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CDI Torque Wrench
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Retroman
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Look the same to me with the same price?
May Pop
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I have the metal handled one and it’s very nice.
kabinenroller
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I have the plastic handle model, works well. I always unload the adjuster after use before putting it back in the case.
CDI is owned by Snap On Tools.
CDI is owned by Snap On Tools.
My mistake I had a copy/paste error.
Metal Handle for $219:
Versus
Plastic Handle for $156:
What do you get for 40% more money?
Metal Handle for $219:
CDI Torque Products A Snap-On Company 1/2" Drive 30-250 Ft Lbs / 47-332 NM Dual Scale Micrometer Adjustable Metal Handle Torque Wrench Individually Serialized with Matching Certificate of Calibration - - Amazon.com
CDI Torque Products A Snap-On Company 1/2" Drive 30-250 Ft Lbs / 47-332 NM Dual Scale Micrometer Adjustable Metal Handle Torque Wrench Individually Serialized with Matching Certificate of Calibration - - Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Versus
Plastic Handle for $156:
What do you get for 40% more money?
RAS61
Well-known member
For a definitive answer to a specific question on a precision tool it might be best to call and ask CDI?My mistake I had a copy/paste error.
Metal Handle for $219:
CDI Torque Products A Snap-On Company 1/2" Drive 30-250 Ft Lbs / 47-332 NM Dual Scale Micrometer Adjustable Metal Handle Torque Wrench Individually Serialized with Matching Certificate of Calibration - - Amazon.com
CDI Torque Products A Snap-On Company 1/2" Drive 30-250 Ft Lbs / 47-332 NM Dual Scale Micrometer Adjustable Metal Handle Torque Wrench Individually Serialized with Matching Certificate of Calibration - - Amazon.comwww.amazon.com
Versus
Plastic Handle for $156:
What do you get for 40% more money?
visionguru
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Obviously, the ratchet head is different too. The one with plastic handle has junk ratchet head that belongs to a $15 torque wrench. The one with quick release ratchet head is not that great either.Is the plastic versus metal handle the only difference between these?
CDI Torque Products A Snap-On Company 1/2" Drive 30-250 Ft Lbs / 47-332 NM Dual Scale Micrometer Adjustable Metal Handle Torque Wrench Individually Serialized with Matching Certificate of Calibration - - Amazon.com
CDI Torque Products A Snap-On Company 1/2" Drive 30-250 Ft Lbs / 47-332 NM Dual Scale Micrometer Adjustable Metal Handle Torque Wrench Individually Serialized with Matching Certificate of Calibration - - Amazon.comwww.amazon.com
Trying to understand the $65 price difference.
I'd either get a proper Snap On or something else. Those two CDIs don't even look quality.
There are just so many good choices at that price level: digital or ones with fine tooth ratchet, and it's everywhere (even at Home Depot, Lowes).
dnschmidt
Well-known member
Both of those tools look like Torque-Tech of Taiwan made to me. Torque-Tech had a manufacturing agreement with Snap-On and perhaps still do. That ratchet head looks might familiar.
VolvoRyan
Well-known member
You can get CDI's catalog on their site.... that should help compare apples with apples.
-Ryan
-Ryan
Thank you for the second set of eyes. I thought I was missing something.I looked at CDI's catalog. I may have missed soemthing, but I don't see any difrernce other than the plastic handle. Accuracy is the same.
Frank-D-Tank
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The metal handle is made in USA, if you scroll down on the Amazon link for the plastic handle it says COO is China.
Wrench97
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Ratchet head is different, the Metal one comes with a certification.
I have one with the plastic handle (1/4) and one with the metal handle (3/8), and both say made in the USA and came with a certificate.
I don't know what the actual tooth counts are (can't find the spec), but the one with the plastic handle feels lower. I'd guess 24T vs 30T. Now, if that is because it is a 1/4 vs 3/8, or if it's because it is a lower-spec head on the plastic handle version, I can't say.
I don't know what the actual tooth counts are (can't find the spec), but the one with the plastic handle feels lower. I'd guess 24T vs 30T. Now, if that is because it is a 1/4 vs 3/8, or if it's because it is a lower-spec head on the plastic handle version, I can't say.
All of my CDIs have the metal handle and came with a cert. The last few are "USA with global components" Which is fine with me. I think they are 32 teeth. Snap On keeps the fine tooth and most of the flex head designs for their line.
All of my CDIs have the metal handle and came with a cert. The last few are "USA with global components" Which is fine with me. I think they are 32 teeth. Snap On keeps the fine tooth and most of the flex head designs for their line.
Exactly this.
Own 2 CDI' all metals myself. Good quality, BUT lol. When you start getting into nitty gritty every day stuff. The low tooth count on these heads really starts to make itself known. Especially switching from high tooth count ratchets - to these. Nobody's every swapped higher tooth heads on them huh?
Not a fan of the global components thing as of recent (if true). Which I don't doubt.
I looked and I have 5 CDI clickers, all bought 5-10 years ago; all are labeled something like "made in USA with US and foreign components"
Yes, it's a shame that they don't sell these with a higher tooth count, but Snap On is going to keep the best stuff for their own line. It's like how there isn't a Williams dual 80 ratchet - the Williams USA ratchets are essentially ~50 year old designs
Yes, it's a shame that they don't sell these with a higher tooth count, but Snap On is going to keep the best stuff for their own line. It's like how there isn't a Williams dual 80 ratchet - the Williams USA ratchets are essentially ~50 year old designs
89MustangGX
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My understanding is that the metal vs. plastic handle is the only difference. Don't rely on prices, these are all over the place. Sometimes I see the plastic handles for more than metal, sometimes less. Pick the best deal or pick whichever you like better.
As for the heads, again my understanding is that the CDI heads are made in Taiwan, and that is the global sourcing. The body is US made. That is why the SO version with the SO head, simply says made in USA. Same wrench except the head.
As for the heads, again my understanding is that the CDI heads are made in Taiwan, and that is the global sourcing. The body is US made. That is why the SO version with the SO head, simply says made in USA. Same wrench except the head.
kelpaso1
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I have a CDI 3/8s. Does the job but is cheap quality.
Sounds like you guys got returned torque wrenches. My CDI came shiny and new, set to the minimum torque spec, and has worked great every time I needed it.
Yeah, fine tooth would be nice, but realistically I haven't been hindered by it. Anywhere that big wrench can physically fit has allowed enough arc for my needs. Maybe my opinion will change when I get the smaller in. lbs. unit.
Yeah, fine tooth would be nice, but realistically I haven't been hindered by it. Anywhere that big wrench can physically fit has allowed enough arc for my needs. Maybe my opinion will change when I get the smaller in. lbs. unit.