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My son finally graduated college, and got a great job 1300 miles away. He came this weekend and took 3 of his bikes back with him. I offered him a new set of tools, or my tools, that we used on his bikes for all those years. He asked for mine. I said good choice. They know what to do, you don't even have to. He's good at wrenching on his bike. Over the years, we learned together. So, he took them away. My question is about torque wrenches. I never liked what I had. I had one craftsman and it was never right, and another one, I don't even remember what brand, it was expensive, but junk. I want to get him a good one. I've heard good stuff about the snap on electronic ones, even from a mechanic at the shop were we bought his bikes. I know they are pricey, but something good will last him a lifetime. Where can I get a good price on one, and what are your thoughts? Thank You Gentlemen.
They are bought/re-branded by a lot of people like snapon and matco, just cheaper to go direct.
http://www.torqwrench.com/
this guy sells them on ebay for a good price as well:
http://stores.ebay.com/TOOLTOPIA?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
I found mine used on eBay. It was a Snap-On mechanic selling it. Take the batteries out when not in use, mine had been repaired from batteries leaking inside.
I've seen them used from time to time, but they don't last long.
Here's one-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/231948277946?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_ref=http%25…
And a few more-
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/snap-on-digital-torque-wrench
The Shop
Top one is 0-25ft lbs dial wrench for delicate stuff like cam caps. D2F25FM with a memory needle to easily read your highest value. $175
Bottom is 20-100ft lbs, twin beam, flex head. C2FR100F and $140.
These kick so much azz and I punch myself daily for not having bought these ten years ago. Those craftsmans are like comparing a chinese pitbike to a new CRF. You won't regret it. I also got a bigger one (C3FR250F. ½ drive, flex head, 40-250ft-lb, split beam = $150) for lug nuts and heavier auto repair stuff. Under $500 for all 3 and they will last forever.
Personally, I wouldn't buy Snap-On (or other tool truck brands) unless you find a smoking deal and/or are buying used. They make excellent tools, no doubt, but they are targeted towards the pro mechanic that needs the warranty service of a dealer stopping by every week, and are priced accordingly. I don't make a living with my tools, so I can get by if I need to send a tool away for warranty work (though I've never needed to).
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