torque wrench
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Antonio Texas
torque wrench
who makes a good quality torque wrench, preferably one that you can "set" which "releases" when you reach the specified torque?
also, is there a way to calibrate the torque wrench so that you'll know what it's reading is correct?
also, is there a way to calibrate the torque wrench so that you'll know what it's reading is correct?
Melting Slicks
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From: Chester Virginia
My torque wrenches are either Snap-On or Sears.
When new the torque wrenches came with a calibration record. Only if you use it quite a bit does it need recalibration every year. I know the Snap-On rep does it for free at my work place.
Roger
When new the torque wrenches came with a calibration record. Only if you use it quite a bit does it need recalibration every year. I know the Snap-On rep does it for free at my work place.
Roger
Safety Car
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From: North Easton Mass
I just received a new Craftsman torque wrench for Christmas. It has a dial indicator for lb-ft or N-m (whatever those are) and will release when the proper torque is reached. I don't know how accurate it is yet but I can compare it to the old crapola dial wrench to get an idea.
I was just bitching to my son as I was putting his transmission back in his car that the next tool I was going to buy was a ratcheting torque wrench and I found one under the tree the next day!
Rick B.
I was just bitching to my son as I was putting his transmission back in his car that the next tool I was going to buy was a ratcheting torque wrench and I found one under the tree the next day!
Rick B.
Team Owner
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From: Redondo Beach, California
Originally Posted by RMS73
My torque wrenches are either Snap-On or Sears.
When new the torque wrenches came with a calibration record. Only if you use it quite a bit does it need recalibration every year. I know the Snap-On rep does it for free at my work place.
Roger
When new the torque wrenches came with a calibration record. Only if you use it quite a bit does it need recalibration every year. I know the Snap-On rep does it for free at my work place.
Roger
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Antonio Texas
Originally Posted by 68/70Vette
My opinion also. My Snap-on wrenches will be calibrated without charge. The Sears wrenches will not. My Sears wrenches are , as far as I can tell, SK torque wrenches. If I had it do do over again, I would buy all my torque wrenches from Snap-On and just grin and bear it for the added extra expense.
the Snap On rep in my area never returns my phone calls. guess he just likes to make the big sales and the dealerships. can i order their stuff direct??
Pro
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From: Shoreline WA
There's gotta be someone out there who can put a dollar figure on a "Snap On" brand torque wrench, right? How much more than the $60 Sears model? Just curious. And is it worth the extra? I'm in the market for a good one and only want to purchase once. Thanks.
Intermediate
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From: henrietta texas
It all depends on how much $$ you want to spend. The top players are Snap-On, Proto or Mac (both the same), Matco, CDI. Craftsman is in the middle of the road. If you want to see who manufactures what go to http://ww3.hti.org/ and search "List of Mfgers". Many have web sites that you can view their catalogs.
What ever Micro-Adjustable TW you buy always be sure to reset the TW to it's lowest setting when finished and NEVER, EVER use the TW to break loose any fasteners. Proper care will keep your wrench in calibration for a long time.
What ever Micro-Adjustable TW you buy always be sure to reset the TW to it's lowest setting when finished and NEVER, EVER use the TW to break loose any fasteners. Proper care will keep your wrench in calibration for a long time.
Le Mans Master
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From: Chattanooga TN
Originally Posted by 73jst4fun
Just got a Snap on torque wrench, I also found alot of torque wrenches on Ebay, check them out and save some $$$$
Melting Slicks
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From: Englewood FL
This has been mentioned in previous threads, but as a reminder the
Craftsman torque wrenches do not have a lifetime warranty like other
Craftsman tools. Had their top of the line digital wrench fail so it
caused me to strip several lug nuts and break off a wheel stud while
checking the torque. Took it back and they wanted $175 to send it
for repair, cost new $99. Took it home and took it apart and found
that the digital numbers that are mounted to a shaft had slipped
causing the calibration to be way off. Wrench now makes a good
breaker bar.
Bought a new SK wrench and other tools from the below link. Found
their prices to be excellent, always quick delivery and everything in
stock:
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop...erService.html
Craftsman torque wrenches do not have a lifetime warranty like other
Craftsman tools. Had their top of the line digital wrench fail so it
caused me to strip several lug nuts and break off a wheel stud while
checking the torque. Took it back and they wanted $175 to send it
for repair, cost new $99. Took it home and took it apart and found
that the digital numbers that are mounted to a shaft had slipped
causing the calibration to be way off. Wrench now makes a good
breaker bar.
Bought a new SK wrench and other tools from the below link. Found
their prices to be excellent, always quick delivery and everything in
stock:
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop...erService.html
Race Director
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Originally Posted by greyghost79
the Snap On rep in my area never returns my phone calls. guess he just likes to make the big sales and the dealerships. can i order their stuff direct??
I've never had issues with getting Sear's tools replaced when broken but I've never had a torque wrench break so the other posts could be right. Although any tool can break, I'd think that for the amount of use that you'll need, a middle of the road tool should do the job well.
Having said that, I'm also pretty concerned about the conversion from Craftsman to Kraftsman,
Intermediate
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Just got one from Sears...it's great. $59.99 and dials up 20-200 ft/lbs. Lifetime warranty. I worked aircraft maintenance for a while and the single best thing you can do to prolong the calibration of your wrench is to dial it down after each use. Don't leave it dialed up and sitting in your toolbox, or it will go out of cal quickly.
