Torque Wrench Recommendation?
#1
Torque Wrench Recommendation?
My handy Craftsman torque wrench has fallen apart, and Sears no longer replaces them under their warranty. Instead they provide a little fix-it kit. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding a good, accurate torque wrench? I would rather not spend a fortune, but I will pay a reasonable price for good quality.
#2
Originally Posted by lawjdc
My handy Craftsman torque wrench has fallen apart, and Sears no longer replaces them under their warranty. Instead they provide a little fix-it kit. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding a good, accurate torque wrench? I would rather not spend a fortune, but I will pay a reasonable price for good quality.
Now that's a topic I can get into. I live by my Snap On torques. They're not cheap and they're worth every accurate penny, IMO. I choose three torque wrenchs to cover the three drive sizes - 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 inch - each has a different min. and max. ft. lbs. and the 1/2 is a different mechanism.
What I did was use the SnapOn.com website to research the three wrench models that were right for me and then I shopped eBay for a GREAT deal on the exact tool I was looking for. It turns out that threre are many "tool stores" almost always selling great Snap On tools on eBay at a big discount.
Tools are FUN. Damn, makes me want to buy a new torque wrench!
#3
I agree on Snap-On--you can frequently get used ones in near perfection condition on Ebay for a fraction of the price new. And if you're really worried about it, you could get it recalibrated when you buy it.
When my "crap", I mean craftsman broke, that's what I did, and the Snap-On likely will out last me.
When my "crap", I mean craftsman broke, that's what I did, and the Snap-On likely will out last me.
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#8
Forget Craftsman. IMO, Sears is trading on the name and has cheapened the products to increase profits. Get one made by the Big Names you see elsewhere, I forget what they are..., Husky? Snap On? SK Wayne? I'm not sure exactly, but Sears stuff is not that great.
#10
Thanks for all the advice. I looked at the Snap On website and then quickly located a new Snap On torque wrench on eBay and purchased it. Its sad about the demise in quality of the Craftsman line of tools. A.J. Foyt still endorses Craftsman, so if a wheel falls off one of his race cars, we will all know the cause of the problem!
#11
Sorry guys, I don't see the demise of craftsman tools, I've never had any problem with one of their TRs'. I've returned several tools over the years, always exchanged no questions asked, just lucky I guess.
#13
Originally Posted by C4S Surgeon
Sorry guys, I don't see the demise of craftsman tools,
#14
Originally Posted by C4S Surgeon
Sorry guys, I don't see the demise of craftsman tools, I've never had any problem with one of their TRs'. I've returned several tools over the years, always exchanged no questions asked, just lucky I guess.
#15
Originally Posted by Paul S.
Times change--I now have a Snap On torque wrench that will probably outlive me. My Sears torque wrench broke, it wasn't used that much and still looked brand new. I won't buy another.