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Whats a Good Torque Wrench???

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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:42 AM
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Cool Whats a Good Torque Wrench???

Hey,

I have been using a POS torque wrench from autozone for a while now. Im wondering if anyone can recommend a good, accurate torque wrench for a decent price. I figure its time to step it up for the large winter projects coming up.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:51 AM
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Im happy with my Craftsman.
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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i just bought a "clicker" from advance auto for $35...i like the clickers
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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if you want a REAL good one, track down your local MAC, MATCO, or SNAP-ON truck, they will set you up right, but it will cost you.....
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 12:09 PM
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I use a Craftsman as well. Very nice unit.
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 12:14 PM
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Craftsman here too. Be careful which one (range) you choose, a wrench that does lugnuts is practically useless for most of the engine fastners. Thats how I ended up with all 3 Crafstman ranges actually.

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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 01:05 PM
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I have 3 Craftsman and one Husky(Home Depot). All clicker style with different ranges. They run about $70 each and I have been happy with them. You will probably find that you'll need more than one range.

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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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"I have been using a POS torque wrench from autozone for a while now"


I resent that!

I have a 20 dollar Torque wrench from AZ and it's awsome. You must have Autozone confused with Pepboys or something!


Autozone tools Rock
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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For the money,Craftsman is good.
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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Another vote for Craftsmen. It just doesn't pay to be cheap when it comes to your tools.
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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Hmm, all my other tools are craftsman, so it looks like thats probably the way ill go. Thanks for the replies.
Brandon
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