Torque Wrenches

[tenderfoot]

So back on the Torque Wrench topic. This is what I'm looking at.

https://www.ebay.com/bhp/cdi-torque-wrench

But this is $80 less. Normally that's a done deal for me. BUT, I much prefer mechanical over digital. Simpler is better?

https://www.ebay.com/p/Craftsman-75001-Click-Torque-Wrench/16014811993

What do you guys think? About the digital wrenches? @Bent77

 

[beags86]

Just buy a click type and be done.
I don't trust digital. But I'm sure they are probably fine. I'll keep my click type.

 

[KirsL]

If you're rarely going to use it stick with a click type. No worries about batteries going bad.

 

[Bent77]

So back on the Torque Wrench topic. This is what I'm looking at.

https://www.ebay.com/bhp/cdi-torque-wrench

But this is $80 less. Normally that's a done deal for me. BUT, I much prefer mechanical over digital. Simpler is better?

https://www.ebay.com/p/Craftsman-75001-Click-Torque-Wrench/16014811993

What do you guys think? About the digital wrenches? @Bent77

I will not use digital

 

[Fastereddie]

Click-it or ticket.

 

[Bent77]

lick-it or ticket.

Fixed

 

[HankScorpio]

I have had a craftsman click for 20 years. Nice tool. No idea what they are making now that Stanley bought them.

 

[onetonbb74]

I'm a big fan of the digital torque wrenches as long as it does angles/degrees on tty bolts, and it vibrates when you reach the setting and it actually shows you live torque data...i have one for engines and valvebodies....

 

[tenderfoot]

I just pulled the trigger on the CDI 150ft lb. Quite a chunk o change! I read reviews on the Craftsman and some were saying the gears gave out quick. The Chinese version of their ratchets do this. I have had a couple. Damn shame, Craftsman is an American staple.

 

[beags86]

I just pulled the trigger on the CDI 150ft lb. Quite a chunk o change! I read reviews on the Craftsman and some were saying the gears gave out quick. The Chinese version of their ratchets do this. I have had a couple. Damn shame, Craftsman is an American staple.

Link?

 

[tenderfoot]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CDI-TORQUE...orque-Wrench-1-2Dr-30-250-ft-lb-/272109188766

HeHe, not amazon

 

[beags86]

That will be a good unit for ya.

 

[onetonbb74]

Nice!

 

[brans87]

another for click type.

 

[joshuak]

Bump...

Preferred brand of click type wrench?

Do you get it calibrated ever or just release tension and store it?

 

[Cucv_M1008]

I love my Tekton torque wrenchs. I have foot lbs and inch pounds.

 

[mrk5]

Never had mine calibrated. Sometimes I check it against a deflecting beam wrench out of curiosity and they're generally pretty close.

My go to torque wrench is a used Snap-On that I bought on eBay.

 

[joshuak]

Incoming, my first snap on!

 

[Wes Harden]

https://smile.amazon.com/Precision-Instruments-PRED2F600HM-Dial-Type-Pointer/dp/B003GUPFSI/ref=sr_1_8?crid=24ZLUA14NY5OY&keywords=torque+wrench&qid=1643356842&refinements=p_89%3APrecision+Instruments&rnid=2528832011&s=automotive&sprefix=torque+wrench%2Cautomotive%2C211&sr=1-8

is my next torque wrench, I have this same brand and model to 300 in pd. This brand is made in Ca, at the same plant that makes Snap-on, my old neighbor worked there.
treat them nice and you shouldn't need to calibrate often. I always unwind my click wrenches, I never use them to undo parts. Left hand tightening yes.

 

[sweetk30]

had my 2 used to me snap-on checked 2 years ago by a local lab that certifies them and ZERO adjustments needed . got them both off ebay years ago .