Is there a good affordable inch-lb torque wrench?
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I have plenty of Snap-On tools, and use Snap-On torque wrenches at work daily. Personally I won't drop that kind of coin for a torque wrench at home. To me the main advantage of the Snap-On is the compact size of the head and more teeth, so good in tight areas. I haven't run into an issue with that on my bikes, and I don't work on my cars all that much, so my craftsman gets the job done. I check 'em regularly with a calibrated tester at work and they're always within +/-5% which is perfectly fine. Like everything else, depends on your needs, tastes, and wallet.
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My work does all calibrations for tools and test equipment used on the shop floor, ISO requirement I guess. I took in my assortment of Craftsman, Proto and CDI torque wrenches in February to check them. all were within 5% of reading or setting, except an old craftsman beam which was within 10%, I'm not going to complain about that.
I like the CDI torque wrenches.
I like the CDI torque wrenches.
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If I start dong things myself, it is because I want them done right.
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So now a guy has to take the primary cover off to do a oil change in the primary? More news to me.
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Ok clutch cover. The video I watched on Jake Wilson called it the inner primary cover. Does putting me down make you feel better about yourself? I don't understand people like you?
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Ron750, a good mechanic has the feel to not strip a bolt, nut or screw due to wrenching for quite awhile. People who strip the bolts, nuts and screws are w/o that feeling because they're inexperienced.
If your inexperienced at turning a wrench, go get a small $200.00 craftsman tools set. Also pick up their 1/4 and 3/8 torque wrench along with a screwdriver set. I'm positive you'll be adding much more to your tool box as you gain experience.
Quality of tools from high to lowest you want to pay for are; Snap-on, Mac Tools and Craftsman. I don't know if SK tools are still around, but for the home Craftsman and SK tools are the cheapest ya want to go.
If your inexperienced at turning a wrench, go get a small $200.00 craftsman tools set. Also pick up their 1/4 and 3/8 torque wrench along with a screwdriver set. I'm positive you'll be adding much more to your tool box as you gain experience.
Quality of tools from high to lowest you want to pay for are; Snap-on, Mac Tools and Craftsman. I don't know if SK tools are still around, but for the home Craftsman and SK tools are the cheapest ya want to go.
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Both of my torque wrenches are Craftsman. If you use them properly, take care of them and store them properly, they are more than fine for the home wrench with a couple of bikes.
Most of my tools are Craftsman and they work as they should and don't fail on me. I can't say that about lesser brands.
I think Snap-On can be overkill for a home mechanic. If you have the money and desire, sure, get them. But for most jobs, even engine rebuilds, Craftsman will do the job well.
Most of my tools are Craftsman and they work as they should and don't fail on me. I can't say that about lesser brands.
I think Snap-On can be overkill for a home mechanic. If you have the money and desire, sure, get them. But for most jobs, even engine rebuilds, Craftsman will do the job well.