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torque wrench.........
so I just picked up a 3/8 clicker type torque wrench from harbor freight, so you know it's a cheapie. I saw at my local ace hardware, a craftsman beam type torque wrench. I love craftsman tool, my entire set of tools is craftsman. never had a problem and if they ever failed I took them right in and they replaced them, no questions. so I need a low to mid range wrench for my new ride as the engine is aluminum and every nut and bolt has specs.
so my question is this...... clicker or beam?? which one do you guys use and why??
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11-10-2018, 08:21 PM
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Clicker craftsman. Check on line for prices. They are often on sale for half price. Crazy thing is store won t honor online price. So u have to order online and click on pick up in store. The go pick up same tool u just had in your hand.
I have the harbor freight 1/4 inch. Ok but numbers are too hard to read
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11-10-2018, 10:37 PM
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I use a craftsman, they've been bought by Stanley. Lowes and Ace Hardware retail them now. Online price seems to be the best way to go. On small stuff, especially aluminum, I use a beam type, that way I know I'm approaching the intended torque. Sometimes it feels like its going to let go, if I don't feel good and its close. I stop. Clicker type works fine at higher inputs. You will probably need a torque angle gauge as well for new stuff with torque to yield bolts, remember to use new bolts every time on TTY.
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11-11-2018, 11:03 AM
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I have a Snap-On 1/2" drive click style that I use for just about everything except things that require inch lbs instead of ft lbs. I have a different click torque wrench for that. But for everything else it's the clicker. Never had a problem with any bolt stripping out a hole. I'm not a fan of beams since a lot of times you are in tight positions and cannot see the bar on the beam accurately. With a clicker you don't need to see anything, just apply pressure till it clicks and you're there.
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11-11-2018, 06:09 PM
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this is the one I picked up. haven't used it yet so I may bring it back and go with the craftsman beam. with the coupon this one set me back all of $17. bucks with tax. how bad can it be?
https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-...nch-61276.html
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