Torque wrenches
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However after receiving it and having it calibrated for accuracy, I tested it against my 2 Craftsman in/lb and ft/lb wrenches and they were spot on. I don't care what anyone says, Craftsman is still good hand tools.
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Comes to torque wrenches one size doesn't fit all as any real mechanic knows ..... Do your research and ebay is your friend for price right shopping .
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I justbought my first digital torque wrench. Bought a BROWNLINE.
http://www.brownlinemetalworks.com/torque-wrench#
http://www.brownlinemetalworks.com/torque-wrench#
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I have a snap-on digital 3/8 drive torque wrench...great tool however I neglected to keep an eye on the battery meter built into the window, it was at 25% when I snapped a bolt in my primary cover...so word to the wise...I also have a 1/2 clicker type...very good tool...as for Snap-On's blue point line, the multimeter is crap and the id gauges are not radiused enough particularly the very small sizes. When measuring the id of rocker arms it is not as accurate as I would like...my tool box and tools are all Snap-On and courtesy of Kansas voc rehab when I attended FSCC Harley program...so all in all I can't complain too much...
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There are some very good reviews of torque wrenches online. Comparing beam types to break types and digital, as well various brands. The results may well surprise you.
Personally, I have them in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2. No need for the 3/4 and up any longer, as I no longer work on equipment that heavy. I like having the smaller sizes for more delicate work. Trying to detect low values with an overly large wrench is difficult, and often times is erroneous.
Personally, I have them in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2. No need for the 3/4 and up any longer, as I no longer work on equipment that heavy. I like having the smaller sizes for more delicate work. Trying to detect low values with an overly large wrench is difficult, and often times is erroneous.
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I just bought some 3/8 and 1/2 CDI wrenches off of EBay because of this discussion. My 1/4 inch pound wrench was already a CDI, and now I find I paid way too much.
I looked at that very wrench Nutz, but 'someone' stole my 3/8 and 1/2 long wrenches.
I like the CDIs.
I looked at that very wrench Nutz, but 'someone' stole my 3/8 and 1/2 long wrenches.
I like the CDIs.
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Geez "TwiZted" ... I thought I was the only dinosaur left with the Snap On "Dial" type still in the tool box too ... Your drawer looks quite similar to mine ... Great minds must think alike :>)
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Most of my stuff is Craftsman- and I've had it for awhile.
Like the rest of the US and Canada, I think craftsman has gone to **** as has Sears.
As important as brand, is care.
I would not buy a used torque wrench as calibration can be damaged easily.
Take care not to drop it
if a click type with internal springs, reset it to zero when not in use, otherwise the spring looses it's tension.
mike
Like the rest of the US and Canada, I think craftsman has gone to **** as has Sears.
As important as brand, is care.
I would not buy a used torque wrench as calibration can be damaged easily.
Take care not to drop it
if a click type with internal springs, reset it to zero when not in use, otherwise the spring looses it's tension.
mike