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What’s a good torque wrench

TurboTrout

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What’s a good torque wrench for say 2-50ftlb?

Looking for a good non status symbol thing, don’t want chinese crap, but also don’t need to spend 10x more for .01x better with a snap and I don’t have time to pawnshop shop for a snap or mac right now


Thanks 🤘
 
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TurboTrout said:
What’s a good torque wrench for say 2-50ftlb?

Looking for a good non status symbol thing, don’t want chinese crap, but also don’t need to spend 10x more for .01x better with a snap and I don’t have time to pawnshop shop for a snap or mac right now


Thanks 🤘
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Traditionally, calibrated/good quality standard torque tools are only certified 100 down to 20% of max torque, so the min max ratio is ±5X

This is why when you see 20-100 and 10 to 50 etc...its a good sign because its not false optimism.

However, then you need two different tools to cover 2-10 and 10 to 50.
 
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ma smith said:
Traditionally, calibrated/good quality standard torque tools are only certified 100 down to 20% of max torque, so the min max ratio is ±5X

This is why when you see 20-100 and 10 to 50 etc...its a good sign because its not false optimism.

However, then you need two different tools to cover 2-10 and 10 to 50.
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I can get two, I just run into quite a few little bolts that are like 2.2lbs on my bikes


And I don’t really want to be all like

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I believe that Wiha is now just a name put on Chinese tools. They sold out, I guess.
Personally I own three Snap-on torque wrenches which I trust. Tektron, mostly appear to be okay, but there are reports of some of their units being wildly inaccurate.

My first choice would be Snap-on, and used would be satisfactory. Last time there was a big downturn in the economy, there were some GREAT deals on new Snap-on tools, as in half off.
 
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c1steve said:
I believe that Wiha is now just a name put on Chinese tools. They sold out, I guess.
Personally I own three Snap-on torque wrenches which I trust. Tektron, mostly appear to be okay, but there are reports of some of their units being wildly inaccurate.

My first choice would be Snap-on, and used would be satisfactory. Last time there was a big downturn in the economy, there were some GREAT deals on new Snap-on tools, as in half off.
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I just ordered an Wiha inch/lb and it’s made in Germany, I ordered a screwdriver as well from them because it was made in USA
 
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Don't over think it

I have a lesser expensive M.I.T 1/2" torque wrench
I have tested it a few times over the years and it has been dead on



I am tightening lug nuts not building space shuttles

A $50 Tekton brand will work for most homeowner applications

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If you expect to store a torque wrench for more than a few weeks, always wind it down to the lowest scale setting (never to zero). Storing a fully loaded torque wrench can result in a set in the spring, weakening the spring over time
 
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kenny1773 said:
Don't over think it

I have a lesser expensive M.I.T 1/2" torque wrench
I have tested it a few times over the years and it has been dead on



I am tightening lug nuts not building space shuttles

A $50 Tekton brand will work for most homeowner applications

Also
If you expect to store a torque wrench for more than a few weeks, always wind it down to the lowest scale setting (never to zero). Storing a fully loaded torque wrench can result in a set in the spring, weakening the spring over time
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I agree

But strive for perfection and settle for precision
 
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kenny1773 said:
Don't over think it

I have a lesser expensive M.I.T 1/2" torque wrench
I have tested it a few times over the years and it has been dead on



I am tightening lug nuts not building space shuttles

A $50 Tekton brand will work for most homeowner applications

Also
If you expect to store a torque wrench for more than a few weeks, always wind it down to the lowest scale setting (never to zero). Storing a fully loaded torque wrench can result in a set in the spring, weakening the spring over time
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Not an issue with a dual beam like the PI.
 
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kenny1773 said:
Don't over think it

I have a lesser expensive M.I.T 1/2" torque wrench
I have tested it a few times over the years and it has been dead on



I am tightening lug nuts not building space shuttles

A $50 Tekton brand will work for most homeowner applications

Also
If you expect to store a torque wrench for more than a few weeks, always wind it down to the lowest scale setting (never to zero). Storing a fully loaded torque wrench can result in a set in the spring, weakening the spring over time
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Also, (and I'm sure most here know this) a torque wrench is not a breaker bar. Using one to break lugnuts loose runs a very high risk of ruining it.

Like I said, common knowledge for most folks... But pass it on to your kids. I failed to do so and now own an expensive paperweight.

Mike
 
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