Got any? Want to buy my boy a good one, like Craftsman or Snap-On. He will start off working on his bicycle, gradually move up to other machinery. He's 17 years. Would like an improvement over the old one like I have, where you have to get your face right on top of it to read it. The click-able settings kind any good? The digital kind any good? I'm thinking 1/2 inch drive. Recommendations? Thanks guys. And gals.
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OldFarmTractor
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Clickable are pretty much the way to go. I have been using them for years. For simplicity and price, Harbor Freight is not bad. I always check the reviews, especially the negative ones.
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I have had dozens of cheap ones at the tire shop. Please do him a great favor, buy a Snap on or Mac, something in a name brand, they are the only ones that will stand up to daily use. Clicker type only. We tried the bar type and found out after several months of daily use the bar type gets weak and does not give you a true reading. The name brands can be recalibrated, some of the cheaper ones cannot.
Cliff Nelson
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Click type are good and easy to use. I have had Craftsman since high school and satisfied. One thing to watch for is if it has the numbers on the handle where you turn the handle to set it, make sure they are embossed/stamped into the handle and not just printed on. My current 150 ft# the numbers are wearing off and getting hard to see. Previous one wore out after 25 years as a mechanic but could still read the numbers. I also have a 250 ft# Snap on that uses a dial to set.
rustyfarmall
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I will second that motion. The correct torque can be crucial. Very little room for error. Avoid Craftsman. They just are not the quality tools they once were, and don't EVEN think about Harbor-Freight.
I've always used the click type. Have UltraPro and Snap-On. The Snap-On is better.... I forget who makes it.... but it has a side finger screw to set the torque and a dial gauge to show the setting.... would be sold under various brands. They are good but all require good care, don't leave them set at torque when not in use, etc... and calibration periodically.
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Steve in VA
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My suggestion is that however you go, ensure it is accurate. Top of the line should have a calibration sheet w/ as tested values. I was fortunate to work where there was a calibration facility so had my purchase verified periodically. Cool buy for the budding motor-head.
MarkB_MI
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I bought my son a Craftsman about 20 years ago, then borrowed it to assemble a rear end. I discovered then that it only works for right-handed fasteners! (Ring gear bolts are left-hand thread.) Something to check when buying.
Not only is the decision of what brand/type torque wrench to buy, you must also consider torque settings.
There are many charts available and some are confusing.
With small stuff, like bicycles or chainsaws, an inch pound or newton meter (Nm), must be considered.
Personally, I like my Armstrong dial torque wrench for 3/8 drive with scale showing inch pounds and Nm.
It has a movable needle to set on desired torque or main needle will move this dial to show what torque you have reached and the movable dial stays in that position.
There are many charts available and some are confusing.
With small stuff, like bicycles or chainsaws, an inch pound or newton meter (Nm), must be considered.
Personally, I like my Armstrong dial torque wrench for 3/8 drive with scale showing inch pounds and Nm.
It has a movable needle to set on desired torque or main needle will move this dial to show what torque you have reached and the movable dial stays in that position.
Not only is the decision of what brand/type torque wrench to buy, you must also consider torque settings.
There are many charts available and some are confusing.
With small stuff, like bicycles or chainsaws, an inch pound or newton meter (Nm), must be considered.
Personally, I like my Armstrong dial torque wrench for 3/8 drive with scale showing inch pounds and Nm.
It has a movable needle to set on desired torque or main needle will move this dial to show what torque you have reached and the movable dial stays in that position.
[b:7f472d1882]I failed to mention that it is made in USA and works on left hand applications as well.[/b:7f472d1882]
There are many charts available and some are confusing.
With small stuff, like bicycles or chainsaws, an inch pound or newton meter (Nm), must be considered.
Personally, I like my Armstrong dial torque wrench for 3/8 drive with scale showing inch pounds and Nm.
It has a movable needle to set on desired torque or main needle will move this dial to show what torque you have reached and the movable dial stays in that position.
[b:7f472d1882]I failed to mention that it is made in USA and works on left hand applications as well.[/b:7f472d1882]
Hobo,NC
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- Sanford, NC
CDI is about as good as it gets. If you have a Army surplus store are know of someone that deals in Military surplus they can be brought cheap. Most of the time they are brand new and will have a major players name on them like snap-on.
http://www.snaponindustrialbrands.com/cat-19-1-63-0/torque-tools.htm
I have a few Armstrong in the smaller ones so far so good.
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