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

 

Try Sears,you cannot beat the warranty,Also Auto parts stores,then there are the specialty people aka Snap-On etc.

 

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

 

Harbor Freight...

 

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.

 

Harbor Freight.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Click style Craftsman works fine