Torque wrenches

[mopar01]

I'm wondering if you guy have any experence with matco torque wrenches. I'm thinking aboout buying the 3/8 flex head that was in their flier. Just didn't wanna shell it out if it wasn't worth it.

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

I'm wondering if you guy have any experence with matco torque wrenches. I'm thinking aboout buying the 3/8 flex head that was in their flier. Just didn't wanna shell it out if it wasn't worth it.

it's the same one that Mac and Gearwrench offer correct?

 

[mopar01]

No its a little diffirent then gearwrrench and a lot diffirent then macs. Does gearwrench make a good torque wench?

 

[kiatech]

or get an armstrong..

 

[bobcatdan]

I have a 1/2" flexhead I bought 10 or 12 years ago. The head did crack right in two torquing a bolt to 210 ft lbs. That happen with in the first year and half. Sent it in, paid like $80 to have it calibrated and it has worked fine since then. Overall I would say the head cracking was a fluke and give them a

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

No its a little diffirent then gearwrrench and a lot diffirent then macs. Does gearwrench make a good torque wench?

My bad, I thought you were asking about the digital torque wrenches

 

[firebox40dash5]

I like them well enough, as good as anything else. I think the fixed-head Matco is the same as the Gearwrench version, though I could be mistaken there.

 

[mopar01]

Nopee if I went digital id go for snap ons. A guy at work has the 3/8 and the 1/2. Seriously great wrenches. Thatnks for the replies guys

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Order the split beam Precision Instruments 3/8 flex head from Tool Topia. Probably cheaper and never gets out of calibration.

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-instruments-c2fr100f.aspx

$109

Charles

 

[dirtbikedude]

I have one. it broke the third time I used it. and it was only set to 55ft-lb. sent it back, it was gone for a month and a half. been working since, but kinda disappointed in it

 

[superautobacs]

for the PI's.

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

Nopee if I went digital id go for snap ons. A guy at work has the 3/8 and the 1/2. Seriously great wrenches. Thatnks for the replies guys

Yeah I have both 3/8 & 1/2 Snap On TechAngles, I love them, best torque wrenches to date.

 

[bcradio]

Yeah I have both 3/8 & 1/2 Snap On TechAngles, I love them, best torque wrenches to date.

It sounds like you've made some nice upgrades on your tools since the HF thread... I'd love to get me some tech angles

 

[NC-Fordguy]

No its a little diffirent then gearwrrench and a lot diffirent then macs. Does gearwrench make a good torque wench?

I have a gearwrench torque wrench. I've used it just a few times torquing cylinder heads. I'm satisfied

It's also made in the USA which should appease the COO Nazis

 

[MechanicNamedJohn]

It sounds like you've made some nice upgrades on your tools since the HF thread... I'd love to get me some tech angles

Yeah, A lot of HF stuff has been replaced. You should check the HF Investment thread, and the new tool arrivals thread; it's all in there.