Torque Wrench Recommendations

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Dec 30, 2006 | 11:32 PM

Jon_Purdy

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Torque Wrench Recommendations

Hello everyone. Thor needs a new torque wrench, any suggestions? Except Mac or Snap On, can't afford those.

Cheers,
Jon

Dec 31, 2006 | 06:47 AM

gpp

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not trying to be smart but mess up one head bolt with a cheap torque wrench and see why its better to get a good one to start with.

Dec 31, 2006 | 07:11 AM

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Dec 31, 2006 | 07:24 AM

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+1 on the Craftman

Dec 31, 2006 | 07:25 AM

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Dec 31, 2006 | 08:47 AM

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craftsman. lifetime waranty

Dec 31, 2006 | 09:14 AM

karman

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Deja Vu

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http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...ghlight=torque

Dec 31, 2006 | 09:31 AM

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From: Football HOF, Canton OH

My quote from that thread:

And if that's not in your budget, the Craftsman 'Beam Type' wrench is my choice. The click type wrenches are fancy, but I feel much more comfortable with the beam type because you can see the torque being applied and don't have to worry about missing the 'click'. Trust me, it's a horrible feeling when you hear the 'click' and it's not the wrench, but a busted bolt in your (motor's) head.
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Dec 31, 2006 | 10:01 AM

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Check the Torgue wrenches out at Sears, I bought a click type 1/2" 150 ft lb on sale Friday for $55.00.Regular price was $79.00.Good deal.

Dec 31, 2006 | 10:37 AM

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RadBOSS

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Have had execellent service with Craftsman clicker and beam type. The latter require no calibration (unless you bend the pointer) and is a good back up.