torque wrench
22-Mar-2004, 11:53 PM
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torque wrench
I'm in the market for a torque wrench for general automotive repairs and installs. Something under $100. I've seen the Craftsman ones on the Sears website http://search.sears.ca/sears/srch?se...;_tools&se_r=r , but I don't really know what I need. I'm thinking the cheaper ones will do the job, but the more expensive ones will be more accurate. Is there anywhere else besides Sears or Crappy Tire for cheaper stuff? Do any of our affiliates sell tools? Anybody ahve a used one the want to seel?
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23-Mar-2004, 12:54 AM
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i stole a $200 one from my dads work... i started using it on the suspension and such last weekend... so much nicer knowing the bolts are tight enough and no to tight...
if you can afford the "click" style ones then go for those.... a lot more precise and easy to use...
if you wanna save some bucks go to the home depot... check the price say for example its $100... tell them CT is selling this item for $80 and they'll give it to you for $80 plus 10% off... as long as its under $20 or 25 they dont actually check... so just be safe and go for $20 under cause i haven't worked there for a while now and can't remember
if you can afford the "click" style ones then go for those.... a lot more precise and easy to use...
if you wanna save some bucks go to the home depot... check the price say for example its $100... tell them CT is selling this item for $80 and they'll give it to you for $80 plus 10% off... as long as its under $20 or 25 they dont actually check... so just be safe and go for $20 under cause i haven't worked there for a while now and can't remember
23-Mar-2004, 08:57 AM
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nooooooooo not a cheaper one!!! 
wait for a sale if you're trippin about the price! Home Depot has 'um too. Make sure you get the click type... and if you can afford it get both the small one and the bigger one - you WILL need both (ie. valvecover bolts). But you can buy one now and one later... in which case the bigger of the two is more useful.
NEVER DROP your torque wrench, ALWAYS reset it to 0 when you put it away, and ALWAYS put it in the plastic case... NEVER get it wet neither.
wait for a sale if you're trippin about the price! Home Depot has 'um too. Make sure you get the click type... and if you can afford it get both the small one and the bigger one - you WILL need both (ie. valvecover bolts). But you can buy one now and one later... in which case the bigger of the two is more useful.NEVER DROP your torque wrench, ALWAYS reset it to 0 when you put it away, and ALWAYS put it in the plastic case... NEVER get it wet neither.
23-Mar-2004, 09:07 PM
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calibrate calibrate calibrate...
no matter how expensive they are they are no good unless they are calibrated often...
beam style is most accurate and rugged, but has its downsides... its cheapest too. they are around $25, so Im going against Brunos mention of "dont buy the cheapest"
nothing wrong with the cheapy dial ones, I use it, works great, but its a pain sometimes trying to read the dial in tighht spots, but for everythign else its fine.
Ive heard a few bad things about the sears one, and they dont have a lifetime warrenty on it.. hmmm
no matter how expensive they are they are no good unless they are calibrated often...
beam style is most accurate and rugged, but has its downsides... its cheapest too. they are around $25, so Im going against Brunos mention of "dont buy the cheapest"
nothing wrong with the cheapy dial ones, I use it, works great, but its a pain sometimes trying to read the dial in tighht spots, but for everythign else its fine.
Ive heard a few bad things about the sears one, and they dont have a lifetime warrenty on it.. hmmm
24-Mar-2004, 12:56 AM
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I have some old torque wrench.. I even forgot who makes it.. but regardless.. it still works.. it's one of those things you turn the bottom of it to set the desired torque.
It goes to 160 lbs or at least that's what it says on the dial. 1/2" drive
It goes to 160 lbs or at least that's what it says on the dial. 1/2" drive
24-Mar-2004, 01:09 AM
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Originally posted by bbarbulo
NEVER DROP your torque wrench, ALWAYS reset it to 0 when you put it away, and ALWAYS put it in the plastic case... NEVER get it wet neither.
NEVER DROP your torque wrench, ALWAYS reset it to 0 when you put it away, and ALWAYS put it in the plastic case... NEVER get it wet neither.
mine doesn't go down to zero nor does it have a case
the only bad thing is that its 1/2" drive... i guess thats why they make reducers
24-Mar-2004, 01:09 AM
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personally i'm a firm believer in the phrase "go big or go home".
that's why i'm in debt up to my eyeballs.
i bought a snap on tool chest and got a certain percentage back in tools. one tool of which was a torque wrench.
that's why i'm in debt up to my eyeballs.
i bought a snap on tool chest and got a certain percentage back in tools. one tool of which was a torque wrench.
24-Mar-2004, 07:58 AM
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Originally posted by PunkInDrublic
mine doesn't go down to zero nor does it have a case the only bad thing is that its 1/2" drive... i guess thats why they make reducers
mine doesn't go down to zero nor does it have a case
the only bad thing is that its 1/2" drive... i guess thats why they make reducers
thats all I use, specially on lug nuts, I dont trust 3/8" ive broken a few that way
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