Torque Wrench for Xmas?
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'04 MT RX8/71 351C Mach1
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Torque Wrench for Xmas?
So the other day when I was putting my new snows on, I thought it would sure be nice to have a torque wrench! I used to have one until after our move from Ohio to Wisconsin it came up missing. I guess one of the movers thought he needed it more than I did. Anyway, I'm thinking this would be a nice Xmas present from one of my boys.
So, whlich torque wrench do you guys have and why do you like it better that other ones? Thanks for your input.
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So, whlich torque wrench do you guys have and why do you like it better that other ones? Thanks for your input.
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Bought this one. Fairly inexpensive and works great.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00944596000
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00944596000
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I was reading some reviews of Craftsman torque wrenches on epinion.com and - well, lets just say that these reviewers probaboy won't be on the Sears Christmas card list this year! They had some pretty bad things to say about their durability - plastic parts breaking a lot. I'm thinking I want to stay away from them.
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Originally Posted by glassetcher
I was reading some reviews of Craftsman torque wrenches on epinion.com and - well, lets just say that these reviewers probaboy won't be on the Sears Christmas card list this year! They had some pretty bad things to say about their durability - plastic parts breaking a lot. I'm thinking I want to stay away from them.
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The reviewers said when they took it back to get the Craftsman free replacement after it broke, Sears told them although the Craftsman name was on it, it is not a "hand tool" which is lifetime guaranteed, but it is a "Power Tool"! - 90 day guarantee only. Not Good!
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this piqued my interest, so i did a little searching. seems sears has been trying to fly under the radar by only guaranteeing their hand tools. so sad ...
heres the actual HAND TOOL warranty page
want to read about a bunch of people pissed off about the confusion? go here
heres the actual HAND TOOL warranty page
want to read about a bunch of people pissed off about the confusion? go here
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Is there any reason I would need a torque wrench with a max setting of more than 150 ft#s for day to day RX-8 maintenance? I see the wheel lugs are 85-100 ft#s.
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I have one that's similiar to Valpac's, only a few years older. I've had it for over 7 years w/ no problems. Used it for building a few engines but mainly for changing tires. Tried to get it calibrated once but didn't have any luck. The local Sears repair facility stated that they don't recalibrate them.???? And they do come w/ only a 90 day warranty.
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Well, have you ever had one of those items that has been missing for weeks, or months, or heaven forbid, YEARS. And then one day the thought crosses your mind that there is that one spot way in the back of your work bench that you have not looked into in, well, YEARS. Yup, there it was! My 20 year old Buffalo Tools 20-150 ft lb, reversible torque wrench!
So, after about four hours or researching torque wrenches on the web It looks like I'll probably just get another pair of socks for Xmas.
Thank you all for your comments. Maybe they will help someone else in choosing their Xmas present!
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So, after about four hours or researching torque wrenches on the web It looks like I'll probably just get another pair of socks for Xmas.
Thank you all for your comments. Maybe they will help someone else in choosing their Xmas present!
Zoom, Zoom!
#17
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I bought this click-type torque wrench from tirerack: http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/tools/tw605.jsp
$30. It was pretty easy to use and worked great to install the winter wheels on my 8. I would've definitely over-torqued the wheels without it. It seems like it will be pretty durable, but, of course, only time will tell. I would definitely recommend it for installing wheels, for $30.
$30. It was pretty easy to use and worked great to install the winter wheels on my 8. I would've definitely over-torqued the wheels without it. It seems like it will be pretty durable, but, of course, only time will tell. I would definitely recommend it for installing wheels, for $30.
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Looks like an interesting TR (torque wrench) from tire rack. From my research today, I was narrowing it down to TRs that:
1. Had a 20 to 150 ft lb range as a minimum (20 to 250 ft lb better)
2. Have a life time warranty. 1 year OK, 90 day or less indicates very questionable qauality!
3. Reversible capability to handle right or left handed threads.
4. Be sure no reviews indicate that there any plastic parts in the mechanism. Probably a good failure point!
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1. Had a 20 to 150 ft lb range as a minimum (20 to 250 ft lb better)
2. Have a life time warranty. 1 year OK, 90 day or less indicates very questionable qauality!
3. Reversible capability to handle right or left handed threads.
4. Be sure no reviews indicate that there any plastic parts in the mechanism. Probably a good failure point!
MHO - Zoom, Zoom - glassetcher
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Originally Posted by glassetcher
Looks like an interesting TR (torque wrench) from tire rack. From my research today, I was narrowing it down to TRs that:
1. Had a 20 to 150 ft lb range as a minimum (20 to 250 ft lb better)
2. Have a life time warranty. 1 year OK, 90 day or less indicates very questionable qauality!
3. Reversible capability to handle right or left handed threads.
4. Be sure no reviews indicate that there any plastic parts in the mechanism. Probably a good failure point!
MHO - Zoom, Zoom - glassetcher
1. Had a 20 to 150 ft lb range as a minimum (20 to 250 ft lb better)
2. Have a life time warranty. 1 year OK, 90 day or less indicates very questionable qauality!
3. Reversible capability to handle right or left handed threads.
4. Be sure no reviews indicate that there any plastic parts in the mechanism. Probably a good failure point!
MHO - Zoom, Zoom - glassetcher
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Originally Posted by Im_DANomite
i got a snap-on digital one. expensive, but it's accurate and very easy to use. it will never go out of calibration either. punch in the ft/lbs or Nm of your choice and crank down until it beeps or vibrates.
So for everyone out there that doesn't know reset it to zero after done and it will stay accurate.
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Originally Posted by RX-Aight
.. any torque wrench will go out of adjustment if left dialed in and not reset to ZERO after done. ...
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it's digital...it'll reset once you turn it off. i was told that it doesn't need to be calibrated by my snap-on guy.
this is the one i have (in 3/8" and 1/2")
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
this is the one i have (in 3/8" and 1/2")
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog
Last edited by Im_DANomite; 11-28-2005 at 08:12 PM.
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So how would I know if my old TW is out of calibration? How far can they be off? 10%? 25%? 50%? Is there some way for me to calibrate it?
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I have had the Craftsman one for a few years now and have been pleased. One piece of advive I would offer no matter what you buy is don't use the wrench for actually putting the lug nuts on and taking them off. Use the lug wrench, then the torque wrench just to finish the job. Sorry if that sounds simple, I just know it's a good way to save the tool from some stress.