Good entry level torque wrench?
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Looking to spend around $100-$130 shipped for a nice torque wrench capable of torquing down anything i need done on my car. I was recommended precision instruments what do you guys suggest? Might need something capable to 250ftlbs because im trying to do the UDP install on my car asap.
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I bought one from snap on just so I would never have to buy one again. Did it set me back a lil..? Yes. Was it worth it... ?? Totally!!! Its a square bar w a dial adjustment on the side
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all
The holidays are a good time to ask for things like this too....got this one for Xmas
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all
Pretty sure I have all bases covered -in/lb torque
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all
The holidays are a good time to ask for things like this too....got this one for Xmas
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all
Pretty sure I have all bases covered -in/lb torque
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I also have snap on torque wrenches (tech wrench). Now I admit I do wrench for a living but don't trust a cheap tool to build an expensive engine/car. Spend the money and sleep well at night.
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Precision Instruments torque wrenches are identical to snap ons. They just have a blue and black handle, apposed to a red and black for the snap ons. I suspect they make them for snap on, but haven't confirmed that yet. If you are concerned about warranty, a Cornwell dealer can get PI torque wrenches. They are not a "cheap" torque wrench by any means.
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Check out the gear wrench torque wrenches .....
I just baught a match branded torque wrench but I thing it's made by gear wrench...
Get the one that does angle..
This is the one I just bought
http://www.gearwrench.com/catalog/to...ch_with_angle/
I just baught a match branded torque wrench but I thing it's made by gear wrench...
Get the one that does angle..
This is the one I just bought
http://www.gearwrench.com/catalog/to...ch_with_angle/
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Precision Instruments torque wrenches are identical to snap ons. They just have a blue and black handle, apposed to a red and black for the snap ons. I suspect they make them for snap on, but haven't confirmed that yet. If you are concerned about warranty, a Cornwell dealer can get PI torque wrenches. They are not a "cheap" torque wrench by any means.
Check out the gear wrench torque wrenches .....
I just baught a match branded torque wrench but I thing it's made by gear wrench...
Get the one that does angle..
This is the one I just bought
http://www.gearwrench.com/catalog/to...ch_with_angle/
I just baught a match branded torque wrench but I thing it's made by gear wrench...
Get the one that does angle..
This is the one I just bought
http://www.gearwrench.com/catalog/to...ch_with_angle/
http://www.tooltopia.com/gearwrench-85054.aspx
or this one
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDi...kw=PREC3FR250F
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Im not really cheaping out, i just don't need a digital piece.
Was just considering getting a used old snap on clicker style on ebay and getting it recalibrated locally at one of the snap on trucks.
Itll literally be used a handful of times i can't justify spending $200+ on something that will be used not even 10 times.
Was just considering getting a used old snap on clicker style on ebay and getting it recalibrated locally at one of the snap on trucks.
Itll literally be used a handful of times i can't justify spending $200+ on something that will be used not even 10 times.
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I have the PI 1/2" torque wrench,( http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...-c3fr250f.aspx ) used almost daily, and it is a very nice piece. I believe it cost me $75 to get my snap on 3/8 split beam recalibrated a few years ago so keep that in mind if you buy used. I know a lot of people swear by the cheap HF torque wrenches and the electronic torque adapter, but I can't bring myself to use them. If you need a torque angle finder, you can get one for cheap as well. http://www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-4554.aspx
I use tool topia almost exclusively now due to free shipping on $100 orders.
I use tool topia almost exclusively now due to free shipping on $100 orders.
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I have the PI 1/2" torque wrench,( http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...-c3fr250f.aspx ) used almost daily, and it is a very nice piece. I believe it cost me $75 to get my snap on 3/8 split beam recalibrated a few years ago so keep that in mind if you buy used. I know a lot of people swear by the cheap HF torque wrenches and the electronic torque adapter, but I can't bring myself to use them. If you need a torque angle finder, you can get one for cheap as well. http://www.tooltopia.com/otc-tools-4554.aspx
I use tool topia almost exclusively now due to free shipping on $100 orders.
I use tool topia almost exclusively now due to free shipping on $100 orders.
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Just for anyone who else is interested in this wrench heres a good thread i found about it.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=187608
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Snap-on makes great tools. I work there in hand tools
If I were to suggest a torque wrench that was less expensive, I would suggest the first one that BlackBetty linked. If you were looking for a bit of a better one I would look into theTechWrench series. I have worked with those personally and they are fantastic wrenches.
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