Torque wrench set
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You might check Ebay. I got a new in the box 1/2" drive 25-150 ft-lb Proto for $65. It was around $300 retail. Its a really nice tool.
The 1/2" drive Craftsman torque wrench I had broke with very light use. I can't recommned them; however I still have two smaller Craftsman torque wrenches.
The 1/2" drive Craftsman torque wrench I had broke with very light use. I can't recommned them; however I still have two smaller Craftsman torque wrenches.
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Check this out....
http://www.harborfreight.com/digital...ter-68283.html
I doubt it has many practical uses, but I'm thinking about buying one to check the accuracy of the torque wrenches I do have.
http://www.harborfreight.com/digital...ter-68283.html
I doubt it has many practical uses, but I'm thinking about buying one to check the accuracy of the torque wrenches I do have.
Road Master
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From: Littleton CO
I am an ASE Master Tech and have always used nothing but Snap-on tools. I truts them so have a tough time using anything else. I bought a set of TQ wrenches for home on eBay. Snapon quality with Craftsman prices.
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I saw a Harbor Freight flyer in the sunday paper yesterday.
1/4, 3/8 or 1/2 in torque wrenches for $10 each.
At that price you should get one of each.
I have them and they work fine.
1/4, 3/8 or 1/2 in torque wrenches for $10 each.
At that price you should get one of each.
I have them and they work fine.
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Whatever torque wrenches you buy you can test them on your own by using one of several methods. I use a bench vise to hold the 3/8" or 1/4" drive with the torque wrench's handle horizontal. Then I position a 10 lb bucket of water by rope around the handle 1 foot from the socket center. Adjust the wrench till it clicks. I do the same for various weights and handle lengths. With a little arithmetic you can test the entire range of any torque wrench regardless of handle length or scale.
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Whatever torque wrenches you buy you can test them on your own by using one of several methods. I use a bench vise to hold the 3/8" or 1/4" drive with the torque wrench's handle horizontal. Then I position a 10 lb bucket of water by rope around the handle 1 foot from the socket center. Adjust the wrench till it clicks. I do the same for various weights and handle lengths. With a little arithmetic you can test the entire range of any torque wrench regardless of handle length or scale.
how do you calibrate the scales that weighs the water??How do you allow for the weight of the rope or is it included in on the 10lbs of the water, bucket???Think about it if your scales were off 4 ozs on 10 lbs how much would that affect it at 130 ft lbs.How do you determine how much the bucket drops after the click.Personally I wouldnt waste my time
I have 3 crafts men's that work great all made in the USA, some of the wrenches they sell today are CHINA made junk and if your going to buy them you might as well go to harbor freight and get the same thing for less money.
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So, apparently you understand that you get what you pay for per your post. And, you want something that is not extremely expensive. Well, "extremely" is relative. I have purchased Snap-On wrenches from Ebay that were either nearly new or new never used. The CDI brand is also made by Snap-On (American Made) and comes with a calibration sheet. You can get a new CDI in the $130 price range.
Trust me, I would NEVER use a cheap piece of **** torque wrench. I have owned the cheap Harbor Freight and Craftsman wrenches and you can bet on one thing, they will let you down when you least expect it.
So, if you plan on long-term wrenching, get good **** or get ready to pay someone to fix your mistakes.
Trust me, I would NEVER use a cheap piece of **** torque wrench. I have owned the cheap Harbor Freight and Craftsman wrenches and you can bet on one thing, they will let you down when you least expect it.
So, if you plan on long-term wrenching, get good **** or get ready to pay someone to fix your mistakes.
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Got it today...went last week and it was 76$...39 today. Also got extension bars for 5.99...reg 20? score!