Most universal torque wrench
#1
10-14-2022, 12:18 AM
Most universal torque wrench
What would be most universal torque wrench range to buy for HD. Wish I can afford more than one but I try to start somewhere so looking for one that will cover most of the scenarios.
if you have any links or suggestions please post. Looking for good calue between cost and performance.
Thanks in advance.
if you have any links or suggestions please post. Looking for good calue between cost and performance.
Thanks in advance.
#2
10-14-2022, 04:59 AM
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precision instruments makes snap on amd other maker wrenches. you can get a precision torque wrench for substantially less than what the same snapon runs. id probably look at the twin beam click models since those arent sensitive to being backed off when not in use like the twist handle ones are. as far as range, id want 2, one 1/4 drive in inch lbs and a 3/8 drive that starts at like 5 or 10 ftlbs and probably goes to 80 or so. thatll get you quite a bit done although really not ideal. i own a 1/4 drive for inlbs, a 3/8 that runs like 10ftlbs-90 and a 1/2 drive that goes 50-250.
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10-14-2022, 06:29 AM
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I bought a Horrible Fright 1/2" drive and put it in my toolbox until I needed it. 6-8 months later, and straight out of the box, it never clicked a single time. It's a $20 breaker bar that won't even ratchet; it's locked up tight. HF told me that even with a receipt, it's non-returnable after 90 days.
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precision instruments makes snap on amd other maker wrenches. you can get a precision torque wrench for substantially less than what the same snapon runs. id probably look at the twin beam click models since those arent sensitive to being backed off when not in use like the twist handle ones are. as far as range, id want 2, one 1/4 drive in inch lbs and a 3/8 drive that starts at like 5 or 10 ftlbs and probably goes to 80 or so. thatll get you quite a bit done although really not ideal. i own a 1/4 drive for inlbs, a 3/8 that runs like 10ftlbs-90 and a 1/2 drive that goes 50-250.
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10-14-2022, 07:23 AM
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precision instruments makes snap on amd other maker wrenches. you can get a precision torque wrench for substantially less than what the same snapon runs. id probably look at the twin beam click models since those arent sensitive to being backed off when not in use like the twist handle ones are. as far as range, id want 2, one 1/4 drive in inch lbs and a 3/8 drive that starts at like 5 or 10 ftlbs and probably goes to 80 or so. thatll get you quite a bit done although really not ideal. i own a 1/4 drive for inlbs, a 3/8 that runs like 10ftlbs-90 and a 1/2 drive that goes 50-250.