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Posted: 6/20/2005 10:26:24 AM EDT
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A dumb question, but what kind of tool do I purchase (and where) that measures xx Inch Pounds. I have instructions for a GG&G flip up sight that says to tighten to 30 Inch Pounds. I have instructions for the EOTECH and ACCUCAM that also indicates to tighten to xx Inch Pounds. I couldn't find any info on what to buy or where so I thought I'd ask here. Thanks. |
| OK, let me ask another question. I looked at these tools on several web sites. Do they attach to the little L torque wrenches (hex wrenches) that are used to tighten the sights, mounts, etc or what? Maybe I need to go to the store and look at one in person. Does everyone use these torque tools to tighten their mounts, sights, etc? Guess I'm confused....never had instructions like this before when screwing accessories on something. Boy am I a dummy!!!!!!!!!! |
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$185!  Hell, I only paid $10 for my foot-pounds torque wrench. 
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I would prefer a "good quality" clicker, too, but I'm not willing to spend $200 on one. I've had very bad experiences with cheap in-lb and ft-lb clickers. They often stick and don't click, potentially leading to stripped holes in aluminum or sheared bolts in steel. With the beam type, you can see when you're getting close. |
$200  WTF!!!I've never____ever had a clicker stick!! I guess if you left it out in the rain & got it rusted up. But if that's the case.., you would deserve stripped holes & broken bolts!! I'm tellin' ya'..........., eBay for a nice 1/4" Drive Clicker!!! 
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Guess away.  I kept my clickers unwound, well oiled, and in a dry environment (notice the NM location). They still sucked compared to the consistent measurement delivered by beam wrenches. "F = kx" is your friend. |
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i have some snap-on ones cant remember how much i paid but im sure i got rapped for the name. but then again i pretty much have lifetime warranty, use it for work since im a mechanic and dont have to worry about if its correct. sears sells the beam type and the clicker for a faily decent price. me personally i like the beam for 1/4" and clickers for 3/8" and 1/2" |
This is why I do all my own mechanical work now....
meant i didnt have to worry about the toruque wrench not being correct. thats great that you do all your mechanical work yourself cause it makes me more money in the end fixing what you messed up  j/ki work for a used car company so im never doing any one person wrong and if made a mistake there is warranty to cover it at no cost to the end customer. i do depend on quality tools to get the job done though, which is what i meant |
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I worked in a shop where torque wrenches had to be certified 4 times a year, and after any damage. The "clickers" absolutely would not stay in calibration. The beam types were dead on unless visably damaged. I would gladly pay for a beam type even if offered a clicker for free. |
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