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JWink

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I have used the PI one and I really like it. I don't own it but the guy at my shop that has it loves it.

No experience with the other one though.
 

SWT Racing

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The Precision Instruments are really nice. . .especially the one you posted. No need to tun back to zero. They make some of the wrenches for Snap-On.

A few years ago I let a friend borrow my Snap-On (Made by PI) and it was off bu close to 40 ft-lbs. Sent it off to be recalibrated and it came back with a cert that it was within 0.1 ft-lb from 40-250 ft-lbs.
 

DrkMtnDew

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i have the PI and they are awesome. the only electronic one i've ever been around was a 3/8'' matco. can't say that it was all that impressive, at least to me.
 
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Fedwrench

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The NAPA one linked is a rebadged Gearwrench model as most of the current Napa Professional tool line has become. I believe the current ones from Danaher/Apex are assembled in the US of global components. It should also match the current Craftsman model aside from color.

I think digital torque wrenches have their place such as a Snap on 3/8 drive techangle series where it can be used in upper engine work. It allows you switch from inch pounds to foot pounds and newton meters. It can also work on torque to yield fasteners. It even vibrates when you reach the preset torque.

However, electronic devices have their limitations and aren't as durable as the all steel models. If you want a strong and durable torque wrench that you'll use on beefier items from lug nuts to axle nuts, the PI split beam can't be beat in my opinion. The thumbwheel makes setting desired torque fast and painless. No more twisting the wrench round and round to reach the setting you want.
 
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Wesley B

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The NAPA one linked is a rebadged Gearwrench model as most of the current Napa Professional tool line has become. I believe the current ones from Danaher/Apex are assembled in the US of global components. It should also match the current Craftsman model aside from color.

I think digital torque wrenches have their place such as a Snap on 3/8 drive techangle series where it can be used in upper engine work. It allows you switch from inch pounds to foot pounds and newton meters. It can also work on torque to yield fasteners. It even vibrates when you reach the preset torque.

However, electronic devices have their limitations and aren't as durable as the all steel models. If you want a strong and durable torque wrench that you'll use on beefier items from lug nuts to axle nuts, the PI split beam can't be beat in my opinion. The thumbwheel makes setting desired torque fast and painless. No more twisting the wrench round and round to reach the setting you want.

I'll be using it for head/main bolts/studs. My brother has the snap on electronic 3/8's for smaller bolts. But if the napa one is the same as craftsman I might be worried about longevity as they don't have the greastest reviews. I also can't tell how long the napa one is, the napa site has it listed as 15", which can't be right.
 
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