torque wrench
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From: TOAK western branch
If the guy doesn't know any better & wants advice on something = yes...in today's economy I'd want to know there are other 'cheaper" options for a product. Kinda wasteful investing that amount of coin into a tool they might use 1-2 times a year - just like putting gold flakes in alcohol (gonna pi$$ is away).
Road Master
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From: Republic of Texas
I've spent a bundle on my "toys", and they're going to get the respect they deserve. It's not about "pissing away" money, in my book. It's about doing it right.
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I have to admit I'm not totally sure I understand the issue here, but if I interpret it correctly, I'm on the side of spending whatever it takes to buy quality. You won't find me shopping the bargain isle at Harbor Freight (which is China Inc, obviously); I want tools that will work properly, and do it for a long time.
I've spent a bundle on my "toys", and they're going to get the respect they deserve. It's not about "pissing away" money, in my book. It's about doing it right.
I've spent a bundle on my "toys", and they're going to get the respect they deserve. It's not about "pissing away" money, in my book. It's about doing it right.
If you re read my posts I never condoned HF for purchasing presision tools. Got the $ get the best!
Last edited by soft 02; Apr 28, 2012 at 07:10 PM.
Cruiser
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From: Rockford, IL
Checking the torque with a wrench that cost hundreds less than yours is not disrespecting my bike. LOL
When I do check, or torque, I am doing it right, again, just spent less money.
My HF wrenches are constantly checked on the FAA certified scale at my work.
Whats not respectful is judging people for the tools they can afford to own, or thinking they are not doing it right because they don't have a $400 wrench.
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I respect mine by keeping her clean, tuned and ride her with respect.
Checking the torque with a wrench that cost hundreds less than yours is not disrespecting my bike. LOL
When I do check, or torque, I am doing it right, again, just spent less money.
My HF wrenches are constantly checked on the FAA certified scale at my work.
Whats not respectful is judging people for the tools they can afford to own, or thinking they are not doing it right because they don't have a $400 wrench.
Checking the torque with a wrench that cost hundreds less than yours is not disrespecting my bike. LOL
When I do check, or torque, I am doing it right, again, just spent less money.
My HF wrenches are constantly checked on the FAA certified scale at my work.
Whats not respectful is judging people for the tools they can afford to own, or thinking they are not doing it right because they don't have a $400 wrench.
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 96
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From: Lubbock, Tx
fore those of you who are mechanics i have a question.
i am looking at getting a digital torque wrench & mostly use it on my SG, now im not sure witch one to get the....
1/4" drive
2-20 ft lbs (24-240 in lbs)
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
or
3/8" drive
5-100 ft lbs (60-1200 in lbs)
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
witch one do you think would cover more of the bike?
thanks in advance
i am looking at getting a digital torque wrench & mostly use it on my SG, now im not sure witch one to get the....
1/4" drive
2-20 ft lbs (24-240 in lbs)
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
or
3/8" drive
5-100 ft lbs (60-1200 in lbs)
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
witch one do you think would cover more of the bike?
thanks in advance
If you want the best then Snap-on is definitely one of the best tool companies, but, you will pay for that as well. As others have said, Craftsman makes great tools and are more practical for "weekend warriors". The money you save could be used towards more toys for the ride.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: New Hampshire
+1 on the Harbor Freight, I've checked them against my buddy's Snap On. For under a $100 you can walk out with four different wrenches.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
My right arm is my torque wrench for 99% of the fasteners I'll ever need to torque on my bike. It cost nothing.
I do have torque wrenches in my tool box (Craftsman's) but they rarely get used. The last time I used one of them is to torque a valve body on an automatic transmission I was rebuilding in June of '09.
I do have torque wrenches in my tool box (Craftsman's) but they rarely get used. The last time I used one of them is to torque a valve body on an automatic transmission I was rebuilding in June of '09.
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Republic of Texas
My contention is that torque wrenches are precision tools, and like anything else, you get what you pay for. I'm sure you can find tools at HF that will work....for a while. You're kidding yourself if you think they'll last like quality tools. For example, I bought my metal bandsaw from HF. It came from China, I think, and the quality is obviously below mainstream equipment. But the price was also well below similar name-brand equipment, and I only use it infrequently; it will serve my needs.
OTOH, I absolutely did NOT say Snap On, or any other brand, is the only option. I try to buy quality, but of the 4 torque wrenches I own, none is a Snap On. I think their stuff is overpriced and people are paying for the name. I own only one Snap On tool, and it's a very insignificant specialty socket I couldn't find anywhere else, although it too was overpriced
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Last edited by racklefratz; Apr 29, 2012 at 01:19 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 128
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From: Northern CT
Rackle,
Please explain what you mean by "They also need to be "worked" some before each use for accurate results"? I have a beam wrench and a 3/8" Craftsman in/lb wrench. I'm a DYI wrencher with very little experience under my belt, but learning as I go.
Thanks
Please explain what you mean by "They also need to be "worked" some before each use for accurate results"? I have a beam wrench and a 3/8" Craftsman in/lb wrench. I'm a DYI wrencher with very little experience under my belt, but learning as I go.
Thanks