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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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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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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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11-11-2018, 09:01 PM
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Quote:
https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-...nch-61276.html
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God) Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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11-11-2018, 09:19 PM
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yeah, I saw some of those. I think i'm gonna bring it back and go with the craftsman.
https://www.acehardware.com/departme...CABEgLVK_D_BwE
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hammer aint. stinkpot aint. sawdust aint. rainbow aint. maco sure as sh!t aint. randle? ha ha ha.
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11-21-2018, 08:22 AM
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Off topic, but like everything else craftsman is getting cheap. I bought a couple socket sets for the trawler from Ace and returned them. The Stanley set from Walmart was better quality, more sockets and half the price. Keep in mind Ive run nothing but Craftsman hand tools. Bought a set of Craftsman flare nut wrenches and they were decent.
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