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looking to buy a torque wrench

NOte: Torque Wrenches are the only craftsmen hand tools that don't have the lifetime warranty. Well, the more expensive ones don't. Ironically, the cheaper ones still do, last time I checked.
 
Originally posted by: So
NOte: Torque Wrenches are the only craftsmen hand tools that don't have the lifetime warranty. Well, the more expensive ones don't. Ironically, the cheaper ones still do, last time I checked.
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i think all their torque wrenches are 90 day warranty now.
 
Originally posted by: zaku
well even at harbor freight, the cheapest 250ft-lb in 1/2" drive is 90, just like the craftsman

here
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I got my wrench from Osh for liek 46 bucks

EDIT: I mean Ace. Came with a lifetime too.
 
Originally posted by: zaku
i'm looking at these 3 torque wrenches from craftsman but i'm not sure what the differences are between them.

these here

which one should i get?
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:Q
Be sure to pick up some anal lube with your order.

Not saying I can get you a comparable one cheaper, just that they're EXPENSIVE.
 
The last torque wrench I bought I got on close out at some auto parts store that was going out of business. I think I paid $35-$40 for it. (1/2 drive) My 3/8 I bought used at a second hand store. (GREAT place to buy tools IMO) though MOST of my tools are Snap-On these days...
 
The complete line of snap-on torque wrenches are worth every penny, as far as everyday torque wrenches are concerned. They have a wide range of mechanical clicker-types, dial indicator torque wrenches, digital, etc.

If you are gong to get a consumer craftsman, get one of the digitork models, much better than the standard clicker-type ones imo.

Some other companies:
http://www.norbar.com

http://www.tohnichi.com/index.htm

http://www.srtorque.com/products.html

Many companies make torque wrenches, and some companies make only torque wrenches. If you are using them for a certified or a critical application, make sure you get the torque wrench calibrated every year or so. Also make sure you put the wrench to the lowest setting as soon as you are done using it. Mechanical clicker-types have a spring that will wear/out-of-spec very quickly if left in a high-torque position. To be more clear on the calibration/rebuild of mechanical types, after about every 5,000 clicks you should get it at least checked out.
 
Honestly, get a 3/8 unless you really need the capacity of a 1/2. The Husky line has lifetime warranty and they're cheaper then these. Matco has a looong 1 year warranty on their torque wrenches. Snap-On never did tell me how long theirs is.
 
Originally posted by: notfred
Originally posted by: Actaeon
Why are you paying so much for a torque wrench?

I use one from Harbor Freight , and it works just fine.

There is a cheap one.
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Because he wants one that will actually work, not cheap crap that will break in a year and probably give poor accuracy until then.
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+/- 4%, compared to the Craftmans +/- 3%. If that is worth the extra 350-600% increase in cost, then go for it.

On the other hand, the one from Harbor Freight carries a lifetime warranty (compared to Sears' 90 days) and the torque wrench I use now has worked flawlessly over the past 2 years.

He is just paying for the name.
 
We use craftsman tools for drag racing but when it comes to specs in motors, we rely on our Snap-on torque wrench.
 
both the 89 and the 109 dollar one will do.

I have a torque wrench with a torque meter that i use as a torque bar / breaker bar and a proper clicker torque wrench for torquing...

mine is one from HF but it works decent.
 
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