Torque wrenches

[Toyotanut]

What brand are you guys using? Any one brand better than another? And, how often do you send them out to get recalibrated, or do you even worry about that?

 

[Clark]

What is your application? There are many types, some are better than others, depending on what your using it for. Lug nuts, engine building, inch lbs or ft lbs, 3/8 or 1/2, 10 ft lbs or 250 ft lbs? Do you need newton meters?

Snapon makes great torque wrenches for whatever you need. The tool truck has a calibration gauge. I'd buy used and save some $$. Doesn't need to be snapon, but a good USA made one would be good. As long as you trust it, that's all that matters. I would skip the digital ones, seems like a waste of money, and who wants a wrench that takes batteries?

90% of what i use one for is lugnuts, and for that i like this one.

 

[CHOP SHOP]

I use a set of SK "click" style ones for most things.

I use the needle style for checking preload and things I need to feel/see changes and spikes.

 

[crash2]

Mine are digital with angle ability...

 

[TreeClimber]

I have two. The 'good' one is a Mac, in half inch. Been recalibrated once. 'Click' style. Probably had it twenty years. The 'cheap' one is a Craftsman, with the bend style arm and is seldom used.

Nowadays, only use it for head bolts, and installing wheels on other peoples' cars.

 

[TrikeKid]

I have Snap-On and CDI clickers, both work well. CDI is the OEM for Snappy torque wrenches and are usually 1/3-1/2 the cost.

 

[ain'tstuckjustresting]

I have 3/8 & 1/2" Snap-on click type that I've been using for 15yrs. I have a Proto 3/4" click, and a 3/8 Snap-on Torqometer for checking rolling resistance and such. Usually send them in every 5yrs for a recal.

 

[buc4x]

I have been very happy with the CDI (Snap-On industrial brand) wrenches and they are 1/2 the price. Checked against other Snap-On wrenches and they are always spot on.