Info on these Torque Wrenches!

[defektes]

I'm retiring my Snap-On split beam due to sentimental reasons (was my dads, and it's getting delegated to home use.)

I am looking at a set of different torque wrenches on Amazon, my criteria is: Made in USA (I do not care if it made of gold, I wont budge on this one,) 1/2 drive up to 250 FT LBS.

I have narrowed down to these two:

Precision Instruments PREC3FR250F (Same as my Snappy)http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XMSFIM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

SK 75250 new generation
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I1Y412/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Any other wrenches out there I can look at, I welcome opinions on the two and real world issues experienced with them. I did contemplate the CDI, but it is Assembled here instead of Made which killed it for me.

Price is not a problem, this will be heavily used in a industrial environment.

 

[devoncoolman]

Both very good torque wrenches. You will be happy with either. I prefer spring type instead of split beam. Split beams are nice because you dont have to turn them back down. I would personally go with the sk over the pi.

 

[defektes]

Both very good torque wrenches. You will be happy with either. I prefer spring type instead of split beam. Split beams are nice because you dont have to turn them back down. I would personally go with the sk over the pi.

I am a huge SK fanboy, but why do you recommend the SK over the PI?

 

[n8n]

Keep in mind that split beam only works CW direction, are you ever going to have to torque old MoPar or Studebaker lug nuts or other LHT fasteners? That's why I sold my split beam and got a snap-on micrometer type.

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[PureLeaf]

I have the PI and love it. But all of my work is homeowner automotive stuff.

Since you're in a heavy industrial setting, one downside of the PI split beam for you might be that it can only torque in one direction. So if you come across reverse threads, that would be an issue.

I upgraded to PI's from some typical click style torque wrenches. Love the flex head, pretty thin too for clearance, and not having to set it down to zero after use.

 

[Kirbot]

I haven't used one, but another option would be the Husky from home Home Depot, which is made in USA.
It's the same as the Gearwrench (and the Matco?)

I think the 1/2" is $79.99

 

[Buckgnarly]

I haven't used one, but another option would be the Husky from home Home Depot, which is made in USA.
It's the same as the Gearwrench (and the Matco?)

I think the 1/2" is $79.99

X2, a great sometimes overlooked torque wrench. I have the 3/8 version and it is great for low cost!

 

[defektes]

Good point on the CW, I have not encountered reverse threads yet, but doesn't mean it may not happen. I actually took a look at the HD torque wrench, appeared to be of excellent quality.

I have a old Proto at home that goes up to 150, that I use on my CJ5 that has reverse lugs.

Thanks everyone for your opinion, more is welcome.

How accurate is the HD vs the SK or PI?

 

[dnschmidt]

If you look at the design of the S-K it's made by the same division of APEX that makes the Husky. Why spend more for the same tool?

 

[defektes]

If you look at the design of the S-K it's made by the same division of APEX that makes the Husky. Why spend more for the same tool?

It looks similar, but the SK has a different handle and head. Are you sure they are made by Apex?

 

[devoncoolman]

I am a huge SK fanboy, but why do you recommend the SK over the PI?

I prefer the sk mainly because its a micrometer type wrench. I don't like split beams wrenches. Clockwise only torquing is a big turn off for me. Plus i dont like the handles on most split beams. The sk is a high quality torque wrench id recomend it.

 

[defektes]

I prefer the sk mainly because its a micrometer type wrench. I don't like split beams wrenches. Clockwise only torquing is a big turn off for me. Plus i dont like the handles on most split beams. The sk is a high quality torque wrench id recomend it.

Thanks,

I think I am going to go for the SK, i'll let you guys know what I buy.

Ty for all the info.

 

[bob15]

Have you looked at the Seekonk Torque Wrenches?

http://www.seekonk.com/Cat-22-1-24/torque-products.htm

 

[defektes]

Those look nice, but all the torque ranges are too low.

 

[1950mercury]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007K934MA/ref=pd_aw_sbs_auto_34?refRID=1TJ1CQRHAMG71TQJT1Y0

I'd buy this one...pi makes nice ****

 

[defektes]

I picked up the PI split beam, because of the flex, this is what I used prior, and I have a smaller 3/8 that I can use on reverse threads.

 

[the1nonlyjl]

PI- no recalibration needed since no reversal ccw

sk- may need one over the time.

So- if you need to work on reverse- use the breaker bar

 

[kunkernator]

Out of those choices, either would do. I have been eyeballing a split beam for a while.

I will say thou, the Husky, SK, Gearwrench, Matco torque wrench (they are all the same, different branding and slightly different grips/ratchet heads) is a damn good torque wrench. I have the 3/8'' Husky and use it professionally every day, best bang for your buck overall.