Thinking about this torque wrench as it goes down lower than most other 3/8 torque wrenches.
Your thoughts?
Harbor Freight Quinn Torque Wrench
Your thoughts?
Harbor Freight Quinn Torque Wrench
$35 off this Quinn Digital Torque wrench - your thoughts?
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I like it. Has angle too.
I should have added, the main use is spark plugs. I just did a Toyota 4 banger that spec'ed 13 lb/ft.
Yeah, I have 3/8 that goes down to 5ft, and 1/2 that is 10-100ft. But, I really need a digital one that does angle too, as half a stuff on BMW has 90 degrees after torquing.
I am also very skeptical of torque wrenches that do not list the accuracy range, such as "20-100%." Usually, torque wrenches will only be accurate to 20-100% of their advertised scale, and a separate level of accuracy will be listed for 5-19%. This one doesn't list any info at all.
And no place to get it serviced.
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ls it usually 90 degrees? Can't we just lay out 1/4 turn after torquing to specs?
Sure, but sometimes it is just easier with this kind of wrench.
Of course, but this is more exact than an eyeball measurement.
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I’d buy a us made mechanical one instead. If I needed an angle meter, I’m sure there are other ways to do it.
I like it but the short warranty would make me think twice. They could at least give a one or two year warranty. Does the GW come with a better warranty?
Every piece of HF electronics I've purchased has failed. While this may be magically be better quality, I doubt it, my multimeter failed, my IR thermometer, my digital clamp AC current meter, and 100% of the 6", 12" calipers and more. Quite simply, I will never purchase another electronic component from them, EVER.
EDIT: I like quality beam type torque wrenches. They work every time. AND 50 years down the road, they still work fine, and can be calibrated to a high degree of accuracy. Plus it is easy to hold a torque for proper bolt stretch.
EDIT: I like quality beam type torque wrenches. They work every time. AND 50 years down the road, they still work fine, and can be calibrated to a high degree of accuracy. Plus it is easy to hold a torque for proper bolt stretch.
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Those are interesting, I don't know about the quality.
I've been looking at Park Tool beam wrenches. Mid grade quality, good price. Generally for bicycles. and
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