TORQUE WRENCH, which one?
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Melting Slicks
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TORQUE WRENCH, which one?
My Craftsman torque wrench died and I want to get a good one. I've been looking at Snap-On they have a couple, the regular adjustable click version (QD3R150) and the thumb wheel model (TQFR250C). Any suggestions?
Eric
Eric
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Re: (scorp508)
Scorp,
No problems with clockwise only? How often does it REALLY need recalibration? If you had a choice would you get it or the QD3R150?
The QD3R150 goes from 30-150 ft*lb, the TQRF250C goes from 40-250 ft lbs. Which would you miss, the lower range (30 vs 40) or the higher range (150 vs 250).
The QD3R150 does both clockwise and counter clockwise. I don't think I'd miss the counter clockwise reading, do you?
Thanks,
Eric
No problems with clockwise only? How often does it REALLY need recalibration? If you had a choice would you get it or the QD3R150?
The QD3R150 goes from 30-150 ft*lb, the TQRF250C goes from 40-250 ft lbs. Which would you miss, the lower range (30 vs 40) or the higher range (150 vs 250).
The QD3R150 does both clockwise and counter clockwise. I don't think I'd miss the counter clockwise reading, do you?
Thanks,
Eric
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Re: TORQUE WRENCH, which one? (silver & red CE)
If your working on cars, I doubt if you’ll ever go over 150#. If you’re working on tractor trailers, you need the 250#.
Don’t forget the inch pound torque wrench while you’re at it, if you got the cash.
Again, if you got the cash, I don’t think you can get anything better than a Snap-On.
Don’t forget the inch pound torque wrench while you’re at it, if you got the cash.
Again, if you got the cash, I don’t think you can get anything better than a Snap-On.
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Re: TORQUE WRENCH, which one? (UDLUV12)
If you got that Torque Wrench at Sears take it back, and get a replacement.
Just wondering...how did it "die"?
Just wondering...how did it "die"?
Robert
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Re: TORQUE WRENCH, which one? (Bluewasp)
I have a Craftsman torque wrench also. It did only come with a 90 day warranty. I have had no problems with it.
My pockets are not deep enough for Snap-On's arrogant pricing.
My pockets are not deep enough for Snap-On's arrogant pricing.
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Re: TORQUE WRENCH, which one? (UDLUV12)
Just wondering...how did it "die"?
Eric
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Re: TORQUE WRENCH, which one? (Quasar92Blue)
If your working on cars, I doubt if you’ll ever go over 150#. If you’re working on tractor trailers, you need the 250#.
Don’t forget the inch pound torque wrench while you’re at it, if you got the cash.
Again, if you got the cash, I don’t think you can get anything better than a Snap-On.
Don’t forget the inch pound torque wrench while you’re at it, if you got the cash.
Again, if you got the cash, I don’t think you can get anything better than a Snap-On.
The camber bolts are like 160ft. lbs or more!!!!!!
Go big or don't go!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: (scorp508)
If your working on cars, I doubt if you’ll ever go over 150#.
There are spots on the C4 that require >150 ft/lbs.
There are spots on the C4 that require >150 ft/lbs.
BTW, what does that 250# Snap-On wrench cost?
What about a group purchase? :)
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Re: TORQUE WRENCH, which one? (silver & red CE)
I use the Snap On "click" type. They are pretty expensive, but certain things, like torque specs, are pretty important to me.... :)
FYI... Torque wrenches only become really accurate in the upper 70% of measure. In other words, if you have one that goes from 50 to 180 foot pounds, it will not be all that accurate at 60 foot pounds...
THat is according to Snap On. Of course, they might just want me to buy more wrenches... :) :)
FYI... Torque wrenches only become really accurate in the upper 70% of measure. In other words, if you have one that goes from 50 to 180 foot pounds, it will not be all that accurate at 60 foot pounds...
THat is according to Snap On. Of course, they might just want me to buy more wrenches... :) :)
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Re: TORQUE WRENCH, which one? (Chris@SpeedDemon)
I looked at Snap On, Mac, and Matco. I ended up buying a Mac. Very happy with it. I think it is better made than Snap On and it was a few bucks cheaper. Check them out. I also had a Sears that broke and I was surprised to learn it only had a 90 warranty. Don't buy Sears torque wrenches!
