I'm not looking to break the bank with a MAC or Snap-On model but just read the reviews on a Craftsman one my friend has and it seemed they had a boatload of failures. I'd prefer something that can range from 5-80 ft/lb and is 3/8" drive. Links to recommended models would be appreciated.

Thanks everyone

 

I agree on the quality of Craftsman torque wrenches---I have a lot of Craftsman hand tools but their torque wrenches aren't worth the money.
I bought a Husky torque wrench at Home Depot---3/8 drive--goes to about 100 ft lbs--guaranteed for life----works great and comes with a nice storage case. I think it cost about $70

 

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/PRE-C2FR100F.html

i use this at work

 

^^^ Precision Instruments makes torque wrenches for Snap-On.

 

www.torqwrench.com

Precision instruments are the best and will fix them cheap when you overrange them by accident. :-)

 

Thanks for the tips, a friend actually recommended a SK one that I found on ebay for under $90 shipped. Lifetime warranty so I figured I couldnt really go wrong.

 

[QUOTE=ThatPreludeGuy,Mar 31 2008, 07:06 PM] Thanks for the tips, a friend actually recommended a SK one that I found on ebay for under $90 shipped.

 

Whats with the eye rolling?

 

SK makes good tools. I have some SK stuff along with many of my co-workers. I get some of my SK stuff off of the Snap-On truck and he guarantees it too. Did you buy your wrench new or used? if its used i hope its calibrated.

 

Could be the ebay thing. Some stuff are fishy and there's no 100% real guarantee or warranty from defective products. You might be better off taking with the precision instruments torque wrench, but at the end of the day, it's your choice. Good luck