head ratchets and are my go-to for tight spots when you need a 1/2.

I have this set. They are OK for the price. I also have a Husky 3/8 drive that's ten times nicer. You pay for what you get.

That sucks about the snapring.... i have allways wondered about these... i know there cheaper ratchet but iv wanted one for a few years,, i think i might try out the 1/4 drive... there on ebay brand new for like 15 or 20 bucks... and i betthe 1/4 inch would be pretty strong if the snap ring has no problems........ another great video man...LOL,,

Thanks for this video, I just tore down, cleaned and lubricated my old 3/8" drive KAL ratchet using your instructions. Country of origin on mine is Japan. Have been using it since high school when I started wrenching on my first truck. It was given to me by a mechanic for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) so I do believe this company supplied tools for US Government contracts. If I remember correctly the tools in the shop would be replaced every X number of years with new regardless of wear. He had a garage full of things he had saved from being junked during the normal replacement cycle (I'm sure he wasn't supposed to do that). He got me started with a basic tool kit from these leftovers when I was in high school. I'm still using the same old tools 20+ years later. Anyway, the ratchet was having trouble selecting forward or reverse. Disassembled, cleaned in kerosene, lubricated with light oil, reassembled and the ratchet is back to working great. The 3/8" drive was a single pawl compared to your 1/2" drive dual pawl otherwise the same. Thanks for the video if I hadn't run across it that ratchet would probably be in the trash can.

I have a new one! Does anyone know how much it cost?

This ratchet is the only ratchet design that Craftsman currently offers through Sears...All 3 sizes are available except the classic 3/4 drive.....This design is obviously very different from the current Craftsman lineup that you can get at Lowes....These look like they are sourced from the mighty Apex as the date code looks like a Apex code....The Z-AG stands for: Z=some Apex sourced Chinese plant.....AG=2017....So theoretically if these are still being made today in 2025 by the same Apex Chinese manufacturer,the current code would be Z-AO.....But I'm sure you know all of this.😂...It's very sad how the old classic Sears Roebuck &Co Craftsman brand has fallen isn't it as they used to have everything under the sun.?...Good vid.👍

I say shitty engineering and shitty design from a brand name who supposedly cares. So simple to check that fit in quality control or route a little deeper so snap ring fits. When that fails under load you'll smash your knuckles and not get your job done. Shame on Craftsmen

That's a quality control issue, I've seen it a few times on various makes, once on a Craftsman, a Dremel with a cutoff wheel works wonders, just carefully deepen the groove, takes about 60 seconds

I can't imagine they were all that way. I think that one is just defective and slipped by quality control.

WOW nice find Too bad the Craftsman Ratchet has a fatal flaw that looks like a QC problem hopefully only a few slip by or do they all have the same problem not sure what to say about that I know one thing don't use that Ratchet as a hammer LOL .. Great Video Mr Ratchet man Take care enjoy and your Sunday with a few Beers 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

My guess is you got a lemon but on the other hand I haven't seen many ratchet models like that so maybe it wasn't a lemon really a shame if it is because I think it was a good start to a revision thanks for sharing my friend

I have the 1/4" drive version (99967), and it has an adequate groove for the snap ring (not generous, but adequate).

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Wow, that lack of a decent groove to retain the snap ring is pretty terrible. I wonder if they're all that bad or if you got a lemon?

You save me mines got stuck n no i can have a bit of faith to fix it

I think the "S" is for "short"... I have these in the flex-head / bent handle and they seem to be labeled "S" or "L", but the length is very similar.

Does the craftsman batwing mechanism fit in the benchtop ratchet?

Capri clone

"Lost a lot of sleep over it"! LOL! 👍

No lube?!

I have the 44833 long handle 3/8 ratchet. It’s still my go to ratchet to this day.

Litton was a big name in a 1980s high tech product....microwave ovens.

the old ones lasted,all the best for the new year.

Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing 👍

Nice clean up. I was happy to see it was an easy fix.

