Whats a good torque wrench out there?
05-11-2014, 05:05 PM
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Whats a good torque wrench out there? So my craftsman one from the early 90s took a **** on me. After reading that craftsmans are no longer good torque wrenches i dont want to go back to them. I also dont want to spend 500 on a snap on. Is there any good torque wrenches oit there that dont break the bank to much. What do u guys recommend
05-16-2014, 07:43 PM
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although tq wrences don't have a lifetime warranty i would stay away from sears for new purchases that come with a lifetime warranty.
there's a few articles stating they're on a pretty solid path to bankruptcy in a next few years, so if you have any broken wrenches or sockets exchange them now.
there's a few articles stating they're on a pretty solid path to bankruptcy in a next few years, so if you have any broken wrenches or sockets exchange them now.
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05-17-2014, 10:05 AM
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Stay away from Gearwrench digital torque wrenches. Mine failed after about a dozen uses. Got to looking and it's very common. I'm going with a good quality clicker next time. Stay away from the digital stuff.
05-17-2014, 11:56 AM
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Found snap-on digital lb an inch wrenches and paid less than 600 for the two of them used. Sent them to get calibrated and the are both less than 1% off. The only complaint I have is that they only go up to 100 lbs. The bigger one did require a $100 adapter to work, but I've never been happier with a torque wrench.
05-17-2014, 04:02 PM
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It came with a calibration cert and our lab confirmed it. I'm a frugal person that wants the most for my money and I'm happy with it. I bought the 1/2" drive with the angle capability and this wrench works well. I actually paid less than $100 shipped for it on sale $85 or $90. Precision Instruments or CDI would be my choice if I was wanting higher quality without spending a lot of money. Both of them are Snap On companies.
05-30-2014, 08:30 PM
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I have the Snap-On techangle 1/2 inch. It was around $535 new a few months ago. I see them go for much less on ebay for the same models. People buy these things, use them once and sell them apparently. I love mine, one of the nicest tools in my box... besides my IR impact electric guns 
06-15-2014, 06:31 PM
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I have a 1/2" and 3/8" Snap On torque wrenches, not the digital. Honestly my favorite pieces in my tool box that have built several motors or cars for that matter and still hold true. I have full faith in them because I have seen bolts break building motorcycle motors due to being 3ft lbs past the actual torque spec using cheap torque wrenches. Sometimes there's not a lot or margin for error, and that's why you need accuracy.
04-03-2015, 02:40 PM
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That is what I use. The CDI industrial are the same as as Snap-On. A friend has the same 1/2" torque wrench, it's identical to mine, but it has the Snap-On name on it. He paid over $500 for it IIRC. I didn't have the heart to show him my $130 CDI from Amazon.
04-13-2015, 12:08 PM
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Been using Snap-On digital torque wrenches since they were available. I like them very much. I also have an assortment of beam type, dial guage and various sized "clickers". They all have their place. I haven't found a "one size fits all" torque wrench. Good luck.
04-15-2015, 05:48 PM
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Surprised by this, I was looking into a Gearwrench since I found out that it was the same manufacturer (KD Tools ) as Mac. Same wrench, just a buttload cheaper.
