torque wrench

[dirtrider1]

I am planning on getting a torque wrench because i just bought a new bike. I am planning on getting a craftsmen because of the life time warranty. I think its called a "beam type"- the one that you just look at it and match up the lines costs $20 or the internal mechanism kind- i think you set it and it releases when you get to the right amount(not sure can someone verify) costs $70. I am wondering how much better the $70 is compared to the $20 one. Is it worth spending the extra $. Im pretty young and am thinking i might as well get the better one since i will be using it the rest of my life- any info would be appreciated.

[Honda_Rider_XR]

Get the beam type since you're young and you should be spending money on safety eqiup. and not 1 solitary tool.

[ossagp]

It is always good to get the best you can afford where tools like that are concerned. You wont be sorry. The higher torques are harder to read when you are straining. The brand you picked makes sense to me too.

[cowboyona426]

I have a Crafstman beam type and it works just fine, but if you have the money I would go for the clicker type. Since I have the beam wrench to calibrate with, I'm thinking of getting a 3/8" drive clicker torque wrench from Harbor Freight for 10 bucks... I wouldn't do it if I didn't have a good wrench to check it with though, I'd hate to over or under torque an important bolt.

[monoshock]

I got this one for Christmas and I absolutely love it. Use it all the time. I also keep a cheapo beam type for the higher ft. pound stuff.

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[dirtrider1]

thanks- that was the exact one i was looking at

[monoshock]

Originally posted by cowboyona426
I have a Crafstman beam type and it works just fine, but if you have the money I would go for the clicker type. Since I have the beam wrench to calibrate with, I'm thinking of getting a 3/8" drive clicker torque wrench from Harbor Freight for 10 bucks... I wouldn't do it if I didn't have a good wrench to check it with though, I'd hate to over or under torque an important bolt.

I'd say it's worse to over torque. You run the risk of snapping off a fastener or stripping something.

[Twiztid One]

i just got one at the local Cummings tool store for $30 and its the clicker type . i have been very pleased with it and tested the acuracy with a $500 Snap-on on it was right on , since i bought it i find myself using it all the time .

[pragmatic393]

Originally posted by dirtrider1
I am planning on getting a craftsmen because of the life time warranty.

I agree the craftsman clicker is nice. Just remember, the ole' craftsman warranty does not apply to these torque wrenches.

[KTM250rm393]

You can get a clicker torque wrench at most automobile stores for around $24.00 (3/8" drive).

I went with a lift time warrenty one from our quality tool store (Clark Tool) for $85.00

[Yardpro393]

the beam type is good, but is hard to get exact torque values.

mose of the fastners on your bikr will be under 50 ftlbs. so no need for a high torque wrench

[monoshock]

Originally posted by pragmatic
I agree the craftsman clicker is nice. Just remember, the ole' craftsman warranty does not apply to these torque wrenches.

Yup, the Craftsman I linked to only carries a 90 day limited warranty.

[cowboyona426]

YP, it is nice to have a wrench that will torque to high values though for stuff like the steering stem nut.

[monoshock]

Originally posted by cowboyona426
YP, it is nice to have a wrench that will torque to high values though for stuff like the steering stem nut.

Yup and the axle nuts too.

That's why you really need two.

[MATTXR250R]

I use the Crafts Beam Type as well...it was like 20$ I think..or 25$....Has worked great on everything I have used it for so far.

[MATTXR250R]

I use the Crafts Beam Type as well...it was like 20$ I think..or 25$....Has worked great on everything I have used it for so far.

[Honda_Rider_XR]

I still need to buy one lol :

I think i will use a beam one for now, until i can get my hands on a nice clicker type one.

[cowboyona426]

I never torque my axle nut... a good tug on a crescent wrench is all it needs.

[Roostman]

I have the Craftsman beam type and both 1/2" and 3/8" clicker types from Craftsman. The problem with the beam type is that its not accurate for much, it just gets you close. For me, Im not playin horseshoes so close isnt good enough (like yourself I bought it 20 years ago when I was young and didnt want to spend more). Now, the clicker types are way more reliable for intricate parts such as your fork pinch bolts, etc. BEWARE, my $70 3/8" Craftsman took a crap after about 1.5 years (cause I tried to use it near its threashold) and now I dont trust it, nor would I buy another Craftsman. Im gonna buy a MAC or SnapOn when I feel like blowin a big wad on a tool I already spent a descent amount on. Lesson of the day, buy the best to begin with and you save money in the long run (granted it sometimes costs way more up front but in the end youll be better off- usually).

[pragmatic393]

Originally posted by cowboyona426
I never torque my axle nut... a good tug on a crescent wrench is all it needs.

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