Torque wrench

[Showme]

I'm in the mood to buy a good torque wrench for saws. I take it should be in/lbs. What torque range should I buy. Any suggestions on brands/sources would be appreciated. Really needs to be 3/8's since I'm all set on torx bits in various length's in that size. Thanks.

 

[leeha]

I like Snap On but there pricey
You can get a decent one at any
auto parts stores. Just get one
made in the good ole USA.


Lee

 

[Brian13]

Just got the Snap On electronic torque wrench in 3/8. Love it, it does 5-100 ft./lbs. and converts to newton meters and in./lbs.

 

[logging22]

I like Snap On but there pricey
You can get a decent one at any
auto parts stores. Just get one
made in the good ole USA.


Lee

:agree2:

 

[procarbine2k1]

I got my 3/8 drive torque wrench from Snap-On, and don't use it on my saws, but am a torque fanatic when it comes to my ATC's amd ATV's.
Haven't priced the small increment inch pound units yet, but think I will be looking for one soon too. Let me know if you find a good deal!

 

[Tzed250]

 

[o8f150]

i just turn the wrench till my elbow clicks,,,,:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

i just turn the wrench till my elbow clicks,,,,:hmm3grin2orange:

What is your elbow set to? LOL:spam::monkey:

 

[leeha]

Thats what i'm talkin bout


Lee

 

[djmercer1]

some wrenches only torque in one direction(righty-tighty), check before you buy to know what you get....

 

[Cantdog]

i just turn the wrench till my elbow clicks,,,,:hmm3grin2orange:

Cool, I usually tighten em down til they strip and then back em off a quarter turn!!

 

[Evan]

ive got some money invested in tourgue wrenches from small 1/4 to half inch. i rarely use them and never on a saw. i use them on important things like wheel like nuts and splindle nuts. inside engines on rod bolts and n such.

i couple grunts and fart is plenty of good enough indication on my saws that ive got them snug enough.

 

[o8f150]

What is your elbow set to? LOL:spam::monkey:

pends on how many beers i have had first,,,,1 beer = 100 foot pds,,,,,,,12 beers = 5 foot pds,,,,

 

[procarbine2k1]

Cool, I usually tighten em down til they strip and then back em off a quarter turn!!

Haha, I think that I may have bought some of your used saws. I have been lucky, and haven't had to mess around much with my saws- but I have had problems with some of the older Honda bikes. I torque everything on the motor, and those darn head bolts get soft and snap- or strip. This is usually why I follow the lower torque recommendation on torque specs when I tighten down, but still get those that want to fight...