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Bemused
Ouch.....Originally Posted by obsolete
Price for all wrenches or just the most expensive? I have 2 @ $150/ea.; different scales obviously.
Believe it or not, I think Home Depot has the best deal on Torque Wrenches (and I'm one of those guys who shops around a lot first). They carry Husky brand torque wrenches and they're incredibly well made.
I have both, the 1/2" and the 3/8" for different ranges. The 1/2" is $80 and the 3/8" is $75.
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Last edited by catamount; 03-11-10 at 03:31 PM.
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I use a 1/4, 3/8 and a 1/2 drive. For something like a sparkplug at 14 ft/lbs I will use the 1/4 at 168 in/lbs for better accuracy. The 1/4 is a SK and the 3/8 is a Craftsman digital and the 1/2 is a chinese no name.
Can we add a poll to the poll? What is the most useful drive size?
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Um.... What?Can we add a poll to the poll? What is the most useful drive size?
probably get a 3/8" if you want only one. Can always use an adaptor if needed. I'd only get a 1/2" drive if you are working on trucks all dayCan we add a poll to the poll? What is the most useful drive size?
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I have heard not to use adapters with torque wrenches, it skews the reading...probably get a 3/8" if you want only one. Can always use an adaptor if needed. I'd only get a 1/2" drive if you are working on trucks all day
just sayin
Ya I believe if you use an adaptor that is straight (along same axis) it is fine, ti won't change the moment on the arm.
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ah touche'
i do it all the time. U-joints FTW!
an extention will skew the reading an adapter wont..
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A u joint certainly will cause it moves the axis
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i bought a 3/8 for 25bucks, lifetime warranty at CAP, i got the 1/4 adapter too..i dont do much heavy duty jobs, just your ave tune up, oil change, preventive maintenance stuff on my SUV and motorcycles.
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Never use a 25$ torque wrench on anything with a 1/4 drive...you'll thank me later, just trust me.
I have 2 Crafsman 3/8" and 1/2 inch for personal.
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Extension won't skew reading if attached 90* to head. But if extends/reduces overall length, then you're right.
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I have reassembled about 11 motors with these and never a problem
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Anyone ever bother having theirs re-calibrated?
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Anyone ever get theirs calibrated? Just because you set it and it clicks doesn't mean it's the right torque
lol.....edit.... Guess there is an echo in here
Last edited by BusaKing; 03-19-10 at 09:22 PM.
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I think he means that the extension will have some twisting (torque) flex inherent in the extra length, this is what can skew your reading, especially at higher torques.Extension won't skew reading if attached 90* to head. But if extends/reduces overall length, then you're right.
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I use a CDI 0-50 ft lb dial torque wrench (3/8 drive) for the smaller stuff and a Snap-On 30-150 ft lb 91/2 inch drive) ratchet for the larger stuff.
Same company and great to work with over the phone in regards to questions and recalibration.
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