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.

 

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!

 

my craftsman one has done me well. cost my about a 95 bucks.

tj

 

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.

 

[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!

 

I have two Craftsman wrentches and they work great. The "Digitork" display makes adjusting it very easy.

 

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.


[Modified by 97blackteg, 2:09 AM 1/4/2002]

 

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

 

SNAP ON

 

yeap... 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.

 

I use snap on Sorry for the blurry pics

 

I'm on my 3rd Craftsman torque wrench!!! They all break & there's no warranty {good thing the "old guy Sam" at Sears thinks that's crappy they keep breaking & giving me another one free

 

yup, SNAP ON

 

I want a digital torque wrench. Anoyne know where to get one?

 

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.

 

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!

 

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.

 

that's the EXACT model I have...got it on ebay for $109...keep your eyes peeled, it's a very nice wrench...GET IT!

 

Hmm looks nice

 

[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 thought craftsman DO have lifetime warrentys?