Craftsman Digi torque wrenches , any good?

[nattyboh74]

Sears had their digi micro click torque wrench on sale, real cheap. I bought one in 1/2 and 3/8. My question is, online at Sears the reviews aren't bad. But the same wrench on Amazon has terrible reviews. Both of them... I haven't opened them up yet, so I can still return them. Part numbers:

75001
75000

I'm just wondering if I should return them and get maybe a 3/8" torque wrench that an pretty much do whatever I would need? Is there a torque wrench that'll let me torque whatever when working on cars/trucks? I have normal passenger cars and a diesel pick up. I plan on doing ball joints, hubs etc soon, so I'll need to be able to torque them.

Looks like the highest torque is 222#, which is the radius arm to axle bolts.

Any suggestions?

Maybe go with CDI or possibly Tekton would suffice for a Harry Home owner use...

 

[sbyrne92]

Get the CDI. Might be a bit more, but beyond better quality. I have two older style split beams and they are great.

I don't think you'll find a 3/8 that'll do 222 lbs. Need both a 3/8 and 1/2.

 

[JazzBlueRT]

Sears had their digi micro click torque wrench on sale, real cheap. I bought one in 1/2 and 3/8. My question is, online at Sears the reviews aren't bad. But the same wrench on Amazon has terrible reviews. Both of them... I haven't opened them up yet, so I can still return them. Part numbers:

75001
75000

I'm just wondering if I should return them and get maybe a 3/8" torque wrench that an pretty much do whatever I would need? Is there a torque wrench that'll let me torque whatever when working on cars/trucks? I have normal passenger cars and a diesel pick up. I plan on doing ball joints, hubs etc soon, so I'll need to be able to torque them.

Looks like the highest torque is 222#, which is the radius arm to axle bolts.

Any suggestions?

Maybe go with CDI or possibly Tekton would suffice for a Harry Home owner use...

Try the wrench and if you like the wrench keep it. Just be careful not to drop it too many times (or any torque wrench) or you will be writing bad reviews about it like the other people on Amazon.

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/ctrp-1111-torque-wrench-myths/

 

[Mark in Indiana]

I've had my 1/2" Digitork for 25 years. Never had a problem. I keep it stored in a dry place, turn the torque to the lowest​ setting after use and never use it as a hammer.

 

[nattyboh74]

I know all about proper torque wrench use etc. But I'm curious about its failure rate or how long they've been in use etc.

Thanks fellas.

 

[cajunfirehawk]

I know all about proper torque wrench use etc. But I'm curious about its failure rate or how long they've been in use etc.

Thanks fellas.

Had my two (3/8, 1/2) for at least 20 yrs too, always zero it when not in use, stays in their case and is NEVER dropped. Mine have served me well, BUT I own a cdi 1/4" and when these two bite the dust I will go to CDI only because theirs come with test papers and they can be re certified when needed, YMMV

 

[pepi]

Do not know, but I think somethings are better off left as a pure mechanical device. You go digital with some of this stuff, for the gee wizz factor. One introduces two new points of failure to contend with, A power (battery), B display failure.

Torque wrench design is damn good the way they are now.

greg

 

[Hootbro]

I have both those Craftsman electronic wrenches, other than eating batteries when sitting (4 AAA I change about once a year), I have had no problems with them.

 

[graffix000]

I have both those Craftsman electronic wrenches, other than eating batteries when sitting (4 AAA I change about once a year), I have had no problems with them.

I had one years ago and the damn thing was dead everytime I went to use it. Most frustrating thing ever. This was only a few weeks between use. Multiple times it happened and finally sold it. Went with a precision instruments torque wrench and haven't looked back since.

 

[nattyboh74]

Yeah maybe I should just sell them. Or return them . I could get ba used split beam set for maybe a bit more

 

[cajunfirehawk]

Do not know, but I think somethings are better off left as a pure mechanical device. You go digital with some of this stuff, for the gee wizz factor. One introduces two new points of failure to contend with, A power (battery), B display failure.

Torque wrench design is damn good the way they are now.

greg

Mine are so old, they are really not digital, its just a term, IMHO Or were for these...
Mine are like this:

no digital numbers, they change as you roll the ring, they are cast into the plastic.