Best Torque Wrench?

[bostonviewer]

Hi all,

First post on this great forum!

I'd like your recommendation on the best torque wrench - money no bar. I'd love a beam type or a dial type. I am in the market for a torque wrench in the 15 inch pound to 100 inch pound range.

I am sold on the beam type wrenches, no need for re-calibration (never lose the zero, eh?), and simple to use. I hear they are also used in the aviation industry - actually preferred over the click-types. I had a craftsman, my only gripe is they dont mark the scale in smaller increments. I dont want to guess the torque setting between 4 and 6 foot-pound. It can make a world of difference!

 

[NateHaler]

2 inch pounds will make a "world" of difference? Sounds like you want a tool forum.

http://www.google.com/search?q=best+inch-pound+torque+wrench&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a#sclient=psy&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=77Q&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&source=hp&q=tool+forums&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&fp=3221ba0235436271

 

[CoverDog]

I have used a Sturtevant Richmont Model 1501 (0-150 in. lbs) for about a year and am very pleased with the performance. It is a dial torque wrench and the dial is 2.5" in diameter. Made in the USA it will run you about $250 new. Look online I saw several on EBay not to long ago.

Below is the link to the wrench. Model 1501


http://www.srtorque.com/Products/SystemsandTools/Product%20Pages/dialtw.html

 

[Preacher]

I just picked up the Borka wrench from Brownells and am very pleased with it and what it will easily do.... do a search for torque wrenches on this site, they had a good review on it....

 

[nfhjr62]

Have a Wheeler Fat Wrench enought said

 

[clannagael]

my only gripe is they dont mark the scale in smaller increments. I dont want to guess the torque setting between 4 and 6 foot-pound

I have two Craftsmen torque wrenches, a 1/2 drive and a 3/8 drive. The 3/8 drive measures 25 to 250 inch pounds in 1 inch increments. I've never had a single problem with either wrench. I've done everything from rebuild a Jeep to mount scopes with them.

 

[fdshuster]

I've been using the Borka inch pound torque wrench since they became available and reviewed on this site. Am very pleased with it.

 

[Nodak7mm]

If I recall from my days dealing in tool cal, CDI makes most of the "Tool Truck" lines for them.

Look around ebay for an older snap on dial type... Hard to beat them for what we need em for..

 

[brian427cobra]

I checked my Borka on a torque wrench calibrating fixture and it was dead on at 15 and 65 inch pounds, I was amazed that such a simple tool could be so accurite, get the MG version with the settings on the lever.

 

[StevenDzupin]

Utica Cooper torque screw driver for bases and scope rings.

Snap-on for action screws and such.

All measuring - gauging tools need calibration.

I do this for a living. LOL

Regards,

Steve

 

[nhm16]

If I had the money, I would get a Snap-On or CDI (says right at the bottom of the page it's the same people as Snap-On). But the Borka is an amazing tool for the price.

 

[kortik]

Borka Tools multi torque driver is specifically designed for use on firearms. Weight of the torque driver is less than 4 ounces, and complete Borka sniper rifle field kit (MG3-SRA), which includes all commonly used bits, sockets, extra mini ratchet wrench and carry pouch is just 12 ounces. Borka driver is made in the USA from stainless steel and structural polymer, resistant to environment and does NOT need periodic calibration, unless such calibration is formally required by certain regulations - QS9000(1), internal company standards, etc. Judging by what I've just seen at 2011 Shot Show, there is a growing trend among active military, LE and precision shooters to use it in preference to any other torque tools due to its simplicity, relatively low cost, compactness and ease of carry in the field. More info on the latest version of MG3-SRA can be found here:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2121286#Post2121286

 

[fdshuster]

Shortly after I received my Borka torque wrench I gave it to a mechanical design engineer friend of mine to test and asked for his feedback. He came back with nothing but positive comments.