Thoughts & Opinions

[xDBOYx]

time for a new torque wrench.. I don't need a professional grade or expensive snap-on. i will be using it for normal stuff like wheels, brakes, suspension components, pretty much everything except for engine building..

the 2 choices I've came up with are these let me know what you guys think and if there's a better alternative. I have room to spend a little more if i have to.

Craftsman Dr. Digi-Click Torque Wrench
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-1-2-i...19000P?prdNo=1

Brownline Digital Torque Wrench
http://www.sears.com/brownline-digit...99000P?prdNo=5

Craftsman Electronic Torque Wrench
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-elect...2&blockType=G2

[Laika]

Someone will probably come in here and say the exact opposite of what I'm going to since it's the internet but I just thought I'd add my two cents for yourself and others looking for a torque wrench.

Do you plan to ever have the torque wrench "calibrated" or checked? If not, I'd just get the cheapest one that has the best warranty. A higher end torque wrench may cost more in the beginning but may also offer more potential/accuracy/ease for during "calibration". There are DIY methods as well that will give you a good understanding of your torque wrenches accuracy if you're willing to do some basic math.

With that said, I don't know a thing about these digital torque wrenches. They might be really easy to calibrate if there is simply an "adjust" button. A torque wrench is one of the most important tool you'll own. However, a torque wrench out of calibration is nearly useless.


Just another thing to consider when making a purchase.

[xDBOYx]

Originally Posted by Laika

Someone will probably come in here and say the exact opposite of what I'm going to since it's the internet but I just thought I'd add my two cents for yourself and others looking for a torque wrench.

Do you plan to ever have the torque wrench "calibrated" or checked? If not, I'd just get the cheapest one that has the best warranty. A higher end torque wrench may cost more in the beginning but may also offer more potential/accuracy/ease for during "calibration". There are DIY methods as well that will give you a good understanding of your torque wrenches accuracy if you're willing to do some basic math.

With that said, I don't know a thing about these digital torque wrenches. They might be really easy to calibrate if there is simply an "adjust" button. A torque wrench is one of the most important tool you'll own. However, a torque wrench out of calibration is nearly useless.


Just another thing to consider when making a purchase.

Yea I have a standard plain jane now but its a few years old. I dont mind sending it away for caliberation. Just looking for opinion