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farmweld

04-30-2005 07:06:56




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i know this has been a topic many times, but i really think i would be benifited by havin one. what brands have worked the best for you mechanincs and putterers. right now, im lookin at snap on (on ebay) and craftsman (new)
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farmweld

05-01-2005 06:47:50




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 Re: torque wrench in reply to farmweld, 04-30-2005 07:06:56  
i think i will buy a new (ahhh!!!) snap on clicker type. now i just have to find a dealer around here (SE ohio)
thanx for the responses
farmweld



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Bob22

04-30-2005 16:32:13




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 Re: torque wrench in reply to farmweld, 04-30-2005 07:06:56  
I have both a Craftsman clicker and bean style with no problems. They are a good tool in my price range.



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Ludwig

04-30-2005 14:36:39




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 Re: torque wrench in reply to farmweld, 04-30-2005 07:06:56  
For the small amount I'll use it I bought a Craftsman beam type and have been happy enough with it. I used it about a half dozen times when I bought it 2 years ago and haven't needed it since. For the money it fit my needs exactly. I'll be using it again in a couple days.
The thing I like about it is that it'll take both 1/2" and 3/8" sockets just by using it upsidedown. I think its 1/2" right way up and 3/8" upside down but that could be backwards.

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Galen

04-30-2005 11:47:13




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 Re: torque wrench in reply to farmweld, 04-30-2005 07:06:56  
A torque wrench is about the ONLY Snap-on tool I' recommend. Get one of the clicker type and have it calibrated every so often (Snap-on dealer SHOULD be able to do this).



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stum

04-30-2005 15:38:00




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 Re: torque wrench in reply to Galen, 04-30-2005 11:47:13  
If it is Snap-on make sure it is a current model. I had an older clicker model and it broke. Snap on could neither repair it or replace it. I was told it was an obsolete model(5 years old) and parts weren't available. But they would be happy to sell me a new one. After numerous calls to the warehouse and "customer support" an honest support rep told me Snap on doesn't manufacture hardly any of their tools with the exception of wrenches and sockets,they are subbed out to other companies and labeled Snap on.The wrench I had was manufactured by a company that had since gone out of business.

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Michael_E_Tx

04-30-2005 09:47:46




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 Re: torque wrench in reply to farmweld, 04-30-2005 07:06:56  
One of the few Snapon tools I have kept through the years is a 0-75 ft.lb. torque wrench. Especially in the past, I was something of a vw nut, and using correct torque values is especially important when working with aluminum/magnesium. I have checked it through the years (had it for over 30yrs. now) against other torque wrenchs that I and others have owned and believe it to be pretty accurate to this day.

The most important thing the Snapon man advised me was to always return the wrench to the zero setting after use.

In my opinion, proper torque, no matter what the metal involved, will result in a better job and equipment that lasts longer without broken/stripped bolts/studs or warped surfaces.

Michael

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Eddie in MI

04-30-2005 21:13:05




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 Re: torque wrench in reply to Michael_E_Tx, 04-30-2005 09:47:46  
Here's my .02...

I have a Craftsman "clicker" 20-150 ft/lbs, and a cheap Taiwanese clicker in the same range. I also have an old Herbrand beam type that I use to check both of my clickers with. The Cman is quite good. The Taiwan model is off by 2 or so lbs (light, not heavy), but it is consistent. For myself, I would rather have a tq wrench that is off by a little, but is consistent. Even the cheap Taiwanese wrench is consistent with itself. FWIW...
Ed

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old

04-30-2005 07:48:36




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 Re: torque wrench in reply to farmweld, 04-30-2005 07:06:56  
For just good old hobby shop type work I'd pick up one of the ones with a needle indacator. I've had the clicker type but have found most of them are way off the mark and when your useing it to put an engine back to the way it should be you can end up throwing it all away because of a wench not telling you the true torque



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Don L C

04-30-2005 07:30:41




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 Re: torque wrench in reply to farmweld, 04-30-2005 07:06:56  
If you are young and have many years to use it,I would buy very good tools, such as Snap On.....Sears hand tools are good,but Snap On will get into tighter places....Keep in mind you will need a 1/4" drive, inch # --- 3/8 or 1/2" in two graduations to cover most requirements...

I have a Sears with a plastic lock ring...the ring broke and they wouldent replace it...



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