need advice on which torque wrench product to buy:

craftsman
snap-on
mac tools
others?





[Modified by 919, 1:16 PM 10/7/2002]

 

I got mine for $15 on ebay, works great

 

I have a Craftsman and it works great... $70 or something like that.

 

i was looking at the snap -on torque......geez the price is outragous!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[QUOTE]i was looking at the snap -on torque......geez the price is outragous!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, Snap-on, Mac Tools are expensive, but worth it. Lifetime warranty Ownz!!

 

They all do the job.

Also, look into Cobalt... I think they make some of Snap-on stuff.

 

same w/ craftsman....try getting snap on tools warrentied it takes forever. remember the is a sears around every corner.. and they don't ask questions when you bring in a 32mm socket in 3 pieces

 

for what application?

i prefer the 3/8 drive with the twisting handle scale made by snapon for accuracy..

but for wheels i have a older snap-on with a dial in incriments of 5....
not as accurate..but alot more durable..oh yeah..that one is 1/2 drive

 

i am almost 100% sure that the craftsman torque wrenches are not not guaranteed. i use a husky torque wrench and has held up well for the last few years. SK torque wrenches look just like the husky's but have a finer adjustment.

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MAN65_TTW355.html

 

I am fortunate to have 2 torque wrenches.

The 1/2" Snap-On that goes to like 300 ft/lbs. and a 3/8" swivel head that goes to like 100 ft/lbs.

I love them. As for waranty... Just keep a buisness card of the Snap-On guy, and give him a call. My guy will just give me a new one out of his truck if something brakes. I have not had an opportunity to waranty a torque wrench yet...

Before this I had a Craftsman. Nice piece, but the Snap-On is better.

Anyone know where you can get Torque Wrenches Calibrated?

 

i think im settled for snap on........thinking now

 

if you have a snap-on..give it to him...he can send it back to be calibrated..


i have my done twice a year because my job requir

 

Harbor Freight. Mine was like 30.00 and is about 2.5 feet long. Has all the torque settings that I need, plus the leverage to get to a high torque setting. Even with a lifetime warranty...


Jason

 

Sears has great deals on torque wrenches on a regular basis.......helps that my roomate works for sears..

 

Where would I go to buy a Snap-On? How do I get the card of the local rep.?

 

Easiest, would prolly be to go to the website, and get a phone number. The more direct approach would be to drive around the car dealerships and garages, and look for him. When you see him, just follow him to his next stop, or flag him down.