Torque Wrenches

[bigdogs]

I was looking at getting a new torque wrench and was wondering if anyone has any good/bad opinions with the Craftsman 1/2" model that goes to like 150ftlb. They have it on sale for like $60 and looks like it may be decent. Any other good ones in that price range?

 

Thanks

[Chris97K1500]

I've got that one, been using it alot with no problems. Pretty stout tool. That's a pretty good price as well! Chris

[RyanbabZ71]

my dad has that one. Its pretty good. It has been used quite often and has held up well. I have the in-lb version (25-250??? I think it is) I got it for like $49 on sale

[bigdogs]

Thanks.. I may grab it then. They had 2 different ones at the Sears Hardware here. The one I was looking at (on sale) is the Microtork 1/2" model that goes from 25-150 ft lbs. They have another one called the Digitork that is like $100 and that one goes from 25-250 ft lbs.

[GMCSierra04]

Hi, I have the Digitork wrench in both 3/8" and 1/2" and I can say they are deffinetly nice pieces of equiptment. I'd recomend getting those, a lot more versitale and you probably will not have to get another wrench if your just using it for home use.

[Tucson_02Silverado]

Look at the warranty. It's not like the lifetime on other Craftsman.

 

I found out the hard way, it's only 90 days or so.

 

 

I have bought my replacement from Harbor Freight. Do a keyword search for torque.

[bigdogs]

Even Snap-On does not lifetime warranty their torque wrenches. (have an old Torque-meter from my dad that needs to be fixed/recalibrated). The digitork and microtork wrenches from Crafstman both have a 1yr warranty.

 

How is the digitork wrench set? I see a little picture of a display but does not show how to set it other than it is in 2ft increments

[lancer1991]

I realize this is an old thread, but have a question regarding this. I just picked up the Craftsman 1/2 torque wrench that goes from 20-150 ft-lbs. My question is, does anyone have a recommendation for lower torque requirments? I noticed the Haynes manual states items like the oil drain plug require a lower torque than the one I picked up can do, but I need one that will work with the lug nuts also. Ideally would like one all around tool, since the one I picked up was already $70. Thanks.

[99silveradoz71]

It's tough to find one that'll go the full range for everything you need. No problem with digging out the old thread, I applaud your use of the search feature. Welcome aboard by the way.