I'm really not sure where this post belongs, but you guys have been a great help to me so I figured I would try here...

I need to purchase a torque wrench, I was thinking of getting a craftsman for under $100 but I have read that they are not accurate at all and I don't want to mess anything up.

Which torque wrench do you use and where did you get it?

Thanks guys.

 

got money?

1/2 drives}

Sears item #00947712000 Mfr. model #47712
Snap-on Stock#: TECH3FR250

 

What are you using it for? I have a craftsman for lug nuts and the like but for building engines i use my craftsman 3/8's. It has a better range for torquing engine fastners. Im a Snap On guy myself and would suggest that to you, as long as you dont mind getting raped for it.

Julian

EDIT - accidently put craftsman 3/8" i meant SNAP ON 3/8's. Sorry


Modified by 87mugenprocr-x at 9:55 AM 2/15/2007

 

I'm going to be changing my cam plug. which craftsman 3/8 you use?


Modified by Nataku at 2:02 AM 2/15/2007

 

A side question: are the needle-type torque wrenches more accurate than the click ones?

 

Just remember, spending money on a proper TQ wrench wil be cheaper then having a wheel fall off or a cam gear spinning away.

Do as you please.

 

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1/2 drives}

Sears item #00947712000 Mfr. model #47712
Snap-on Stock#: TECH3FR250 </TD></TR></TABLE>

Man your posts are never helpful or informative , i miss the old guys who would actually explain things, now we have a bunch of noobs who post **** replies.

 

Your focken kidding me or what?

 

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1/2 drives}

Sears item #00947712000 Mfr. model #47712
Snap-on Stock#: TECH3FR250 </TD></TR></TABLE>
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None of the part numbers are any good or the tip I shared?
What are you looking for from me?

 

a mention of what is the difference would have been nice.

Not many guys know what the difference's are between torque wrenches. Me included.

Not everyone wants to spend big bucks on a snap on torque wrench which will be used maybe 5 times a year.

 

I'm not a salesman for either, that is what the www is for. To research and make your own decisions.
Personally I use my Friend's Craftsman non-digital.

 

Personally, I use Snap-On. There is no "click" either, it's all digital. Yeah, they cost a ton, but if you use them all the time, it's well worth it.

 

^^ X2

 

As for the differences inquired about. First and foremost, the torque wrenches we use are for commercial work. We use them all the time. As for quality, you can't get much better than Snap-On. The non-digital wrenches only "click" when they are on the mark. You can go past them pretty easily IMO with these torque wrenches. The digial ones however, make a beeping noise and personally I find it easier to use than pulling the bottom down, turning and dialing it in then using it. With the Snap-On digital one, you can set your unit (ft/lbs) and such right on the display. Just select the unit you want it set in and then set the number you want it to "beep" at.

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the non-digital, or even the non-Snap-On ones, but for us, we use them all the time not 5 times a year. And as mentioned, because of that we opted for the Snap-On digital ones.

If you have any questions, want pics or anything, just shoot me a PM.

 

im still saving up for the snap on Honda OEM set. 4300 is kind of steap but it has everything you need for honda/acura well worth it if you own a honda for the rest of your life.


O.E.M. Honda Sets

 

You can get a Snap-on torque wrench off Ebay for around 100$ that will be perfect for what you want to do. If its not new, just have it re-calibrated.
It won't be digital, but if you only use it occasionally you'll never know what you're missing.

 

Craftsman. i have 2 of them. 3/8 for my smaller (up to 240in-lbs) and 1/2" for everything else. They are extremely accurate. I tested it at my shop a year ago after i had feared it was cheap and innaccurate and it was dead on. I build all my motors with them and never had a problem with lifting heads, spinning bearings, overtightening bolts, etc.

Craftsman click type microtork. i do not like the digitork stuff.

 

i have the 1/2" 200 ft/lbs,3/8" 80ft/lbs,and 3/8" 240 inch/lbs..all bought brand new at harborfreight and were tested to be accurate +/- 4... by the way they cost $35 all together,all have their own molded cases,and all have a lifetime warranty..i love saving money

 

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I believe Len is selling that set. you might want to contact him about it.

 

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geez n00b. Try being more helpful

 

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That's pretty sweet:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog...8.JPG

Personally, I use a $12 Harbor Freight to tighten my lugs when I change wheels at autocrosses. Other than that I've only had to use it for replacing worn out motor mounts.

I'm sorta cheap but I'm no mechanic either though.
-Matt

 

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I'm in the same boat. If I did all the work on my car, I would probably want to spend a lot of money on high-end professional Snap-On tools. But I only use mine for swapping wheels, at track events and at the start and end of winter. Click on photo for link.

3/8" drive, $12.99 at Harbor Freight:


3/8" drive, $19.99 at Harbor Freight:


1/2" drive, $21.99 at Harbor Freight (includes carrying case):


1/2" drive, $29.99 at Tire Rack (includes carrying case, extension bar, and 1/2"-3/8" adapter):


If you don't get the one from the Tire Rack which already comes with one, then I recommend also buying an extension bar, to move the torque wrench away from your car's fenders when torquing the lug nuts.

 

I'm not a big fan of the digital Torq. wrenches. I used a snap on one to build a couple motors and i hated it. In the end the torq. wrench is only as accurate as the person using it.

Julian

 

Thanks for all the help guys, I probably will only use this a few times a year...

I am going to be changing out my Cam plug soon, thanks for all the help and ideas! Anyone know where you can go to see if the torque wrench is in spec?

 

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some torque wrenches include directions on how to perform self-test to see if its within spec. otherwise you may have take it to manufacturer service center for calibration.