decent torque wrench for casual DIYer?
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crapman at the VERY VERY least....i use snap-on..
mac, matco, cornwell arent bad either....
but if u dont use it in your everyday life...dishin out at least $300 for a torque wrench ...rather go with crapman....but hey...if i wasnt wrenchin everyday of my life on mercedes...i'd probably still use snap-on....
btw any real technician never uses a torque stick...and in using one you need an impact gun...
torque sticks are for hacks
mac, matco, cornwell arent bad either....
but if u dont use it in your everyday life...dishin out at least $300 for a torque wrench ...rather go with crapman....but hey...if i wasnt wrenchin everyday of my life on mercedes...i'd probably still use snap-on....
btw any real technician never uses a torque stick...and in using one you need an impact gun...
torque sticks are for hacks
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I'm also looking for a torque wrench to do basic maintenance and pulling wheels maybe 4x/year. Something decent, but relatively inexpensive would be perfect.
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I have to have mine calibrated every six months. the craftsman is as good as the snap-on I have both but in different styles. If you want yours callibrated send it to me.
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Originally Posted by globallyoff,Aug 8 2007, 02:58 PM
I've been using the Harbor Freight torque wrench for over a year for wheels. No problems. It seems to work fine.
ProV1, just make sure to set it back to 0 after use (as with any tq wrench.
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The build quality of Harbor Freight seem pretty questionable, go take a look at one. Others here have mentioned a Craftsman torque wrench, but if you read the reviews on the sears website, many people have issues with them. Home depot carries a decent 50lb-ft-250lb-ft for $70; good enough for those axle nuts. If you a student or know one, you might be able to buy Snap On tools for around 50% off. I got a brand new Snap On torque wrench for $128.
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