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Title: Recommended Torque Wrench?
Post by: bravo1616 on October 07, 2010, 08:50:41 pm

Can anyone please give me an idea of which torque wrench is best - ft/lbs range? 1/2 in or 3/4 in?  thanks.

Title: Re: Recommended Torque Wrench?
Post by: zieg85 on October 07, 2010, 09:30:27 pm

More info is needed, type of use and such.

Title: Re: Recommended Torque Wrench?
Post by: VileZambonie on October 07, 2010, 09:48:32 pm

20-220lb-ft is good for general purposes

Title: Re: Recommended Torque Wrench?
Post by: Lt.Del on October 07, 2010, 09:56:05 pm

3/4" ratchet is a big boy.  Don't you mean 3/8" versus 1/2" ?   I have a 3/8" torque ratchet and 1/2" drive torque ratchet.   I have a 3/4" ratchet set but that is for big major jobs.

It depends on your jobs what size.   Most just have a 1/2" drive ratchet torque with a 3/8" adapter I would guess. Covers most all bases.

Title: Re: Recommended Torque Wrench?
Post by: bravo1616 on October 07, 2010, 10:17:27 pm

yes, I meant 3/8" vs 1/2". thanks for the info, now where is best to get one, Car parts or sears? which brand do you guys have?

Title: Re: Recommended Torque Wrench?
Post by: Lt.Del on October 07, 2010, 10:31:30 pm

Craftsman from Sears or Kmart (Sears owns kmart and sells their stuff there now)...all the way!   Unlimited warranty.