Torque Wrench

[nrubenstein]

Both Precision and CDI make excellent torque wrenches that can be had relatively inexpensively. My preference is for a big Precision split beam for half inch applications and a small CDI for little stuff. The Precision is ridiculously quick to adjust and does not need to be zeroed, but sacrifices fine adjustment.

IIRC, CDI is Snap On's current supplier. Precision used to supply them.

[Click]

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

[James]

Can't go wrong with a CDI, not that expensive either. CDI is owned by snap-on.

[poopin04]

What's everyone's thoughts about digitial torque adapters?

http://www.harborfreight.com/digital...ter-68283.html

[quikveedb2]

I wouldn't rely on a HF tool for torquing duties.

[kendogg]

For tires & wheels, and basic stuff, you don't need an expensive torque wrench, just a consistent one. A Craftsman, or hell even a Harbor Freight one would be fine. Get something that will allow you to test the torque periodically. For engine stuff though, I'd recommend a name brand, like a Snap-On, Mac, etc. If it's in the budget, the electronic Tech Wrenches are pretty baller.

[kendogg]

What's everyone's thoughts about digitial torque adapters?

http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-torue-adapter-68283.html

YES. I need to find one of these, they can usually measure a pretty low torque number than most torque wrenches won't be able to do either.

[GunMetalGrey]

Had anyone ever used one from Eastwood, they have a digital one for 80. Spec sheet looks decent, price is great.

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[kendogg]

Had anyone ever used one from Eastwood, they have a digital one for 80. Spec sheet looks decent, price is great.

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I wouldn't trust an $80 torque wrench for engine work. Might be fine for wheels and other basic stuff, but I have no knowledge of it.

[Beau B]

From my experience working on PMEL equipment for the USAF.. CDi makes a great torque wrench but it is pricey.. As for the cheaper one Harbor Freight etc.. It say they are within +/-4% which is not too bad.. When I tested my Craftsman it was right in the 4% accuracy range, which is works for me. Lastly to get the best accuracy out of your torque wrench you should “exercise” it before each use, meaning click it 6 times or more, and always store on the lowest setting.

I purchased a Craftsman and it has held up fine, although you can not recalibrate.

[nando]

you can recalibrate the HF torque wrench, but I don't know who would calibrate a $10 tool. lol

FWIW, I've had the same torque wrench HF sells for longer than most people here have been driving and I've never had a problem with it. I built my engine with it too, that was over 80,000 miles ago.

unless you use the tool for your income, there's no point in spending hundreds when a $10 one will be 99% as good.

I can honestly say, I would choose the HF torque wrench over sears garbage 110% of the time. Craftsman quality has gone so far down hill it's not even funny, and the worst part is the tools are still expensive.