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> Looking for recommendations for decent torque wrench., dont want to pay snap on prices
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post Oct 16 2013, 08:29 PM
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I would like something that reads 50-150# ish. I am not a shop. I have a pointer type I like for 0-100. I don't like digital because I don't want to mess with batteries. Standard clicker type is good. Home depot had a Husky brand for $85...
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post Oct 16 2013, 08:48 PM
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Funny as I just bought one. Here's my details: in 2005 I bought a SK brand @$150.00. I used it for "one" engine build. Since then its been in the case. The last two months I've been attempting at building a type4....the other day when I had it out. The adjusting device came loose! Needless to say, I inquire with SK, sorry as we just bought the name and we no longer make that unit. Stay away from SK!
I search and uncover that CDI a division of Snapon makes all of their tq wrenches...looked up CDI on web and bought their $330 clicker type for only $162 since it's on sale now. Reviews were good too!
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I have a Sears unit for changing wheels. Now the new one will be for precise engine components. Some one mentioned a $40-$85 unit. Well as in life, you get what you pay for. In my case, new motor is not worth a fastener coming apart due to an inaccurate reading.
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post Oct 16 2013, 09:15 PM
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Hmmm amazon has a couple different 30-250 cdi units. One for 122 one for $142...Thanks. any other peoples?
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post Oct 16 2013, 09:33 PM
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Look in Pawn Shops for a Snap-On
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post Oct 16 2013, 09:40 PM
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I purchased a Craftsmen 10 years ago and change a lot tires in SCCA SOLO Autox, still good today!
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post Oct 16 2013, 09:45 PM
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I bought a Cornwall torque wrench because I was doing the small bolts on my 3 piece Gotti wheels and needed super accuracy. Very happy with it.

Call this guy: Cornwall Truck, Curt 408 221-4539

He would probably ship to Santa Rosa.

Also search www.zimkiv.com for snap on's in Nor Cal. (The site wasn't working tonight, but assume it will be tomorrow).
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post Oct 16 2013, 09:50 PM
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QUOTE(Krieger @ Oct 16 2013, 06:29 PM) *

I would like something that reads 50-150# ish. I am not a shop. I have a pointer type I like for 0-100. I don't like digital because I don't want to mess with batteries. Standard clicker type is good. Home depot had a Husky brand for $85...


I have a digital Craftsman...I like it but you do have to deal with the batteries. I have to remove them a lot b/c I don't want to have them in it when i'm not using it.

The suggestion above are solid advice.
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post Oct 17 2013, 12:03 AM
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I had a cheapie Chinese torque wrench for a decade or so. Every time I checked it against the beam-type, it was dead-on. I finally dumped it when the ratchet gave out.

I have low-range Craftsman ones, and a regular-range Snap-On one that I was able to buy at a discount a few years back. I haven't had any of them adjusted; I probably should if I actually want to rely on them again.

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post Oct 17 2013, 04:53 AM
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I probably will be flamed to suggest this but Harbour-Freight has very inexpensive torque wrenchs for sale. That said however, I don't have a HF wrench.
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post Oct 17 2013, 05:04 AM
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Also search www.zimkiv.com for snap on's in Nor Cal. (The site wasn't working tonight, but assume it will be tomorrow).


Zimkiv has been down for a couple of days. Craigslist has probably squashed it like they do all the really good non-google based craigslist search engines
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post Oct 17 2013, 06:17 AM
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QUOTE(type47 @ Oct 17 2013, 03:53 AM) *

I probably will be flamed to suggest this but Harbour-Freight has very inexpensive torque wrenchs for sale. That said however, I don't have a HF wrench.


I have all three of theirs ... 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" .... they work just fine for me, but then my elbow is calibrated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Oct 17 2013, 07:37 AM
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Pawn shops... Thats right. They usually have a good selection of tools. Thanks
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post Oct 17 2013, 08:50 AM
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QUOTE(Randal @ Oct 16 2013, 11:45 PM) *


Also search www.zimkiv.com for snap on's in Nor Cal. (The site wasn't working tonight, but assume it will be tomorrow).


Zimkiv has been down for a couple of days. Craigslist has probably squashed it like they do all the really good non-google based craigslist search engines



It's still down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

Who was the member that made the site? BTW best search engine for buyers of anything (period). Sure hope it comes back.
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post Oct 17 2013, 11:24 AM
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I purchased a Craftsmen 10 years ago and change a lot tires in SCCA SOLO Autox, still good today!

me too ...and no ?? or BS when returned for anyreason

GO HAWKS (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 17 2013, 12:01 PM
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Does anyone get their torque wrenches calibrated on a regular basis or are they tossed in a drawer and forgotten about till next time? Mine has never been calibrated.
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post Oct 17 2013, 12:23 PM
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I bought one from Harbor Freight 10 years ago. Works great today still. I don't use it very much to be honest, but when I need it the job gets done.
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post Oct 17 2013, 02:13 PM
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QUOTE(type47 @ Oct 17 2013, 02:53 AM) *

I probably will be flamed to suggest this but Harbour-Freight has very inexpensive torque wrenchs for sale. That said however, I don't have a HF wrench.


I have literally I think a ton of HF tools. They creep me out because they are too cheap. I haven't been able to break very many of them though, and those were all plastic flashlights.

So I bought a torque wrench from Harbor Freight. Put it onto a name-brand wrench and twisted them against each other. Always clicked at the same torque. Had them quite while now and in fact I do trust them. One problem with multiple models is the clamping mechanism can come loose when you aren't watching. When that happens the value drifts. So with any of the torque wrenches be suspicious if the thing doesn't click when you expect it to. Check to see if something is wrong.
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post Oct 17 2013, 02:14 PM
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QUOTE(worn @ Oct 17 2013, 12:13 PM) *

I probably will be flamed to suggest this but Harbour-Freight has very inexpensive torque wrenchs for sale. That said however, I don't have a HF wrench.


Yeah and pawn shops. Great source.
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post Oct 17 2013, 05:16 PM
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Pawn shops... Thats right. They usually have a good selection of tools. Thanks



...that were most likely stolen out of someone's truck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 17 2013, 05:20 PM
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QUOTE(kshighlander @ Oct 16 2013, 08:40 PM) *

I purchased a Craftsmen 10 years ago and change a lot tires in SCCA SOLO Autox, still good today!

me too ...and no ?? or BS when returned for anyreason

GO HAWKS (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


I had a Craftsman that cracked around the ratchet - they would not take it back

Sears & Craftsman are not what they used to be!
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