Torque Wrench Recommendation?
#11
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I recently went on the search for torque wrenches. I didn’t’ want to spend the $$ for parts truck brands. I looked at Craftsman clicking type, and wasn’t pleased. Much of the handle (the parts that you turn to adjust) were plastic. I was also pissed that it was $30 more in store than online.
I did a little more looking and found that the Duralast from Autozone had good reviews. Iirc, it was around $30. I now have both the ½” and 3/8”.
Probably not as accurate as a Snap-On, but should work for what I need it for (drain plugs, etc.). They seemed much more robust than the Craftsman wrenches.
I did a little more looking and found that the Duralast from Autozone had good reviews. Iirc, it was around $30. I now have both the ½” and 3/8”.
Probably not as accurate as a Snap-On, but should work for what I need it for (drain plugs, etc.). They seemed much more robust than the Craftsman wrenches.
#13
I just did this a few months ago. I ended up with the CDI 1/2 unit (2503MFRMH) from ToolsDelivered.com. It was delivered to my door for less then the HomeDepot or Lowes brand. I am very happy with it. I will be buying the other sizes from them when I need them.
#14
Check out Precision Instruments:
http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...-c3fr250f.aspx
It's a click type but to set the torque, you don't need to twist the handle a fifty times. Also, you don't need to reset it after usage.
http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...-c3fr250f.aspx
It's a click type but to set the torque, you don't need to twist the handle a fifty times. Also, you don't need to reset it after usage.
#15
Registered User
it depends what you're doing intended use is the biggest factor when buying.
tq some wheels? 40 dollar duralast from autozone
building a motor? different story
tq some wheels? 40 dollar duralast from autozone
building a motor? different story
#16
Looking at the CDI 2503MFR unit. My problem now is whether to get the metal handle or the plastic polymer egronomic grip handle.
They are the same price haha!
Also I saw that CDI has a 3/8" 10-100 ft-lbs. unit, would that be worth buying? or just stick with the 30-250 ft-lbs?
Only using the torque wrench for garage stuff, lugnuts, engine building etc.
Thanks
They are the same price haha!
Also I saw that CDI has a 3/8" 10-100 ft-lbs. unit, would that be worth buying? or just stick with the 30-250 ft-lbs?
Only using the torque wrench for garage stuff, lugnuts, engine building etc.
Thanks
#17
Registered User
they are the most accurate in the middle of their rating
cylinder head stuff I have a 10-250 inlb 3/8 snap-on
Block stuff I have a 10-100 ftlbs 3/8 snap-on
wheels and random stuff 10-150 duralast 1/2' haha
cylinder head stuff I have a 10-250 inlb 3/8 snap-on
Block stuff I have a 10-100 ftlbs 3/8 snap-on
wheels and random stuff 10-150 duralast 1/2' haha
#18
Registered User
I use a Craftsman 3/8" (5-80 ft-lb) and a cheap 1/2" (10-150 ft-lb)from Tirerack for wheels.
#19
I love my dial wrench, old school style , made in USA by S-K Tools that I picked up about 15 years ago, if I was re-building an engine I'd use this one.
#20
I have a husky torque wrench, it goes from: 20-250 Ft-lbs, it has been great, I use it for everything. I have had a lot of Supras, and if you don't know the crank pulley on that it is one bolt that is about 230-240 Ft-lbs, so i needed this one. Even the S2000 Crank pulley bolt is a lot ( :