torque wrench recommendation

Alan Roehrich · 01-28-2018, 03:10 PM

The Snap On TorqueMeter style wrench is the best non electronic torque wrench. They have some nice electronic torque wrenches as well. They do offer calibration services. Mine have stayed well calibrated for decades.

Chris DeGidio · 01-28-2018, 03:22 PM

I use the good ol' Craftsman beam torque wrench. It's accurate and easy to use. Even Chrysler suggests the use of a beam type torque wrench.

Bob Mulry · 01-28-2018, 04:44 PM

Years ago I used an S-K deflecting beam 1/2" torque with the pivot pin on the handle to keep the force in the exact position to get correct readings and today I still use a 50 year old 3/8" drive S-K beam torque wrench with a ball handle for setting up bearing pre-loads......

SSGT Mustang · 01-28-2018, 06:50 PM

Precision Instruments. I have several including the dial type which I use mostly.

http://torqwrench.com/

ron b · 01-28-2018, 07:30 PM

[QUOTE=SSGT Mustang;554658]Precision Instruments. I have several including the dial type which I use mostly.

http://torqwrench.com/[/QUOTEwere nice looking product. I am going to call them tomorrow. thanks

SSDiv6 · 01-28-2018, 10:05 PM

CDI is one of the major torque wrench manufacturers and they make the torque wrenches for Snap-On.

http://www.cditorque.com/

Still, my preference for accuracy is my old Sears Craftsman Electronic Rotary Torque Meter that was discontinued many years ago.
Had it checked many times for accuracy and right on spot.
It measures ft/lbs, metric and torque angle.

SSGT Mustang · 01-29-2018, 07:00 PM

[QUOTE=ron b;554664]

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSGT Mustang

Precision Instruments. I have several including the dial type which I use mostly.

http://torqwrench.com/[/QUOTEwere nice looking product. I am going to call them tomorrow. thanks

I typically buy them through tool warehouse. They have good prices and offer incentives for repeat customers.

https://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/Sea...on+instruments

tim worner · 01-30-2018, 06:50 PM

Husky 27" 39104 available from Home Depot lifetime replacement. Haven't lost a cly head or ring gear yet.

Eman · 02-02-2018, 10:04 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-1-2-Bea...wAAOSw83taUbjd
I've used this type of torque wrench in the past. Was always told they were the least likely to ever go out of calibration for any reason. Just hard to pull a high torque and read at the same time.

01-28-2018, 03:10 PM	#1
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,132 Likes: 1,601 Liked 1,912 Times in 429 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation The Snap On TorqueMeter style wrench is the best non electronic torque wrench. They have some nice electronic torque wrenches as well. They do offer calibration services. Mine have stayed well calibrated for decades. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

01-28-2018, 03:22 PM	#2
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation I use the good ol' Craftsman beam torque wrench. It's accurate and easy to use. Even Chrysler suggests the use of a beam type torque wrench. __________________ Nautilus Racing

01-28-2018, 04:44 PM	#3
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation Years ago I used an S-K deflecting beam 1/2" torque with the pivot pin on the handle to keep the force in the exact position to get correct readings and today I still use a 50 year old 3/8" drive S-K beam torque wrench with a ball handle for setting up bearing pre-loads...... __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

01-28-2018, 06:50 PM	#4
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation Precision Instruments. I have several including the dial type which I use mostly. http://torqwrench.com/

01-28-2018, 07:30 PM	#5
ron b Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 135 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation [QUOTE=SSGT Mustang;554658]Precision Instruments. I have several including the dial type which I use mostly. http://torqwrench.com/[/QUOTEwere nice looking product. I am going to call them tomorrow. thanks

01-28-2018, 10:05 PM	#6
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 3,047 Likes: 712 Liked 1,606 Times in 584 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation CDI is one of the major torque wrench manufacturers and they make the torque wrenches for Snap-On. http://www.cditorque.com/ Still, my preference for accuracy is my old Sears Craftsman Electronic Rotary Torque Meter that was discontinued many years ago. Had it checked many times for accuracy and right on spot. It measures ft/lbs, metric and torque angle. Attached Thumbnails

01-30-2018, 06:50 PM	#8
tim worner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: duncannon Posts: 837 Likes: 14 Liked 126 Times in 20 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation Husky 27" 39104 available from Home Depot lifetime replacement. Haven't lost a cly head or ring gear yet. __________________ Tim Worner SS 1747

02-02-2018, 10:04 PM	#9
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 473 Likes: 16 Liked 133 Times in 76 Posts	Re: torque wrench recommendation https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-1-2-Bea...wAAOSw83taUbjd I've used this type of torque wrench in the past. Was always told they were the least likely to ever go out of calibration for any reason. Just hard to pull a high torque and read at the same time.