Joe, do you happen to have one of their digital torque wrenches? I'm just wondering how good they would be and how long they would hold up in terms of accuracy.



They sure seem simple and easy to use! ... At 400 bucks a pop, they better be!

Anybody here using a digital torque wrench they'd like to offer feedback on?

 

Ben,--nice lenticular cloud.

 

Ben: the ones I have are:

QJR217C- 40-100 in lbs
QJFR275C - 5-75ibs (.5 lb increments)
TQFR100B-20-120 lbs (2 lbs increments)
TQFR250C-50-250 lbs (5 lbs increments)

None of these are the digital type. I think you'd probably get the most use out of the 5-75 lbs one and the 50-250 lbs one. The 100B is 3/8" drive, the 250C 1/2" drive.

Not sure if they are any more accurate than the standard ones. Either way you go, I think you'll be very happy with anything Snap-On.

 

For as long as I remember, Crapsman torque wrenches were never considered hand tools, so no lifetime warranty. (I don't know what you would consider them.) I think they only have a 1 or 2 year warranty. Last I got was a Husky which seems of marginal quality, but at least has a lifetime warranty. This thread over on PPBB is good. Apparently, Snap-On ditched the sub-contracting of torque wrenches with Precision Instruments, and now Precision Instruments sells them under their own name.

http://www.ppbb.com/scgi-bin/boards/...l?read=1155645

 

I have a snap on torque wrench with the adjustment via a little **** on the side. Very good tool.

 

I own the Tech2FR100 and it is probably the best (and coolest) gadget that I own, eventually I will get my hands on the 250 model. I bought mine based on THIS recommendation. As you're torque'ing a fastener the digital readout provides realtime feedback on how much torque you are applying. As you get close to the set torque it will start to vibrate and when you hit the right number it will beep. After it stops moving the display will flash showing the amount of torque you actually used. It does automatic conversion between in-ft-nm. It is just the coolest tool "ever". If you are even remotely considering buying one just get it, don't think about it. Over the long haul the sensor in the digital techwrench should stay more accurate than the click type.

 

I use a RAHSOL, German made 20-200nm torque wrench $315.00 at Samstag Sales, in the US or $125 euros or so in Germany.
One wrench covers all normal maint. oil filter, drain plug and wheels.

 

The TQFR wrenches are this type, the other two are adjusted via twisting the handle.

Interesting note on Precision Instruments. If I were in need of a new torque wrench, I'd sure consider one of the Tech type, tho for not much more than the $400, you can get two wrenches. But, need is seldom part of the equation when talking about things like this (Read: I'll probably track down the Snap-On man tomorrow!)