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Old May 28, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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I have some craftsman torque wrenches with the plastic handle that I've had for the last 10-15 years. I'm looking to upgrade to something more sturdy, the grips have gotten loose and although I can lock it, I don't like how it's working and don't know if I can trust it. I'd like something that's all steel, including the handle.

I'm looking for something online I can order, if anyone has had any good experiences.
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Old May 28, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by merim123
I have some craftsman torque wrenches with the plastic handle that I've had for the last 10-15 years. I'm looking to upgrade to something more sturdy, the grips have gotten loose and although I can lock it, I don't like how it's working and don't know if I can trust it. I'd like something that's all steel, including the handle.

I'm looking for something online I can order, if anyone has had any good experiences.
The Precision Instruments torque wrenches get rave reviews from the guys on the Garage Journal tool board ......

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...-c3fr250f.aspx

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...-c2fr100f.aspx

Might want to do a search over there for other suggestions:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/ then go to the general tool discussion forum.

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The Precision Instruments torque wrenches get rave reviews from the guys on the Garage Journal tool board ......

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...-c3fr250f.aspx

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...-c2fr100f.aspx

Might want to do a search over there for other suggestions:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/ then go to the general tool discussion forum.

Roy
thanks for the tip, i spend a lot of time on the garage forum too, usually just researching all the flooring stuff
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Old May 28, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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thanks for the tip, i spend a lot of time on the garage forum too, usually just researching all the flooring stuff
That tool forum can be dangerous ($ that is) if you're into cool or unique tools
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Check out CDI torque wrenches, made by Snap On, can be calibrated and each come with a certificate of calibration. Much less than Snap on too, I bought a 1/4" in lbs wrench form them for my fbody work and it is Annice lil precision instrument, makes my 3/8 & 1/2 craftsman feel like junk. IMHO.
http://www.cditorque.com/
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That tool forum can be dangerous ($ that is) if you're into cool or unique tools
LOL! you're not kidding! finally decided which floor to do in my garage, those guys were helpful in all the analysis.

Just reading now all the stuff on Precision torque wrenches
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Check out CDI torque wrenches, made by Snap On, can be calibrated and each come with a certificate of calibration. Much less than Snap on too, I bought a 1/4" in lbs wrench form them for my fbody work and it is Annice lil precision instrument, makes my 3/8 & 1/2 craftsman feel like junk. IMHO.
http://www.cditorque.com/
which distributor are you buying from? they don't look like they sell direct
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which distributor are you buying from? they don't look like they sell direct
I got mine from powertoolbox DOT net but I see amazon sells them as do other tool vendors.
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I've got a Snap-on digital Techwrench torque wrench for sale on Ebay right now. 1/2" drive, 25 to 250lb/ft barely used. It is one cool tool but I'm thinning the heard right now. Pm me if nessecary.
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I also recommend Bike Torque Wrenches . Often I use these products and remain satisfied. Quality and price 100%.
See below information https://torquewrenchguide.com/review...rque-wrenches/
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