myflys2k

Looking to replace one of my torque wrenches with something of better quality. I currently have 3, one is inch/lbs the second is 50-250ft/lbs and the one I'm looking to replace is something around the 10-75ft/lb. anyone have one in mind?

Any deals out there?

zeroptzero

I also use three torque wrenches myself, I find that having three keeps them pretty accurate. I have a 3/8th's one for small bolts, I use a Sears Craftsman that I use for about 20-75 range (though it goes higher), and I have a long Mastercraft one that I use for 80 ft lbs and up. My favourite one to use for your range would be a Sears Craftsman, it seems to be the most accurate in that range, more accurate than my larger wrench. I'd recommend the Craftsman if you have a Sears store in your area or find one on-line.

I've also got an old school dial torque wrench which is pretty cool, the dial reads 0-250 ft lbs, 1/2" drive. It's in mint condition, a lot of old school mechanics have used these over the years, quite different compared to all of the clicking style of wrenches out there. They can be awkward to read if you are using them in a vertical position as opposed to horizontally.

starchland

Man I forgot about the old style with the gauge and pointer. These things are great, never a question on how much torque your putting on a bolt and they dont need to be calibrated either I believe. (never had any of my mastercrap wrenches calibrated either )

zeroptzero

Yeah I love that wrench, I bought it in the USA quite a few years ago, it's in mint condition. It has the round dial and the pointer for the setting you want, and then the pointer for the actual reading. I think they are among the most accurate wrenches out there.

myflys2k

The one I'm looking to replace is a crappy princess auto wrench. Ill have to check out the craftsman one.

starchland

I had a few of those before, they are dangerous lol I think Home Depot has a few husky

zeroptzero

When I bought my Craftsman a year ago at Sears they were still being produced in the USA, I don't know if they've changed to a foreign make now. I have a preference for North American made tools but they are next to impossible to find anymore as our society is slowly going down the tubes.

Here's a picture of my old school dial wrench, made by SK Tools, it's over 10 years old but is mint. If I had to re-build an engine I'd definitely use this one. For body, suspension, wheels I use my click style wrenches for convenience.

Holeecow

Canadian tire had them on sale for like 60% off.

I don't know if you guys like crappy tire though.

I got mine and I liked it.

s2kobsession

Some good snap ons can be had in the slightly over $100 range. IMHO, spend the $ on something quality. I mean, if you are going to take the time to use the tq wrench, use something that you know is actually going to work and be reliable on #'s.
The only problem is that if you get a really good tq wrench, you will never want to use the crappy mastercraft one or princess auto one
my POS mastercraft 50-250ft lbs sits on the shelf for everything but axle nuts

ie. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SNAP-ON-3-8-D...item2a1aceb850

or - I think this is the one I have
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SNAP-ON-1-2-D...item27c47e3876

Cheers,

zeroptzero

Snap-on =