whats a good torque wrench

[D1SR240]

I'm planning on buying a torque wrench soon, and i want to get a good one. At sears I seen a 3/8 drive Craftsman that looked pretty good for $60, and i also seen a 3/8 drive Craftsman that was digital for like $80-90. Does Craftsman make good torque wrenches? What do you guys recommend, or use and how do you like it? I really don't want to waste my money on a cheap one and have it break soon.

Also, what about those digital torque wrenches, are they good and reliable? I kind of want to get that Craftsman one, but i'm not sure how long they last, i don't want it to break if i accidently drop it or something. So what do you guys recommend?

Thanks

[Jesda]

A digital torque wrench sounds pretty darn neat, but one that clicks when you reach the desired torque level is good enough for automotive applications. Craftsman rocks -- cant beat their lifetime guarantee.

[nsrZ32]

Craftsman is great stuff....as always. Just make sure you get one in ft/lbs not in/lbs.

[rousie13]

Well the in/lbs one could be good if you have to put a very little amount of torque on something, and the ft/lbs can't go down that low.

[D1SR240]

alright, so craftsman is good? does anyone know how long those digital ones last?

[nsrZ32]

Well the in/lbs one could be good if you have to put a very little amount of torque on something, and the ft/lbs can't go down that low.

Yeah but unless its something motor wise, or lugs or something, you just tighten it. I mean I'm sure you're right, I wouldn't spend the money on an in/lb one at this point. Maybe someday when I have money lol

[Megaseth]

Snap-on also has a life time warrenty, believe me, you wont need it often if ever, but in the rare occasion you do....no questions will be asked, and they'll ask you never to speak of it to anyone. my grandfather broke a wrench...he took it there, they said we're not going to ask, heres your new one.

[rousie13]

I had a Craftsman rotary tool and I burnt up the bearings in it. I had it for about a year and half and it only had a year warranty but I took it back and he's like just take a whole new set....no questions asked, I was quite happy.

But Snap-On is awesome too, but aren't they a little pricier than Craftmans?

[Megaseth]

yeah, i think Snap-on is a bit more, but they might be a tad bit better than craftsman.

[D1SR240]

i checked out snap ons website and its like $200+ for their torque wrenches, which is a bit too pricey for me. but does anyone know anything about those digital ones?

[gabossie]

Snap-On is expensive, it's really for professionals that have to work with these tools every day. My buddy that's a mechanic has like 15k tied up in his snap-ons and is still buying **** all the time. He'll never buy anything else, and swears that they are much more comfortable than any other tool. It's just not worth it for a weekend mechanic though, just get the craftsman, has a lifetime warranty and is pretty good quality.

[I Need $$$]

Snap-On tools are very good but I would suggest the plain old clicker type Craftsman torque wrench. Good quality and will last.

[gpeele]

the extra price for the digital one just didnt seem to be worth it and who knows what would happen if the wrench gets wet or droped one too many times. i have the regular 1/2" drive clicker craftsman and it works great. im so impressed that im planning on picking up the inch pounds wrench after the holiday season.

[Altiman94]

I have a craftsman and it works just splendidly

[D1SR240]

alright, i'll probobly go with the craftsman then, thanks for the help guys

[GoinBoostYey]

Craftsman makes good tools, nothing wrong with them. Lifetime warrenty, good quality and affordable. Snap on is good but way to pricey. I own some craftsman tools and I have no complaints.

[Drift Machine]

Yeah, I absolutely love my Craftsmen torque wrench.

[GoinBoostYey]

For the money, you cant beat craftsman.

[navysnail]

i got that same craftsman here, the normal, not digi. snap-on are better, but they are insanely expensive, but you get what you pay for. at home, you wont need that, if your a dealer tech or someone who uses them day in and day out, it pays off, you can feel the quality that goes into them.

[SHIEF]

I just got the newer Snap-On digital torque wrench as a early X-mas present last week. 1/2" flex head. Reads ft. lbs., inch lbs., and newton meters, all while telling you how many lbs or meters your going as you turn it to your torque spec. Once you get there it beeps and the whole wrench vibrates. It is quite pricey, but considering that a new 1/2" flex head Snap-On clicker runs about $250-270, I went for the extra money on the digital stuff. $346 w/ tax out the truck.