Best Torque Wrench

[Richard Cranium]

I've got a Snap On click wrench that I've had for about 30 years. No problems with it whatsoever.

 

[mopar 3 B]

I've got a Snap On click wrench that I've had for about 30 years. No problems with it whatsoever.

Thats a young one at only 30 years.

 

[493 Mike]

Thats a young one at only 30 years.

Ya! This summer I sent my 1/2" click-type Penncraft (JC Penny) to a scientific testing firm (test cost more than the wrench) for its first calibration check since new in 1969. Damned if it didn't pass with flying colors!
Mike

 

[mopar 3 B]

Just don't drop it and never let it sit tourqed. Mine still gets stored in its original cardboard box.
I expect it to last a life time.

 

[1967coronet440]

I have the CDI one as well and it is a high quality part for sure. Cost difference compared to the name brands was significant and as mentioned above they make the Snap On brand.

https://www.amazon.com/CDI-1002MFRM...745359&sr=1-1&keywords=cdi+torque+wrench+1002

Yup, that looks identical to my snap on

 

[BeeKool]

Just don't drop it and never let it sit tourqed. Mine still gets stored in its original cardboard box.
I expect it to last a life time.

Use it for a breaker bar

 

[moparnation74]

I appreciate everyones input, Thank you! I chose the Snap on.....

This is a new unused unit I got off of eBay....

 

[mopar 3 B]

Looks nice and came in a decent case to boot. Good going.

 

[moparnation74]

Looks nice and came in a decent case to boot. Good going.

Plus it was a 100 bucks cheaper than a brand new one 2017/18 model.....This model hasn't changed in several years...

 

[SublimeSixpack]

Looks like a nice one!

And here I am still using my beam type torque wrenches.

 

[BeeKool]

Looks like a nice one!

And here I am still using my beam type torque wrenches.

I still have one, I'm sure lots of us do. Just easier to use the click style.
Up until last year I still had a land line w a rotary dialer.

 

[SublimeSixpack]

I still have one, I'm sure lots of us do. Just easier to use the click style.
Up until last year I still had a land line w a rotary dialer.

True, they are easier to use. But mine gets the job done and will no doubt last as long as I need them to.
A rotary? Haven't seen one of those for years except on the old TV shows. Remember phone booths?

 

[BeeKool]

True, they are easier to use. But mine gets the job done and will no doubt last as long as I need them to.
A rotary? Haven't seen one of those for years except on the old TV shows. Remember phone booths?

Still have one in town. No lies.

 

[SublimeSixpack]

Still have one in town. No lies.

Cool!

 

[Jackpot50]

Got an old Craftsman bear torque wrench 40 years old had it checked for first time this year, right on. unless you use every day old is a safe bet.

 

[moparnation74]

My old craftsman became unreadable through the site glass, handle all messed up, dropped a dozens times etc....Had it for over 20 years.....

I always said whenever that one wears out. I am going to step up to a higher quality brand...

Overall, I wasn't searching for the economical choice but the best choice to fit my needs and wants....Hence, the Snap On unit was it....

I am very happy with it and glad I chose this one.....

Also, the #2 choice was the CDI...With the ebay one 100 bucks cheaper than the new Snap On and a new CDI a little bit less than the ebay one I got...is where the buck/choice fell...

 

[mopar 3 B]

My old craftsman became unreadable through the site glass, handle all messed up, dropped a dozens times etc....Had it for over 20 years.....

I always said whenever that one wears out. I am going to step up to a higher quality brand...

Overall, I wasn't searching for the economical choice but the best choice to fit my needs and wants....Hence, the Snap On unit was it....

I am very happy with it and glad I chose this one.....

Also, the #2 choice was the CDI...With the ebay one 100 bucks cheaper than the new Snap On and a new CDI a little bit less than the ebay one I got...is where the buck/choice fell...

You planing on droping this one?

 

[moparnation74]

You planing on droping this one?

lol.....it will be treated like a baby......I may make a special diaper for it...

The old craftsman was used and abused.....seen a lot of action....

 

[BeeKool]

lol.....it will be treated like a baby......I may make a special diaper for it...
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I hear they also work well as breaker bars. Put a pipe on the end of it and breaks loose some tractor lugs.

 

[moparnation74]

I hear they also work well as breaker bars. Put a pipe on the end of it and breaks loose some tractor lugs.

Thankfully, I don't own nor plan to own a tractor...but I did stay at a Holiday inn Express awhile back...lol