Which torque wrench?
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: League City, TX
+1 on the Kobalt. But no torque wrenches at Lowes. At least not at the 2 in my immediate area. Harbor Freight as mentioned.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Far (FAR) West Texas
i bought a 3/8 drive torque wrench from harbor freight in january. "click-type". problem is, it doesn't work. no amount of torque, at even the lowest setting will cause it to "click". Its really more of a BREAKER BAR.
lost the receipt, so don't know if i can get my 20.00 back.
any harbor freight frequenters have any input?
lost the receipt, so don't know if i can get my 20.00 back.
any harbor freight frequenters have any input?
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 496
Likes: 6
From: League City, TX
i bought a 3/8 drive torque wrench from harbor freight in january. "click-type". problem is, it doesn't work. no amount of torque, at even the lowest setting will cause it to "click". Its really more of a BREAKER BAR.
lost the receipt, so don't know if i can get my 20.00 back.
any harbor freight frequenters have any input?
lost the receipt, so don't know if i can get my 20.00 back.
any harbor freight frequenters have any input?
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Windham,Maine
It all depends on what you are going to do the most.If you are not good at feeling when a bolt is tight enough,get both in lb and ft lb wrenches.Otherwise start investing in Helicoils.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Far (FAR) West Texas
that's the next step i guess. i don't have a lot of confidence in their torque wrench lineup though after this one...
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 658
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From: South Florida
Several threads have discussed the benefits of having an inch-pound and a foot-pound torque wrench in the toolbox, but which ones? I have looked on-line and found prices ranging from $20 to $300 and specifications from 10 - 250 (inch, foot, whatever), 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" drive. I'm not a mechanic, but with a 2001 FLHT I occasionally have to tighten a bolt now and again. Can you guys steer me toward a decent quality set at a reasonable price?