What do you use for torque screwdrivers

[MemphisR32]

I am looking for your help in recommendations for torque limiting screwdrivers. I am noticing I have more projects with screws requiring a precise torque spec (mounting rifle optics/small electronics). I am looking for one in the 10-80in/lbs and leaving to the Wiha brand. Any other recommendations? Also looking for the bit interface to be away from the tip of the fastener since some items have features around the fastener which interfere with getting a good connection with the driver.

 

[zmotorsports]

I have an older Snap-On torque screwdriver that I have had for about 15 years that works great. I believe it ranges from 5-50 inch/pounds is all though. Used the hell out of it when I was rebuilding a lot of carburetors.

Mike.

 

[Infinia]

I am looking for your help in recommendations for torque limiting screwdrivers. I am noticing I have more projects with screws requiring a precise torque spec (mounting rifle optics/small electronics).

what kind of screws?
I use my 'spidey sense' depending on what I'm working on, if it's a new fastener on a critical app ( semi heat sink etc) I pay closer attention. YMMV it's either gonna shear something or not apply the right surface pressure type of range.
I think engineers mainly call out specs for production specialist* or folks w/ less common sense or experience. hehe
* aerospace uses it for production quality control & the gear is really spensive.

 

[JMLangford]

I just posted this on Craigslist.....

http://greenville.craigslist.org/tls/5917838131.html

PM me if you're interested


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[chris_1001]

I have a Wiha (for scopes and electronics also), so far so good.

 

[Jeeper]

I don't have one and haven't come across any times where I'd need one but in case I do, I could use my Dial torque wrench that maxes at 75 inch pounds with a screwdriver socket.

I bought the dial torque wrench if I have to do a pinion set up. Seems like it could be used in this case.

 

[frankush]

Wiha here. KC Tool had them on sale recently. You can use just about any bit you want in it, if you pick up the 1/4" bit holder with it. I am very happy with mine.

Looks like they are still on sale. If you're not familiar with the Wiha setup, you have to purchase the drive "shaft" separately.

 

[Vvmvbb]

Tohnichi are usually good.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I use a Utica and really like it.

 

[MemphisR32]

Wiha here. KC Tool had them on sale recently. You can use just about any bit you want in it, if you pick up the 1/4" bit holder with it. I am very happy with mine.

Looks like they are still on sale. If you're not familiar with the Wiha setup, you have to purchase the drive "shaft" separately.

I didn't realize that but being able to run some small sockets with a 1/4" square drive would be helpful to me also. I think this will be the way I go. Also it looks like I can get a shaft separate for a given size and eliminate having the "socket" of the bit near the fastener.

I borrowed from a co-worker the driver JMLangford has for sale and I couldn't get a good angle for the 3/32" hex bit to go into the fastener on a Geissele mount because the adapter for the bit was to large a diameter.