hello, i just bought a Craftsman 3/8-in. Electronic torque Wrench and was wondering if anyone in here use this torque wrench before? It's accuracy measures to within +/-2% CW and +/-3% CCW, is this a accurate torque wrench?
Cost me $240 bucks, lmk if this is an ok investment.

 

It just means that if you set it at 100 lb/ft that it'll do within 98-102 clockwise or 97-103 counterclockwise, which is alright. Price tag isn't too alright though

 

ANYONE ELSE CARE TO SHARE?

 

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Yeah, it's a little spendy for a Craftsman, but not a bad torque wrench. If you're planning on spending money on a good torque wrench without having to take out another mortgage, I'd recommend going with a Cornwell piece. They are actually manufactured by the same company to the exact same standards. The only difference between the two is the etch on the side.

 

why cornwell over any other tool dealer?

 

It's a little late to ask the question.Every one I have used has failed for one reason or another.They eat batteries like mad.Every time I went to use one it was dead.I don't really like the feel.I own only non-electronic ones.A couple Snapon's,a Craftswan,and a Cornwell.Get some batteries soon.

 

i wanted to get a snapon one, but hell they are alot more

 

...just 80 dollars more

 

my snap on digi lasted a good while maybe (4 months!) on one set of batteries


i do engine assembly and torquing on a daily basis

 

mine as well. my 3/8 snap-on electronic wrench still on the same battery and it's going for 6 mos. or even longer than that. I also have the 1/2" electronic torque wrench.

 

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yeah i don't have that extra 80.

 

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i have unlimited access to batteries

 

I tried the snap on one and I just didn't like the feel. It buzzed instead of clicked and I just didn't like that one. I've owned a Craftsman, Mac, Snap-on, Matco, and S&K and Snap on gets my vote for accuracy, feel, and longevity.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HeikDiesel &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I tried the snap on one and I just didn't like the feel. It buzzed instead of clicked and I just didn't like that one. I've owned a Craftsman, Mac, Snap-on, Matco, and S&K and Snap on gets my vote for accuracy, feel, and longevity.</TD></TR></TABLE>

u don't like the fell of snap on, but it gets ur vote for feel?