Precision Torque wrench good quality?
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Fedwrench
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Are you talking about Precision Instruments?
If so, you would be hard pressed to find a better torque wrench.
For a tough & durable 1/2 drive model, I would opt for the split beam version
If so, you would be hard pressed to find a better torque wrench.
For a tough & durable 1/2 drive model, I would opt for the split beam version
i have a friend that sells mountz pro. all the drag racers in the community use and support his products. they are very nice. i have several snap ons. he keeps bugging me to buy one. the digital version is super nice.
lmk and i can get you in contact with him if he has any promotional pricing.
http://www.mountzpro.com/
lmk and i can get you in contact with him if he has any promotional pricing.
http://www.mountzpro.com/
Wamsutta
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That goofy looking dude they have on the front page is not helping them any.
1950mercury
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Are you talking about Precision Instruments?
If so, you would be hard pressed to find a better torque wrench.
For a tough & durable 1/2 drive model, I would opt for the split beam version
What he said
I was looking at this one
http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-instruments-c3fr250f.aspx
How about the GearWrench? I never knew they made a torque wrench. Anyone using one? Is it China made?
http://www.tooltopia.com/GearWrench-85066.aspx
http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-instruments-c3fr250f.aspx
How about the GearWrench? I never knew they made a torque wrench. Anyone using one? Is it China made?
http://www.tooltopia.com/GearWrench-85066.aspx
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Wamsutta
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A very good torque wrench but you won't be torquing any left hand threads with that one.
I have that wrench as well and am very happy with it. You are limited to right hand threads only though which, so far, hasn't been an issue for me. Very nice to pick it up, dial it to the correct setting, torque, then put it away and not have to worry about backing off the handle like my other torque wrenches.
TK-421
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Do you encounter very many left hand threads in the automotive world? Or should I be pretty safe picking this up if all I'm doing is wrenching on cars?
Itinerant
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I too have that wrench and it's little brother, I don't think you can go wrong with it unless you need it to be reversible as Wamsutta pointed out. I haven't (yet) found a need to torque any left-hand threads.
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Thos PI split beams are a very good choice in 1/2 drive; PI is very good, same with CDI and Snap on. Also maybe look at proto.
Don't discount the value of service and longevity on the overall cost of owning a torque instrument. The things are investments and if properly cared for, long term assets.
The become liabilities pretty soon tho if you are either paying all the time to calibrate it, and or not calibrating it and taking risks with your work/projects.
Don't discount the value of service and longevity on the overall cost of owning a torque instrument. The things are investments and if properly cared for, long term assets.
The become liabilities pretty soon tho if you are either paying all the time to calibrate it, and or not calibrating it and taking risks with your work/projects.
The PI rep on here posted in another thread that the split-beam torque wrenches don't typically "go out of cal" over time. They go out of cal from usage so if you are an occasional torquer and worried about calibrating your wrenches you will probably be fine. Also I've got that exact PI torque wrench and totally love it. I would never go back to a micrometer style wrench if I can help it.
Wamsutta
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I have never encountered a situation where I needed to torque a left hand threaded fastener; however, I thought the OP should be informed anyway.
dnschmidt
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The only left handed threaded bolt that I'm familiar with holds the belt tensioner pulley on the GM 3800 engine. That and the lug nuts on super old Chryslers on one side.
I have 3/8" and 1/2" drive Snap on dial type torque wrenches I have had for 50 years. I had some concerns with the 3/8" drive so I sent it back to Snap on to be checked. The return said it was very slightly off but not enough to warrant recalibration. That is good enough for me.
I think some current/modern Mercedes cars still use reverse threads for the left side wheels, and many older Chrysler products (stopped around 1971). My father told me that Ford Model Ts had a number of reverse thread nuts/bolts as well, and when I researched it, he was correct. My Ford F800 has reverse threaded left front lug nuts as well....a bit heavier than what most folks have to worry about.
I say those just because it might be important for folks who restore older cars.
My older 1/4 inch was, I heard they moved to china.
rustyzman
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As I recall, Precision Instruments makes Snap On's torque wrenches. I was told this by several different reps over the years. Could be wrong. Regardless, they make a high quality tool.
I have SO Torque o Meters that I love, An APSCO-MOSSBERG meter for big stuff (600ftlb.) and Proto for the remaining ones. I have been very pleased with all of them.
I have SO Torque o Meters that I love, An APSCO-MOSSBERG meter for big stuff (600ftlb.) and Proto for the remaining ones. I have been very pleased with all of them.
n8n
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Studebaker and MoPar both used left hand thread lug nuts on the left side of the car. Studebaker stopped doing that in '59 IIRC but MoPar stuck with them into the early 70s.
Good times replacing studs after the tire jockey broke them all off because he'd never seen a LH stud before... even though they have a big "L" stamped in them...
n8n
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I think PI only made the split beam SO wrenches. I want to say it is CDI that makes the micrometer type. Both excellent though. I carry micrometers (actually all are now SO branded except for the 3/4" drive CDI I picked up for cheap "just in case") because I do like both Studes and MoPars.
Wamsutta
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I have a question for you guys...I already have a 1/2" drive torque wrench that goes up to 150 ft lbs, which I only use occasionally. If I can find a good deal, do you think it's worth buying another 1/2" drive that goes up to 250 ft lbs? I wonder how often I would need the larger one, just working on cars or light trucks?
I would but that is just me. If you read the specs they talk about the usable range of the wrench and how accurate it is. My truck the lugs are 140lbs. My wifes car was 125lbs. I really like my snapon splitbeam version. I have the PI 3/8 and it works fine.
3 Gun Shooter
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You find a lot of ring gear bolts that have left hand threads. If you don't do a lot of rear ends over pre '70 Chryslers/Internationals not a big problem.
dnschmidt
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I'm not a guy that cares much about COO. Don't care if it's made in China, Taiwan, Europe or the Moon. If the quality is there I'm fine with it. That stated Precision Instruments is among the few remaining American torque wrench manufacturers and their products are top quality and their pricing very fair. In this case there is absolutely no reason not to buy American as it's all good. They make both the micrometer type (which can be used on left and right handed bolts and nuts) and the split beam. The micrometer type are more accurate (I believe 3% vs. 4% for the split beam) but the split beam is much more user friendly in that you don't need to twist the handle forever to set the torque and you never need to reset the torque to the lowest value. PI's split beams are universally used by Discount Tire and if they can take that abuse they've got to have the goods. Absolutely an American made product worth the price and deserving of your patronage.
jacob_coulter
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I have two of their split beam torque wrenches and absolutely love them.
No reason to pay the Snap On tax for their rebranded version.
No reason to pay the Snap On tax for their rebranded version.