Torque Wrenchs

[90Xjay]

I need a new torque wrench, I have been using the same old click type for over ten years and I don't think its calibrated right.

I am looking for a new one, will look at Craftsman first, I have seen the digital read outs but I can't seem to get myself to trust the read out as accurate.

What are some of your opinions?

 

[jay79cj7]

I would bet the digital is more accurate than the "click" type.

 

[dropseys]

yeah, but probably not as accurate as a scale type.

 

[mud4feet]

Only ones I ever used were manual (click or scale). A digital would probably be pretty cool. I'm slowly learning to trust all the digital gizmos creaping into our lives. My robotic total station (= old school "transit") has a digital level bubble! :shock: If it were me, I'd go with the digital readout and hope for the best.

 

[TwistedCU]

My old clicker torque wrench works for me.

 

[90Xjay]

I know that a good click type will set you back around $75
I don't know what the digitals run or what brand name to trust
maybe I'll get one from Harbor Freight for $10, that just screams quality!

 

[droopey]

All 3 of mine are micro adjust from craftsman. Use to have scale type but prefer click, have never tried digital.

 

[Utah_jeepster]

I have a Digital one from Matco tools,1/2 drive. My company had it calibrated to use on a hydro dam project. From factory it was with-in +/-.01 newton inch pouds. It takes a bit getting used to having it beep instead of click. I had the micrometer type for years (twist setting and click). Just pull on it till it clicks and auto release...a no brainer.

The digitals you have to watch the lights on the bar to make sure your not pulling on it too fast and pass the setting, thay you have to loosen and re-tighten again and again.

 

[mud4feet]

I have a Digital one from Matco tools,1/2 drive. My company had it calibrated to use on a hydro dam project. From factory it was with-in +/-.01 newton inch pouds. It takes a bit getting used to having it beep instead of click. I had the micrometer type for years (twist setting and click). Just pull on it till it clicks and auto release...a no brainer.

The digitals you have to watch the lights on the bar to make sure your not pulling on it too fast and pass the setting, thay you have to loosen and re-tighten again and again.

Good to hear some input from someone who's used one! I was wondering how they worked.:???:

 

[90Xjay]

yeah, that is good to know. 8)

 

[Sparky-Watts]

If you're getting a "clicker" or scale type, you'll be ok with Craftsman, but I won't trust anything they sell anymore that has anything electric or electronic on it. Quality on those items has gone down the crapper. My dad always used either a Craftsman clicker or a Snap-On that was a clicker with a scale. Both were guaranteed for life, including calibration whenever you wanted.