Torque Wrench reviews

[DaUpJetSkier]

The old man wants to get me a torque wrench for xmas, but I really have no idea what brand and style I should get. Its going to be mostly used on the jetski but some other auto uses as well. I dont need anything too expensive or high torque settings. Whats out there??

 

[Fathom]

Craftsman makes some good wrenches. I have a Craftsman 10-75 foot-pound in 3/8" drive and a K-D 25-250 inch-pound in 3/8" drive that has taken care of me for pretty much everything I have ever needed. Word of advice, always wind them back to zero before storing them.

 

[SurfCrazed]

i have a craftmans works great!!! was my grandads... 1/2 inch

 

[Ollie Rastabean]

You really cannot go wrong with a craftsman. Just make sure it is a clicker type and not the bending beam type.

-O

 

[Alex]

always set it on the lowest torque setting when you are done using it

 

[Bourgeois]

I just got a Husky torque wrench, 20-100 ft lbs. I've only used it once so i can't tell you much about it but I've been very happy with the rest of my Husky Pro tools.

 

[demolition_x]

yea i have a husky too.


can't complain, don't use it much but hasn't let me down yet.

 

[Shonuff]

I have a Craftsman.

It's confusing.

 

[DaUpJetSkier]

im down with craftsman, so whats a good range for doing an engine??

 

[goodq]

Hazet, thats what I use. :cool2:

 

[550 SLUT]

if u are a student
maco or mac will give u a fat discount!!
snap-on is great but u have to buy sets

 

[Kny21]

im down with craftsman, so whats a good range for doing an engine??

Low settings, I think my Craftsman is like 5-80 ft lbs.

 

[gj_fx1]

im down with craftsman, so whats a good range for doing an engine??

10-80 3/8 is probably the most used wrench -- be aware though that you dont really want to use the bottom end of the scale, so eventually you'll need an inch-lb range as well. Just noticed they are on a good sale right now btw.

 

[suva]

You really cannot go wrong with a craftsman. Just make sure it is a clicker type and not the bending beam type.

I was allways told that the "bending beam" wrenches were more consistent. Is that incorrect?

 

[douglee25]

Believe it or not, I got both my 3/8" and 1/2" drive clicker type torque wrenches from harbor freight. They don't seem to be too bad for the amount of use I've thrown at it. Just keep them oiled and dial back the torque setting before putting them away.

Doug

 

[3wheelerdude]

I have 2 PowerFist , one high range (30 to 130) and one low range (1 to 25) and they both work very well. As mentionned before, make sure you dont drop them or leave them in the rain and remember to set back to zero before storing away.

 

[2lick]

opps... craftsman tourque wrenches were half price on Black friday, I picked up a inch pound one to match my foot pounder....

should have asked sooner....sorry....

 

[gj_fx1]

I was allways told that the "bending beam" wrenches were more consistent. Is that incorrect?

There is something to be said for simplicity. The beam type can not go way out of calibration, you'd see it if the needle was bent or something. The main drawbacks are no ratchet and you need to be able to see it.

 

[Gainera2582]

I got one from www.watcon.com for 30 bucks!!! Clicker type, works and does the job!!!!!