Torque Wrench

[Crank]

I am about to buy a torque wrench mainly for using on my 06 r12rt. This is the one I am thinking about buying:

 

split beam torque wrench

 

Anybody use this one, or have another that is better? Any comments?

[brennaman]

Just my opinion, and many will disagree, but. I would not spend that much on a torque wrench. Torque wrenches are not all that accurate to start out with, but most are very consistant, which is all that matters to me. If I am torquing say the valve cover down, and they are supposed to all be 40 in/lbs, if they all go to 35, or 45 I don't care, as long as they are all the same. Some people get them calibrated every so often, and you could have them chart your wrench for a little more accuracy, but consistancy is more what I am concerned with.

[brennaman]

I guess you wanted a possible alternative, so how about these.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/productco...amp;prodCount=2

 

You would spend about the same amount and have a much larger range with these 2 for about the same as your wrench. Just a thought.

[ratfink]

I purchased a Craftsman torque wrench that had the fine calibrations painted or printed onto the handle. The numbers started coming off the first time i touched them with an oily finger. I took it back and got a refund.

[tbarstow]

I have the digital strain gage that Craftsman makes. It works well with the readout and sounds that it makes. Along with that it covers a larger range than a few different torque wrenches do and costs a lot less.

[mrzoom]

Ok, I sell tools for a living so I might be a LITTLE opionated but.. I have had issues with Precissions TQ wrs.

The twist handle type is better than the split beam.

The absolute best is the new electronic ones. They have bigger ranges and you can do Nm at the push of a buttom Several companies make them. Cost more but they do more.

Remember you can't do first class work with 2d class tools.

[GregB]

Agree with the previous post. The type that you are looking at is fine in an environment where the users don't adjust the tool back to minimum value. In my shop we use a similar tool for lug nuts - it is always there, set at 75 ft/lbs for quick use. Perfect for production work where tool is in constant use. The micrometer type is more precise in adjustment but does require you to set it back to the minimum torque after each use in order to stay accurate. This is no big deal if you are the only user and use it rarely. Don't forget that any torque wrench is most accurate when not near the minimum or maximum value so you may need more than one.

[Yukon]

I agree with GregB which puts us back up to what Brennaman suggests. I've had my Sears set for years and they work great. One for Ftlbs and one for Inlbs. Don't forget craftsman tools are guaranteed for life.

[steve404]

"...craftsman tools are guaranteed for life."

 

Torque wrenches are excepted.

[BUSTED]

Craftsman Beam Style Torque wrenches are lifetime guaranteed.