[RBinTEX]

Now available Lowe's

Also at Ace Hardware stores.. they are going big with Craftsman stuff!

 

[17NDNSTL]

Im trying to find it but I purchased a 3/8 drive SHORT handle torque wrench for use on my scoot.

Cones in handy in the tight spaces on these bikes.

 

[The Hornet]

I do 99 % of my maintenance and have for many years I own one torque wrench that rarely comes off the shelf. I know I should torque to specs but honestly it's never been an issue.

 

[Dean E]

I have gotten quite a few things from Harbor Freight. It all depends on what you are getting. For precision I always stay with a quality name brand. Micrometers and torque wrenches fit that bill. I got Snap On, Craftsman, and Harbor Freight all in my tool boxes. I got a cheap set of wrenches and sockets in my box on the truck in case I need them. The good stuff is in the shop. Lately I have been fairly impressed by the Kobalt tools at Lowes. Good finish, accurate, and reasonably priced. Best of all is a life time warranty and Lowes are just about everywhere. Since working more on cars and bikes I got a complete set of metrics in Kobalt and have been happy on how they have held up and performed. Dean

 

[Dean E]

Hello all,

I’m looking for a recommendation for a decent torque wrench. I’m getting more and more into doing my own work on my bike.

Thanks

JamiePT

Please don't tell me you are looking for a ft/lbs torque wrench for torquing your oil drain plug! D

 

[Ny Mike]

I’ve been wrenching on my bikes for easy 40 plus yrs. I have about half craftsman more harbor freight these days. I do top ends and tranny work amongst other work on Harleys never had a tool fail. Not for a living I’m just a descent back alley mechanic. I don’t use them everyday for a living but never had an issue. If it’s a living you earn by these tools I can see top of the line. Otherwise just pissing money away. Or maybe you like saying I own the best ! Lol whatever works for you. HF never an issue

 

[Largeandy]

High quality tools to make a difference but I admit to some Harbor Freight tools as well.....in more limited situations they are ok........a lot of HF stuff is in the junk category but not all it.....some items make tons of sense to save money on.

 

[TigerGA]

JM2C...if you're a weekend wrenching warrior, tools from HF, Lowes, Craftsman, & Home Depot are fine. They're probably all made in the same Chinese factory. HF has really upped their game over the past few years and I find their tools equavalent to Lowes, etc.

 

[indian7]

snap on

 

[MilwDave]

I chose the eTORK inch lb wrench from Amazon. I liked so much I picked up the ft lb wrench to replace my 30 year old Craftsman. They are warranted for life and reasonably priced.

A Division of Eco4us

 

[CraigB1960]

I use Snap-On electronic torque wrenches, Series TECH2FR and TECH3FR (1/4", 3/8", and 1/2"). I purchased them many years ago from eBay for very good prices. I check their accuracy ever so often with the routine reference on this thread.

I also have a Chinese adjustable torque screwdriver from .5-3NM for torquing clamps and screws that I purchased new on eBay. The screwdriver works perfect.

Though I can hand tighten most fasteners to very close to specs, I like the accuracy that a torque wrench provides. I also have a complete set of snap-on clicker's that a friend gave me though I do not use those (have not checked the calibration yet).

I've had Harbor Freight Torque wrenches in the past, but had issues with the in-lb wrench. For good quality, reasonable priced new, I have purchased the digital version from Eastwood and found it to be as accurate as my Snap-on Digitals. They offer regular versions and for a little more ones with angle measurement .

 

[splitt]

I have a 3/8" drive NAPA ft\lb torque wrench that I bought on sale probably 20+ years ago. I also have a Chinese made 1/4" drive in\lb torque wrench that I picked up 4 to 5 years ago at a swap meet.

Edit: IDK what I was thinking. My NAPA torque wrench is a 1/2" drive.

 

[greasemonkey]

Iv had good luck with harbour freight tools but honestly if I felt like I really needed to torque every fastner I touched I'd buy better. And just FYI, Craftsman tools are as bad or worse than harbour freight now days.

