Torque Wrench Question
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Moon Twp. PA USA
Originally Posted by SomeSayIllFixIt
It is difficult to be very precise with a pointer type wrench.
Buy the click type, use it, and return it. he he he.
Buy the click type, use it, and return it. he he he.
It bothers me that people need to have a Corvette, and will not pay the going rate for upkeep and tools.
Maybe it's a generational thing. You know, screw everyone you can, as long as you are happy.
If you cannot do the right thing, don't do it at all.
Race Director
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Originally Posted by bobs77vet
its easy to check the torque wrench settings...just tighten known bolts unitl they break and note the breaking point, it will almost always be twice there SAE rating. this was actually a 6th grade science project of my sons and we did the full range of SAE diameters and grades and got the same results each time
. You just never know what gems you'll find cruising the forum on any given day.I may even steel this for my son's science fair this year.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Leander Texas
Originally Posted by glen242
Aside from the ethics, using and returning drives up the cost for the rest of us that are more ethically challanged. If you think you need a torque wrench, you probably need one for more than a single use.
It bothers me that people need to have a Corvette, and will not pay the going rate for upkeep and tools.
Maybe it's a generational thing. You know, screw everyone you can, as long as you are happy.
If you cannot do the right thing, don't do it at all.
It bothers me that people need to have a Corvette, and will not pay the going rate for upkeep and tools.
Maybe it's a generational thing. You know, screw everyone you can, as long as you are happy.
If you cannot do the right thing, don't do it at all.
I totally agree. I quit a job in the past at a big box auto parts store (Western Auto) that was owned by Sears. The company policy was if someone was to return some thing with a reciept we were to refund the persons money no questions asked. I saw the writing on the wall and moved on to a Local Napa store. (I didn't have to refund anything if I didn't want to) Needless to say Western Auto is no longer.DR. Jay
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Chino Hills CA
At Costco we use the Norbar torque wrench. It costs $175 but is worth it. Nearly indestructable, very accurate, ultra heavy duty ratchet mechanism. One neat thing about it is that the "click" is the same regardless of the setting. Most wrenches make more of a sharp "snap" at high settings and a barely perceptible "thud" at low settings. At home I use a Bonney which I've had for 20 years. But you can never go wrong with a Craftsman.
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Beam wrench is usefull when you don't know the torque of a bolt...breaking the bolt loose will indicate the amount of torque it took. Clicker is the only way to go at assembly time.
Snap On is a great wrench but $$$$$. I have a Proto that I purchased in 69, and is still accurate. Also, take a look at Harbor Freight TW. Don't laugh, I paid 13.00 and I check the accuracy with the Proto, it';s right on the money. For 13.00 you can't go wrong, buy 3 and if one fails so what you have another.
Stay away from Sears, they are junk. Have a sears and inconsistent as it gets....sometimes it clicks and other times no click on the set torque...garbage wrench and a waste of 100.00
Snap On is a great wrench but $$$$$. I have a Proto that I purchased in 69, and is still accurate. Also, take a look at Harbor Freight TW. Don't laugh, I paid 13.00 and I check the accuracy with the Proto, it';s right on the money. For 13.00 you can't go wrong, buy 3 and if one fails so what you have another.
Stay away from Sears, they are junk. Have a sears and inconsistent as it gets....sometimes it clicks and other times no click on the set torque...garbage wrench and a waste of 100.00
Burning Brakes
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From: Loveland Colo
[QUOTE=panchop]money spent on tools is never really wasted. sounds like a cliche i know but it is true.
I would like to amend that to "money spent on GOOD tools is never wasted." Money spent on cheap tools can waste many more times the money than the tool cost. If you are concerned enough to want to torque correctly, you should get a quality wrench and value it accordingly.
John
I would like to amend that to "money spent on GOOD tools is never wasted." Money spent on cheap tools can waste many more times the money than the tool cost. If you are concerned enough to want to torque correctly, you should get a quality wrench and value it accordingly.
John
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by CA-Legal-Vette
Very . You just never know what gems you'll find cruising the forum on any given day.
I may even steel this for my son's science fair this year.
. You just never know what gems you'll find cruising the forum on any given day.I may even steel this for my son's science fair this year.
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