[arsenic]

I didn't mean to be a smartarse, I'm sorry to anyone offended
I buy A LOT of tools from Pit Posse, however, I WOULD NOT trust a $40 dollar 200 in-lbs torque wrench.

[Black_peter]

You weren't being a smart *** you were, again, telling people things. When you tell people things you might get called a bad name.

[Fast Kat06]

WRONG!!! I have the Snap On torque wrench. I use my SK in in-lbs.

The torque wrench I have is a 1/2inch drive tool #ATECH3FR250 I mainly use it for heavy line engine work, the angle mode is a real time saver bro. I wouldn't use it on a job like that though!!!!!!!

[arsenic]

right for big torque vales the Snap On is great, I agree with you there no doubt. It's small stuff I don't use it for.

[doomed_preacher]

get a 1/2" to 3/8" adapter, this isn't rocket surgery

actually when dealing with torque wrenches you do not want to use adapter or even extensions if you can avoid it as they throw your correct torque off and if your dealing with say 25 inch pounds putting a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter can throw you off by up to as much as 10 inch pounds

[arsenic]

no an adapter keeps the socket centered on the ratchet, therefore, it does not matter.

[hardlydangerous]

just buy a 3/8" from harbour freight
I have a couple different styles. click type and bar type.. each has its own place and time to be used.

Only an adapter that extends the length of the wrench will throw off the torque values such as a crows foot adapter. Even them most crows foot adatpers on 2-5 in-lbs.
so on a stud that normally would be 20 in-lbs would be 15-18lbs.

Also remember when using a torque wrench it s not always about how tight they are but more importantly that they are all evenly torqued down to the same amount. Thats why click type torque wrenches are much more important on delicate pates and things like cylinder heads and engine cases etc.

%$#& sears and thier continuosly getting shottier tools...

[allblackkat]

rocket surgery...

[arsenic]

just buy a 3/8" from harbour freight

I HATE HF, but I don't like Craftsman torque wrenches either, not new ones anyway. I like the SK brand.

[Tmod]

actually when dealing with torque wrenches you do not want to use adapter or even extensions if you can avoid it as they throw your correct torque off and if your dealing with say 25 inch pounds putting a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter can throw you off by up to as much as 10 inch pounds

As others have stated if you use a extension that is 90 degrees to the wrench such as a extension the torque will not change. I have verified this at work when I was calibrating the torque wrenches. The key is proper torque wrench use.

Tmod

[hardlydangerous]

I HATE HF, but I don't like Craftsman torque wrenches either, not new ones anyway. I like the SK rand.

never heard of them

[arsenic]

http://www.superiorpaneltechnology.com/category_s/155.htm

[Tmod]

Or SK Tools

Tmod

[arsenic]

I have the SKT74026 25-250 in-lbs 3/8 drive one and the SKT74255 20-150 ft-lbs 1/2 drive torque wrench.
I want this:

http://www.superiorpaneltechnology.com/Torque_Wrenches_p/skt73004.htm

I have no idea were I'd use it, but tools are cool.

[suzukiray]

I've grown up with a family of mechanics & none of us have ever liked or had a use for BEAM type torque wrenches. I have 4 Snap On torque wrenches. I've got a 75-250 ft lb 1/2 inch drive, 2 5-75 ft lb 3/8 drives, & an inch pound also. Does anyone that isn't using their torque wrenches every day need the expense of Snap On? Probably not. I just have no faith in the accuracy of beam type torque wrenches. I would recommend the non FULL time mechanics on here get a Craftsman as they still have a lifetime warranty & can be traded in at a Sears store. I think for the price & ability to do the job, that would be the best choice. Ray.