Snap on electronic torque wrenches atech vs controltech

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I have been looking for 1/4 torque wrench for engine work and the atech is not being made in soft grip only the metal ones but looking at black chrome controltech but almost 1k

My question is both use angle and degree measurements but control tech seems geared for industrial applications over atech for mechanics has anyone had experience with both

As I still have click type but looking for more precision with these

 

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[chipdog4]

The C Tech is definitely geared towards industrial work.
The big difference between the two is the C Tech does torque + angle in the same motion where with the Tech Angle, you have to stop in between and change to angle. It also stores many, many more applied torques and you can download them to a computer with the included cable.

I, and a lot of folks at work, have the Tech Angles, but the chemicals we use breaks down the soft grip and eventually falls off. I've got a 1/2" Tech Angle.
Because of the grip issue, I bought the 3/8" C Tech. It was years ago and with discount, I think it was over $400, maybe closer to $500.

I used someone else's 1/4" Tech Angle and decided against it because it's so heavy and long, you don't get a good feel for low torques. I got several click type instead.

 

[BillK]

As I still have click type but looking for more precision with these

I dont think you will get any more precision with the electronic gadget compared to the click type. And personally I would NEVER use a torque wrench for the added "angle" when torquing something.

I have a 1/4" drive inch lb Snap On that is probably 15 years old. Send it in every 5 years or so to get calibrated and it is always fine. Gets used more and more with the newer ohc cylinder heads.

 

[bigdav160]

Why not a dial type? In 1/4 drive it's my favorite.