3/8 torque wrench recomendations

[kelpaso1]

Hi All. I'm in the market for a good quality 3/8 torque wrench for my small engine repair shop. Cheapest isn't what I want. I know you get what you pay for.

 

[WhiffySpark]

In before 4 pages of hf recommendations.

I had a tech angle and will be buying another one one day soon

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I've had snap on split beam and then sold off to get snap on techwrench.

As much as I love techwrench, the splitbeam is faster to use. Sometimes techwrench needs to zero and it takes a second to reset. Pisses me off when doing 32 lugnuts with my half inch.

I will be buying splitbeams again to have both.

I think techwrench would be nicer for slow methodical engine building. Or just get both. Lol

 

[Fedwrench]

I'm not sure what your requirements are but, you can't go wrong with a precision instruments split beam or micrometer type torque wrench.

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-instruments-c2fr100f.aspx

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-instruments-m2fr100f.aspx

 

[rice rocket]

The PI ones are really good, they used to supply Snap-On (maybe even still do?), but be aware they don't torque counterclockwise.

Still looking for a reasonably good one that works in both directions.

 

[Rock Hound]

I have an old Craftsman split beam, I have been pretty happy with it.

 

[justtools]

a good snap on split beam torque wrench is the way to go

 

[justtools]

You can find them used on evilbay

 

[mrborohachi]

Isn't the AC Delco 3/8 digital very reasonable in price? Anyone here on GJ own one and put it through it's paces?

 

[1950mercury]

Pi makes nice usa. Made

 

[cgv69]

If your are not looking for cheap or "good enough" but don't want to break the bank, Precision Instruments or CDI is the way to go IMO. I went with CDI from Tools Delivered...

http://www.toolsdelivered.com/CDI-1002MFRMH-Measuring-Instruments-Torque-Measuring-Wrenches-Micrometer-Adjustable-Wrenches

 

[Firemech86]

If your are not looking for cheap or "good enough" but don't want to break the bank, Precision Instruments or CDI is the way to go IMO. I went with CDI from Tools Delivered...

http://www.toolsdelivered.com/CDI-1...uring-Wrenches-Micrometer-Adjustable-Wrenches

Iirc CDI rebrands for Mac, they make an awesome torque wrench. I own a couple CDIs, a gearwrench, a Mac, a few SO (like 7 or so), and a lone milsurp PI.
I would recommend the CDI or SO. The PI I have is not a good example of their work, but its the only one I have any experience with.
I would buy split beams, one with a fixed head and one flex head. They both have their place in a tool box.

 

[Adam.C]

Buy something you can do angles with.

I think I would go after a used Snap On tech angle. Don't get the red tech wrench. It doesn't do angles.

Snap On repairs these for a flat $70 fee. So get a roughed up model from ebay and send it in. This will be cheaper than the others mentioned. you should be able to get the tool for $100.

The B models have improved grips that don't have the end cap problems the A models had.

 

[kelpaso1]

Thanks guys. I guess I will go with the CDI 100-750 inch/lb. 8-62.5 ft/lb is right in my range for what I do.

I ordered this one. Got the last one
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B002L9Q0IO/?tag=atomicindus04-20

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Hey Adam C. I'm quite certain the flat fee from SO is $90. Just FYI. It is for my 1/2" techwrench anyway.

 

[Adam.C]

Hey Adam C. I'm quite certain the flat fee from SO is $90. Just FYI. It is for my 1/2" techwrench anyway.

I stand corrected. Thanks Dave.

 

[Bagherra]

I have CDI and very happy with it. But I;m looking to get the calibration checked...any recommendations?