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School me on torque wrenches

4X4HIGH said:
Most torque wrenches cannot be used in "reverse" thus why they don't have an option for reverse.
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Understandable,

The lead mechanic at the shop i used to work for had a Torque wrench (cant remember brand name) that he paid a lot less money for, it had reverse, 1lb increments. He got it checked every few months, and was always fairly accurate.
 
Silver84k5 said:
Understandable,

The lead mechanic at the shop i used to work for had a Torque wrench (cant remember brand name) that he paid a lot less money for, it had reverse, 1lb increments. He got it checked every few months, and was always fairly accurate.
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I guess what i'm trying to say is just because a torque wrench has the option to be put into "reverse" doesn't mean it should be done. Like i said, most torque wrenches cannot be used in reverse without damage to the wrench or making it inaccurate. I would only suggest using a torque wrench in reverse IF the brand says it can be used left handed.
 
smalltruckbigcid said:
Precision Instruments makes the split beam for Cornwell and Snap-on. You can spend more for a tq wrench than what a split beam costs, don't think you will get what you paid for though.
http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/C.php
http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/item.php?StockCode=C3FR250F
And Demon hit the high points on why you want one of these:wink1:
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These are what I have too in 3/8" and 1/2" Excellent wrenches at a fair price! My smaller wrench is an Armstrong (1/4" drive). Shop around online for the Precision Instruments models (I bought mine from Tool Warehouse). the flex head is a nice to have feature.

I broke a cheaper wrench using it in reverse. I was trying to torque a nut on a manual transmission (left handed threads), and it ended up broken and not torquing any more. I got another cheapy and my ex used it as a breaker bar (the longest wrench in the draw besides the breaker bar...doh!). I found out when it no longer worked. Buy a quality wrench and move on with life. Stay away from the cheapies.
 
Ive lucked out, dad had a Snap-On he bought in 75 and I had my Snap-On man recalibrate it...It wasnt barely off according to him. Ive used it quite a bit on my fourwheeler.

I would jump on a similar one if I found it on ebay or privately. But if I had to buy a new one Id look for a Matco or Mack. Although there are no local dealers for me.
 
4X4HIGH said:
All of my torque wrenches are Snap-on (all 6 of them) Look on e-bay, that's where i bought all of mine and then if they are used you can have them sent out for calibration and be money ahead over buying them new from Snap-on.

The most i paid for any of my Snap-on torque wrenches off of e-bay was $142.00 delivered to my door for a 3/4" drive 200-600 ft lb. wrench. This wrench from Snap-on was a little over $700.00 at the time i bought it.
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I blame you guys for my worsening tool sickness/addiction. :doah:

May need a 250ft/lb torque wrench to do wheel bearings on my BMW, and my current selection only goes up to 150. And now, rather than just buying the 250ftlb craftsman, i'm browsing ebay for 1/2" 250ft/lb snap on's, that i would buy used and have calibrated....
 
4X4HIGH said:
Darren, if you need to borrow mine to get your car fixed let me know.
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Thanks man! If I get in a bind, I'll let you know. Going to drive the truck a bit, and probably use the repair as a reason to buy the right tool :waytogo:
 
That style have a split beam mechanism in them, not a big spring. Very rarely do they go out of calibration.
 
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