[D16EG8]

Im interested in which torque wrenches people are using with success. Im looking for a new one to put my motor together.

 

[the hoove]

My arm. Go expensive. Snap on, craftsman, can't remember all the other names. No Harbor Frieght tho.

 

[colelmt]

I started with a summit racing one and i think it is decent. But, i ended getting a $130 snap-on one from amazon. I feel like a boss when i use it... lol But really it is quite nice. even does reverse torque for counter clockwise tightened bolts.

CDI 1002MFRMH 3/8-Inch Drive Metal Handle Click Type Torque Wrench, Torque Range 10 to 100-Fo - - Amazon.com

 

[Cali Noob]

I have a Craftsman 1/2" drive ft/lbs wrench and seek a decent 3/8" drive for in/lbs business, probably end up getting another Craftsman, Snap On is crazy expensive, too rich for my blood

 

[D16EG8]

Anyone know about the kobalt? I read its a renamed craftsman and has a lifetime warranty

 

[Cali Noob]

IMHO, Craftsman is the bar, I wouldn't advise using anything less for serious applications like building an engine. If Kobalt is indeed Craftsman, maybe you'd be okay...if it's not, well, building engines is fun, right? Why not build another?

 

[colelmt]

sorry, this is the one I actually have. On the case it says CDI "a snap-on company" 30-250 foot pounds. It is a beast and looks and performs great so far.

CDI Torque 2503MFRMH Torque Wrench, 1/2" Drive, Micrometer Adjustable, Metal Handle, Dual Scale, 30' - 250' Lbs. - - Amazon.com



then I use my summit 3/8 for anything under 30 foot pounds

 

[colelmt]

Anyone know about the kobalt? I read its a renamed craftsman and has a lifetime warranty

Never heard of kobalt plus not that great of reviews on amazon. If i was trying to be cheap I would go with tekton personally. (But i rarely go cheap anyways cause I usually end up spending more in the long run that way)

 

[snm95ls]

We use Craftsman OG click type wrenches at work, but that's just for torquing retention knobs to tool holders.

:lol:

My go to at home is an SO click type 3/8" drive 5-75 ft/lb torque wrench. I also use the OG click type Craftsman torque wrenches as well at home.

Generally speaking if the wrench is in calibration and you use it within it's accurate range, it will serve you well. There is a bit of technique involved as well.

 

[guest]

snap on and matco.

 

[FarmerD]

Snap-on, and its really not that expensive.

 

[cyanide]

An old school craftsman beam style
Craftsman 1/2-in. Dr. Beam Style Torque Wrench, 0-150 ft. lbs. - Tools - Wrenches - All Open Stock Wrenches

And another clicker type that I bought locally.

 

[D16EG8]

I don't plan on cheaping out, just looking for options. I might go with a snap-on

 

[v8killaz]

I got a harbor freight use it for everything

 

[D16EG8]

I used a harbor freight before and it would only click on occasion

 

[v8killaz]

I used a harbor freight before and it would only click on occasion

click lol

 

[99EJ6T]

I have used Snap-on digital (with turn angle option), Snap-on standard break away, Craps man, Harbor Freight/flee market, Precision instruments slide bar and beam type, and lastly break away Matco. I have yet to use a "Mac" torque wrench, of any kind...

That said, I have 4 (1/4", 2x 38" [flex and straight], 1/2") Matco torque wrenchs and one 1/2" PI slide bar (set it and forget it, as we nickname them) in my tool box at work. I dropped my flex head Matco 3/8 drive right on the head, even gave the head a little dent. Sent it to be re-certified, it was only out 2% from specification.

 

[NN4S]

Been using a variety of Craftsman torque wrenches for years, both beam type and clickers depending on the job at hand. I also have one Snap-On, one NAPA brand and one small KD beam type for low torque apps. I've also got a set & forget clicker that's designed for spokes- got it specifically to keep the trials bike wheels in shape.

 

[SOHCitTOem]

I use a craftsman 3/8" 15 to 75 ft/lbs. A tekton 1/4" for my inches stuff. Then I got this baller Honda factory 1/2" torque wrench I use strictly for lugnuts.

 

[guest]

I don't plan on cheaping out, just looking for options. I might go with a snap-on

snap on is the best hands down. It's excessive for some things but non the less the best, period.


snap on, matco, cornwell, mac in that order.