Cman beam style torque wrench on clearance
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dankicksass
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Great tool, always reliable.
Uh oh. They got rid of their US clickers a few months ago that way. Wonder if it's going Chinese as well.
They are good, but I find them difficult to use in every day situations. I use my 3/8" to make sure my 3/8" Precision Instruments is accurate.
They are good, but I find them difficult to use in every day situations. I use my 3/8" to make sure my 3/8" Precision Instruments is accurate.
I saw ones at either Carquest or Autozone the other day for around that price.
It was either $15 or a little under or a little over, I didn't pay too much attention as I have the Craftsman one already.
ETA: This one is $11.99 at my local Autozone. No idea how good it is.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...ue-wrench/_/N-25fw?itemIdentifier=914019_0_0_
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Thank you. now if anyone gives me **** about buying one i'll tell them it's for science.
2mJps
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I got a beam TQ in the 80 and rebuilt a zillion engines with it. Allways wondered how good it was never had a problem.
ultimateplayer
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I came across this clearance as well. I got the 3/8" and the 1/2" at $11.97 each. I was very pleased to get both at this price.
98TJ
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Yup, they had them here for $11 and change for 3/8". I grabbed one.
Murphy4570
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I have that same one. Comes in handy if I doubt the calibration on my click wrench. I have that one out for refurb now, actually.
Beam style will never break or read inaccurately. Downside is you have to always watch the scale on it. Not practical in tight quarters or at weird angles.
Beam style will never break or read inaccurately. Downside is you have to always watch the scale on it. Not practical in tight quarters or at weird angles.
Eagle Point
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I wonder how many people know the correct way to use the beam style with the "floating handle". Most people that I've seen use them just pull the handle letting the plastic handle hit against the metal. 
I still have my Husky beam style 1/2"dr that I bought new in 1973 to torque the heads on my 63 Vette. I even have the package and charts that came with it. It was $11.95 at Sherbas Auto in San Mateo, CA.
I still have my Husky beam style 1/2"dr that I bought new in 1973 to torque the heads on my 63 Vette. I even have the package and charts that came with it. It was $11.95 at Sherbas Auto in San Mateo, CA.
ultimateplayer
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I wonder how many people know the correct way to use the beam style with the "floating handle". Most people that I've seen use them just pull the handle letting the plastic handle hit against the metal.
I still have my Husky beam style 1/2"dr that I bought new in 1973 to torque the heads on my 63 Vette. I even have the package and charts that came with it. It was $11.95 at Sherbas Auto in San Mateo, CA.
Does it matter if the plastic handle hits the metal? How would that influece the torque required to bend the beam? Wouldnt the same amount of torque be applied to the end of the wrench regardless of how you apply the force?
If I am wrong, please correct me so I dont get incorrect readings when I am trying to apply a specific torque.
wacomme
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Is the deal still available? I don't see it online.
ultimateplayer
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It was only an in-store sale.
Eagle Point
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Apparently there is less fluctuation in torque readings and it is more accurate when the handle is maintained "centered" with the beam. That is how it was explained to me many years ago and it makes sense as to why the handle is made the way it is.
Packard V8
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Yes, on a beam torque wrench, as long as the pointer starts at zero, it will give an accurate reading.
Yes, I've still got the Craftsman torque wrench a girlfriend gave me for a birthday present almost fifty years ago. Still looks and works perfectly.
Yes, buy every one you find for $2 at yard sales, add an extension, appropriate socket and keep one in every vehicle with the spare tire. The little toy lug wrench the OEMs put in with the jack usually won't break loose the lug nuts. It certainly won't tighten them to the specified torque. Best investment you can make.
jack vines
Yes, I've still got the Craftsman torque wrench a girlfriend gave me for a birthday present almost fifty years ago. Still looks and works perfectly.
Yes, buy every one you find for $2 at yard sales, add an extension, appropriate socket and keep one in every vehicle with the spare tire. The little toy lug wrench the OEMs put in with the jack usually won't break loose the lug nuts. It certainly won't tighten them to the specified torque. Best investment you can make.
jack vines
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Not on clearance at the Sears I stopped at today. Bummer, have to check back in a couple of days I guess. Not that I need them but for that price it's hard to pass up.