Torque Wrench
#13
Have a couple Craftsman (3/8" and 1/2") in the garage at home that work pretty well. Use 3 different Snap-On (1/4", 3/8" and 1/2") torque wrenches at work. The 3/8" and
1/2" are digital and I wouldn't trade those for anything else. Saves me a ton of time throughout the day.
1/2" are digital and I wouldn't trade those for anything else. Saves me a ton of time throughout the day.
#14
Looking to get a torque wrench but was hoping for some advice. I borrowed a friends 1/2" Snap-On torque wrench to torque the bolts on the clutch diaphragm spring but sheared the head on one of the bolts. I never used a torque wrench before and thought that one of the Sears dial type wrenchs may be easier to use. Any input will appreciated.
Ride safe
Mike
Ride safe
Mike
#16
Looking to get a torque wrench but was hoping for some advice. I borrowed a friends 1/2" Snap-On torque wrench to torque the bolts on the clutch diaphragm spring but sheared the head on one of the bolts. I never used a torque wrench before and thought that one of the Sears dial type wrenchs may be easier to use. Any input will appreciated.
Ride safe
Mike
Ride safe
Mike
Make sure you have the 1/4" (inch pounds) and the 3/8" and 1/2" as well. Remember, if your bolt feels like it's gonna break, then chances are it will.
Best of luck.
#17
Never have regretted making the investment in good quality torque wrenches. Used to have crapsman, switched to Snap On and never looked back.
#18
Looking to get a torque wrench but was hoping for some advice. I borrowed a friends 1/2" Snap-On torque wrench to torque the bolts on the clutch diaphragm spring but sheared the head on one of the bolts. I never used a torque wrench before and thought that one of the Sears dial type wrenchs may be easier to use. Any input will appreciated.
Ride safe
Mike
Ride safe
Mike
Harbor Freight makes makes some very accurate torque wrenches at very low prices, and they come with a lifetime guarantee that Craftsman and Snap-On don't have. If they break you take them back for a replacement. I've had 3/8"- and 1/4"-drive HF wrenches for about 10 years and I've had no trouble with them. I also tested them for calibration and the smaller wrench was spot-on throughout its range while the larger unit was off 1# at the 150# setting, well within 4% SAE tolerances.
BTW, I had a $350 Snap-On wrench that tested much worse than the HF wrenches and the company wanted $40 to calibrate it, so I sold it.
BTW, I had a $350 Snap-On wrench that tested much worse than the HF wrenches and the company wanted $40 to calibrate it, so I sold it.
What do you mean Snap-on doesnt have a lifetime warranty?? Not only is it a NO QUESTIONS ASKED lifetime warranty but they come to you!!!
Something i learned along time ago: what good is a lifetime warranty on a cheap tool if you gotta have it replaced everytime you use it... Just cause HF has lifetime warranty doesnt mean its worth a s**t... Statistically most ppl dont enforce a warranty.
#19
I have used snapon and matco torq wrenches and I would not trade my Armstrong torq wrench for either. Armstrong is a little less money but every bit as nice. my 3/8" inch pound was only about $160 but worth every penny. I would not personally use a harbor frieght torq wrench on anything that truelly needed an accurate torq reading. Bigger stuff maybe but not 50-100 in/lbs.
#20
I use Craftsman. They go on sale around Christmas time. Heard of a few happy people with the harbor freight. Not many happy with snap on. High price and they seem to go out of spec more often.