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Posted: 1/11/2020 5:28:30 PM EDT
I’m looking to pick up a basic torque screwdriver that isn’t a piece of junk!
I don’t need it to be the best, just decent enough to get the job done and trust it. I currently have a set of FixIt Sticks and love them, but I don’t want to pay another $100-$200 for this. Just something I can keep on the workbench for torquing done mounts and rails. I’m looking at these two currently...$45-$55 on Amazon:  Attached FileThanks for any input! |
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Posted: 1/11/2020 5:30:53 PM EDT
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I have the Wheeler and no issues with it.
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Posted: 1/11/2020 5:33:39 PM EDT
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this thread is fortuitous, I've been looking to buy a torque driver.
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Posted: 1/11/2020 5:39:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
this thread is fortuitous, I've been looking to buy a torque driver. |
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Posted: 1/11/2020 5:41:56 PM EDT
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I have the Wheeler and no issues with it. |
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Posted: 1/11/2020 5:49:50 PM EDT
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I have the electronic version of the wheeler; no issues, simple to use.
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Posted: 1/11/2020 6:00:12 PM EDT
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I’ve had the manual wheeler for several years now and it’s been solid.
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Posted: 1/11/2020 6:14:15 PM EDT
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Wiha as long as they're still made in Germany.
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Posted: 1/11/2020 7:08:20 PM EDT
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thanks for the quick responses!
I would do the Wiha but really don’t want to pay $105 for a torque screw driver that won’t get used all that often. |
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Posted: 1/11/2020 7:20:55 PM EDT
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I have the Wheeler and no issues with it. |
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Posted: 1/11/2020 7:45:34 PM EDT
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Sounds like a Wheeler is in my future! Thanks all!
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Posted: 1/11/2020 10:06:25 PM EDT
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Tohnichi
Link to the one I have. It has been bulletproof. I use torque wrenches a lot. The wheeler wrench would be a good bench tool, if you are not using it all the time. I send mine out once a year to be recertified. |
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Posted: 4/6/2020 1:41:19 PM EDT
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I still prefer a wrench with adapters to hold driver bits,
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Posted: 4/7/2020 5:08:51 PM EDT
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SK Tools has this one on sale right now.
EDIT to add: I have no experience with it, but have always had good luck with SK Tools.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/12/2020 2:41:36 PM EDT
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I love my CDI torque screwdriver, but it only goes to 40 inch pounds. So I had to splurge on a Snap-On inch pound torque wrench that goes up to (I think) 200 inch pounds.
 And of course I got the fixed head model because I just can't stand ratcheting head torque wrenches. 
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Posted: 4/12/2020 4:10:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: SK Tools has this one on sale right now. EDIT to add: I have no experience with it, but have always had good luck with SK Tools. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/171243/SKT_jpg-1356000.JPG This is what I use - but I use it a lot and felt the added expense was worth it over buying a replacement Wheeler. |
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Posted: 4/24/2020 3:15:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I still prefer a wrench with adapters to hold driver bits, That is what we used on U-2 work at Lockheed's orders. The had a real dislike of the torque screwdrivers. They had speed (lots of screws) drivers for doing panel installation, but welded a stud on the speed driver so that a torque wrench could be used for final tightening. You could also not use air wrenches for final tightening. Not consistent enough and to much chance of damage. |
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Posted: 4/24/2020 3:21:42 PM EDT
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I have the Wheeler analogue version and use it on just about everything that takes takes torque in in/lbs. It's built solid and is quite heavy.
I originally bought it for mounting scopes but it's worked great for getting the right torque on gas block screws, m-lok, picatinny mounts, etc. Gives me piece of mind. |
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Posted: 4/24/2020 3:26:19 PM EDT
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I have the husky one from the Home Depot. Comes with a certificate of calibration and works great up to 40inlbs
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Posted: 4/29/2020 2:48:37 AM EDT
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Another vote for Wheeler as a low cost option but I also have a Utica.
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