torque wrench

[Trav]

I am not familiar with them but by all accounts they are a quality tool. Norbar has an interesting history.

https://www.norbar.com/About/Company-Information

 

[willbur]

Yes- the Norbar is good IMO

 

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

I prefer eTork wrenches because they are easy to set https://www.amazon.com/eTORK-Click-Style-Ergonomic-Mechanic-Automotive/dp/B07CBDMQB6/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1NL8AUICEI8QV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AImr7aGYx84co1bXp-qmdpAcCm13YbmimFfzXPwd7ED1YgqTScUEoo3VzuVffpqwWlR-wK-r7bFzA7gduR7meMqOeDHdK8gNs17qJ1rY3i3tjbGruZP4hkg6l_PrKnqlcnZAH3jMpiYeqqmIt5sU10teR8uzEyCEnotUHmSNORD0s9F4wWdX22mWumVKi-J8kklmpLvlvH6LIh7-EyML37wEH7fmB80aabTGmthyHiZJVUA8AGG9Jtq84hZTnd7vR3N_bIXMKo9PNNFHs0S6RqB7Krkl-owFHus_BgK124w.u1bNE_8JrQIkl4wD8L1rT1NL36L0ZKuEGrUf53qtLxY&dib_tag=se&keywords=eTork+wrench&qid=1756422519&s=hi&sprefix=etork+wrench,tools,145&sr=1-5&th=1View attachment 297650

Is that the old sears wrench with some upgrades. Or probably that's who the sears bought it from back in the day?

 

[Trav]

Old Sears Craftsman were USA made.

 

[redbone3]

That Quinn is 20-100 ft-lb. Drain bolt is something like 27, so you will be at the low end of the range. Not ideal. That wrench would be good for lug nuts, though.

Torque wrench accuracy is rated as a percentage of the setting. So, 27 is as good as any other place between 20 and 100.

 

[redbone3]

Is that the old sears wrench with some upgrades. Or probably that's who the sears bought it from back in the day?

Before I retire, I was a calibration technician. The old sears wrench was entirely different.

 

[Carmudgeon]

Before I retire, I was a calibration technician. The old sears wrench was entirely different.

I have an old Sears 94443 in the garage, that has never been tested, and has a chipped tooth in the drive gear.

Is there still a possibility that it could be serviced, or just something to keep around for nostalgia at this point?

 

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

Before I retire, I was a calibration technician. The old sears wrench was entirely different.

Are those even worth fixing?

 

[GRjdm]

HF Icon torque wrench!

 

[redbone3]

I have an old Sears 94443 in the garage, that has never been tested, and has a chipped tooth in the drive gear.

Is there still a possibility that it could be serviced, or just something to keep around for nostalgia at this point?

Probably a goner.

 

[redbone3]

Depends on what is wrong with it. Parts would be hard to find. If it needs adjusting, that can still be done.

Are those even worth fixing?

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[Nessism1]

Torque wrench accuracy is rated as a percentage of the setting. So, 27 is as good as any other place between 20 and 100.

When working in manufacturing engineering, and needing to torque a fastener, to 27 ft-lb, for example, I would never get the technician a torque wrench with a range of 20-100. I'd be looking for a 10-50 wrench, or something close. Not to mention, a 3/8" drive wrench, going to 100 ft-lbs, is not an ideal application either.

 

[redbone3]

When working in manufacturing engineering, and needing to torque a fastener, to 27 ft-lb, for example, I would never get the technician a torque wrench with a range of 20-100. I'd be looking for a 10-50 wrench, or something close. Not to mention, a 3/8" drive wrench, going to 100 ft-lbs, is not an ideal application either.

All the same accuracy, as long as you stay between 20% and 100% of range.

 

[Trav]

When working in manufacturing engineering, and needing to torque a fastener, to 27 ft-lb, for example, I would never get the technician a torque wrench with a range of 20-100. I'd be looking for a 10-50 wrench, or something close. Not to mention, a 3/8" drive wrench, going to 100 ft-lbs, is not an ideal application either.

20% of 20 is 24 lb.ft so the 20-100 would be no problem whatsoever. Ansi spec on a 3/8 anvil is 150 lb.ft so what is the not ideal?

 

[Nessism1]

Well, maybe I'm being a little on the "ideal" side. Just saying what I'd do. Torque number should ideally be in the middle of the wrench's range. Just me, again, but if torquing something to 100 ft-lbs, I'm grabbing my 1/2" wrench.

 

[Trav]

I would too but sometimes it is a question of how much room there is.

 

[grizzly72]

Well I changed oil tonight in my daughters 2016 forester and set it up for 31 ft lbs and it seemed to work ok.. it felt a lot tighter than I normally torque them by hand.. hopefully no leaks.. thanks again fellas for all the insight.

 

[JeffKeryk]

He who dies with the most tools wins. End of story.
And with the recent HF torque wrench sale, you don't have to settle on just one. Just my 2 cents...

 

[Carmudgeon]

Probably a goner.

Thanks. That's what I suspected.