torque wrench

[55chevylover]

Hello What brand of torque wrench is everyone using?

 

[Tom.C]

Define everyone.

 

[PelicanPines]

Precision Instrument twin beam 3/8 120 - 600 inch pounds.

 

[Qualitytools]

I am using Norbar click type specially purchased due to their reliability and accuracy of +/- 3% over the standard 4%. Comes with certificate of calibration, highly recommend them!

 

[6PTsocket]

I am using Norbar click type specially purchased due to their reliability and accuracy of +/- 3% over the standard 4%. Comes with certificate of calibration, highly recommend them!

The stuff that now is Apex was speced at 3% when made in USA and for all I know, still is. But no certificate. I have a couple, one branded ATD and the other one Husky. They made them for many others like Sears and SK.

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

 

[MrGiggles]

Tekton

 

[Coach James]

Craftsman beam type.

Kobalt, USA made, clicker

Powerbuilt clicker,

and a Craftsman that releases slightly when the desired torque is reached. Not sure what that type is called, but I broke the first one I had when I didn't realize it had released.

Coach

 

[WWheeler]

Precision Instruments 1/2" split beam flex head, CDI Torque 3/8", and an old Armstrong 1/4" beam.

also have 1/2" & 3/8 Craftsman clickers but I don't trust them. Been buggy from the start.

 

[gsingh]

PI split beam flex 1/2"
SO 1/2" clicker
SO 3/8" clicker
SO 1/4" clicker
Matco 3/8" flexhead
SO 1/2" flexhead electric
SO 3/8" flexhead electric

 

[Kent_B]

Mac 30-250 ft/lb clicker and a Craftsman beam

 

[TheGrooveking]

WORK:
Armstrong 64-031 1/4" 10-50in.lb.,
Armstrong 64-032 1/4" 30-200 in.lb.,
Armstrong 64-046 3/8" 10-100 ft.lb.
Armstrong 64-146 3/8" 10-75 ft.lb. flex head,
Armstrong 64-086 1/2" 25-250 ft. lb.,
Armstrong 64-186 1/2" 25-250 ft.lb. flex head.
Armstrong 64-095 3/4" 100-600 ft.lb.
CDI 2401CASG 1/4" Steel grip electronic w/angle.
CDI 1002CASG 3/8" Steel grip electronic w/angle.
CDI 2503CASG 1/2" Steel grip electronic w/angle.
CDI 6004CASG 3/4" Steel grip electronic w/angle.

HOME:
Proto 6169F 1/4" dial.
Armstrong 64-066 3/8" 15-100ft.lb.
Matco TRA50K 1/4" 10-50 in.lb.
Matco TR250F 1/2" 25-250ft.lb.
Matco ETWA20FK 1/4" electronic w/angle
Precision Instruments C2FR100F 3/8" 20-100ft.lb.
Precision Instruments C3FR250F 1/2" 40-250ft.lb.

In each of my vehicles:
Harbor Frieght 1/2"

TheGrooveking

 

[scissorman]

You want the best go with Snap-on. I know there are going to be many people who say they aren't the best but IMO nothing beats a Snappy torque wrench. All 6 of mine are Snap-on.

 

[Roberts210]

Craftsman ratchet-style clicker from the late 1970's. Calibrated and rebuilt.

 

[HomeTheaterMan]

Snap On clicker in 1/2" for me and a Snap On digital tech angle wrench in 3/8" drive. I love them both.

 

[rpcraft]

I have a craftsman 1/2 inch Digi-click and then Tekton 3/8 and 1/4 drive for smaller stuff. I like both equally but I think if I had not gotten a deal on the Craftsman I'd be happier with the Tekton 1/2 because there is nothing electronic on it.

 

[anndel]

CDI clicker 1/2 and 3/8 drive
Tekton clicker 3/8 drive
Craftsman clicker 3/8 drive (30 yrs old)
Park Tools Split Beam 1/4 and 3/8 drive

 

[JDon99]

Snap On/CDI and Precision Instruments for me mainly. I do have a few old USA cmans and Protos too. If you are looking to buy new, I'd go with CDI or PI.

 

[Rustypigeon]

My Precision Instruments split beams get the most use.

 

[Fedwrench]

Precision Instruments split beam in 3/8 & 1/2 inch drive, Gearwrench Inch pound micrometer type, Armstrong inch pound dial type for bearing preload, for any fastener that's torque to yield, Snap on Tech Angle.

 

[TonyCH]

I have 5 of 3/8" and a single 1/2" Snap On (clickers). Got them checked and calibrated couple of years ago by independent lab and was very happy with the results. I have few mixed makes of cheaper torque wrenches too but after checking one of them (was ~20% off) I lost confidence in them and they have seen very little use since that.

 

[SquareLJ]

At work I have a 1/2" drive CAT (rebranded SnapOn) 50-250 lbft torque and I just ordered a SnapOn 3/8" drive TechAngle.

At home, I have a 1/2" drive SnapOn 50-250 lbft torque.

Looking to get a CAT or SnapOn 3/8" drive dial torque for doing rolling torque settings.

 

[DD-ddd]

Precision instruments 1/2" split beam "clicker" for most things.

 

[PBCampbell]

I'll play...
Norbar
Proto
P.I.
CDI
S.R.
Utica
Warren & Brown
That's all I can think of off the top of my head. Some are private labeled, but most are not.

 

[K-Dog]

1/4 inch, 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch all Snap-On Techwrench. and yes I am a body man.

 

[Davidlandman]

i just purchased the craftsman 1/2inch digi torque wrench haven't got it yet just want some honest info of its performance

 

[Musicinabottle]

I have an older Torque Controls incorporated ratchet click type. Seems well built and does the trick.