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whats a good price to pay for a torque wrench.
so far I've seen them for 35 at autozone, and about 70 at home depot...

I appreciate good tools, as probably everyone does, but I don't have a ton of cash, whats a good buy? (US$$)

losangeles_S4

I've been pretty happy with both the Crafstman (Sears) and Husky (Home Depot) torque wrenches. Since you are measuring something critical I'd stay away from the Autozone one, but thats just me..

I seem to remember them being in the 50-65 range.. Every once in a while there are pretty good coupons at Sears that can save you $15-20..

[ This message was edited by: losangeles_S4 on 2007-05-12 18:03 ]

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oldgoat57

Craftsman works good for me. Snap-on would be my next choice.

[ This message was edited by: oldgoat57 on 2007-05-13 07:19 ]

zs-cafe

Craftsman all the way. If your really in a pinch for money A beam type is the cheapest. The click type are much nicer they ratchet and you can set it and go. where as the beam type require you to watch each fastner you torque.
If you get a click type remeber to return it to its lowest setting when your done otherwise the spring will weaken and your torque will be off.

02Daytona955i

Yep, watch for the sales. :-D

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1DN4UP

I have a Craftsman torque wrench, I do not use it, they're too inaccurate. Go look on eBay for a recently calibrated used Snap-On or similar high quality torque wrench. Spend the extra and be done with it. I think I paid about $60.00 for mine and I wouldn't part with it.

Kamate

Torque wrenches are precision tools always buy the best you can afford and get them calibrated every year or theres no point using it.

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SCL18

I have a Craftsmen torque wrench but it only goes from 20ftlbs to 150ftlbs. I'm thinking about getting a smaller one for the 5-40nm stuff.

Where abouts can i get my craftsmen torque wrench calibrated...its been a good 2 years since i bought it (i do turn it to the lowest setting when its not in use)??

Steve

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oldndumb

It would cost you more to get a Sears torque wrench calibrated than to buy it.
I don't think you will ever find a professional using a Craftsman torque wrench. They go with Snap On, Matco, etc. If you buy one of those brands, they usually have an analog tester in their truck. Using that, you can make a calibration chart for use.
If you don't have a name brand wrench, you might find a local scale maintenance facility that will check it. Ask for the price first.
IDN4UP probably gave the best and easiest advice in his post.

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Shorty

My 2-cents worth. I calibrated various test and measurement equipment including torque wrenches. I'm not kidding when I say that the metrology department at my place of business calibrates in excess of 750 torque wrenches alone 3 times per year due to FAA requirements.
Although we use mainy snap-ons (I personally have about half a dozen or so), Craftsman are a good product in my opinion. As a matter of fact the last time I checked, they were built by the same group that builds the Matco brand.
I've calibrated hundreds of just about any brand there is and the Craftsman are just as good in my opinion for a +4 / -6 % accuracy class wrench. The expensive snap-ons run in the +2 / -2% accuracy range.
My advise is to purchase what you can afford based on its usage. No doubt users have purchased bad Craftsman torque wrenches just as I have (including Snap-Ons, Proto, Matco, Sturdevant-Richmonds etc. etc .etc). For professionals who use these tools I recommend Snap-Ons...I have some that are over 25 years old and still maintain their accuracy ( I have the luxury of being able to check them with a Torque wrench Standard build by...Snap On).
In these parts, torque wrench calibration is about $25 to $35 per unit. These prices shouldn't deviate much in the US.


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