Ok, I'm trying to cheap out and am condisering buying a automotive style 1/4" torque wrench from Harbor Freight for 19.99. Torque settings are from 20-200 inch pounds. Is this a good idea or is it just plain stupid? Need input.
Gunsmithing Torque wrench
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Re: Torque wrench
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+1 RE: CACTUS' comments on HF
If you are after a torque wrench or any other precision tool, forget HF. Besides that, the torque wrench you mention is not "calibrated" (haha) below 20 LB/". Most scope ring cap fasteners require ~15 LB/".
For a gunsmithing torque wrench, get a Borka, which is available here on the Hide. Do a search for the "rave reviews". If I didn't already have a dial Snap-On, Borka would be the one - will probably get one anyway.
Kevin
^^^^
+1 RE: CACTUS' comments on HF
If you are after a torque wrench or any other precision tool, forget HF. Besides that, the torque wrench you mention is not "calibrated" (haha) below 20 LB/". Most scope ring cap fasteners require ~15 LB/".
For a gunsmithing torque wrench, get a Borka, which is available here on the Hide. Do a search for the "rave reviews". If I didn't already have a dial Snap-On, Borka would be the one - will probably get one anyway.
Kevin
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Although we all love HF, those tools are for putting in a patio, moving the fridge, etc...
IF you spent more than $100 bucks on the rifle, get a real tool set - or, if you have just one rifle - go to a gunsmith and get it all done for less than the cost of the tools.
Although we all love HF, those tools are for putting in a patio, moving the fridge, etc...
IF you spent more than $100 bucks on the rifle, get a real tool set - or, if you have just one rifle - go to a gunsmith and get it all done for less than the cost of the tools.
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Cheap imported torque wrenches are a good way to trash good parts, be they car or firearm.
Cheap imported torque wrenches are a good way to trash good parts, be they car or firearm.
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Thanks for all of your input. I dont know what I was thinking. I decided on the Borka Adjustable Torque Screwdriver model ATD-10x80-CRS.
Thanks for all of your input. I dont know what I was thinking. I decided on the Borka Adjustable Torque Screwdriver model ATD-10x80-CRS.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: razorback308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok, I'm trying to cheap out and am condisering buying a automotive style 1/4" torque wrench from Harbor Freight for 19.99. Torque settings are from 20-200 inch pounds. Is this a good idea or is it just plain stupid? Need input. </div></div>
Actually, its a great idea, if you want a 1/2moa gun to shoot like crap. Spend some money and get a fat wrench at least. These are 70 dollars and work wonderfully
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: razorback308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok, I'm trying to cheap out and am condisering buying a automotive style 1/4" torque wrench from Harbor Freight for 19.99. Torque settings are from 20-200 inch pounds. Is this a good idea or is it just plain stupid? Need input. </div></div>
Actually, its a great idea, if you want a 1/2moa gun to shoot like crap. Spend some money and get a fat wrench at least. These are 70 dollars and work wonderfully
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SuppressorJunkie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yeah pass that deal up and find you a good used snap-on on ebay if you want a regular automotive ratcheting style torque wrench </div></div>
This just get it calibrated before you use it alot.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SuppressorJunkie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yeah pass that deal up and find you a good used snap-on on ebay if you want a regular automotive ratcheting style torque wrench </div></div>
This just get it calibrated before you use it alot.
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Harbor Freight is a no go for sure.
Harbor Freight is a no go for sure.
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I'd say go borka if you can scrape the cash together, replaced my FAT with one and am happy I did
I'd say go borka if you can scrape the cash together, replaced my FAT with one and am happy I did
