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opinions on torque wrenches

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by saftie, Jun 1, 2015.

  1. saftie

    saftie Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Hey,

    What torque wrenches are you guys using? Brand/model?
    Mine broke and I need a new one.

    thanks,
    Gabor
     
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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    Craftsman Beam and a Harbor Freight (?) clicker for smaller setting (in/ lbs).
    No idea what model numbers and too lazy to go look.

    The clicker one gets set to zero when not used AND gets exercised prior to use (got burned once and had to deal with a sheared bolt on my YJ Wrangler).
     
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    Stumplifter is spot on. great tools get you great results. Consider the cost in time and frustration of broken bolts. Go with name brand like craftsman snap on etc.
     
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    saftie Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Thanks. Yes, I don't mind spending a little more to get better tools. I learned that a while ago
     
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    Yep - happened to me too - sometimes even a decent torque wrench can lock-up when on the shelf.

    Before you use it always put a nut in a vice and make sure it works as expected. Note I said "a" nut and not "your" nut - this is crucial. :)
     
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    I just use an inexpensive harbor freight model. Works perfectly fine for the once or twice a month I use it....
     
    jmilliken, Jun 3, 2015
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