time for a new torque wrench, opinions needed.

Post by **Hooligan** » Tue May 23, 2006 10:12 pm

hi guys, topic says it all. i am in need of a new torque wrench or two (low torque settings and high settings). any favorites out there?

i see craftsman has some new ones out but they aren't dual scale for ease of use. the accuracy is better than there commonly available units however.

i was also looking at sk/facom and snap-on.

KontoBoy · Post by **KontoBoy** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:36 pm

Actually, you need two wrenches, one low and one high.

Kontoboy

WickedFZR1K · Post by **WickedFZR1K** » Wed May 24, 2006 5:16 am

If you can swing it, get a pair of Snap-On wrenches, you would need a 3/8" drive and a 1/2" drive. I have a off brand 1/2" drive that is fairly accurate and reads upto 250lbs. My 3/8" drive reads upto 80lbs.

dragracer1951 · Post by **dragracer1951** » Wed May 24, 2006 8:06 am

Do NOT....let me repeat DO NOT get a crapsman. I have two of them and the lock ring is plastic. Broke on the third usage. Took it back and Sears told me that it's not a "tool" it's a precision instrument.....they refused to cover it when it was obviously a defect.
Buy a Snap on or a Mac and be done with it.

Yoniboi · Post by **Yoniboi** » Fri May 26, 2006 1:07 am

I've got Draper and I'm happy with it.

John

KontoBoy · Post by **KontoBoy** » Fri May 26, 2006 11:25 am

Jim--I suspect you gave them an earful when they didn't replace the wrench. If they held their ground, try another Sears store and go on a weekend evening when the High Schoolers are working the register.

Kontoboy

dragracer1951 · Post by **dragracer1951** » Fri May 26, 2006 12:05 pm

Mot to worry, Konto Boy... I threw the fookin things in the trash