Which 3/8" Torque wrench should I buy?
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Pick up a used Armstrong, CDI, Snap-on, etc.
I just bought 3 Armstrong (1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive) on eBay for $235. Excellent shape, boxes included, and 2018 calibration.
I just bought 3 Armstrong (1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive) on eBay for $235. Excellent shape, boxes included, and 2018 calibration.
Is this one to expesnsive? Buy once cry once
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YOX568/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YOX568/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Of those three, I would lean towards the eTork and Tekton. Tekton has a good following over at the GarageJournal forum and their customer service is second to no one.
I am going to take a wild guess that the eTork has the best quality of those three. The owner of eTork was the owner and CEO of the former company that made rooflessVW's Armstrong torque wrenches - JS Technology in Georgia. JS Techology made the U.S. Craftsman torque wrenches and many other U.S. labels such as NAPA, KD, Armstrong, Gearwrench, MATCO, and I think some SK models. In other words, the eTork has some experience and history behind its name. They also have a lifetime recalibration policy for $25.
http://etork.com/about/
That is a good price on the P.I wrench linked above by BeerCan. This U.S. made wrench will make you feel good using it and you would find this wrench in professional mechanic tool boxes (I have the 3/8 an 1/2 inch ones).
I am going to take a wild guess that the eTork has the best quality of those three. The owner of eTork was the owner and CEO of the former company that made rooflessVW's Armstrong torque wrenches - JS Technology in Georgia. JS Techology made the U.S. Craftsman torque wrenches and many other U.S. labels such as NAPA, KD, Armstrong, Gearwrench, MATCO, and I think some SK models. In other words, the eTork has some experience and history behind its name. They also have a lifetime recalibration policy for $25.
http://etork.com/about/
That is a good price on the P.I wrench linked above by BeerCan. This U.S. made wrench will make you feel good using it and you would find this wrench in professional mechanic tool boxes (I have the 3/8 an 1/2 inch ones).
The e tork you linked to is in lb.in. The one BeerCan linked to is the one you want, split beam does not require setting to zero after use and need a lot less calibration, faster to set also. Precision Instruments is made in the USA and top quality, buy once and buy top shelf and cry once then enjoy the tool for life.
At $118 bucks that is cheap for the value in that tool. The ratchet adapter for my Stahlwille electronic cost all of that alone without the tool to put in perspective.
At $118 bucks that is cheap for the value in that tool. The ratchet adapter for my Stahlwille electronic cost all of that alone without the tool to put in perspective.
Originally Posted by BeerCan
Is this one to expesnsive? Buy once cry once
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YOX568/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This would be a great unit to have. It have the same or similar in Snap-On and have used it for 20 years or more without a problem.
Is this one to expesnsive? Buy once cry once
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YOX568/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This would be a great unit to have. It have the same or similar in Snap-On and have used it for 20 years or more without a problem.
I never heard of any but the Tekton. I have a tekton and I like the design of it
Gear Wrench
best bang for the buck
best bang for the buck
Gearwrench? Oh NO.
Originally Posted by BeerCan
Is this one to expesnsive? Buy once cry once
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YOX568/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hm, nope, not to expensive, you get what you pay for! Thanks for the suggestion!
Is this one to expesnsive? Buy once cry once
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YOX568/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hm, nope, not to expensive, you get what you pay for! Thanks for the suggestion!
Originally Posted by sasilverbullet
Originally Posted by BeerCan
Is this one to expesnsive? Buy once cry once
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YOX568/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hm, nope, not to expensive, you get what you pay for! Thanks for the suggestion!
Cool I like mine. Darn thing has gone up 13 bucks since I posted it. You might want to use camelcamelcamel to see when it comes down
https://camelcamelcamel.com/Precision-Instruments-PREC2FR100F-Wrench-Torque/product/B000YOX568
Originally Posted by BeerCan
Is this one to expesnsive? Buy once cry once
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YOX568/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hm, nope, not to expensive, you get what you pay for! Thanks for the suggestion!
Cool I like mine. Darn thing has gone up 13 bucks since I posted it. You might want to use camelcamelcamel to see when it comes down
https://camelcamelcamel.com/Precision-Instruments-PREC2FR100F-Wrench-Torque/product/B000YOX568
Why are you limiting yourself to 3/8 drive? What torque range do you need?
I just recently got Tekton 1/2 drive from Amazon, same $38 for range of 10-150 lb/ft, I know I know, they are labeled as ft/lb but... torque is measured in lb/ft and ft/lb is energy measure unit...
I just recently got Tekton 1/2 drive from Amazon, same $38 for range of 10-150 lb/ft, I know I know, they are labeled as ft/lb but... torque is measured in lb/ft and ft/lb is energy measure unit...
Pittsburgh Pro, of course.
Originally Posted by dubber09
Why are you limiting yourself to 3/8 drive? What torque range do you need?
I just recently got Tekton 1/2 drive from Amazon, same $38 for range of 10-150 lb/ft, I know I know, they are labeled as ft/lb but... torque is measured in lb/ft and ft/lb is energy measure unit...
A 3/8 is very useful for a lot of work as is 1/4". I don't see the OP saying anything about limiting himself as he may well have a 1/2 already.
Why are you limiting yourself to 3/8 drive? What torque range do you need?
I just recently got Tekton 1/2 drive from Amazon, same $38 for range of 10-150 lb/ft, I know I know, they are labeled as ft/lb but... torque is measured in lb/ft and ft/lb is energy measure unit...
A 3/8 is very useful for a lot of work as is 1/4". I don't see the OP saying anything about limiting himself as he may well have a 1/2 already.
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