Which torque wrench:

[Jason C]

Originally Posted by rumatt

Why?

So you can shock-test the digital components on your garage floor. :P

[bren]

Originally Posted by rumatt

Why?

It stays nice an long for good leverage and it's very easy/fast to set.

Those twist type wrenches get shorter the more torque you need....never made sense to me.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by operknockity

Just remember that torque wrenches do not come with the normal Sears Craftsman Lifetime replacement warrantee.

I exchanged that one long after the 90 day warranty expired without a problem...and without a receipt.

Me: "Hi, I need to exchange this, it's broken."
Sears Stooge: "Go grab another one."
Me: grabs another one.
Sears Stooge: looks at the old one, looks at the new one, types some stuff on his register, puts a sticker on the new one and sends me on my way
Me: "Thanks."

[operknockity]

Originally Posted by clyde

I exchanged that one long after the 90 day warranty expired without a problem...and without a receipt.

Me: "Hi, I need to exchange this, it's broken."
Sears Stooge: "Go grab another one."
Me: grabs another one.
Sears Stooge: looks at the old one, looks at the new one, types some stuff on his register, puts a sticker on the new one and sends me on my way
Me: "Thanks."

I have not heard as many stories of folks being able to exchange them as I have of folks being told that they are SOL when they attempt to return one. Many have reported that they were told that torque wrenches are considered "pro" tools and hence do not come with the same warrantee that regular tools (eg those used by us weekend warriors). Obviously, YMMV.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by operknockity

I have not heard as many stories of folks being able to exchange them as I have of folks being told that they are SOL when they attempt to return one. Many have reported that they were told that torque wrenches are considered "pro" tools and hence do not come with the same warrantee that regular tools (eg those used by us weekend warriors). Obviously, YMMV.

The lifetime guarantee is only on their simple handtools and the torque wrenches are considered "precision" tools and covered by a 90 day warranty. While everyone that works there seems to know that there is a lifetime guarantee on the simple handtools, that doesn't mean they can all make the distinction.

My mileage does vary with the RX-8, btw.

[operknockity]

Originally Posted by clyde

My mileage does vary with the RX-8, btw.

As does mine on my bimmer and all the other cars I have owned

[Plaz]

Originally Posted by clyde

You'll need 108 ft-lbs when you get the RX-8.

Why would he need a torque wrench with a higher torque capacity than the engine?

uttaher:

[Jason C]

Originally Posted by Plaz

Why would he need a torque wrench with a higher torque capacity than the engine?

uttaher:

[Plaz]

Originally Posted by rumatt

3) Craftsman 20-150 from local flyer. $59

If that's this one, I have it, and it's worked well enough for me.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

you think he's the first?