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Torque Wrench?
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:03 pm
by Lost Rider
I'm wondering what brand of torque wrench's people use?
Anyone use a digital one?
I'm looking to get one for general maintenance on my bike.
The wrench I own I bought for track days with my car to tighten the lug nuts, and it's too big.
Thanks,
-Joe
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:33 pm
by mad1150
I was originally going to get a Craftsman, but found out their lifetime warranty didn't apply to Torque Wrenches .
So I went to Farm & Fleet and bought a click-stop type Duracraft Pro, Model 20090. 1/2" drive, 10 - 150 ft lbs, for about $45.00. I think Menard's has them too.
It's a little big for the small jobs though, I'll probably get a smaller one later.
It's not a Craftsman, but then I'm not a mechanic using it everyday either.
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:50 pm
by 1150929
Yours is probably like my large 23 incher with a 1/2 inch drive. It was my first torque wrench and yes, impossible to use for most car/bike work. So I have a smaller 16 inch 3/8th version that does me well, although I'm looking for an even smaller version. Both are micrometer click types.
Much cheaper but only for under 50ft. pds. are my beam torque wrenches that work perfectly, but are also too long for some work.
...I love tools!
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 4:02 pm
by ErikU
I did go with the craftsman, but I did it through a craftsman club purchase. You can get some pretty good deals that way.
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 4:12 pm
by Ves
Craftsman, 16 inch, 3/8 drive, setting is displayed in a small window, dial until you see the right number. Have had this one for 20+ years. Damn... I must be getting old...
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 5:39 pm
by BigC
I had a Craftsman 1/2" torque wrench and the plastic handle broke on it. As Mark stated they have a 1 year warranty
I ended up buying 2 wrenches from Harbor Freight a 3/8" and a 1/2". Obviously you get what you pay for. The 1/2" wrench has no finess at all at the lower end of it's range. You can't hardly tell whether it clicks or not. Of course that's just a good reminder for me to grab the 3/8" wrench to handle the lighter jobs. I'm sure I paid less than $50 for both. They have lifetime warranties
if you save the receipts, lol.
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:19 pm
by Beemeridian
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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:08 am
by The Velvet Monkey
I love my Precision Instruments wrench--I got it on Amazon.com for aroung $140. It's a split-beam style, which I really like because the accuracy runs the same through its entire range and its calibration is not affected by failing to return it to its lowest setting. Also, it doesn't need any pre-application before it's accurate.
I like a regular beam wrench from Craftsman for micro-torquing.
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:33 am
by towerworker
I have a Snap-On 1/2" drive, given to me by a friend. Too large for most bike work but I suffer thru it. Have no idea what they sell for but I'm sure it's more than I would want to pay.
Torque wrench
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:47 pm
by zooomart
I also recommend the Precision Instruments
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:50 pm
by frbank6
I have an SK Tools, not sure what model. These are frequently on EBay for pretty good prices.
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:14 pm
by touchton
I've got two Craftsman torque wrenches; a 75ft-lb and a 250 in-lb. That covers most stuff.
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:23 am
by Oilhead
BigC wrote:I had a Craftsman 1/2" torque wrench and the plastic handle broke on it.
The same thing happened to mine. They're junk IMO.
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:46 am
by jas
Never had an issue with my Precision Instruments wrench