Craftsman Micro Click Torque Wrench

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

How well do these torque wrenches perform? For 40$, i'll buy both 3/8 torque wrenches to have from 10-250 ft lbs. I was just wondering how durable and accurate they were.

 

[71goldss]

Not sure about the Micro Torque model that you are asking about, but some of the newer Craftsman models are junk from what I've been reading on GJ. They have a plastic adjustment collar that seams to break easily. I have a Digitork I purchased in the early 90's and it has been great. Picked up a second one (same design) at the Sears Outlets last year that is 1/2" 25-250 ft lbs for $19.

Mine:
http://www.searsoutlet.com/d/produc...17588969&ci_sku=N12427&sid=IDx20110411x000008

Edit: It may actually be the Microtork that has the plastic collar problem. Maybe other members can chime in to clarify.

 

[SMKS]

These are the old Microtork wrenches that people complained about. The complaint was that the plastic locking collar would break. I had one for about a decade and mine never broke.

But, these ones were USA made and have been discontinued. The new ones are Chinese and I really haven't read any reviews or info about them, positive or negative.

 

[krdiesel03]

I picked up one of the new ones. the collar is heaver that the old ones. I tested it with a electronic torque adapter and it was only few % off, will within spec.

It is a good deal for $40.

 

[SMKS]

How well do these torque wrenches perform? For 40$, i'll buy both 3/8 torque wrenches to have from 10-250 ft lbs. I was just wondering how durable and accurate they were.

Generally a 3/8" drive torque wrench will not go to 250 ft-lbs. Be careful that you aren't looking at a torque wrench that goes to 250 in-lbs.

 

[71goldss]

Generally a 3/8" drive torque wrench will not go to 250 ft-lbs. Be careful that you aren't looking at a torque wrench that goes to 250 in-lbs.

+1 ^

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Ah good call! I was suprised when i saw a 3/8 go to 250 as well haha thats why i was going to get the set!

 

[SMKS]

I would actually say that my in-lbs torque wrenches are probably the torque wrenches I've used most, so I'm not saying you shouldn't get it. Just think about the torque ranges you'll need, but it seems you're already doing that, which is good.

I personally have several clickers to cover everything I need:
-1/4" beam that goes to 120 in-lbs
-3/8" Armstrong clicker to 250 in-lbs
-3/8" CDI to 75 ft-lbs
-1/2" HF to 150 ft-lbs

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I basically use between 20-100 ft lbs, but i wouldn't mind covering the lower and upper if the wrenches let me. I've been using a snap on TQFR 100, but the head snapped, so i'll repair that, but i'd like to get new ones as well. the 1/2 wrench is more in range of what i'd think about around 100 ft lbs, and the 3/8 will be nice for the lower torque ranges.

 

[Super Sport]

I think you'd be just as well off with a $10 one from HF...but the Cman isn't a terrible deal. Just know, it isn't covered for life...only for a year.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

I think you'd be just as well off with a $10 one from HF...but the Cman isn't a terrible deal. Just know, it isn't covered for life...only for a year.

As was the snap on one which I found out when I tried to warranty it lol

 

[mshell56118]

Not sure about the Micro Torque model that you are asking about, but some of the newer Craftsman models are junk from what I've been reading on GJ. They have a plastic adjustment collar that seams to break easily. I have a Digitork I purchased in the early 90's and it has been great. Picked up a second one (same design) at the Sears Outlets last year that is 1/2" 25-250 ft lbs for $19.



Mine:

http://www.searsoutlet.com/d/produc...17588969&ci_sku=N12427&sid=IDx20110411x000008



Edit: It may actually be the Microtork that has the plastic collar problem. Maybe other members can chime in to clarify.

I have both the 3/8 & 1/2 inch digitork both hardly used and neither one works anymore the heads just spin freely both directions


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[krdiesel03]

Sears can rebuild the heads. Some will even do it for free

 

[Hootbro]

Thing to keep in mind about the newer Chinese made Crafts torque wrenches, is that the printed range numbers on the plastic collar are just screened on and not etched or embossed. They will wear off over time and sooner if around any harsh chemicals.

 

[svocharlie]

My Digitorque had same issue spinning free. Open it up, clean guts and relube and it should work again..... At least mine did.

 

[6-Speed]

These are the old Microtork wrenches that people complained about. The complaint was that the plastic locking collar would break. I had one for about a decade and mine never broke.

I have one of these ... works great and never had a problem with it.

 

[the1nonlyjl]

I like the current digitork doesn't matter if it's Chinese/American. You don't have to twist and abuse your wrist like with micro-click.

 

[Lhorn]

I had one with the plastic adjustment collar that broke. I put a hose clamp around it tight enough to keep it together and it still works fine.

 

[Fodeman]

These are the old Microtork wrenches that people complained about. The complaint was that the plastic locking collar would break. I had one

for about a decade and mine never broke.

But, these ones were USA made and have been discontinued. The new ones are Chinese and I really haven't read any reviews or info about them, positive or negative.