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Gunsmithing Anyone using the Wiha Torque-Vario?

PinesAndProjectiles

Formerly MinnesotaMulisha
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  • Jul 30, 2013
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    I have a Wheeler.......I suppose I'm not a big advocate of it, primarily due to it's Chinese manufatured origin and mostly "adequate" finish and materials. But, at the end of the day, it does what I expect of it and it hasn't failed or broken. However, at the $40 or $45 that I paid for it, I probably would buy it all over again, when compared to the Wiha (at almost 3 times the price). I like nice tools and I like the Wiha. But for as little as I use the Wheeler, I can't justify spending the extra money. If I used the Wheeler all the time, I think chances are good that I would eventually wear it out, then I would actually buy the Wiha. Also, the Wheeler comes with bits and a box that goes right into my reloading tackle box. Doesn't appear the Wiha has bits and a box.
     
    But for as little as I use the Wheeler, I can't justify spending the extra money. If I used the Wheeler all the time, I think chances are good that I would eventually wear it out, then I would actually buy the Wiha. Also, the Wheeler comes with bits and a box that goes right into my reloading tackle box. Doesn't appear the Wiha has bits and a box.

    Also, it seems they come in torque levels, I would want a 5-18 and an 18-62 which only doubles the cost of investment making it four times over what my fat wrench cost.
     
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