Lets Talk about Torque Wrenching...
#1
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Lets Talk about Torque Wrenching...
Ok so what brand are u guys using for inch pound torque wrenches?
Should I be looking for a Snap On... Or....???
How accurate are they? My last one (which I dropped) I did not trust at all.
Do them Come in a case like my large Maximum Breaker/Lug Torque r?
Should I be looking for a Snap On... Or....???
How accurate are they? My last one (which I dropped) I did not trust at all.
Do them Come in a case like my large Maximum Breaker/Lug Torque r?
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#2
Torin Jacks 1-2" Adjustable Torque Wrench - Walmart.com
Under $30, no case, works great.
Sucky thing is that it only has a range of 10-150 ft. lbs.
Good enough for what I need.
Under $30, no case, works great.
Sucky thing is that it only has a range of 10-150 ft. lbs.
Good enough for what I need.
#3
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Thanks for the reply but I am after an accurate inch pound torque wrench~~~!!
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#4
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I went with a HFT one because it was on sale for like 9.99, I got it for like 15.00 or so after shipping, it is not on sale now, but they frequently go on sale.
It worked for mi UIM/LIM job, does not seem too bad to be so cheap.
3.4 stars with 59 reviews is not too bad..
It comes in that same kind of case.
1/4" Torque Wrench - 20-200 in. lbs.
It worked for mi UIM/LIM job, does not seem too bad to be so cheap.
3.4 stars with 59 reviews is not too bad..
It comes in that same kind of case.
1/4" Torque Wrench - 20-200 in. lbs.
#5
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True Car Nut
seems the hf ones are decent enough i have had my ftlb one for a long time and have had no issues with it. and i use it pretty frequently. inch lb i use so infrequently i just borrowed from work. it was alot more extensive but its electrically insulated for battery terminals
#7
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I just checked Sears Canada site for a craftsman inch lb, nothing. (really)?? WTF
Going to have to call them.
I did find this one at Princess auto: 1/4 in. dr Click Type Torque Wrench | Princess Auto
That might do for $20? Similar to the HFT and same specs +- 4% accuracy, 20-200in lb.
Good Lord it is hard to get stuff in this country. and our websites SUCK!
Nothing in MasterCraft Or Maximum at Canadian Tire either.... REALLY..WTF ??
Going to have to call them.
I did find this one at Princess auto: 1/4 in. dr Click Type Torque Wrench | Princess Auto
That might do for $20? Similar to the HFT and same specs +- 4% accuracy, 20-200in lb.
Good Lord it is hard to get stuff in this country. and our websites SUCK!
Nothing in MasterCraft Or Maximum at Canadian Tire either.... REALLY..WTF ??
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I have gotten by with a craftsman 3/8" drive torque wrench; I believe it will do up to 250 inch pounds. I think it cost 39.00 on sale. If your looking for something more precise you can go with a westward, basco or proto dial torque wrench. These will run 250.00 on up depending on drive size. I've never seen the need for a 1/4 drive torque wrench. I've done enough wrenching to know when I'm over tightening with the smaller fasteners. I have a used 1/2 drive torque wrench which again is not high end at all but works for giving me a pretty close enough torque for items like lug nuts and suspension related nuts. I used to work at a dealership and if your just starting out you can get by with a H.F. pittsburg torque wrench. In car repair you really don't need a precision torque wrench for most applications. If your working on aircraft or in the aeronautical repair then you would want more precision.