Torque Wrench Choice

[500/600]

Performance Tools. Frankly if I'm working off of an engine stand I like the needle/beam type. But lots of times I'm in a position where I can't get a straight look at the needle so the clicker is necessary.

 

[TURNA]

I have a Snap-on 1/2". The lock ring no longer locks, and Snap-on said there were no parts available to repair it. Won't be replacing it with another Snappy, their service level has slipped A LOT over the last 10-15 years, especially given the pricing.

Call precision instruments they make snap offs

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[565bbchevy]

 

[TURNA]

I watched that a while ago. While out of the box it may be more accurate, but what about over time?

 

[TURNA]

Here are some of mine........yes I do have more........I use to actually build stuff......

You can see the precision instruments and snap off's are identical

The red digital is a craftsman i got of a super sale years ago.
I do not recommend it if they still have that type of head

 

[Injectedcutty]

I'll weigh in as I've done in the past. My craftsman units ended up breaking years ago and Sears wouldn't warranty them, so I got pissed and went and bought HF wrenches. I've been using the Pittsburgh TW with no issues in the past 15 or so years.
I even tested it up against a Matco, and Snap On and was like the video above. Hard to beat the price, even for the nicer Icon unit.

 

[pontiacgp]

I watched that a while ago. While out of the box it may be more accurate, but what about over time?

I just watched it today and it had the same readings that you saw a while ago so over time I guess it stays accurate.....

 

[melloelky]

sear's bounced me out with my broken one years ago too.i borrowed a HF version from a friend's dad and it worked well.i picked one up.so far so good.

 

[Blake442]

I have a Snap-On click-type that is probably 15 years old.
It works great considering the limited use I've put it thru, except upside-down...
Holding the wrench upside-down to torque my body mounts it did not register correctly and ended up stripping out two nut-serts from over-torqueing.
Odd...

 

[Texas82GP]

I have a Huskey (Home Depot) 1/2" drive clicker (50-250?). It was made in Japan and is very good quality for the money. I also have a Huskey 3/8" drive clicker that is 20-100?. Then I have a Tecton 1/4 drive for the inch pound stuff. Tecton is China but good quality stuff. I have a Snap-On 1/4 drive that broke almost immediately. I got it repaired by Snap-On in California on my dime and it broke again. Not from any abuse. It is a paper weight.