Ive been looking online at some toque wrenches and decided that i want to go with a digital one. I think i may go with a 3/8 drive since thats the size we seem to have more of for our sockets (dont mind buying a whole new set but rather not to save some cash). ive seen a couple that im interested in but i want some opinions and personal experience/feedback from you guys. I will be using this tool mainly for maintenance. nothing crazy like rebuilding an engine.
Brownline digital torque wrnech
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Eastwood digital torque wrench
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or the angle version of the eastwood
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Let me know what you guys think. post up any recommendations for other wrenches. thanks in advance!

 

nothing?

 

I have never used a digital torque wrench so no comment there. I do have a click type and a beam type. The click type I went with snap-on tqfr250. Its a 1/2 inch drive because I use it on larger nuts and bolts. My 3/8 beam (its actually a dial) type is also snap-on. I feel that if the precision is important enough that you need a torque wrench, then go with a quality wrench. I rarely excede 30 lbs-ft (good to 50) on my 3/8 wrench and 100 to 200 on my 1/2 inch torque wrench.

 

I'm not a fan of digital for this. You have to set it and then listen for the beeping. I'd much rather use a clicking device because once you get to the torque, it clicks and gives so it's much harder to accidentally over-torque.

 

I have/use the Brownline 1/2 digital torque wrench. I have no complaints. However, I haven't used it much. I'm starting my suspension overhaul so it will be put use more than usual. As mentioned earlier the click torque wrenches are reliable. My mech only uses the click style torque wrenches because of the minimal risk of accidentally over torquing.

 

I have been using the brownline for a few years now and it is great. I also have a craftsman digital that I use for higher torque settings.

 

Don't use them for reasons stated above. If you're looking for a click type I've been very happy with CDI Torque.