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Posted: 4/26/2015 3:44:03 PM EDT
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Snap-on because it was free
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Posted: 4/26/2015 3:45:09 PM EDT
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http://s4.postimg.org/4czgm79j1/torque_wrench_beam_type.jpg Don't the fancy ones have to be calibrated from time to time? How do you calibrate them? In order to trust them all torque wrenches need to be calibrated. And you send them to the calibration lab. 
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Posted: 4/26/2015 3:49:12 PM EDT
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I have four. I used to build vintage brutish racing engines, think MG and Triumph. I have one click type in 1/2", 3/8", and 1/4" I also have a dial type. All from Snap-on. 25+ years old. Too expensive to buy for a hobby builder but since I already have them... I will need to send them off for calibration if I ever build another engine. That's what I have. I'm a mechanic. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 3:54:21 PM EDT
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Two Harbor freights and one Matco.
If you back them off too zero after you use it they will last a long time. |
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Posted: 4/26/2015 3:54:44 PM EDT
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Harbor Freight  Sadly...this. 
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Posted: 4/26/2015 5:27:48 PM EDT
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I have a FAT wrench for small firearms projects - I like it fairly well, considering the cost. I have a Craftsman 3/8" torque wrench for odd intermediate projects, and SnapOn ATECH3FR250A 1/2" for larger fasteners.
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Posted: 4/26/2015 5:50:48 PM EDT
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I was looking at the Harbor Freight torque wrenches recently, but was skeptical about them. After seeing what y'all are saying about them here, I might pull the trigger on one. Which one would you recommend
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Posted: 4/26/2015 9:59:40 PM EDT
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I think OP is talking about a torque screwdriver
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Posted: 4/26/2015 10:26:57 PM EDT
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I think OP is talking about a torque screwdriver Well....I need both....screws on the rings and bolts on the mount ETA: But yes, some folks are posting about wrenches for applications waaay above my needs |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 1:13:45 AM EDT
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This thread will devolve into an argument about the need for torque wrenches shortly. before we can even discuss torque wrench accuracy we are going to have to discuss whether the mating threads are dry or lubricated. ar-jedi ETA proto 1/4", 3/8". snap-on 1/2" husky 1/2" |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 1:18:39 AM EDT
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Fuck a torque wrench for rings and mounts.
Guudentiet plus 1/4 turn never fails. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 2:47:23 AM EDT
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I only buy and use Snap On Tools brand torque wrenches. I prefer to only purchase torque wrenches from someone who is able to recalibrate it. I have a couple of torque wrenches I have recalibrate roughly every year and other torque wrenches are recalibrated every 2 years.
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Posted: 4/27/2015 3:45:13 AM EDT
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Borka? Seekonk? Where do you get them, IKEA?
I have one of Craftsman from Sears, when they were still being made in the US. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 5:01:34 AM EDT
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I use a 40 year old Craftsman torque wrench. The only thing I use it for torquing the wheels on my car. I have winter and summer rims and tires
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Posted: 4/27/2015 11:24:24 AM EDT
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Borka? Seekonk? Where do you get them, IKEA? I have one of Craftsman from Sears, when they were still being made in the US. Not sure what your problem is 
BORKA - made in the USA - http://www.borkatools.com/ SEEKONK - made in the USA - http://www.seekonk.com/21/home.htm |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 11:24:35 AM EDT
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ETA: Wheeler FAT Wrench.......not so much....made in China, I think.
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Posted: 4/27/2015 11:26:11 AM EDT
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Harbor Freight. Seriously.
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Posted: 4/27/2015 11:26:21 AM EDT
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Harbor Freight.
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Posted: 4/27/2015 7:47:47 PM EDT
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Check this out. Harbor Freight not half bad!
http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/additional-how-to/ccrp-1304-torque-wrench-testing/ Rick PS: I use Craftsman. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 10:23:13 PM EDT
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I was looking at the Harbor Freight torque wrenches recently, but was skeptical about them. After seeing what y'all are saying about them here, I might pull the trigger on one. Which one would you recommend All of them. 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. On sale $11.99 ea with coupon till Thur. 1/4 for what OP is talking about. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 10:28:56 PM EDT
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I use a Snap On torque wrench.
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Posted: 4/27/2015 10:31:04 PM EDT
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All of them. 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. On sale $11.99 ea with coupon till Thur. 1/4 for what OP is talking about. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I was looking at the Harbor Freight torque wrenches recently, but was skeptical about them. After seeing what y'all are saying about them here, I might pull the trigger on one. Which one would you recommend All of them. 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. On sale $11.99 ea with coupon till Thur. 1/4 for what OP is talking about. Thanks 
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Posted: 4/27/2015 10:32:14 PM EDT
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Suspension, steering and internal engine components get torqued down with whatever Harbor Freight torque wrench fits the fastener spec. If I was building high dollar race engines, I'd likely pony up for something 'better'.
