Torque wrenches

[DGP4]

I doubt the Fat Wrench is that far off. It is not a precision instrument like what is used in high end manufacturing, but the error is probably less than 2%. Mine came with a calibration certificate that measured accuracy at 10, 30 and 60 in-lbs. The only inaccuracy was at 60, where the actual torque was 61 in-lbs.

 

[searcher]

For something compact - Fix-it-sticks or the Fat Wrench. I'm more old school and purchased a 1/4 in drive bicycle torque wrench. Plenty of leverage for the torque we use. I also have a smallish 1/4 drive socket/screw/torx/hex (albeit metric) set from a local discount store. Both live in my range tool set in the car.

I had bought one of the Wheeler Fat Wrenches a number of years back and was never able to use it for anything as none of the bits fit any of my scope mount screws or anything else. Does anyone know if they sell (or where to get) additional bits for those things?

Edit: I just found that they now have an additional set of bits!

 

[Crumster]

Sounds like Fat Wrench calling.
Thanks to all.

 

[Eagle Six]

Sounds like Fat Wrench calling.
Thanks to all.

Like all torque wrenchs/drivers, store it below zero and bits are available everywhere and probably a lot in your tool box already.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Like all torque wrenchs/drivers, store it below zero and bits are available everywhere and probably a lot in your tool box already.

Yep, those little Dewalt bit sets at Home Depot have several in them.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Sounds like Fat Wrench calling.
Thanks to all.

That was a reply to TF 160, not the original poster.

 

[dave@aDave]

I have a Klein "torque Limiting Screwdriver" model 57035 that I got for King Innovation Alumiconn Aluminum to Copper Lugs (King was very specific about the torque). It comes with a calibration sheet. It is guaranteed +/- 6.0 %. According to the calibration it is within 3% at 8.000 In.Lb, 1% at 22.000 In.Lb and 2% at 36.000 In.Lb.
Klein doesn't make this model any longer but they have a Model 57032 (I think) at around $300.00.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Sounds like Fat Wrench calling.
Thanks to all.

Looks like they have a digital one now too. I don’t know if that one has proven itself like the older gauge type.

 

[Crumster]

I went ahead and ordered a Fat Wrench, but goyt an unexpected surprise! I ordered it from Midway because their promos brag about orders being shipped same day. Well, that was great till I completed the order and then it said the expected delivery date is 2 weeks from now!

 

[Thud]

Why didn't you use amazon they will deliver. Almost the next day. and cheaper

 

[Crumster]

Why didn't you use amazon they will deliver. Almost the next day. and cheaper

Good question Thud. Thought I made a mistake once, but I was wrong lol.

 

[Old Navy]

This one has served me well for over forty years now.

 

[Crumster]

This one has served me well for over forty years now.

Did you borrow it from the Ranger? lol

 

[nakneker]

I asked the same question a couple years ago, ended up with a CDI 1/4”, CDI is a division of snap on, it’s been great. I also have fix sticks for the range.

 

[Eagle Six]

I went ahead and ordered a Fat Wrench, but goyt an unexpected surprise! I ordered it from Midway because their promos brag about orders being shipped same day. Well, that was great till I completed the order and then it said the expected delivery date is 2 weeks from now!

Every time I get that 2 week thing the order comes in like 5-7 days! Hope it is the same for you.

 

[TrapperBR549]

I went ahead and ordered a Fat Wrench, but goyt an unexpected surprise! I ordered it from Midway because their promos brag about orders being shipped same day. Well, that was great till I completed the order and then it said the expected delivery date is 2 weeks from now!

Even funnier that Midway and Wheeler are both in the same town, or at least they used to be. Must be an inventory issue.

 

[Crumster]

I take back everything I ever said about Midway (not). Anyway I just got an email "Order Shipped" UPS. I wonder if that 2 week message has something to do with UPS. I see they are laying off 12,000 workers.

 

[divingin]

I had bought one of the Wheeler Fat Wrenches a number of years back and was never able to use it for anything as none of the bits fit any of my scope mount screws or anything else. Does anyone know if they sell (or where to get) additional bits for those things?

Edit: I just found that they now have an additional set of bits!

Aren't they using 1/4" hex base bits? Pretty standard stuff.

 

[Old Navy]

Did you borrow it from the Ranger? lol

Ranger?

 

[Crumster]

Ranger?

I'm not a lubber, but I did get ship wrong....it's the Hancock right.