Any of you hide memebers know where I can purchase a good quality torc screwdriver that measures foot pounds in inches. Don't want that potterfeild mail order shit.Everything I have found looks cheap or has that five letter word "CHINA" on it. Need one that will last. "THANKS"
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Midwayusa.com, the Wheeler Fat Wrench Screwdriver is nice for the money.
I think SK makes a nice one as well for more money.
Midwayusa.com, the Wheeler Fat Wrench Screwdriver is nice for the money.
I think SK makes a nice one as well for more money.
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+1 for Fat Wrench
+1 for Fat Wrench
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Check out Wiha, they have both adjustable and preset in/lb torque drivers...
Check out Wiha, they have both adjustable and preset in/lb torque drivers...
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If you want high quality and use it often go with a Matco, or Snap On. Any local auto dealer or shop will have a guy that comes around every week. Otherwise as everyone else has said go with the Fat wrench
If you want high quality and use it often go with a Matco, or Snap On. Any local auto dealer or shop will have a guy that comes around every week. Otherwise as everyone else has said go with the Fat wrench
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I have been thinking about getting one of these. I like the compactness and the adjustability.
http://www.hollandguns.com/index.html
Look in their "precision products" section.
I have been thinking about getting one of these. I like the compactness and the adjustability.
http://www.hollandguns.com/index.html
Look in their "precision products" section.
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Ebay, has been pretty good for snap-on stuff being on there used. I have upgraded
4 of my torque wrenches to snap-ons over the last 5 years at about 1/3 the cost.
Ebay, has been pretty good for snap-on stuff being on there used. I have upgraded
4 of my torque wrenches to snap-ons over the last 5 years at about 1/3 the cost.
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The Fat Wrench I have to admit works rather well and consistent. I'm like you, in that I want quality. However the next step up is rather expensive, snap on. Which if you take your time and look alot can be had on ebay at very resonable prices. Good luck.
The Fat Wrench I have to admit works rather well and consistent. I'm like you, in that I want quality. However the next step up is rather expensive, snap on. Which if you take your time and look alot can be had on ebay at very resonable prices. Good luck.
Let's dig up an old thread! I love my borka!
I am not a gun smith but my Borka (from Mile high) makes my life easier.
What ever you get will be a lot better then the ole "that feels bout right" method, I run a wheeler fat wrench.
Casey
Casey
True statement. I like a dial type torque wrench myself, you can watch as it pulls up to torque and you can make sure it pulls up evenly and smoothly. Can't do that with a click stop.
I have had good luck with pawn shop finds, I snagged a Matco ft/lb wrench, Mac in/lb (30-120 range IIRC) and Snap On in/lb 0-30 range for just over $100.00 for all three.
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I got a $400 snap on off eBay for $91shipped. Took it to the snap on guy for calibration check it was spot on and he didn't even charge me for the check.
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I have one of these, it's pretty darn nice and for about $25 over the basic tool you get the whole set of stuff in a nifty box.
Wiha 28593 TorqueVario-S Micro-Bit Set, 24 Piece: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Consistency is as good as I can measure with deflection plates.
Wiha 28593 TorqueVario-S Micro-Bit Set, 24 Piece: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Consistency is as good as I can measure with deflection plates.
Torque wrench? Tight as you can get it; then add a quarter turn. ;-)
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