Torque Wrench
03-23-2011, 03:19 AM
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I dont know if you know it.. but on a torque wrench no matter if its 20 bucks to 2000 bucks......... When you are done with it.. take it back down to zero...
03-28-2011, 02:43 AM
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I have a great neck I got at walmarts and it serves me well. Not really interested in "digital" but do use the break over models. Old bar type is ok but can't always get in position where you can see it and the feel of the click on the break over models is great. Use it in the dark if needed.
Do release the adjuster on wrench when not in use. Back it off to zero...
AND EVERYBODY ....... TIGHTEN UP DUDES
04-01-2011, 08:12 PM
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Pro or Amateur:
If you're a Pro mechanic, then get the best wrenches you can find; otherwise, do as I've done: Two Taiwan-made snap-type torque wrenches, 0-75 lb/ft and 10-150 lb/ft, about thirty bucks each twenty years ago, still working and still within +-5% of set torque value.
04-01-2011, 09:21 PM
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04-01-2011, 09:43 PM
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As the saying goes, if you have to ask.. you can't afford it.
04-04-2011, 10:22 AM
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Tools? I have always bought craftsman tools, the warranty is the reason. Snap on tools are overpriced to me and the shiny finish on the wrenches are really slick when your hands are greasy. Craftsman tools have a sandblasted finish and are not as slick. Snap on is fine if you want to display them all the time. Now the shape on the screwdrivers is really a good fit (grip that is). We had a tool factory here and they made them for everybody duuuuu. Changed the molds and stamped another batch (brand). I have three sets of craftsman now as I don't work with them anymore and aways had a set at work, a set at home, and a set in my truck. I have a fitted set of exellite electronics/electrical tools that I used for years also. Then I have a three pound BFH...... if I should need it. But, REMEMBER the coyote in the roadrunner cartoons always bought his tools from ACME. Always got him in trouble too.
I like HUSKY, TRW, MATCO, lots of great tools on the market now. Do have a Chicago pneumatic impact,,,,,had to have for VW generator nut grrrrrrrrr Several special sockets for some jobs
PS for those of you who don't know BFH is BIG F....... HAMMER
I like HUSKY, TRW, MATCO, lots of great tools on the market now. Do have a Chicago pneumatic impact,,,,,had to have for VW generator nut grrrrrrrrr Several special sockets for some jobs
PS for those of you who don't know BFH is BIG F....... HAMMER
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04-04-2011, 01:34 PM
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The simple answer is quality. A slotted screwdriver, or a phillips head, all look the same. The quality of the metal used to make the screwdriver can make a big difference, depending on how much you use, or abuse your tools. I have had the tips bend, or twist while I was using a screwdriver. A sure sign of poor quality materials.
As for price, I think some tool manufacturers are just too expensive. There is nothing wrong with a good set of Husky screwdrivers, for the average user/homeowner. Craftsman can be a good deal because they have the replacement warranty, if it breaks you get a new one. As for Snap-On or Matco, etc., I have no experience with them, but from what I hear, they are fairly expensive and I am not sure they are really worth the extra $$.