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WTB: 1. Snap-On Flare nut, 6 pt, crowfoot set 2. A MAC or SK flex ratchet 1/2 drive torque wrench, 250 ft lb 3. a 1" diameter, 6 pt, deep, 3/4" drive socket 4. a short 3/8" breaker bar

Expand the search function so that it can search for short words. As it is, a search for "MAC," "SK," or "S-K" yields: Sorry - no matches

Yes, I could attach a ratcheting adapter. Where did you find Norbar in the US? As a result of your & Charles posts have also come up with another alternative is the Precision Instruments D1F50HL dial torque wrench with a Light indicator. Could also attach a ratcheting adapter to this one as well.

Norbar makes GREAT torque wrenches! I had considered the model 5 but due to its fixed head initially decided against it, as in this style I would rather have it ratcheting. Then again the dial type TW are fixed also. Will keep the Norbar in mind. Thanks for the suggestion.

Charles, regarding the 0-50 in lb torque wrench: The difficulty with this style wrench is that it becomes hard to torque in the upper ranges (>25 in lb). Even though considered low torque, without a T or L handle it is an arduous turn with only a screwdriver-type handle and more so with plastic.

This the one area where SO is the best in class: they are the clear leader when it comes to tool boxes/chests. I bought a nice one recently on CL.

No, Danaher is dragging itself down. See the related post: Matco "Made in China"

Charles, I am glad you chimed in since I ALWAYS value your opinion, (and you too, Merkava)! Yes, SR also makes very good torque screwdrivers but in my research the Mountz fits my needs (i.e., specific range) better. The reason that I am considering the SR torque wrench is that I couldn't find...

To be used primarily for motorcycle work on electronic EFI sensors and fasteners. Harley's have a lot of aluminum parts so there is always a danger of over-tightening. Also to be used for some DYI electrical work, (eg, computers, circuit boards). Lastly, sometimes under the dashboard work. BTW...

$$$, my friend, especially in this economy & the necessity for a rarely used item. The above posts have swayed me to the 6-pt flare crowfoot, and will probably go SO since they have the best reviews insofar as not losing their shape under pressure. While you gentlemen are at it, could you...

Gentlemen, after much research, I am ready to pull the trigger on a low-torque driver (10-50 in lb). My choices have come down to the Mountz EMT50 Ergo Micro Torque Limiting Screwdriver vs. the Sturtevant Richmount MD 501 Dial Torque Wrench. Since I have come to value the opinions on this board...

Tacky post, very tacky!

I don't mean to be facetious when I say that my first tool set was an erector set probably around first elementary school grade. I used and expanded it for years, and got my kids sets when life's circle went round. Now that the kids are young adults, I dare say that I still scrounge around in...

If you had your druthers and could only buy one set, would you rather have a ratcheting flarenut set or a 6-pt flare crowfoot set? PS - let's say the same brand for each.

No big deal & don't worry. The worst thing they can do is to say "no. If they say "yes" you've got a good deal. And maybe they may negotiate for a compromise price. No downside to what you did.

Nice post. Congrats & the best of luck.

Good one!, got a chuckle.

I find that they get sloppy with use. One once popped off and I believe it was a plastic housing. This lever seems to be a feature in some of the CDI-made torque wrenches. The style in the first picture showing the metal lever is preferable, IMO, and worth an extra buck.

Metal lever: Plastic lever:

I have some matco sockets - very good. One thing I do not like are the plastic flip levers on the torque wrench bidirectional ratchet heads. I much prefer the metal lever of the SO's or on some of the SK's. A small detail but enough to sway a purchase having had the plastic break once and it is...