Ratchet Lubricants, Cleaner And Protectant

Just some of my favorite products and methods👀…

[@yadda_tools]

Great info. I rarely see you adding lubricants in your videos. This answers those questions.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Yeah I get asked that a lot lol👍

[@beerdrinker6452]

Nice video. Thanks for changing things up a bit. I live in humidity 100 meters from the sea.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Glad you enjoyed it!👍

[@alexejnemov]

Sockets i clean and then i apply Balistol Universial. For sockets i use rarely i mix in a little Vaseline with the balistol for coating.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

For coating I like 50/50 Vaseline/ mineral oil myself

[@donwendling7800]

Glad you finally did this video....Thanks Brother!

[@snapringchronicles3020]

No problem 👍

[@rawbacon]

I use that Mineral Oil, Petroleum Jelly Mix inside and out.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Yeah that’s some good stuff👍

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

That was a different video mixing things up showing different types of products lubricating a ratchet nice Video with lots of good information

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Thank you!👍

[@justinmaas5834]

I like to use Ballistol for rust proofing metal surfaces.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

I haven’t used that one yet 👍

[@ghibliinu6616]

Very good info here! I use Super Lube lubricants, especially the silicone grease in the tubs. Also the heavier silicone oil in bottles, use a lot. Great because I think they are all made in MA or CT.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Year Super Lube makes good stuff👍

[@alexdrockhound9497]

I like to use 33ms grease. I apply it lightly with a q tip.

[@alexdrockhound9497]

Try to get the thinnest layer you can. Apply then wipe off.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Yeah that’ll work👍

[@jcoul1sc]

Try some of the new bicycle chain lubricants, they are very light and viscous, you wont need to take ratchets apart. Grease isnt good as dirt sticks and it moves, its not like a bearing when it gets warm the grease is able to move around.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

I wanna try the WD40 Specialist “Dry Lube”

[@jcoul1sc]

@snapringchronicles3020 used it on my craftsman tool chest and filing cabinets. Works great as easy to apply in a spray, but you end up wasting loads. Think I bought the ptfe dry lube
Muc off chain lube is great for tools but not the best lube. See zero friction cycling for chain lube ratings for what u can get hold of. Muc off is not good for lubrication in their tests

[@3bdulmajeed936]

You should try super lube NLGI-00. It is noticeably lighter than the one you use. It will work perfectly with high-count tooth ratchets.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

If I can find it I’m willing to give it a try. Thanks for the tip 👍

[@RobertBosworth]

Good information, thank you. My two lubes are Super Lube and 3 in 1 oil depending on the tool. I have yet to try the 50/50.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Yeah I like the 50/50👍

[@ricker76er]

Glad to see you using WD-40 as a cleaner and not a lubricant. Too many people think it’s a good lubricant.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

In a pinch I guess it could be used but it’s quite thin and not long lasting

[@ericchase5421]

This should generate lots of disagreement. Super lube makes that grease in a grade 1, but it’s hard to find, and usually comes in a $50 quantity in my experience. It’s light enough to use in high tooth count ratchets IMHO. I do wonder what it will be like in 40 years. Great content and happy you are broadening out. Going to give the 50-50 a try. I live near the ocean and have rust trouble.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Yeah that 50/50 is good👍

[@alexejnemov]

Snap-on recommends and use Super Lube on their fine tooth ratchets, so do i. I used before to put Permatex Engine Asembley Lube in, but like with oils it gets to thin and comes out.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Surprised about the assembly lube. Never used it but heard it’s pretty stable. There are so many opinions when it come to ratchet lubricants. The video is just my 2cents on the matter.

[@ScoutCrafter]

That synthetic grease isn’t cheap! 😃👍

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Yeah it now like $8 at Harbor Freight

[@tedkenne]

Wal-Mart Brand "Super Tech" Lubricant Spray Is Just As Good As WD-40, And A Lot Cheaper.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

I have that one too lol👍

[@knuckle_dragger]

Snap-on uses super lube in their ratchets, then it's good enough for my cheaper brand ratchets

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Yeah that works👍

[@michaeldeel7998]

what if you mix 50/50 Super lube with 3 in 1 Oil ...? that might be something good for High tooth counts... i though about trying it. but have just havent got to it yet..

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Sounds like 50/50 Vaseline and mineral oil. Somebody here says they use that in their ratchets and likes it👍

[@Megamanx305]

Instead of super lube I bought Red Lucas. Is that a good replacement?

[@snapringchronicles3020]

I hear it’s pretty good

[@alandesgrange9703]

I buy WD-40 at Home Depot or Lowes in a gallon container for around $30. Way cheaper in that quantity. I transfer to spray to spray bottles or other container to use.

[@snapringchronicles3020]

Yeah that a much better value 👍

[@jcoul1sc]

fish oil isnt a good lube

[@alandesgrange9703]

@@jcoul1sc But it's a great cleaner.