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Jun 29, 2006 | 11:59 AM

#21

jrose7004

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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe

I'd get the 1/2 inch drive with up to 150 ft lbs measurement. That should cover just about anything you plan to do.

He covered it!

Jun 29, 2006 | 12:04 PM

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Land Jet

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I am a calibrations tech for the US Army. I calibrate everything from torque wrenches to microwave frequency counters, to include the repair of. I throw brand new snap-ons in the garbage routinely. Craftsman TW's suck also. The best brand I deal with is "PROTO". I believe it is a division of Stanley. They are almost always in tolerance and they are easy to adjust if they are out of tolerance. Take it from someone who has cracked thousands of TW's. Do not buy a snap on.

Jun 29, 2006 | 12:47 PM

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bozo4onion

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I cheaped out and got a 1/2in. 150lb.ft. from harbour freight. Although I really like it, it's a wheel only tool for me. And I always re-torque periodically. You can "calibrate" with a buddy's $ wrench. Cost $29.

Jun 29, 2006 | 06:43 PM

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corvetmike

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Originally Posted by Land Jet

Thanks for the input and I will take your advice. and to all the folks that offered up their info, I really appreciate it.

This is truely a fine forum

Jun 29, 2006 | 07:03 PM

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Hammie

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Originally Posted by corvetmike

Thanks for the input and I will take your advice. and to all the folks that offered up their info, I really appreciate it.

This is truely a fine forum

I agree with most here. I am like you, except probably a LITTLE more mechanically inclined, as I normally do more than just oil and removing wheels. I say this so it can segway as to why I purchased the torque wrench I did.

I read a bunch about Craftsman and Husky because they're both the cheaper brands. Many people denounced the Craftsman TW's and I've yet to hear a complaint about a Husky. I was going to go buy a Husky, then I found a half-off deal with sears from the Husky price, so I bought Craftsman, because for the price it was just worth it to try, and ebcause I like the brand. Hasn't given me a problem, though I've only used it maybe 5 times since Christmas.

Just thought this might be good insight, granted I don't see you using the torque wrench all that often. I did not see it necessary to spend 300-500 dollars on a tool I'd get limited use out of.

Jun 29, 2006 | 08:55 PM

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Jim2003

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Originally Posted by bryanZ06

I have a Craftsman. 1/2" drive, up to 150 lb-ft torque.

Mine is the point type not the click type.

Jun 29, 2006 | 09:39 PM

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blk04z

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I have a 3/8 and 1/2 from snap-on. Have had no problems with them and I use them often at work.

Jun 29, 2006 | 11:08 PM

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rws.1

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for what you need.... this will be perfect.
I have tested mine against a Craftsman and my brother (professional GM mechanic) Snap-on and it is accurate.... maybe it won't last 50 years BUT...
www.harborfreight.com
Torque wrench
Click-stop type accurate within +/- 4%. Heavy duty cam & pawl mechanism.Reversible.

Carrying case. Lifetime Warranty.
Drive: 1/2''
Torque range: 10 to 150 ft. lbs
Length: 18"
Shipping weight: 4 lbs.

ITEM 239-0VGA
sale price

$12.99