Torque Wrenches
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Road Master
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From: The Grassy Knoll
Torque Wrenches
Well, I have finally come to the realization that some good torque wrenches are in order.
Can anyone recommend a few good makes? I'm not as concerned about price as I am with quality and warranty. Looking for onethat isfor inches, and one forfoot pounds.
-Kern
Can anyone recommend a few good makes? I'm not as concerned about price as I am with quality and warranty. Looking for onethat isfor inches, and one forfoot pounds.
-Kern
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Rochester N.Y.
RE: Torque Wrenches
I've used Snap-On , MAC , and SK for about 30 years , but like the Snap-On best for both pound and inches.
Had a Snap-On ft lbs for 20 years and had it rebuilt and calibrated once , as we used it so much.
Never tried Sears , but they would probably be good for the non professional/daily use , user.
Good stuff.
Mick
Had a Snap-On ft lbs for 20 years and had it rebuilt and calibrated once , as we used it so much.
Never tried Sears , but they would probably be good for the non professional/daily use , user.
Good stuff.
Mick
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Northern VA, Madison GA
RE: Torque Wrenches
http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.j...mp;search.y=12
I've got both of these toque wrenches, and the life time cal. I work on cars for a living and they have held up quite well, I've sent them in for cal one time.
I've got both of these toque wrenches, and the life time cal. I work on cars for a living and they have held up quite well, I've sent them in for cal one time.
Cruiser
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RE: Torque Wrenches
I get a deal through work for MAC Tools, so I bought my in-lb wrench from them. However, I bought my Ft-lb wrench from Harbor Freight. Can't beat the price and the quality is actually pretty good. I am fortunate enough to be able to calibrate mine at work, so buying a low cost one wasn't too much of a concern for me.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Vermont
RE: Torque Wrenches
Something to consider is the type of torque wrench (dial or click)to invest in. I prefer the break away or "click" torque wrench for foot-pounds. It's sometimes awkward or next to impossible to read a dial straight on when applying torque (e.g., drain plugs). A dial type is finefor inch-pounds.
Go withquality like Snap-on.
Go withquality like Snap-on.
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Southern Illinois
RE: Torque Wrenches
This is a tool you are relying on to be accurate. Buy a good one. Snap-on, Mac, Proto, etc. BTW, I think Sears only warrants their torque wrenches for 1 year. Not forever like most hand tools. That might tellyou something about the Craftsman torque wrench.
