| Author | Message | ||
     Dktechguy112 |
my torque wrench broke, and I am about to change the frame out on my 1125, so i am going to need a good torque wrench. I saw one on amazon for $40, would this work? Is there any advantage to the $100-200 torque wrenches. I need one that can go up to 150 ft-lb's. link: http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-16150-Drive-Torque- Wrench/dp/B000JFHN60/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1 276237132&sr=1-9 | ||
| Usanigel |
Not a thing to cut corners on. I would go with Snap-on. much more money but much better tools. I expect you will need two to cover the full range of whats needed. If you end up with a mechanical spring type keep it at the lowest setting when in storage. If you pay in full with a snap-on dealer they often give a good break on the price. | ||
| Fast1075 |
Another good choice is Proto brand...I have a Couple of 1/2" Snap-on click type a 3/8" Proto clicker and Proto beam type for small inch pound use. I no longer use them professionally, but they have served me well over the years. | ||
| Fibersnake |
Go with a good quality Torque wrench, perferably one that can be calibrated. Anything from Snap-on, Mac, Matco, Proto, Armstrong, Utica, or others. Best to get one that will cover inch pounds as well as another or two to cover foot pounds. Not a item to cut cost on. Cheap ones can be way off. If you get one from Mac, Snap-on or Matco, they can have the calibration check and adjusted also. | ||
| Dktechguy112 |
I am looking at one from sears, its $72. what do you guys think of this one? link: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009445950 00P?vName=Tools&cName=Auto+%26+Mechanics+Tools&sNa me=Torque+Wrenches&prdNo=3 | ||
| Reepicheep |
I think that is the one I have. At some point the plastic locking collar cracked, but that has no effect on anything. Served me very well for maybe 8 years now, I'd recommend it. | ||
| Timtowtdi |
Tooltopia.com has some good prices on name brand products like SK. I am just a satisfied customer of them myself. | ||
| Ron_luning |
That sears wrench is junk. I had one and it worked well for a few years to torque the axle nut on one of my bikes. I would adjust it all the way to the minimum setting for storage and not bang it into anything to prevent messing up the calibration. Then one day while tightening the sprocket nuts it stripped one. The wrench was way off from the set torque value, and basically couldn't be trusted anymore. I don't think that they are extremely accurate, but I replaced it with one of those deflecting beam type wrenches that cost around $25. There is no way for it to lose calibration because the reading depends upon the material properties of the metal itself. | ||
| Therealassmikeg |
How many and which bolts require 150 ftlb? An inexpensive beam type would do the trick for those bolts. If you want to spend money on a decent torque wrench I would recommend a smaller 3/8" drive from 5 to 70/80 ftlb you'll get more use from it. Most name brands you can buy should be fine for your application, they should meet an accuracy standard within a few % (Message edited by therealassmikeg on June 12, 2010) | ||
| Cocobueller |
Ron_luning,do you have a link to where I can purchase an accurate deflecting beam type wrench that cost around $25? I'd pay $27.50 that was accurate for inch pounds too. | ||
| Dktechguy112 |
therealassmikeg, My dad is the one buying the torque wrench. He needs to torque lugs on his fifth wheel and truck tires up to 150 ft lbs, and he checks them every couple of months. Its a dual axle trailer, so the truck and trailer is 48 lugs. He needs a 1/2 torque wrench. I need it to change the frame on the 1125, so i would be better off with a 3/8. Maybe we will have to get one 3/8 and one 1/2 inch torque wrench. I found a couple of torque wrenches that get very good reviews, Links: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200 343055_200343055 http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200 263474_200263474 | ||
| Therealassmikeg |
For the amount you'll use it you "should" be ok. You could buy 7 or 8 of 'em for the for the price of one Snap-On, Mac, or Matco | ||
| Hybridmomentspass |
'For the amount you'll use it you "should" be ok. You could buy 7 or 8 of 'em for the for the price of one Snap-On, Mac, or Matco' But if all 7 or 8 are not precise then whats the point? Snap-on, no issues, nice quality | ||
| Dktechguy112 |
the reviews on the site say that they are accurate. I can check them against each other, I am going to get a 3/8 and a 1/2 inch, i will toque the same bolt with them and see if they click at the same time, as long as they do, then they should be good. Also, I found a tool on amazon that can check a torque wrench, maybe I will get that. | ||
| Petebueller |
I'm looking for a good reversible. I've seen ratchet wrenches where the direction is controlled by which side of the drive you clip the socket to. The drive in the wrench clips through in either direction to allow this. I haven't seen a torque wrench like that but it would be perfect. Most of the lever switch reversibles need calibrating annually. |
