Been looking at torque value wrenches...Can anyone recommend a good one that's not extremely expensive? I know you get what you pay for but was checking to see if anyone had experience w/ some good ones or which ones to stay away from. Thanks...and yes I did tried searching first w/ no info I was looking for.

 

I've been an automotive ASE Master Tech for almost 30yrs and all I will use is Snap-On. That being said, a friend of mine bought a KD Tools GearWrench XL 3/8" Micrometer Torque Wrench, 25-250 in/lbs. From Advance Auto Parts when we did the cams in his bike, I used it and it really feels and works well and for $136.49 I'd say thats not a BAD price concidering what I paid for my Snap-On's!!!

 

I've been using Craftsman and find they work just fine. On sale at sears now.

 

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.

 

You will need a 1/4" and 3/8" much more than a 1/2". Inch pounds also

 

please explain...thanks

 

craftsman and they are on sale at sears for xmas

 

Usually anything requiring a 1/2" drive torque wrench is torqued "***** tight".

Using torque-spec is more important with the smaller fasteners, 3/8" drive will be good enough for anything you need torqued in ft/lbs, and the 1/4" drive will be useful for smaller fasteners in the in/lbs range.

 

I have a snap on and 2 craftsman. The snap on is nice but I use and have had zero issues with the craftsman. I suggest the craftsman. Think they are around $75.

 

Harbor Freight has all three sizes for $9.99 each. They are good enough for high end Ferrari's.