torque wrench recommendations
01-03-2002, 07:55 PM
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torque wrench recommendations
i don't seem to be having much luck with my cheap tools. a damn wheel fell off my super sears jack and now my husky torque wrench's handle fell off.
you guys were quite helpful in my search for the perfect jack (ac jack), now i'd like to see what you recommend for a new torque wrench. i feel a quality torque wrench and a jack are 2 essential items for the small time do-it-yourself garage jackknob. therefore, i'm looking into wrenchs in the <$200 price range. i've checked out snap on: http://buy.snapon.com/catalog/Produc...snapon%2Dstore
thanks for the help! please include info like pictures, websites, price, etc.
you guys were quite helpful in my search for the perfect jack (ac jack), now i'd like to see what you recommend for a new torque wrench. i feel a quality torque wrench and a jack are 2 essential items for the small time do-it-yourself garage jackknob. therefore, i'm looking into wrenchs in the <$200 price range. i've checked out snap on: http://buy.snapon.com/catalog/Produc...snapon%2Dstore
thanks for the help! please include info like pictures, websites, price, etc.
01-03-2002, 08:19 PM
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (Fuzznuts)
2 words...SNAP ON...I got mine from a guy on ebay, practically brand new...$109, up to 100 ft/lbs and it has a flex head, 3/8" drive...sweet wrench...carrying case and all...
not too much more than the craftsman...just see if you can wait out a deal on ebay!
not too much more than the craftsman...just see if you can wait out a deal on ebay!
01-03-2002, 08:52 PM
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (tjtruong)
Anything craftsman with moving parts = 
I am on my 5th craftsman torque wrench and have broken numerous
other ratchets. no lifetime warranty on those.
I would have a snap on by now if those bastards didnt break when i needed
em that minute.
I am on my 5th craftsman torque wrench and have broken numerous
other ratchets. no lifetime warranty on those.
I would have a snap on by now if those bastards didnt break when i needed
em that minute.
01-03-2002, 10:00 PM
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (sgT)
[QUOTE]Anything craftsman with moving parts =
now that is some funny chit....
SNAP ON all the way! your best bet is to find a local dealer...so you can warranty all of your stuff...i have my torque wrench calibrated every couple months..
but i have noticed some good deals on ebay lately!
now that is some funny chit....
SNAP ON all the way! your best bet is to find a local dealer...so you can warranty all of your stuff...i have my torque wrench calibrated every couple months..
but i have noticed some good deals on ebay lately!
01-03-2002, 10:09 PM
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (Floyd)
ok. laugh at me, I got one from home depot, and it works very nice, "husky" is the brand. 10-100 ft/lbs. But it seems good quality. I dont work on the inside of my car enough to warrant getting snap-on.......yet.
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01-03-2002, 11:04 PM
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (97blackteg)
I got a used snap-on on ebay for about 100 bucks...it's a click type (rotate the handle), all metal (no plastic like sears), super sweet action, feels damn near indestructable. And can always be recalibrated. I'd recommend this route to anyone...the craftsman ones are OK, but there's no comparison in quality and action. Snap On r0x0rs....but soooo expensive new 
01-04-2002, 03:31 AM
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (AJ PwR)
SNAP ON 
where i work that is all we use and we have at least 1000 or so snap on torque wrenches and have been using them for a long time.
01-04-2002, 06:07 AM
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (sgT)
Anything craftsman with moving parts =
I am on my 5th craftsman torque wrench and have broken numerous
other ratchets. no lifetime warranty on those.
I would have a snap on by now if those bastards didnt break when i needed
em that minute.
I am on my 5th craftsman torque wrench and have broken numerous
other ratchets. no lifetime warranty on those.
I would have a snap on by now if those bastards didnt break when i needed
em that minute.
01-04-2002, 06:19 AM
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (BudMan)
I originally had a Husky but the lines didn't match up (uncalibrated) so I bought a Craftsman. Now it's good to know that they break. 
01-04-2002, 07:23 AM
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (MPH)
here is model TQFR100A from snap on's TQ line; it measures 20-100 ft/lbs. it's $197 and doesn't have a handle that can fall off; i think i'm in love!
01-04-2002, 07:26 AM
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (97blackteg)
blackteg, i also had a husky wrench from home depot. i babied that thing and the handle still fell off. of course, home depot does not warranty the item. i would now like to avoid any torque wrenches with the rotating handle adjustment.
01-04-2002, 07:30 AM
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (monkey_truckR)
here is model TQFR100A from snap on's TQ line; it measures 20-100 ft/lbs. it's $197 and doesn't have a handle that can fall off; i think i'm in love!
01-04-2002, 10:43 AM
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (monkey_truckR)
here is model TQFR100A from snap on's TQ line; it measures 20-100 ft/lbs. it's $197 and doesn't have a handle that can fall off; i think i'm in love!
Hmm looks nice
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Re: torque wrench recommendations (sgT)
[QUOTE]Anything craftsman with moving parts =
I am on my 5th craftsman torque wrench and have broken numerous
other ratchets. no lifetime warranty on those.
QUOTE]
hehehe...the guy at sears didn't know that when I brought in 3 busted ratchets. They don't work well to loosen axle nuts.
I am on my 5th craftsman torque wrench and have broken numerous
other ratchets. no lifetime warranty on those.
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hehehe...the guy at sears didn't know that when I brought in 3 busted ratchets. They don't work well to loosen axle nuts.
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