expiredtunabreath posted Dec 31, 2021 12:38 PM
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expiredtunabreath posted Dec 31, 2021 12:38 PM
Craftsman Torque Wrenches: 1/2" Drive Click or 3/8" Drive Click
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Amazon has been price matching them off and on too. https://slickdeals.net/f/15373855-craftsman-torque-wrench-sae-1-2-inch-drive-50-ft-lb-to-250-ft-lb-cmmt99434-amazon-49-98?v=1&src=Site
So now Amazon has a decent amount of 'Used' ones in their Warehouse for $45.
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Amazon has been price matching them off and on too. https://slickdeals.net/f/15373855-craftsman-torque-wrench-sae-1-2-inch-drive-50-ft-lb-to-250-ft-lb-cmmt99434-amazon-49-98?v=1&src=Site
So now Amazon has a decent amount of 'Used' ones in their Warehouse for $45.
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I always drive to the local AutoZone store and borrow their wrench to torque down the lug nuts (my car requires 170ft/lbs, which is more than my torque wrench can do).
But, the top reviews on Amazon all mention the same problem: it won't click when the desired torque is achieved. That's very concerning.
im not sure of any that are lifetime, kobalt is 1 year and they are lifetime for all their hand tools
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For a budget torque wrench, I think Husky, Craftsman, and Tekton are roughly equivalent. Personally, I'd stay away from the Harbor Freight options and spend just a little more on one of these.
He did test the top range and he also tested after a thousand clicks that separated the wheat from the chaff for consistency.
For consistent accuracy, if you are consistently torquing at 20 to 100lbs, the 3/8 is a better choice, If you are consistently torquing from 0 to 40 or 50lbs, then the 1/4" is a better choice that is typically in inch/lbs.
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Meanwhile, if just torquing lug nuts on a vehicle, this Craftsman is fine. You are not going to be stretching the studs with plus or minus 4%. Where torque is critical, such as rebuilding engines, small or large, something a little more accurate and in the right size would be a good choice.
You can re-calibrate any of these 'click' models and should do so as per specs, or at least know the 'consistent' percentage off and adjust accordingly.
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None have ever had a viable lifetime warranty for calibration. Some of the foreign sellers will quote 'lifetime warranty,' but if they are even around, the cost to ship to China will cost more than the wrench is worth.
Many auto stores have a torque meter to check accuracy. If you don't want to re-calibrate as per specs that is not difficult, then at least know the percentage off to compensate. Besides accuracy, consistency is what you want. The junk ones will never be consistent and a waste of time to try.
We have SnapOn and Proto that are probably older than many here, but I would not hesitate to buy these Craftsman for general usage.
I always drive to the local AutoZone store and borrow their wrench to torque down the lug nuts (my car requires 170ft/lbs, which is more than my torque wrench can do).
But, the top reviews on Amazon all mention the same problem: it won't click when the desired torque is achieved. That's very concerning.
He did test the top range and he also tested after a thousand clicks that separated the wheat from the chaff for consistency.
For consistent accuracy, if you are consistently torquing at 20 to 100lbs, the 3/8 is a better choice, If you are consistently torquing from 0 to 40 or 50lbs, then the 1/4" is a better choice that is typically in inch/lbs.
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Meanwhile, if just torquing lug nuts on a vehicle, this Craftsman is fine. You are not going to be stretching the studs with plus or minus 4%. Where torque is critical, such as rebuilding engines, small or large, something a little more accurate and in the right size would be a good choice.
You can re-calibrate any of these 'click' models and should do so as per specs, or at least know the 'consistent' percentage off and adjust accordingly.
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It has been awhile, but I thought he tested them at different torques for linear consistency. Nevertheless, minimum to maximum should be relevant and since most 1/2" start at 50ft/lb, that was the minimum.
I get it that many want to buy one size to do everything, but that is also relevant to how accurate you need to be at especially lower torque settings that are typically precise for a reason. For just torquing wheels in the 80 to 200 ft/lb range, this 1/2" Craftsman is fine.
Personally, I would like to have a digital tone in all three sizes, but cannot justify the expenditure for a quality model and not certain I can re-calibrate when needed.
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