MKK993

I'm looking to purchase a 3/8" Drive torque wrench also, and have narrowed it down to a Precision Instrument model. What is the main difference between the split-beam and micrometer models? Is it only in accuracy? It would appear (to me as a novice) that the split-beam would be the better choice since it is cheaper and doesn't need to be turned down after each use. Or is the 1% accuracy difference more important than I realize?

IXLR8

I just remembered that Snap-On also sells the CDI brand. I think they bought them out.

Check out their 1002MFRMH (3/8" drive 10-100 lbf.ft) or 1503MFRMH (1/2" drive 20-150 lbf.ft.) models.

These are available new on ebay at a very reasonable price. $110 for the 3/8" model.

I cannot comment on their quality, but being sold by Snap-On Industrial, I would have confidence.

Martin S.

As we see above, "A rule I have when it comes to tools...buy quality, buy once. My Snap-On tools are 37 years old now."

I have gone through:
Two Craftsman @$100 each...they just wore out, 15 years of track duty
Lowe's private brand (This one just sucked) @$100 (Never even took this to the track

And finally, I bought a SnapOn Torque Instrument in a great case....about $300 US and worth every penny. Beautiful tool, so well made....so if I had bought SnapOn originally, I'd be even financially dead even.