Torque Wrench

[nickmcc92]

I bought one at Wal Mart for $30 or $40.

[butters]

I need one too, and heard the same good things about Precision and the split-beam type. Pricey though.

Anyone know about the Schwaben tools versions? Just caught my eye the other day on ECS: see link.

Would it be a bad idea to get the 1/2" drive for its wider range and just use a reducer? All my sockets are 3/8" drive, I'm just an at-home wrencher myself not too serious.

[lambo]

Wait for Christmas sales to start up. I got a 1/2" craftsman torque wrench for 40 bucks a year or two ago.

[10Toes]

I need one too, and heard the same good things about Precision and the split-beam type. Pricey though.

Anyone know about the Schwaben tools versions? Just caught my eye the other day on ECS: see link.

Would it be a bad idea to get the 1/2" drive for its wider range and just use a reducer? All my sockets are 3/8" drive, I'm just an at-home wrencher myself not too serious.

That looks like just another rebranded harbor freight/china wrench.

[iwantspeed]

If you budget is tight get a harbor freight torque wrench. I bought on for 10 bucks in the store with a coupon.
I then took it to my friends shop and we compared how accurate it was to his snap on torque wrench at 100ft lbs.
it was only off by 2 ft lbs
It's not the best but will work

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-239.html

[KirkerBezerker]

I bought that craftsman one about a month ago for half price.

Check their website for the most current pricing. It is ALWAYS cheaper than what you will pay at the store, and they will honor it.

[ZekeTheSneak]

Check Craig's list. Screaming deal on my proto.

[jalopi]

This is what I used for years until I needed something capable of higher torque output:

http://www.tooltopia.com/sunex-tools-9702a.aspx

Sunex is a very reputable brand... I had many a tool from them while I was a mechanic, nothing ever broke

Here's what I have now:

http://www.tooltopia.com/gearwrench-85054.aspx

Very nice wrench, tons of leverage but obviously overkill for real small stuff. Had it for about a year or so, pretty solid & reliable.

[jaywood]

Here's what I have. Works great. http://www.amazon.com/Brown-BLD0212-...+torque+wrench

[quikveedb2]

I have 2 CDI's in my shop that I have used for the last 2 years, 1/4" & 3/8" drive. Granted it's on bikes instead of cars, but they have been reliable tools. I also worked in a shop with a Snap-on 3/8" which was pretty nice as well, as most of their tools are.

[ThisGuy310]

Cdi

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[Click]

I have two German made Hazet torque wrenches that are top notch. Hazet is the Snap-On of Germany. Small one is rated for 10-60 nm and the large one is good for 60-320 nm, high enough for tightening axle nuts and such. Each one is serial numbered and came with a calibration certificate. They are calibrated by taking 5 readings at low, mid, and high range. For example the small one was calibrated at 12, 36 and 60 Nm. At the 36 Nm calibration point my torque wrench broke away at 36.21, 36.16, 36.12, 36.01, and 35.87 Nm, an average error of 0.21% and 0.38% of variability.

I still need to get the tiny one that is good for tightening down in the inch pound range before I rebuild my m30.

[AndrewBird]

FYI, Craftsman's warranty does not apply to their torque wrenches because they don't consider it a hand tool. I've got one and the plastic lock ring broke, so I took it back to get it replaced and they wouldn't do it. I was pissed because half the reason I bought it was so I could return it if needed.

[frankenbeemer]

Torque wrench porn from a r3v'er named Click. Coincidence?

[FlexdXJ]

I saw some at sears with a 25-250 lb torque range but the reviews say it broke on the first try or it's fantastic.

I have one of those, got it on sale for $50. it works great but as far as I know they don't do lifetime warranty on Torque wrenches.