I recently went on the search for torque wrenches. I didn’t’ want to spend the $$ for parts truck brands. I looked at Craftsman clicking type, and wasn’t pleased. Much of the handle (the parts that you turn to adjust) were plastic. I was also pissed that it was $30 more in store than online.

I did a little more looking and found that the Duralast from Autozone had good reviews. Iirc, it was around $30. I now have both the ½” and 3/8”.

Probably not as accurate as a Snap-On, but should work for what I need it for (drain plugs, etc.). They seemed much more robust than the Craftsman wrenches.

 

As far as Sears goes, I usually order online and then pick up in-store.

 

I just did this a few months ago. I ended up with the CDI 1/2 unit (2503MFRMH) from ToolsDelivered.com. It was delivered to my door for less then the HomeDepot or Lowes brand. I am very happy with it. I will be buying the other sizes from them when I need them.

 

Check out Precision Instruments:

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-i...-c3fr250f.aspx

It's a click type but to set the torque, you don't need to twist the handle a fifty times. Also, you don't need to reset it after usage.

 

it depends what you're doing intended use is the biggest factor when buying.

tq some wheels? 40 dollar duralast from autozone

building a motor? different story

 

Looking at the CDI 2503MFR unit. My problem now is whether to get the metal handle or the plastic polymer egronomic grip handle.
They are the same price haha!

Also I saw that CDI has a 3/8" 10-100 ft-lbs. unit, would that be worth buying? or just stick with the 30-250 ft-lbs?
Only using the torque wrench for garage stuff, lugnuts, engine building etc.

Thanks

 

they are the most accurate in the middle of their rating

cylinder head stuff I have a 10-250 inlb 3/8 snap-on
Block stuff I have a 10-100 ftlbs 3/8 snap-on
wheels and random stuff 10-150 duralast 1/2' haha

 

^ Yes, that.

I use a Craftsman 3/8" (5-80 ft-lb) and a cheap 1/2" (10-150 ft-lb)from Tirerack for wheels.

 

I love my dial wrench, old school style , made in USA by S-K Tools that I picked up about 15 years ago, if I was re-building an engine I'd use this one.

 

I have a husky torque wrench, it goes from: 20-250 Ft-lbs, it has been great, I use it for everything. I have had a lot of Supras, and if you don't know the crank pulley on that it is one bolt that is about 230-240 Ft-lbs, so i needed this one. Even the S2000 Crank pulley bolt is a lot ( :