bmf5150

Does craftsman make a descent torque wrench that I can trust to torque rod bolts???

Tudds

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I was just looking at them!
I was looking at Model # 44596
I need mine to go to 7 ft/lbs
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...4&blockType=L4

lovescamaros28

Not bad...but for about $379 you can get a digital 3/8 drive Snap-On torque wrench. The 1/2 drive isnt much morehttp://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....group_ID=17226

bmf5150

I'm looking for something I can buy and then return after using!something accurate enough for rod bolts!!can I return snap on?

Sublime Dak

Why not just borrow one than be a cheap *** and return used tools?

bmf5150

I would,if I had that option!don't know of anyone who has a good torque wrench!

Vmineo

Well for work I brought a digital snap on one so I brought my old snap on one home.I wanted another digital one so When I went to sears I picked up the 1/2 craftsmen digital works great.Id say it works just as good as my snap on one.Its actually longer than the snap on one and more comfortable also.Id say get it

bmf5150

Nice,how much are they?

Vmineo

I paid 250 for it,but you should be able to get it online for a little less.

bmf5150

They good for accuracy??

Vmineo

I tested it against my digital snap-on, so yea its accurate.What I really like about it is it has break away torque meaning it tells you how much torque was required to loosen a bolt which helps.My digital snap on one costed 530$ which works great,this one was 250$.The other snap on one pictured also works great its made by precision torque which you can get for like 120 but the snap on name marked it up to 250.

Mr.Nguyen

The craftsman has a lot of bad reviews. Even on the sears website.

bmf5150

I got the craftsman digital torque wrench,so far very impressed!!!

Damian

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No. I can tell you from first hand experience that ALL of the newer gen Craftsman TQ wrenches are absolute junk. I racked up a bunch of points in my old sears card and used them on 2 Craftsman TQ wrenches. I went through about 4-5 of them before I asked for a refund. My $19.99 Harbor Freight torque wrench is more accurate than Craftsman junk. Craftsman is no longer what it used to be, and never will be again. They've sold out to the cheapest bidder overseas.

Precision Instruments makes a great TQ wrench that's affordable and VERY accurate.
http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...-c2fr100f.aspx

Vmineo

I can tell you from first hand experience that the precision torque wrench is like buying a jaguar it'll spend more time getting fixed and recalibrated then actually using it.Then the snap on guy charges like 200 to calibrate it.Thats like every 6 months.But when it works its pretty good for awhile.Id rather use my ''junk'' craftsmen any day.The snap on guy got so tired of calibrating it he gave me like 30% off the digital snap on and I never looked back.At work would I use my craftsmen no,at home yes.

Damian

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You must work for Craftsmans PR department.

qwikz28

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Question about torque wrenches:

I use mine maybe once or twice a year at most. Do they lose accuracy over time? I have heard that if not used, they become inaccurate. I might spring for a new one for when I replace the plugs in the Saturn, but when I get that one, it will likely be a more expensive unit, and I would like to keep it accurate over time.

ss1129

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The sears electronic one comes with a lousy 90 day limited warranty. Thats a deal breaker. I use the sears 1/2" microtork and have had no problems with it in 2 years.

t/a98

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Yea they loose accuracy if used or not. I will admit i sell tools at sears, our torque wrenches aren't the best, but your talking about an 80-120 dollar craftsman vs a 250-530 dollar snap on. I own one and feel it's a great tool, alot better than nothing and a perfect fit for a budget build like your doing.

P.s. Don't return whatever brand you get, your going to use it for everything. Intake manifold bolts water pump oil pump spark plugs oil pan bolts. I mean you don't have to, but dont cry when you start tearing threads out of your aluminum motor...

t/a98

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Just looked at that precision torque wrench, that is a very good price if it's as good as everyone says.