Torque Wrench

[Slick]

My new set of Mezler ME880's for the V-Rod are sitting in the garage. I will now begin destruction of the bike for purposes of putting on new tires, the updated slipper clutch and an oil change. I find myself in need of a decent torque wrench to put it all back together again, hence this post.

I've looked on-line at Sears, Home Depot (Husky brand), Lowes (Kobalt brand), Northern Tool (house brand, Titan brand and KD brand).

Snap-On wants 4X what the above places want, but no doubt it is better quality. I just don't work where a truck stops by weekly any more.

Can anyone give me any insight on the best cost/quality choices?

[DaSkip]

Originally Posted by Slick

My new set of Mezler ME880's for the V-Rod are sitting in the garage. I will now begin destruction of the bike for purposes of putting on new tires, the updated slipper clutch and an oil change. I find myself in need of a decent torque wrench to put it all back together again, hence this post.

I've looked on-line at Sears, Home Depot (Husky brand), Lowes (Kobalt brand), Northern Tool (house brand, Titan brand and KD brand).

Snap-On wants 4X what the above places want, but no doubt it is better quality. I just don't work where a truck stops by weekly any more.

Can anyone give me any insight on the best cost/quality choices?

How about I loan you mine. I'm off this week, I could swing by the hangar and hook you up. I've got you covered from 5 in/lbs to 100 ft/lbs.

If you want your own, I would go with Craftsman first then the others.

Mine are calibrated yearly and you're welcome to them.

; ^ )

[Slick]

Originally Posted by DaSkip

How about I loan you mine. I'm off this week, I could swing by the hangar and hook you up. I've got you covered from 5 in/lbs to 100 ft/lbs.

If you want your own, I would go with Craftsman first then the others.

Mine are calibrated yearly and you're welcome to them.

; ^ )

I appreciate the offer, but I'm gonna take my time with this over several weeks. I know you can't be without yours for as long as I'm likely to take on this little project. I really need to invest in one or more TQ wrenches, what with the turbo project on this bike in the spring.

[SafetyMan]

If you're making your living with it, go SnapOn or Mac...

If you're going to use it once in a while in your own garage,
and take care of it, ie, loosen it and store it in a proper case,
Then go with Craftsman

[Fe Butte]

I too would vote for the Craftsman brand for at home stuff.

Just don't ask them about a valve spring compressor. "Is that like a air compressor"?

They had to escort me from the store to make me stop banging my head on the wall and sobbing.

[SafetyMan]

My cousin owns 3 SnapOn routes and is a ASE Master Mechanic.
I called him to get a deal on a TQwrench, even he told me to go to Sears.

[y2kflhr]

Where would it get my sears calibrated? Since I am putting the low rider back together it would be no if it was calibrated

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[Dinero]

Originally Posted by SafetyMan

If you're making your living with it, go SnapOn or Mac...

If you're going to use it once in a while in your own garage,
and take care of it, ie, loosen it and store it in a proper case,
Then go with Craftsman

Good advice.

[KD5CQT]

I have several different sized Craftsman torque wrenches and have used them without a problem for years. Definitely time for me to have them calibrated...never did know if I could bring them back to Sears for this or had to find someone else.

[y2kflhr]

I have a dilemma my cylinder studs start torque at seven lbs but my wrench starts at 10....

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[Infidel!]

Slick, if you're going to buy, either Sears Craftsman, or the Home Depot Husky you can't go wrong. Additionally Lowes sells Cobalt brand which is made by Snap-on. In either case, I prefer the clicker type. Tighten till it clicks and you're done.

[Infidel!]

Originally Posted by y2kflhr

I have a dilemma my cylinder studs start torque at seven lbs but my wrench starts at 10....

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Use an inch lbs torque wrench and use 84 inch lbs (12 x 7)

[y2kflhr]

Thanks

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[Bone Stockman]

I really need to get my Craftsman wrench calibrated. Where can I get that done?

[DaSkip]

Originally Posted by '05Train

I really need to get my Craftsman wrench calibrated. Where can I get that done?

Google a local Metrologist, or something like that. I think your money is better spent on a nice date with your baby.