Torque Wrench Suggestions

[Jp267]

Hey all! Hope your having a great week.

I've been using beam style torque wrenches for quite awhile. I'm hard of hearing and haven't had good luck with click type torque wrenches. I can't hear them and rarely can feel them.

Beam style has worked alright for me. However I was looking at dial torque wrenches. I kind of like the setup. However the CDIs we're quite expensive. Does anyone make a reasonable quality dial torque wrench that won't break the bank?

From what I've read, digital is crappy, so that probably is a no go.

Or should I just stick with beam style. Was just looking to change things up a bit. And ooh shiny new tool! LOL Going to be doing some work on my truck which requires massive amounts of ft pound torque on some studs. I don't think a beam would handle it. I suppose I can see if anyone rents something.

Anyway, sorry for the rambling questions. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!

 

[Schurkey]

Put a 6" (or longer) extension on the click-type torque wrench to make the click louder.

You should be able to feel the click-type release. I'm surprised you say you have trouble with that.

Non-click-type torque wrenches cost WAY more to have tested 'n' calibrated. Of course, the deflecting-beam torque wrenches don't need to be sent out for calibration. The fact that they don't need calibration does NOT make up for the fact that they're horrible to use. You get used to a clicker, you'll never go back to a deflecting-beam torque wrench for tightening fasteners. I only use mine to verify the torque needed to roll a crankshaft on an engine, and other torque-testing measurements.

 

[Musicinabottle]

I've got a clicker style wrench by Torque Controls inc. It's well made and has been easy for me to feel because I sure as hell can't hear to well in my left ear.

 

[Jp267]

I've got a clicker style wrench by Torque Controls inc. It's well made and has been easy for me to feel because I sure as hell can't hear to well in my left ear.

Very good. I will check them out. My experience with click type has been Craftsman, Tekton, and I'm ashamed HF. So not the cream of the crop. I guess I just need to try a better more high quality brand.

Thanks!

 

[jumbojak]

I don't know of any budget friendly dial type wrenches and I'm not sure how much I'd like to use one as my primary torque wrench. About a year ago I did some research on them trying to find an inexpensive dial type for checking bearing preload. Not having any luck in my price range I decided to wing it.

 

[Jp267]

Put a 6" (or longer) extension on the click-type torque wrench to make the click louder.

You should be able to feel the click-type release. I'm surprised you say you have trouble with that.

Non-click-type torque wrenches cost WAY more to have tested 'n' calibrated. Of course, the deflecting-beam torque wrenches don't need to be sent out for calibration. The fact that they don't need calibration does NOT make up for the fact that they're horrible to use. You get used to a clicker, you'll never go back to a deflecting-beam torque wrench for tightening fasteners. I only use mine to verify the torque needed to roll a crankshaft on an engine, and other torque-testing measurements.

Yeah I have some nerve problems in my hand from getting Frost bitten years ago. My sensitivity to things like a click isn't always the best. However as I mentioned I haven't been using cream of the crop click brands either.

 

[Wamsutta]

There's a brand called Tohnichi that has huge dials.

 

[Jp267]

I don't know of any budget friendly dial type wrenches and I'm not sure how much I'd like to use one as my primary torque wrench. About a year ago I did some research on them trying to find an inexpensive dial type for checking bearing preload. Not having any luck in my price range I decided to wing it.

Yeah I think I'm chasing the impossible.

 

[Jp267]

There's a brand called Tohnichi that has huge dials.

Thanks I'll look into them!

 

[Jp267]

Thanks so much everyone. I absolutely love this forum so glad I joined. Everyone is amazing!

 

[Musicinabottle]

Yeah I have some nerve problems in my hand from getting Frost bitten years ago. My sensitivity to things like a click isn't always the best. However as I mentioned I haven't been using cream of the crop click brands either.

If nerves in your hand are at issue, then you probably aren't going to have much luck with the clicker style wrenches then, unless you could somehow amplify the sound. Not going to be an easy thing to do. Some folks swear by the beam style wrenches.

 

[Musicinabottle]

There's a brand called Tohnichi that has huge dials.

That, right there, is one mighty fine looking torque wrench.

 

[Jp267]

If nerves in your hand are at issue, then you probably aren't going to have much luck with the clicker style wrenches then, unless you could somehow amplify the sound. Not going to be an easy thing to do. Some folks swear by the beam style wrenches.

Thanks! Maybe I need to tape a stethoscope to the handle. LOL Then I probably would hear it. Didn't think of that until just now. Hmm....

 

[WittHay]

The Snap-on Torqometer dial wrenches can be ordered with a signal light. Maybe some used ones are available.

I use both a regular Proto click type and a Snap-on/ Precision Instruments 1/2" split-beam. I think the click is louder on the split-beam,

 

[Musicinabottle]

Thanks! Maybe I need to tape a stethoscope to the handle. LOL Then I probably would hear it. Didn't think of that until just now. Hmm....

Maybe a momentary switch inside the handle with it's own low voltage power supply coupled to a light board on the wall.

 

[Tonyuk]

I use norbar torque wrenches. They're the click type but its quite loud and with a good feel.

 

[Jp267]

The Snap-on Torqometer dial wrenches can be ordered with a signal light. Maybe some used ones are available.

I use both a regular Proto click type and a Snap-on/ Precision Instruments 1/2" split-beam. I think the click is louder on the split-beam,

Very cool I'll look around for some! Thx!

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[Jp267]

Maybe a momentary switch inside the handle with it's own low voltage power supply coupled to a light board on the wall. [emoji38]

Well I am an Electric Engineer sooooo.... Or a nice little jolt connected to me! Probably feel that![emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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[Jp267]

I use norbar torque wrenches. They're the click type but its quite loud and with a good feel.

Cool thanks. I'll have a look!

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[Spacey_G]

Well I am an Electric Engineer sooooo.... Or a nice little jolt connected to me! Probably feel that![emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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Wire it up to a shock collar and you'll never miss.

 

[gigamel]

PI split-beam will be a good choice - loud click and very good feel

 

[Jp267]

Wire it up to a shock collar and you'll never miss.

Good call!

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[Jp267]

PI split-beam will be a good choice - loud click and very good feel

Thanks! I'll look into them.

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[48548]

PI split-beam will be a good choice - loud click and very good feel

X2.....

 

[Schurkey]

Don't ever use a split-beam in the reverse direction.

 

[Jp267]

Don't ever use a split-beam in the reverse direction.

Oh no would never use one to loosen a bolt.

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[Schurkey]

Oh no would never use one to loosen a bolt.

...Or to tighten a reverse-threaded fastener.

 

[jumbojak]

Don't ever use a split-beam in the reverse direction.

Is that particularly damaging to a split beam?

 

[Jp267]

...Or to tighten a reverse-threaded fastener.

[emoji106] [emoji106] Good reminder! That I could possibly see myself doing during a brain fart.[emoji1]

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[Schurkey]

Is that particularly damaging to a split beam?

Snap-On says:

Designed for measuring torque in a clockwise direction only; wrench is not reversible

So they avoid using the words "damage" "divorce" "explosion" or "nuclear fallout".

 

[Jp267]

Snap-On says:

So they avoid using the words "damage" "divorce" "explosion" or "nuclear fallout".

Lol

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