torque wrench advice

#1

Any recommendations on torque wrench? What are you using? Is there something decent price with neuton-meter settings without having to convert from inch-lbs and the like?
Any help appreciated>
thanx,
tom

#2

As with everything you get what you pay for…Torque wrenches usually have both scales on them (at least all of mine do). I got three and they are listed in order of usage (from most to least):

  1. 34 - 210 [Nm] made by SK [bought in specialized store)
  2. 3.6-29 [Nm] made by Craftsman [bought at Sears]
  3. 74-345 [Nm] made by Husky [bought at Home Depot]

Regards,
Igor

#3

I use Craftsman tools w/ good success.
They’re good about replacing broken hand tools, and mine have lasted. Make sure to store them "loose".
-Vic

#4

For wheels, a $15 ebay one is great. It can be calibrated against a known good dial/beam type (use a piece of hex stock and matching sockets on each wrench). You won’t feel bad leaving it in the car/truck either.

Craftsman click type wrenches are NOT covered under their lifetime warr. If you insist on a click type buy a good($$$) one and make sure their is a cal service avail.

Beam/dial/rod types (NOT the click type) will hold calibration forever. They are cheaper too. Craftsman ones ARE covered under lifetime warr. They aren’t as convenient to use.

#5

Keep an eye on ebay. We have a nice Snap On unit that we bought for cheap off ebay and it works well.

#6

I agree you get what you pay for, but the Pittsburgh click-types I bought from Harbor Freight have done me right. You could buy a Team Dynamics wheel for the price of a Craftsman clicker!

Sasha

#7

Igor wrote:

[quote]

  1. 34 - 210 [Nm] made by SK [bought in specialized store)

Regards,
Igor[/quote]

that’s a nice torque wrench!