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Precision 1/2" Dr. Split Beam Torque Wrench with Flex head (40-250 Ft./Lbs)
- Thread starter twistinglane
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whats the actual regular price?
It lists a retail price of $318, although Amazon has it for $154 free shipping
bradpac
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I picked me up one of these about a year ago. Works great. I never could find a straight answer on if they weren't as accurate as the spring style click type that you see a lot more of.
Bruce57
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These are excellent torque wrenches. You can set them and leave them, unlike the micrometer style. I believe this is the same as the Snap-On TQR250E which retails for $359.
mechanical turk
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whats the actual regular price?
That's pretty much it. Same on tool discounter:
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=PREC3FR250F
I've shopped around on these and I haven't seen a lower price, but this isn't anything special you need to jump on. It's been at this price for a while.
FYI precision instruments made Snap-on Torque wrenches in the past, I don't know if they still do, however they were of coursed marked up almost 300% from SO. Precision Instruments is made in the USA. I've always liked the beam style, due to the torque setting, which is simple turn of the dial to the correct numerical value on the the left side of the wrench. I own both the SO 3/8 and 1/2 made by them. They are great torque wrenches. The only difference is the SO torque wrenches I have, are reversible. However, I don't know why they ever put this feature on the torque wrench, as you are never supposed to back off a fastener with a torque wrench.
does this provide any kind of feedback when the torque spec has been reached? I currently use the craftsmen torque wrench that has 2 beams... it's not ideal to use in certain areas because I can't really see where the arrow is pointing.
Yes, the wrench will make a very pronounced/nice crisp click when torque is reached. These are really nice torque wrenches.
Trexaurs
Member
Thanks. Been looking around for a nice torque wrench. And the feedback helps a lot in getting this. Probable will pick 3/8 next week or so if the deal is still on.
sjt78
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Just be wary of support on these. I have the 3/8" version and stripped the ratchet gear. I emailed them and never heard back from them. It's still sitting broken in my box. I'll need to see if I can contact them via phone. I'm not even trying to warranty the part, told them to tell me how much it is and how I can pay.
Eplebnista
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In for one. Thanks OP.
True/False? - A man can't go through life without a torque wrench that goes above 180 ft./lbs.
True/False? - A man can't go through life without a torque wrench that goes above 180 ft./lbs.
E.Marquez
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Got mine, 2 days order to arrival... Feels as good in my hand as my Snap On ones...and according to the load cell, just as accurate.
E.Marquez
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The only difference is the SO torque wrenches I have, are reversible. However, I don't know why they ever put this feature on the torque wrench, as you are never supposed to back off a fastener with a torque wrench.
Left hand threads... Motorcycles and other assemblies with rotating shafts under power commonly have left hand fasteners that need torquing. and the reason i own both Snap on TQ wrenches and now Precision instruments
Left hand threads... Motorcycles and other assemblies with rotating shafts under power commonly have left hand fasteners that need torquing. and the reason i own both Snap on TQ wrenches and now Precision instruments
well you solved a half-decade old question for me. Thank you