Torque wrench opinions

Rusty · 02-28-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

^^ show off!

hey, your floor needs repair.

Sorry.

Used to be an ASE Master Tech at one time. So I got a boat load of Snap-On tools.

That was a new floor coating put down about 4 years ago. Motorcycle kick stands, welding and ox/ace cutting play hell with floor coatings.

kenchan · 02-29-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Sorry.

Used to be an ASE Master Tech at one time. So I got a boat load of Snap-On tools.

That was a new floor coating put down about 4 years ago. Motorcycle kick stands, welding and ox/ace cutting play hell with floor coatings.

nice. you're a pro.

me... just a weekend bolt-on guy...

but have tools to do most work i would ever do on my car.

m4a1mustang · 02-27-2012, 10:22 AM

I have a Kobalt 100lb-ft wrench and another Craftsman long arm 250 lb-ft wrench. I need to get some more.

kenchan · 02-27-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I have a Kobalt 100lb-ft wrench and another Craftsman long arm 250 lb-ft wrench. I need to get real ones.

fixed.

m4a1mustang · 02-27-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

fixed.

Lawl

ZMan8 · 02-27-2012, 11:22 AM

So I take it stay away from Craftsman, kobalt, husky etc?

azn370z · 02-27-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

So I take it stay away from Craftsman, kobalt, husky etc?

I wouldn't buy husky, I've broke their wrench and sockets.

m4a1mustang · 02-27-2012, 11:34 AM

They are fine.

ZMan8 · 02-27-2012, 11:47 AM

Maybe I'll get one of the pricey ones as 1/2" and one of the cheaper ones for the 3/8" to start off

m4a1mustang · 02-27-2012, 11:52 AM

Perhaps. Whatever you do don't drop them. That can knock them out of calibration pretty easily.

ZMan8 · 02-27-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Perhaps. Whatever you do don't drop them. That can knock them out of calibration pretty easily.

ha, yeah I heard be gentle with the torque wrenches they are "sensitive"

m4a1mustang · 02-27-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

ha, yeah I heard be gentle with the torque wrenches they are "sensitive"

Yes, I'll be gentle... it will only hurt a little bit... wait... where are we?

kenchan · 02-27-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yes, I'll be gentle... it will only hurt a little bit... wait... where are we?

wtf...

kenchan · 02-27-2012, 11:58 AM

yep, very sensitive and if once you're done, untwist handle to the lowest setting on the traditional type.

m4a1mustang · 02-27-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yep, very sensitive and if once you're done, untwist handle to the lowest setting on the traditional type.

Basically, cuddle with it. Maybe light up a cigarette.

I need to buy an inch/lb wrench.

02-27-2012, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	I have a Kobalt 100lb-ft wrench and another Craftsman long arm 250 lb-ft wrench. I need to get some more. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-27-2012, 11:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 660	So I take it stay away from Craftsman, kobalt, husky etc? __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

02-27-2012, 11:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	They are fine. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-27-2012, 11:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 660	Maybe I'll get one of the pricey ones as 1/2" and one of the cheaper ones for the 3/8" to start off __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

02-27-2012, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	Perhaps. Whatever you do don't drop them. That can knock them out of calibration pretty easily. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-27-2012, 11:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	yep, very sensitive and if once you're done, untwist handle to the lowest setting on the traditional type.

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