Torque Wrenches
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From: Oahu, Hawaii
RE: Torque Wrenches
Almost all of my tools are Craftsman. There are better out there but I like being able to walk into their store to swap them out if broken. Never questioned.
I have Craftman's Professional series 3/8" drive inch pound and their 1/4" drive foor pound.
I have Craftman's Professional series 3/8" drive inch pound and their 1/4" drive foor pound.
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RE: Torque Wrenches
ORIGINAL: Abnmarine
Almost all of my tools are Craftsman. There are better out there but I like being able to walk into their store to swap them out if broken. Never questioned.
I have Craftman's Professional series 3/8" drive inch pound and their 1/4" drive foor pound.
Almost all of my tools are Craftsman. There are better out there but I like being able to walk into their store to swap them out if broken. Never questioned.
I have Craftman's Professional series 3/8" drive inch pound and their 1/4" drive foor pound.
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From: Omaha Nebraska
RE: Torque Wrenches
ORIGINAL: xxxflhrci
Craftsman clicker torque wrenches do not have a lifetime warranty. Some are are warranted 90 days and some 2 years.
ORIGINAL: Abnmarine
Almost all of my tools are Craftsman. There are better out there but I like being able to walk into their store to swap them out if broken. Never questioned.
I have Craftman's Professional series 3/8" drive inch pound and their 1/4" drive foor pound.
Almost all of my tools are Craftsman. There are better out there but I like being able to walk into their store to swap them out if broken. Never questioned.
I have Craftman's Professional series 3/8" drive inch pound and their 1/4" drive foor pound.
. I have an old Craftsman that has a cracked lock ring.And it's nice to hear some good comments on the HF wrenches. I have been thinking about buying a couple there but really wasn't sure of the quality.
Road Master
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From: Tennessee
RE: Torque Wrenches
I've got a Snap-on ($250) for 20-120 Ft Lbs, and 2 Craftsmans ($59 & $79) for In Lbs and up to 250 Ft Lbs. The Snap-on's warranty duration is no longer than the Craftsman's and it's getting harder to catch the Snap-on guy around here when you have a problem. It took me 3 months to get a $60 hammer replaced, whereas I could have been in and out at Sears in a few minutes. Don't forget the fact that Sears has replaced their knowledgeable sales people with young idiots and they don't know when you bought it so you warranty could be much longer.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
RE: Torque Wrenches
ORIGINAL: xxxflhrci
Craftsman clicker torque wrenches do not have a lifetime warranty. Some are are warranted 90 days andsome 2 years.
Craftsman clicker torque wrenches do not have a lifetime warranty. Some are are warranted 90 days andsome 2 years.
Anyway, a Harbor Freight torque wrench is less than 1/2 the cost of a Craftsman and apparently still have a lifetime warranty. The 3/8" wrench I bought for $11 is listed on their site with a lifetime warranty, but although some of the others have no mention of warranty I'm sure they do too. I've replaced a few HF tools, one being an Allen wrench from a set, and they gave me a whole new new set, and let me keep what remained from the old one--so I now have spares. Another was a rubber hammer that had the rubber coating chip off because I used it too much, and they replaced it too. Can't beat that.
Road Master
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From: Tennessee
RE: Torque Wrenches
ORIGINAL: iclick
I thought Craftsman warranted all their hand tools for life. I have plenty of them here and when they break I just take them back to Sears for a replacement. One was a ratchet that was years old, and they replaced it without a receipt, so if they'll replace a ratchet why not a torque wrench? Haven't bought any Craftsman stuff in years, though, because with Harbor Freight's prices and warranty, why pay more? Plus, it's easier to get in and out of HF, as Sears is always in a mall. I avoid malls like the plague.
Anyway, a Harbor Freight torque wrench is less than 1/2 the cost of a Craftsman and apparently still have a lifetime warranty. The 3/8" wrench I bought for $11 is listed on their site with a lifetime warranty, but although some of the others have no mention of warranty I'm sure they do too. I've replaced a few HF tools, one being an Allen wrench from a set, and they gave me a whole new new set, and let me keep what remained from the old one--so I now have spares. Another was a rubber hammer that had the rubber coating chip off because I used it too much, and they replaced it too. Can't beat that.
ORIGINAL: xxxflhrci
Craftsman clicker torque wrenches do not have a lifetime warranty. Some are are warranted 90 days andsome 2 years.
Craftsman clicker torque wrenches do not have a lifetime warranty. Some are are warranted 90 days andsome 2 years.
Anyway, a Harbor Freight torque wrench is less than 1/2 the cost of a Craftsman and apparently still have a lifetime warranty. The 3/8" wrench I bought for $11 is listed on their site with a lifetime warranty, but although some of the others have no mention of warranty I'm sure they do too. I've replaced a few HF tools, one being an Allen wrench from a set, and they gave me a whole new new set, and let me keep what remained from the old one--so I now have spares. Another was a rubber hammer that had the rubber coating chip off because I used it too much, and they replaced it too. Can't beat that.
Road Warrior
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RE: Torque Wrenches
My ex wife calls me anu1, maybe that's why she's my ex... I want to know that I'm giving it the correct torque. I've used Craftsman in the past.. long past. Now I only use Snap-on click type. They ain't cheap, but they ARE right. They come with an accuracy certification. I have 3... 3/8 drive inch lb, 3/8 drive15-70? ft lb, and 1/2 drive 50-250 ft lb. The advice about taking it back down to "0" after use is a must to keep the accuracy.
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From: Windham,Maine
RE: Torque Wrenches
My Snap-on clicker replaced the Beam I have had for over 35 yrs.Have 2 other inch pound beams that will never replaced Used right they are more than adequate.It's all in the feel.As mentioned always pull towards you.
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RE: Torque Wrenches
ORIGINAL: MCSarge
Craftsman makes some good ones at a reasonable price. Snap on or Mac have some but they can get pricey. Just remember to back off the scale to 0 everytime you get done and never loosen a bolt with it and they'll last you a long time.
Craftsman makes some good ones at a reasonable price. Snap on or Mac have some but they can get pricey. Just remember to back off the scale to 0 everytime you get done and never loosen a bolt with it and they'll last you a long time.
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RE: Torque Wrenches
ORIGINAL: Rhubarb
Craftsman has for $70 each an inch lbs and ft lbs clicker style.
Good quality for garage use.
Craftsman has for $70 each an inch lbs and ft lbs clicker style.
Good quality for garage use.
PM me if anyone is interested.
Primo