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Offline bravo1616

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Recommended Torque Wrench?
« 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.
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Re: Recommended Torque Wrench?
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2010, 09:30:27 pm »
More info is needed, type of use and such.
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Re: Recommended Torque Wrench?
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2010, 09:48:32 pm »
20-220lb-ft is good for general purposes
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Re: Recommended Torque Wrench?
« Reply #3 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.
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Offline bravo1616

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Re: Recommended Torque Wrench?
« Reply #4 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?
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Re: Recommended Torque Wrench?
« Reply #5 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.

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