All other fasteners get German Torque
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Posted: 4/27/2015 10:44:09 PM EDT
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Proto torque screwdriver, probably a little overkill for scopes. 7 to 36 in-lbs.
http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-J6106A-Screwdriver-4-Percent-7-36-Inch/dp/B00BNAMEEQ |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 10:44:37 PM EDT
[#25]
CDI = snap on.
At home I have a cheap craftsman 1/2 inch. At work I have a snap on 1/4in, a matco 1/4in, snap on 3/8ths and snap on 1/2 inch. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 11:08:33 PM EDT
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I use a Dasniceintight.
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Posted: 4/27/2015 11:12:16 PM EDT
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I use <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Tat2d/media/Snap-on-TechAngle-Torque-Wrenches_zpst44r6hby.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v62/Tat2d/Snap-on-TechAngle-Torque-Wrenches_zpst44r6hby.jpg</a> have on in 3/8 F-ing awsome |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 11:32:16 PM EDT
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FAT wrench is what I use for guns. Someone gave me one a while ago, and it works quite well for a small in/lb torque wrench.
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Posted: 4/27/2015 11:37:37 PM EDT
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Harbor Freight I use HF ones also. In my experience they are pretty accurate. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 11:50:06 PM EDT
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Not sure what your problem is
BORKA - made in the USA - http://www.borkatools.com/ SEEKONK - made in the USA - http://www.seekonk.com/21/home.htm Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Borka? Seekonk? Where do you get them, IKEA? I have one of Craftsman from Sears, when they were still being made in the US. Not sure what your problem is
BORKA - made in the USA - http://www.borkatools.com/ SEEKONK - made in the USA - http://www.seekonk.com/21/home.htm Sorry, bad joke. I am sure they are all quality products, they just sound like name of IKEA products. |
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Posted: 4/27/2015 11:54:51 PM EDT
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I have a 0lb to 150ft-lb 1/2" torque wrench for barrel nuts and my 3/8" in-lb wrench supplied from LMT for MRP bolts.
I have a different in-lb wrench for scopes. |
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Posted: 4/28/2015 12:03:29 AM EDT
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Sorry, bad joke. I am sure they are all quality products, they just sound like name of IKEA products. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Borka? Seekonk? Where do you get them, IKEA? I have one of Craftsman from Sears, when they were still being made in the US. Not sure what your problem is
BORKA - made in the USA - http://www.borkatools.com/ SEEKONK - made in the USA - http://www.seekonk.com/21/home.htm Sorry, bad joke. I am sure they are all quality products, they just sound like name of IKEA products. All good. I suppose it could be worse if they were made by the Asschitz Company
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Posted: 4/28/2015 12:13:18 AM EDT
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All of them. 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. On sale $11.99 ea with coupon till Thur. 1/4 for what OP is talking about. Where are you seeing this price? I see $21.99, and with a 20% off coupon that's $17.59 ETA: Never mind, I just found the coupons on the HF web site. Since I already have plenty of bits, for $12, I'm gonna try this. |
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Posted: 4/28/2015 1:29:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where are you seeing this price? I see $21.99, and with a 20% off coupon that's $17.59 ETA: Never mind, I just found the coupons on the HF web site. Since I already have plenty of bits, for $12, I'm gonna try this. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: All of them. 1/4, 3/8, 1/2. On sale $11.99 ea with coupon till Thur. 1/4 for what OP is talking about. Where are you seeing this price? I see $21.99, and with a 20% off coupon that's $17.59 ETA: Never mind, I just found the coupons on the HF web site. Since I already have plenty of bits, for $12, I'm gonna try this. I have a half inch Snap On I use out of my tool box.. I have all 3 sizes of the HF ones, and since the lug nut issue, I bought an extra half inch that stays in the jeep for periodically checking lug nuts. They are not bad at all even @ full price it is a good deal.. |
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Posted: 4/28/2015 1:54:50 AM EDT
[#35]
Snap On
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Posted: 4/28/2015 2:01:57 AM EDT
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fat wrench for firearm related
K-D 1/2" ft lbs, replaced the craftsman click i had for ever. FWIW: K-D is carried by NAPA and they will send it out for calibration. Snap-On, 3/8 inch lbs SK old beam type just to fuck with people. After 47 years it's just 5' off. |
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Posted: 4/28/2015 2:33:35 AM EDT
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I have an old Craftsman that I found at a pawn shop for $15. I evicted the gigantor spider from the inside of the handle and it seems to work just fine.
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Posted: 4/28/2015 2:38:30 AM EDT
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