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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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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

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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
 
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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I have two...simular to both you posted...the first one would cover quite a bit....the only thing I can think of that it could not cover...couldn't be done by the second.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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I have the second one and does most every thing on my Sg. Also has NM too. I am going to get a 1/2 inch drive for the higher range stuff.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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I am not a mecganic. Sorry for posting.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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I would say the second because I usually can get pretty close by hand with stuff under 50ft lb.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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The 3/8" drive http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
 
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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If you're just looking to get one for "weekend warrior" wrenching on your bike - save some bones & get something cheaper than a $470 wrench. You can get both Craftsman digital wrenches (in/lb + ft/lb) for less than the one Snap-On. Unless you're planning to be a professional mechanic - not really necessary...JMO.
 
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
If you're just looking to get one for "weekend warrior" wrenching on your bike - save some bones & get something cheaper than a $470 wrench. You can get both Craftsman digital wrenches (in/lb + ft/lb) for less than the one Snap-On. Unless you're planning to be a professional mechanic - not really necessary...JMO.
Funny thing is for the quick check I grab my 30+ year old craftsman beam torqe wrench. Its pretty darn close too the snap-on one.
 
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I have 3 HF torque wrenches, about $10 ea (on sale) and they work fine, seem to be rated good on every report I've seen.
 
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I have 3 HF torque wrenches, about $10 ea (on sale) and they work fine, seem to be rated good on every report I've seen.
+1 on Harbor Freight torque wrenches
 
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