Torque Wrench suggestions? - Page 2

mikeinfwa · November 17, 2002, 11:12 PM

how about this wrench?

looks like it is higher quality?

mike

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1788209214

echo3mike · November 19, 2002, 05:31 AM

Premier Reticles, Ltd has a couple, including the T-handle wrench, which isn't a bad idea for tossing in your bag for quick field checks...just one more dang thing to hump!

Regards,
S.

slickpuppy · November 19, 2002, 08:07 PM

If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive 1/4" drive beam torque wrench consider one from Park Tool Company. They are a maker of bicycle tools and theirs can be had for $20-$30 bucks. And it is made in the USA.

mikeinfwa · November 22, 2002, 01:47 PM

I ended up buying this one from Sear's for $70

http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...id=00944593000

mike

Peetmoss · November 26, 2002, 07:21 PM

Mike be aware that the torque wrench must be backed off all the way when not in use. IF you don't back off the wrench on the click style like it appears you bought it will not be accurate vary long. I make sure I back mine off after every use and have them recalibrated every couple of years witch works out to be about 1000 uses.

41 Redhawk · November 27, 2002, 10:27 AM

Another thing to remember with torque wrenches and almost all measuring things for that matter, is they are most accurate in the middle of their range and least accurate at the extremes. Better ones minimize this effect.

November 19, 2002, 05:31 AM	#27
echo3mike Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2000 Location: Chantilly, VA...Just barely behind the lines! Posts: 490	Premier Reticles, Ltd has a couple, including the T-handle wrench, which isn't a bad idea for tossing in your bag for quick field checks...just one more dang thing to hump! Regards, S. __________________ God, Country, Corps! "Only Accurate Rifles Are Interesting" Col. Townsend Whelen Por Libertate Patriae TFL Alumni

November 26, 2002, 07:21 PM	#30
Peetmoss Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2002 Location: CNY Posts: 144	Mike be aware that the torque wrench must be backed off all the way when not in use. IF you don't back off the wrench on the click style like it appears you bought it will not be accurate vary long. I make sure I back mine off after every use and have them recalibrated every couple of years witch works out to be about 1000 uses. __________________ [email protected] Who's got a Mop

November 27, 2002, 10:27 AM	#31
41 Redhawk Junior Member Join Date: November 27, 2002 Location: Southside VA Posts: 8	Another thing to remember with torque wrenches and almost all measuring things for that matter, is they are most accurate in the middle of their range and least accurate at the extremes. Better ones minimize this effect. __________________ God Bless Terry

November 17, 2002, 11:12 PM	#26
mikeinfwa Member Join Date: January 23, 2002 Posts: 30	how about this wrench? looks like it is higher quality? mike http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1788209214

November 19, 2002, 08:07 PM	#28
slickpuppy Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 1999 Posts: 928	If you are looking for a relatively inexpensive 1/4" drive beam torque wrench consider one from Park Tool Company. They are a maker of bicycle tools and theirs can be had for $20-$30 bucks. And it is made in the USA.

November 22, 2002, 01:47 PM	#29
mikeinfwa Member Join Date: January 23, 2002 Posts: 30	I ended up buying this one from Sear's for $70 http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...id=00944593000 mike