torque wrenches,,,
Cruiser
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From: Rhode Island
I have 3..... 1 is 1/2" drive ft. lbs..... 1 is 3/8" drive in. lbs. and they are Craftsman. The other is 1/4" drive In. lbs...... that way when it comes to specs for any bolt I'm covered and i don't have to worry about it.
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same here had the wife pick them up 1/4 drive 3/8 drive and 1/2 drive they work fine
Road Master
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I have Crafstman torque wrenches and I would recommend them to the home user. If I were in a professional shop situation, I would look at Snap-on. I realize there are some lifetime mechanics out there that can hit the torque specs pretty close with out a torque wrench. I however, would be lost with out foot-pound and inch-pound wrenches
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Vancouver, WA
Snap-On for ft/lbs - buy 1 and have it forever (made to withstand high stresses involved)
Craftsman for in/lbs - should last for a while due to lower demand on the tool.
By buying quality tools and doing the job yourself you still come out $$$'s ahead than paying for the dealer to work on your scoot.
Craftsman for in/lbs - should last for a while due to lower demand on the tool.
By buying quality tools and doing the job yourself you still come out $$$'s ahead than paying for the dealer to work on your scoot.
Road Warrior
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A clicker type torque wrench with ratchet will be easiest to use.
I have broken a number of craftsman wrenches, and I found that their torque wrenches are not covered by the "lifetime" warranty like their other tools. I don't have much confidence in them. For occasional light duty and careful use they should be OK. And those 50% off sales are pretty good.
A cut above the craftman brand are the SK clickers, easy to read, compact, durable. The finish and quality of the materials are excellent, if its in the tool box its the one my neighbors choose to borrow.
Snap ons are also durable and very good, but pricy.. I don't have much experience with any other brand.
I have broken a number of craftsman wrenches, and I found that their torque wrenches are not covered by the "lifetime" warranty like their other tools. I don't have much confidence in them. For occasional light duty and careful use they should be OK. And those 50% off sales are pretty good.
A cut above the craftman brand are the SK clickers, easy to read, compact, durable. The finish and quality of the materials are excellent, if its in the tool box its the one my neighbors choose to borrow.
Snap ons are also durable and very good, but pricy.. I don't have much experience with any other brand.
Last edited by ColdCase; Jun 25, 2009 at 04:15 PM.
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Road Master
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buy an adjustable click..
a click wrench is made to bring a fastener to torque, a dial wrench is meant to measure breakaway torque.
I calibrate about 2,000 torque wrenches a year at work and we have NO issues with snap on wrenches.
Craftsman wrenches are pretty good but they are out of spec from time to time
a click wrench is made to bring a fastener to torque, a dial wrench is meant to measure breakaway torque.
I calibrate about 2,000 torque wrenches a year at work and we have NO issues with snap on wrenches.
Craftsman wrenches are pretty good but they are out of spec from time to time