Torque wrench size for use on teactor

[orangeandgreen]

Buy a torque wrench based on the torque you will be applying/checking, not on drive size. Most quality torque wrenches (ie Sturtevant Richmont, Snap-On, Mac...) have a disclaimer that guaranteed accuracy only applies from 25% to full scale reading. Most likely, a number of torque wrenches will be necessary. My tool box has a 100in-lb, 250 in-lb, 50 ft-lb, and 150 ft-lb.
I prefer the beam style wrenches because if they are not pointing at Zero, it's time for calibration, not the case with click type wrenches.
Consider a scheduled calibration just to be safe. I have mine checked yearly.

 

[mkreitler]

Go with BOTH 3/8"and 1/2" say away from any new CRAFTSMAN they are JUNK! The BEST and what I use Is SNAP-ON.SECOND CHOICE MAC.