Torque Wrenches
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Burning Brakes
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Torque Wrenches
My current 3/8" drive torque wrench, a Kolbalt wrench, is feeling a little wonky. The handle is getting a little loose and setting indicator is no longer lining up accurately, so it's time to replace it. I have a couple Snap-On QD wrenches, an in-lbs & big 1/2" drive model. They are nice wrenches, so I'm considering getting the QD2R100 or the Techangle ATECH2FR100A to replace the Kolbalt. Is the Techangle worth the extra $$ or overkill? I'll be rebuilding a spare trans this fall and may have an engine rebuild coming up.
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I was under the impression that Kolbalt tools had a lifetime warranty. If you go back to sears with a receipt they should give you a new wrench or at least fix your current one
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While not nearly as high tech, I like the precision instruments split beam torque wrenches.
http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/C.php
http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/C.php
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Tq wrenches
I have been lusting after a SnapOn torque wrench for years. In the interim I have gone through two Craftsman torque wrenches...I just recently bought a tq wrench from Lowe's.....same old design. On an impulse, when the SnapOn man was parked at a pal's shop, I bought a 300 lb max torque wrench. Wow, what a difference! The SnapOn is clearly superior. I will put the Colbalt up for sale soon. The only down side, the SnapOn is about $300.
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Practical question. If you assume that your cheap-azz HF torque wrench is out of spec due to use, then which way is it likely off? I'd like to use mine for lug nuts, etc. where absolute numbers are less important than evenness. Does a setting of 60 lb/ft start to click at 50 lb/ft, or does it go bad the other way?
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Practical question. If you assume that your cheap-azz HF torque wrench is out of spec due to use, then which way is it likely off? I'd like to use mine for lug nuts, etc. where absolute numbers are less important than evenness. Does a setting of 60 lb/ft start to click at 50 lb/ft, or does it go bad the other way?