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Dec 17, 2004 | 07:27 AM

pnthr30

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Torque Wrench

I need to get one, but I don't really know much about them....are they "all the same?"

Where should I go? Home Depot, AutoZone, Sears, etc.? What brands should I look at? How much should I expect to pay?

Dec 17, 2004 | 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pnthr30

"all the same?"

Hell no.

If you don't plan on going crazy with it, I'm sure a Craftsman 3/8" for around 80 will do you just fine. Unless you wanna go gonzo and get a Snap-On, MAC, or some shit

Dec 17, 2004 | 07:32 AM

ISP James

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last i checked there was a craftsman 3/8 drive for 69.99 that goes up to 250 ft lbs.

thats the one id get.

Dec 17, 2004 | 07:32 AM

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I agree with Chris...I've heard the most positive things about Snap-On's torque wrench...but then again getting snap on isn't necessary, a craftsman will probably fit your needs just as well and be cheaper (not to mention a lifetime warranty).

Dec 17, 2004 | 07:42 AM

ISP James

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lifetime warranty on the tool but not the calibration.... i think for that you only get a year or 2, mayyyybe 3.

i have craftsman inch-lbs and ft-lbs torque wrenches.

Dec 17, 2004 | 07:42 AM

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They only have a 1 year warranty on their ratcheting torque wrench :happysad:

Dec 17, 2004 | 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Epoch

They only have a 1 year warranty on their ratcheting torque wrench :happysad:

oh thats weird...I thought craftsman lifetime guarantee'd everything

Dec 17, 2004 | 08:00 AM

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Thanks guys. I knew that Snap-On, MAC, and the like were balla tools.......

I am just looking for something that can get average jobs done (anything more than an easy/average job is out of my expertise/comfort level anyways. haha). So from the sounds of it, $75, and something along the lines of Craftsman, will get the job done.

EDIT:

What is the difference between these? What is the difference between 1/2 and 3/8 drives? and don't say 1/8

Dec 17, 2004 | 09:31 AM

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1/2" drive means the little square where you put on the socket is 1/2" wide. Usually the 1/2" drives have a wider range of torque, but you need an adapter to use any 3/8" sockets or you need to get 1/2" sockets. I think the key thing is to look at the torque ranges you're going to be tightening stuff in, and get a wrench accordingly.

As for the dial type wrenches, they are a bit more annoying to use and little less accurate, but for most things they do the job well.

Dec 17, 2004 | 10:22 AM

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This would be for working on a Teg, so what kind of torque range do I really need/want?

Thanks again for your help guys, and sorry for the "dumb" questions....

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