Happy New Year. I have one of those that I got in 1973. By the late 1980s, the ratchet mechanism stuck. Thanks for showing how to fix the problem. Good Luck, Rick

New ones are dual pawl 72 tooth

Hell yeah....Oil that baby up....Oil is all I use as I have mentioned before...Easy to clean out.....Easy to re-apply.....Nothing sounds better than the clicks of a ratchet with thin oil inside of it instead of thick heavy grease....Happy New Year!

I guess if the mechanisms actually break, the ratchets get thrown away, but the ones at garage sales and like venues, usually don’t work because of dried or too much lubrication, or improper reassembly. Makes me wonder if the non-serviceable ratchets will be the survivors long-term. I like being able to take stuff apart, just to see if nothing else, hence my enjoyment of your channel!! Happy Holidays. Great find of a nice condition batwing!!

Happy New Year! Great Video on this Snap On. I did the same thing on a Wright 3/8 Ratchet that was NOS that I got on the cheap on ebay. It was Mint but had no movement. I took it apart and lubed it with Super Lube oil. It now works like new.

Happy and Healthy 2025! That ratchet is built like a tank. Glad to see a few drops of WD-40 brought it back to life.

I've never seen a ratchet like that before. It's cool to see you rescue it with a few cents worth of WD-40.

Happy new year my man! Hope this is your best year ever...🍻

You need some tighter gloves dude.... haha

Holly Ratchet Batman where have you been hiding Nice to see you back ... Merry Christmas & Happy New Year if you want to hit 3000 subscribers keep putting out more great videos ... Take care and enjoy your Sunday

Thank you. I have learned a lot from you since watching!😃

Nice. You can use brake clean and compressed air (cover it with a rag to keep it contained) to get rid of all the old grease. Then lube it up.

Happy holidays & new year bud. Thanks for another great video. I know the channel growth is slow, but hang in there. You've got a great delivery style and possess an expertise that will get recognized in due time. Truly one of my favorite channels.

One man's trash really was another man's treasure

WD-40 To The Rescue !!

Always good to see your latest stuff. Keep up the good work!

Excellent demonstration. I have a Vulcan S-52, and after a little research found your other tear-down video & then this one. I figured I must be looking at a locking ring exactly as you showed. It's currently sitting in diesel fuel & I'll try to get it all apart & cleaned up. I got a collection of tools from a junked barn. including a 3/8 Snap-on ratchet from 1948 if I'm not mistaken - I gave it to our local Snap-on guy. Figured the Vulcan had to be good quality - it just looks that way.

What if you add more grease to the teeth?

Thanks for your video. I have one of these that I acquired from my father. I don't use it very often because I only have the ratchet and not a set but I have often been curious about it so your video was perfect for me. I actually like the switch mechanism, but I can see it being a negative because it's easy to accidentally hit the switch up against something when using in tight areas. I did subscribe and I hope you have a great 2025.

Get to it

I‘m looking for one. Does it hold an edge?

I got a Sparta basically the same as the Champion. Mine is in mint condition. Tight flex-head. Just wanted to update you on a hack to make it better. I ordered Vintage PENNCRAFT 3/8” Drive Ratchet Thumb Wheel Quick Release 3679 USA You can also get a Husky version (all made by New Britain) Now i have less back drag, a quick release and a thumbwheel!

Nice rebuild video. Love these Craftsman round head fine tooth ratchets. Recently found a 3/8" RHFT flex head version! ruclips.net/video/sa7Wxu_8od4/видео.html

I got one of these 20 years ago in a set and it’s served me well for occasional DIY mechanicking. Until last week when I was tightening down on a battery lug and there were some sparks and some glowing and now somehow it no longer turns 😂🙈. I got the screws out and the plate off but nothing else would move so I went looking for a video to tell me how to take it apart, and here you are! I will go see if I can just hammer it apart with a punch now. There were a few shavings inside and there’s one spot where the teeth are worn down but overall it’s in decent shape I think.

I have earlier version of that series of ratchet from 1/4"- 3/4" and think they are great.