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Need a new torque wrench for the lower end torque readings/settings i.e. 0-25lbs. What do you guys recommend?
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Need a new torque wrench for the lower end torque readings/settings i.e. 0-25lbs. What do you guys recommend?
Campieri
I have one and have never used it. At that low of torque I just do it hand tight
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Kobalt or Craftsman.
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I don't recommend the cheapo one I got from Harbor Freight.
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I have 3 cheapo torque wrenches from HF, the 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2". None of them seem especially accurate but I can and do use them for all parts of the car. I use the 1/2" one all the time on wheels and suspension parts but wouldn't use it for anything with torque spec <30 foot-lbs. Use the 3/8" and 1/4" ones occasionally for pulley bolts, valve cover, spark plugs, drain plugs, etc.
I would use the 1/4" wrench for 0-14 foot-lbs (0-168 inch-lbs) and the 3/8" wrench for 15-30 foot-lbs. If you have a high quality 3/8" wrench you could probably use it for the whole range 0-25 foot-lbs.
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i have always done the tighten to hand tight at the lower end but I would like to be more accurate. Going to check out Kolbalt or Craftsman. Wouldn't you guys agree that it is important to have an accurate torque wrench for this spectrum? Should I get the 1/4 or 3/8?
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+1, not happy with mine.Originally Posted by ELCID86
Wiseguy
As I've always said... "Only a rich man can afford cheap tools". It is honestly a very true statement. I have Craftsman torque wrenches and I've been happy with them. I've had them for probably 10 years or so. The most important thing with torque wrenches is to back them all the way off when you're done using them, it helps prevent the internals from wearing and therefore the torque wrench losing its calibration...
Good luck.
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Wise words. I have Snap-On everything. I've just accumulated a few tools from random trips to HF. The difference in quality is extremely obvious when they're in your hands.
Being a gear head is so expensive, though.
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I never use a torque wrench. My arm is calibrated between 0-250 ft-lbs
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