Torque Wrench Test

[sgs236]

In the April issue of CAR CRAFT magazine they did a test using 1/2" SNAP-ON, Craftsman, and Harbor Freight manual clicker wrenches, along with the Harbor Freight digital torque adapter. Surprisingly, both Harbor Freight models did quite well, with the digital adapter having an average error of 0.20 lb-ft over five tests at 70 lb. The error on the manual wrench over the same test was 0.30 ft-lb.

The most important thing I took form the article was to return the preload on the torque wrench to its lowest setting, otherwise this can decrease the accuracy of your wrench over time. I have not been very good about doing this.

 

[jonathan75]

I did a video review of the digital version.

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[SMKS]

There's a pretty lengthy thread on it that I posted a while ago. There's some interesting info in the thread, including a link to the actual article.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=199759

 

[EOC_Jason]

I did a video review of the digital version.

That Saylor Beall isn't going to paint itself... Back in the garage!!!

 

[jonathan75]

That Saylor Beall isn't going to paint itself... Back in the garage!!!

Ahhhh but why do all the other kids get to play outside?