1/2 vs 3/8 wrench? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

soundman98 · 07-09-2019, 11:09 PM

this is like picking which kid is a parents favorite.

they've all got their gifts.

we're not supposed to talk about which one is actually the favorite. but my go-to is 3/8"

Dake · 07-10-2019, 10:42 AM

You're not "supposed" to, but every parent still has one.

xenarc · 07-10-2019, 10:58 AM

The best investment I made was getting this 3/8 Milwaukee ratchet.

Tcoat · 07-10-2019, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98

this is like picking which kid is a parents favorite.

they've all got their gifts.

we're not supposed to talk about which one is actually the favorite. but my go-to is 3/8"

It doesn't matter as long as they are healthy.

MuseChaser · 07-10-2019, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

10mm & 14mm

I think they're talking about drive size, not wrench size.

soundman98 · 07-10-2019, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

It doesn't matter as long as they are healthy.

i only get one's with a lifetime warranty so i can beat on them and get new ones when they wear out.

enderw88 · 07-10-2019, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

It doesn't matter as long as they are WEALTHY.

Fixed that for you.

I keep trying to adopt a Harvard educated doctor.

soundman98 · 07-10-2019, 11:22 PM

you must be young. money is nice, but health is better.

enderw88 · 07-13-2019, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

you must be young. money is nice, but health is better.

51? Feels old...

Smitty · 07-13-2019, 04:57 AM

What? No mention of Harbor Freight?
You can poopoo them all you want, but we don’t all have the $$$ for SnapOn.

HF works just fine AND you can buy 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 plus torque wrenches for low $ if you watch the ads.

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leevanf · 07-13-2019, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Smitty

What? No mention of Harbor Freight?
You can poopoo them all you want, but we don’t all have the $$$ for SnapOn.

HF works just fine AND you can buy 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 plus torque wrenches for low $ if you watch the ads.

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Sadly i live in the philippines so those lifetime warranties dont apply or are too hassle to ship around.

What do you think about stanley and dewalt though?

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cjd · 07-13-2019, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by leevanf

Sadly i live in the philippines so those lifetime warranties dont apply or are too hassle to ship around.

What do you think about stanley and dewalt though?

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Can you get gearwrench? Tooth count is an understated thing on ratchets... Love my 120. But they're also solid tools. And tey make 40 and 80 tooth setups too.

CDI for torque wrenches on a budget.

Stanley isn't what it used to be. I forget who dewalt buys from.

MuseChaser · 07-13-2019, 09:57 AM

Harbor Freight is a good resource if used properly, but I do NOT recommend their torque wrenches. I've got their 1/2" and 3/8" versions, and they are extremely inaccurate, especially in the lower ranges. I've broken critical small fittings because the wrenches failed to register, and now don't trust'em so I only use them when I need a ratchet w/ a little more long-handled oomph..sort of a pre-breaker bar. A good torque wrench or two is on my short list.
As far as 3/8 or 1/2, I say go for it and get the WHOLE wrench...what are ya gonna do w/ 3/8 of a wrench?

gtpvette · 07-13-2019, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smitty

What? No mention of Harbor Freight?
You can poopoo them all you want, but we don’t all have the $$$ for SnapOn.

HF works just fine AND you can buy 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 plus torque wrenches for low $ if you watch the ads.

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Frankly,, Harbor Freight stuff is fine. I have acquired a bunch of it never had any issues. My latest addition was a set of SAE 1/2" impact sockets, $20.

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Smitty Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Southern AZ Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1/2 vs 3/8 wrench? What? No mention of Harbor Freight? You can poopoo them all you want, but we don’t all have the $$$ for SnapOn. HF works just fine AND you can buy 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 plus torque wrenches for low $ if you watch the ads. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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MuseChaser Feeling like thinking.... Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: CNY Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 2,433 Times in 1,064 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Harbor Freight is a good resource if used properly, but I do NOT recommend their torque wrenches. I've got their 1/2" and 3/8" versions, and they are extremely inaccurate, especially in the lower ranges. I've broken critical small fittings because the wrenches failed to register, and now don't trust'em so I only use them when I need a ratchet w/ a little more long-handled oomph..sort of a pre-breaker bar. A good torque wrench or two is on my short list. As far as 3/8 or 1/2, I say go for it and get the WHOLE wrench...what are ya gonna do w/ 3/8 of a wrench? __________________ Drive like everyone's life around you depends on it...

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