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BUDD

02-21-2005 08:44:18




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Hi All;

I am looking to buy a new tourqe wrench. This wrench will need to go to at least 200 foot pounds, 1/2" drive, and be the type that clicks when you have reached the setting. What is a good "Cheap" brand to buy?

Thanks for the info BUDD




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Charles (in GA)

02-21-2005 18:55:52




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to BUDD, 02-21-2005 08:44:18  
Someone asked a similar question about two days ago. But they weren't interested in the "cheap" part, just the good part. Here is my reply to that post.

The airline I work for has hundreds of torque wrenches. I've spend quite a bit of time on three ocassions discussing torque wrenches and useage and which one is best, etc. with the two guys who calibrate and repair all of them.

Sturtevant Richmont torque wrenches beat the others hands down. They stay calibrated, less likely to go out of tolerence, even with abuse, and are easier to calibrate. Even most non linear errors can be corrected with them.

www.srtorque.com

We also have lots of Proto. They are OK, but much more difficult to get back in range if out of calibration limits, and non linear errors usually scrap them.

Charles

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Bud in NC

02-21-2005 18:20:33




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to BUDD, 02-21-2005 08:44:18  
I used to work in all types of power plants as a mechanic and used a lot of click type torque wrenches. We learned to have the torque calibration verified daily - too much rework when one of them went out. I spent some time in the Cal Labs, too - they use a "strain gauge" to calibrate the click type wrenches. The strain gauge is basically a beam type torque wrench. That by itself told me what type to buy for home use.

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BFO

02-21-2005 17:54:53




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to BUDD, 02-21-2005 08:44:18  
The cheapest and best torque wrench I"ve ever had is my Snap-on. Bought it ONCE and it has stayed calibrated. Went through several cheapies that didn"t make a year with day to day use.



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Bill Craig

02-21-2005 17:16:01




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to BUDD, 02-21-2005 08:44:18  
Budd,
I have both types, click and beam, from 5 oz/in, to 1,200 lb/ft. Many are over 30 years old, and all are tested annually. Rarely do any need adjustment, let alone repairs. They are used weekly, if not daily. If you take care of them, keep the torque with the mid ranges, don"t use them as a socket wrench, they will do fine.

I can recommend a good calibration lab near Dayton, Ohio. They often have good used units that they will sell reasonably.

No affiliation, other than I"ve known them for years. E-mail if interested.

Bill C.

PS: Don"t forget the old fish scale and breaker bar trick....

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samy johnson

02-22-2005 13:57:46




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to Bill Craig, 02-21-2005 17:16:01  
whats thisd fish scale andbnreaker bar trick?



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ShepFL

02-21-2005 14:53:52




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to BUDD, 02-21-2005 08:44:18  
Hey Budd -
I would go looking for a good beam type. Clickers don't maintain calibration as others have said. Also, rule my Dad taught me long ago -

"Cheap ain't good and GOOD ain't cheap"



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John *.?-!.* cub owner

02-21-2005 13:26:43




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to BUDD, 02-21-2005 08:44:18  
I'l agree with Geroge MD regarding click versus beam. If you insist on click, stay away from Proto/Stanley. they don't stay calibrated and their recalibration charges are outrageous.



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george md

02-21-2005 12:47:55




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to BUDD, 02-21-2005 08:44:18  
Budd, I don't know what your hang up is with click wrenches, but they are neither cheap nor accurate. A beam wrench is both accurate and cheap, and is the most consistant for being
accurate. The next best choice is a dial reading
wrench , and the worst choice for being accurate
is a click wrench. Clickers were designed for
speed and convenience.

george



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dr.sportster

02-21-2005 09:45:48




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to BUDD, 02-21-2005 08:44:18  
Ha HA Budd ,Good and cheap.That was pretty funny.



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Dick L

02-21-2005 12:50:30




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to dr.sportster, 02-21-2005 09:45:48  
Is that close to Good and Used?



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superwrench

02-21-2005 09:21:01




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to BUDD, 02-21-2005 08:44:18  
Good and Cheap don't seem to go together, However,you could search Ebay for a bargin but you really wouldn't know if it had been abused. You could also get a Central made micrometer type torque wrench that measures from 30-250ftlbs for under a $100. These are sold under a variety of brands from KD, Husky, new Kobalt, etc. Good luck in your search.



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Johnh

02-21-2005 16:05:04




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to superwrench, 02-21-2005 09:21:01  
i have had a "cheap" clicker type wrench for 22 years, i just had it checked to see how accurate it was and it was only off 5 lbs, not bad for a "cheap" one $35.00 at the time



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lucasss

02-21-2005 16:29:11




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 Re: Tourqe wrench in reply to Johnh, 02-21-2005 16:05:04  
when i started out i used a napa with pointer and didnt have any problem with it. then bought a sunnen that brakes on a lever when torque is reached,never had problems with it. then i bought a napa click type and havent had any problems with it. lucas



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