torque wrench recommendation
 

I need a new 1/2'' drive torque wrench. looking for some recommendations. I was on the snap on site and there are a lot of different models. thanks ron

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I have put a lot of motors together with Craftsman.

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I worked for the Navy Dept. at Indian Head Naval Weapons Center, Maryland calibrating precision tools for over 18 years before retiring. The most accurate is the old Sears Craftsman "Beam" torque wrench. I do not know it they are made in America these days. Been retired for 15 + years. They held the accuracy forever it seemed unless they were used for a hammer. The "Click Clicks" are good from Snap On but most people forget to return the setting to zero after the are done using it and that kills the spring inside. Its can be adjusted to a point but the lead on the end of the handle needs to be melted out and then you need a torque wrench calibrator. Several thousand dollars like the one we used in our lab. Other wise its a throw away. I have seen the click click types being off by 20-25 ft. lbs. Some guys were blowing engines up because of inaccurate torque wrenches. Even some of the fuel funny car guys back in the 70's had junk torque wrenches as I proved to them. They are precision tools....use them as such.

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Working on the new aluminum block Hemi engine for my drag pack, I had all of my torque checked at the Charlotte race. The best I had was the "beam-dial" snap-on wrenches. Worst was the click type, also snap-on. The click type had a "sweet" spot for being correct. My click type were off on the low and high sides.

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If you are using the wrench for anything other than torqueing lug nuts , don't buy a "clicker " type wrench .
Dial indicator or beam type are far more accurate ,and for a much longer time.
I have my SnapOn 1% dial type wrenches checked every 2 years and also check them occasionally at the ARP trailer . ...The SnapOn's before and after readings are usually within 1%or less.

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What do you all know about the Brown Line Metal Works wrench. I have one, like somethings about it, but not everything.

https://www.amazon.com/Brown-Line-BL.../dp/B0032A60W2

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I run a QC lab for the govt. All we use are snap-on click type. They work well, but as said above, you need to return them to zero after use. I think proto are fine for home use.

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where are you getting your wrenches calibrated and what is a round about cost?

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The Snap On TorqueMeter style wrench is the best non electronic torque wrench. They have some nice electronic torque wrenches as well. They do offer calibration services. Mine have stayed well calibrated for decades.

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I use the good ol' Craftsman beam torque wrench. It's accurate and easy to use. Even Chrysler suggests the use of a beam type torque wrench.

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Years ago I used an S-K deflecting beam 1/2" torque with the pivot pin on the handle to keep the force in the exact position to get correct readings and today I still use a 50 year old 3/8" drive S-K beam torque wrench with a ball handle for setting up bearing pre-loads......

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Precision Instruments. I have several including the dial type which I use mostly.

http://torqwrench.com/

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[QUOTE=SSGT Mustang;554658]Precision Instruments. I have several including the dial type which I use mostly.

http://torqwrench.com/[/QUOTEwere nice looking product. I am going to call them tomorrow. thanks

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CDI is one of the major torque wrench manufacturers and they make the torque wrenches for Snap-On.

http://www.cditorque.com/

Still, my preference for accuracy is my old Sears Craftsman Electronic Rotary Torque Meter that was discontinued many years ago.
Had it checked many times for accuracy and right on spot.
It measures ft/lbs, metric and torque angle.

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Ron, SnapOn has a calibration service . Last I remember it was around $75 .

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[QUOTE=ron b;554664]I typically buy them through tool warehouse. They have good prices and offer incentives for repeat customers.

https://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/Sea...on+instruments

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Husky 27" 39104 available from Home Depot lifetime replacement. Haven't lost a cly head or ring gear yet.

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I have a variety of both the click style and "Torq-o-meter" dial type, all Snap On. I've tried to have enough of various click style wrenches so I only ever need to use the middle 50% of one to get a job done. They don't work well at the extremes of the range.

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A torque wrench only measures friction.If you do not follow the specs for the bolts you are using(lube,washers,etc.) you will be far off even with the most accurate wrench.
With that said I use SnapOn with dial for best result and "feel".

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I think "feel" is a must!

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-1-2-Bea...wAAOSw83taUbjd
I've used this type of torque wrench in the past. Was always told they were the least likely to ever go out of calibration for any reason. Just hard to pull a high torque and read at the same time.