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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Right now I am torn between two torque wrenches. I would like to buy both of them but I can't afford it. So I'm going to have to choose one of them. Anyone have any kind of advice on which one I should go with?

3/8 in Torque wrench
5-100 ft LBS


1/2 in torque wrench
12.5-250 ft lbs
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I would go with the 12-250, that covers more common torques on cars than the first one. WHat brand and style? Digital? Click type? Torsion bar?
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IMO, more fasteners will be cover by the 5-100lb.ft. There's quite a few under 12lb.ft..
Get the "clicker" type.
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I am planing on getting one of these tomorrow.

3/8 in
ATECH2FR100A
Torque Wrench, Electronic, TECHANGLE, Flex Ratchet, 5 to 100 ft. lbs., 3/8" drive
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

1/2 in
ATECH3FR250A
Torque Wrench, Electronic, TECHANGLE, Flex Ratchet, 12.5 to 250 ft. lbs., 1/2" drive
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
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Man, those are really nice, but i can't get past prices on them!
IMO, if you don't need for your profession, then no need to ever spend over $200 on a TQ wrench. Proto makes some good ones for a lot less.
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I hate tech wrenches...... Ive used nothing but Micrometer style Snap On or Mac torque wrenches... If you in Vegas is your snap on guy Keith Grable?
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Originally Posted by CTSmechanic
I hate tech wrenches...... Ive used nothing but Micrometer style Snap On or Mac torque wrenches... If you in Vegas is your snap on guy Keith Grable?
I think I met him before. But I didn't buy from him. Thanks for recommending the 1/2 in. Now its time to put it to good use.

What don't you like about it? Please share your opinion.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Nguyen
I think I met him before. But I didn't buy from him. Thanks for recommending the 1/2 in. Now its time to put it to good use.

What don't you like about it? Please share your opinion.
I dont like the feel of them... they feel like a toy... Id rather spin a micrometer style than push a button to adjust my setting...
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Originally Posted by CTSmechanic
I dont like the feel of them... they feel like a toy... Id rather spin a micrometer style than push a button to adjust my setting...
Thanks for the info.
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Save yourself some money and get both from Harbor Freight. If you search here you'll find that their accuracy is quite good especially considering the price compared to others.
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Already purchased my new baby.
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