Torque Wrench

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a decent Torque Wrench for a reasonable price. Something I've needed for a while and probably should quit guessing on some parts.

tymewarp · **Posted:** Thu Oct 06, 2005 9:47 am

Hard to go wrong with a Craftsman from Sears. They start at around $30 and carry a lifetime warranty.

Skyjump136 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 05, 2005 6:50 pm **Posts:** 1633

That's what I have. Actually, I have two. A 3/8 inch drive and a 1/2 inch drive.

DaveKJ02 · **Posted:** Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:50 am

If you get the Craftsman, stick with the standard bar and pointer style-it has the lifetime warranty and is cheaper. Craftsman makes a fancier one that has a twist setting and a head that breaks at the indicated torque. They are expensive, inaccurate, and only carry a 1 year warranty. I went through 2 of that style and finally went back to the standard old fashioned one and have had no problems.

Steakgoddess · **Posted:** Thu Oct 06, 2005 1:35 pm

Another vote for the Craftsman.

Guyute1210 · **Posted:** Thu Oct 06, 2005 1:49 pm

Another vote for the Craftsman standard bar / pointer style with lifetime warrenty...it's what i use, and like it very much.

dirtykj · **Posted:** Thu Oct 06, 2005 2:27 pm

DaveKJ02 wrote:

If you get the Craftsman, stick with the standard bar and pointer style-it has the lifetime warranty and is cheaper. Craftsman makes a fancier one that has a twist setting and a head that breaks at the indicated torque. They are expensive, inaccurate, and only carry a 1 year warranty. I went through 2 of that style and finally went back to the standard old fashioned one and have had no problems.

Inaccurate is possibly an understatement. I went through two of them and returned both. I set the torque at 85 and found I could break the head using just my thumb and fingers on my right hand. This is ridiculous. I know I can't exert 85 foot-pound of pressure with my thumb

Edwin · **Posted:** Thu Oct 06, 2005 8:48 pm

Another vote for the Craftsan beam style.

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Thu Oct 06, 2005 9:04 pm

I haven't had any problems with my ratchet style adjustable torque wrench. *Not a craftsman*

Skyjump136 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 05, 2005 6:50 pm **Posts:** 1633

I should clarify. Both of mine are rachet style and have had no problems with either. Most of the folks I've wrenched with use these as well with no problems that I'm aware of. If I remember correctly the instructions did say to have them calibrated from time to time. Maybe that's the issue others are having.?.?

My 3/8 drive is a no name brand from Checker and the 1/2 drive is Craftsman. Both work great.

Myke · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:02 am

I have a craftsman and no problems with it

crdawg · **Joined:** Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:55 pm **Posts:** 98

i have a "no name" click type torque wrench and nary a problem with it,Chris

dirtykj · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2005 1:02 am

Skyjump136 wrote:

I should clarify. Both of mine are rachet style and have had no problems with either. Most of the folks I've wrenched with use these as well with no problems that I'm aware of. If I remember correctly the instructions did say to have them calibrated from time to time. Maybe that's the issue others are having.?.?

My 3/8 drive is a no name brand from Checker and the 1/2 drive is Craftsman. Both work great.

There may have been some sort of manufacturing defects. I got the first one from Sears in Lake Forest. Returned it to Sears in Bristol/South Coast Plaza, both of them I could break with my thumb at 85 foot-pound setting. Brand new, both. What are the chances?

jpzkj · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2005 1:35 am

I've got the Craftsman in 3/8 and 1/2 click /non beam style and havn't had any trouble with either of them. Get them Calibrated now and then and don't forget to store them "unloaded". I've double checked mine with other torque wrenches of other style/manufacture and it's always been either right on...or real close.

good luck

Eddo · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 1214

Hmm, seem as if the craftsman click style only comes w/ a 90 day warrenty and maybe have quality control issues.

However the Husky ones from Homedepot come with a lifetime warrenty.

Same thing with the no-name ones from Checker Auto Parts.
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDeta ... ber=644046

WV(0)IIIIIII(0) · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:21 am

Have you ever tried to hunt down a tool truck. I have most (90%) of my tools off the truck. All carry a lifetime warrenty and are of the best quality (You get what you pay for). I have had a few run ins' with Snap-On but have always got things worked out.

TJ Stalker · **Joined:** Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:42 pm **Posts:** 1

I can't believe this thread is this long. Just go buy one! LOL!!!

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:16 pm

Mine is by Great Neck....I think....

hillcountrykj · **Posted:** Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:24 pm

I have three, two Snap-on and one Mac. All ratchet type and click type head. no trouble with any of them. Just make sure when you store it you set it back to zero or the lowest setting it has.

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