Torque wrenchs

moloprintz · 09-22-2010, 08:13 AM

For those that do their own wrenching.
What range torque wrenchs do you use the most?

Mike

cactusjack · 09-22-2010, 08:57 AM

I have 3 torque wrenches, a 1/2", a 3/8" - both read in lb/ft, I also have a 1/4" that reads in lb/in. I use the 3/8" 90% of the time on the motorcycle.

**cnc** · 09-22-2010, 09:06 AM

My 3/8" that reads up to 50 ft lbs takes care of a many of the jobs I get involved in.

**brote** · 09-22-2010, 11:20 AM

I have three, a 1/2" and 3/8". The 1/2" is a Craftsman "click" style and this one takes care of the big stuff (torquing Heads on cars 20 - 150 lbs.). The remaining 3/8", one is "click" and is 10 - 75 lbs. and one is a bar style with "In lbs". I would say I use the 3/8" the most especially the " Inch Pound". There are torque specs for most bolts and I try to do everything using these specs.

**ringadingh** · 09-22-2010, 08:38 PM

I have a click type wrench and a older style with a bar. Ive had the bar torque wrench for about 40 years now.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-22-2010, 11:06 PM

I have found some places just don't offer enough space to use the torque wrench. I would suggest the 3/8 as it is smaller and would fit in more places.

skiman · 09-23-2010, 12:11 PM

Isn't that a tool you use to strip threads out with .....

dogdoc · 09-23-2010, 01:40 PM

True, lol. I have a 3/8 and a 1/2. I dont use them a whole lot.
I torque according to my arm strenght works for me.

**Top Cat** · 09-23-2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

True, lol. I have a 3/8 and a 1/2. I dont use them a whole lot.
I torque according to my arm strenght works for me.

Ditto

dandantmm · 09-23-2010, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

I torque according to my arm strenght works for me.

I use the German torque specs...

Good-n-tight.

09-22-2010, 08:13 AM	#1
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09-22-2010, 08:57 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Torque wrenchs I have 3 torque wrenches, a 1/2", a 3/8" - both read in lb/ft, I also have a 1/4" that reads in lb/in. I use the 3/8" 90% of the time on the motorcycle. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-22-2010, 09:06 AM	#3
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Torque wrenchs My 3/8" that reads up to 50 ft lbs takes care of a many of the jobs I get involved in. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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09-22-2010, 11:20 AM	#4
brote Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 905	Torque wrenchs I have three, a 1/2" and 3/8". The 1/2" is a Craftsman "click" style and this one takes care of the big stuff (torquing Heads on cars 20 - 150 lbs.). The remaining 3/8", one is "click" and is 10 - 75 lbs. and one is a bar style with "In lbs". I would say I use the 3/8" the most especially the " Inch Pound". There are torque specs for most bolts and I try to do everything using these specs. __________________ Hank Brote W1HCB 2008 Diablo Black Nomad Lawrenceville, GA VBA # 1234 VROC # 32837 Patriot Guard Riders Naval Advisory Group Vietnam 69-70
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09-22-2010, 08:38 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Torque wrenchs I have a click type wrench and a older style with a bar. Ive had the bar torque wrench for about 40 years now. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-22-2010, 11:06 PM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Torque wrenchs I have found some places just don't offer enough space to use the torque wrench. I would suggest the 3/8 as it is smaller and would fit in more places. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-23-2010, 12:11 PM	#7
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09-23-2010, 01:40 PM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Torque wrenchs True, lol. I have a 3/8 and a 1/2. I dont use them a whole lot. I torque according to my arm strenght works for me.
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