 

[nevercrywolf]

Iv had good luck with harbour freight tools but honestly if I felt like I really needed to torque every fastner I touched I'd buy better. And just FYI, Craftsman tools are as bad or worse than harbour freight now days.

Thank God I got an oldie when the quality was great

 

[WillyH]

I have a boat load of tools that were my fathers. Lots and lots of Craftsman sockets and open/closed end wrenches, old Vise Grips, Channel Locks, yada yada. I've used some of the sockets on air impacts and breaker bars that they prolly should not have been used on. Most of the tools look and are "well used" but still quite functional. Also have a various sets and one off HF wrenches. I use them as the beaters and they've actually held up to the abuse well. I feel kind of guilty buying the cheap chi-com HF tools, but I think most of the other more common brands are also likely to be chi-com.

 

[Scootin Missouri]

Harbor freight is fine, depending on what you’re buying.

I’ve bought some junk from their and other stuff that was just fine (I do a lot of wrenching)

 

[Davetac1]

Craftsman and SK also make good torque wrenches.You can get the one that clicks when you achieve your torque spec or one that uses a Pointer.Myself,I have the Craftsman in a 1/2"drive ,which clicks when you hit your torque spec,and a 3/8" drive,which uses a pointer,for the smaller bolts/nuts and tight spots.But the Snap On is the Cadillac or the way to go "IF" you can afford it as their prices are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay outta sight.

 

[theMucker]

I've had 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" torque wrenches from Snap-On, Sears-Craftsman etc. I've been a professional wrench on Grumman fighter jets, cars, motorcycles and subatomic particle accelerators and I use the heck out of torque wrenches. Back when I was building my Stage 3 Roadmaster my 1/2" model took a crap, so I bought the following:

1/4" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073VLDLQR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08__o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
1/2" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075XJ5DKZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08__o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Brand name, schmand name! They work great! And the price even includes square drive adapters and extensions.

 

[WhizzbangK.C.]

I've had 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" torque wrenches from Snap-On, Sears-Craftsman etc. I've been a professional wrench on Grumman fighter jets, cars, motorcycles and subatomic particle accelerators and I use the heck out of torque wrenches. Back when I was building my Stage 3 Roadmaster my 1/2" model took a crap, so I bought the following:

1/4" TACKLIFE 1/4" Drive Click Torque Wrench Set, With 3/8" Adapter And An Extension Bar (20-200 in.-lb./2.26-22.6 Nm) - HTW4A - - Amazon.com
1/2" TACKLIFE 1/2" Drive Click Torque Wrench (25-250 ft.-lb./33.9-338.9Nm), with 2.95-Inch Extension Bar, 3/8" Reducer - HTW3A - - Amazon.com

Brand name, schmand name! They work great! And the price even includes square drive adapters and extensions.

I wouldn't be able to bring myself to buy from that particular company at all. I believe a tool maker should understand the application of the tools they're trying to sell. If you look at the bottom picture on the Amazon ad for the half inch, you will see the tool being used on an 18 wheeler lug nut. They show the "torque wrench" being used to turn the nut counter-clockwise, removing it. Proper use of a torque wrench is always in a tightening direction, and never as a breaker bar. Also, you should never abuse a torque wrench by using it above its rated capacity. In this case the rated capacity per the verbiage is 25-250 ft-lb (should be lb/ft per modern standards, but whatever.) The torque standard for the lug nuts shown is 450-500 lb/ft installation torque, and removal requires more than that. This means that the manufacturer of this item is showing it being used in an inappropriate manner, which means to me that they don't even understand proper application. If they don't understand that, how can they make a quality tool?????

 

[Bluegrass46]

Hello all,

I’m looking for a recommendation for a decent torque wrench. I’m getting more and more into doing my own work on my bike.

Thanks

JamiePT

Harbor Freight tools are fine for me. I'm not a NASCAR crew chief, TOP FUEL crew chief, nor do I tighten lug nuts during the Indy 500, but I've used Harbor Freight tools for "many moons" and I am completely satisfied.......my two cents (using my Harbor Freight conversion-calculator)....