Torque wrenches

[oosik]

My Op manual makes a simple statement. Clean all threads but DO NOT lubricate.

 

[kenmac]

Checked my two out one ok the other a Craftsman torque ok in one direction but ratchet broke so it won’t work opposite direction. Going to stop by Lowe’s and see if since it’s a mechanical failure not a torque issue if they will replace it under the craftsman lifetime warranty. Then going to look at the Harbor Freight “ICON” 1/2 in drive wrench . Anyone have experience with this unit.

Best I remember, They told me craftsman torque wrench doesn't carry the lifetime warranty
Perhaps thy will replace it for ya.. It's worth a shot !

 

[Toyboy]

I have 3 different clicker torque wrenches.
1/2" OTC 250'#
3/8" Proto 75'#
1/4" J.S. Tool Co. 150"#
I prefer to stay away from Harbor Freight or any other Chinese tools

 

[orezok]

So whats wrong with Farmer tight.

 

[jaydee325]

My Op manual makes a simple statement. Clean all threads but DO NOT lubricate.

Here is a very informative article on threaded fasteners:

Threaded Fasteners on Your Motorcycle | Cycle World

The last sentence of the article sums it up well.

 

[PILOON]

I own or have owned many torqueing wrenches and even a 'watch torque' that measured drag on instrument pointer shafts.
Being in aviation 'back then' calibration was mandatory especially when you adjusted torque on autopilot servos.
I got so that my wrist would tell me if torque was correct.
What often amazed me was to check my 'wrist torque' with a calibrated tool only to find that taking the fastener to calibrated specs sometimes caused stripping of threads.
Go figure!
While I have all kinds, click, dial, I still prefer the basic old lever blade with pointer.
As a tool junkie bet I could rassle up a dozen or more in my collection of tools.

One nice modern unit (garage find) has both metric and SAE scales, measures in both directions and came with 3/8 and 1/2 inch adapter.
LOL, haven't even used it yet!

At one point in time I even owned a Snap On calibration test stand. (I lent that out but it never came back.)

 

[5030]

I have 3 different clicker torque wrenches.
1/2" OTC 250#
3/8" Proto 75#
1/4" J.S. Tool Co. inch #
I prefer to stay away from Harbor Freight or any other Chinese tools

Don't buy a Snap-On then.... You fill in the blanks...

 

[5030]

At one point in time I even owned a Snap On calibration test stand. (I lent that out but it never came back.)

I still have mine. Also have a L.S. Starrett torque master.

Most every wrench made today has both Newton Meter and foot pound scales and in the case of the smaller 1/4 drive models, inch pound scales.

 

[check 6]

Best I remember, They told me craftsman torque wrench doesn't carry the lifetime warranty
Perhaps thy will replace it for ya.. It's worth a shot !

I went to Lowe’s and they said they would replace it especially since it was a mechanical ( ratchet failed ) and not a torque issue HOWEVER it must be with an identical wrench and since that one is no longer produced I would have to contact Ctaftsman direct in other words a waste of time

 

[5030]

I have 3 different clicker torque wrenches.
1/2" OTC 250#
3/8" Proto 75#
1/4" J.S. Tool Co. inch #
I prefer to stay away from Harbor Freight or any other Chinese tools

Hate to bust your bubble but...

OTC = made in Taiwan
Proto = made in China
JSA = made in Taiwan

Duh.....