Looking for a good IN pound tq wrench. I don't want the best, but I don't want the worst either.
Any of them you guys would recommend?
Looking for one that reads from 0-150 or 0-200in lbs in a 3/8 dr or 1/4in drive.

Jim

 

As long as its "Made in the USA" your good, I wouldn't worry to much about what name is on it.

 

No need for that big I think the biggest IN# rating is for the oil pan which is 19 IIRC

 

I got you on that, but was looking at Amazon.com and found that there is way too many choices, and they dont specify where they are made.

Jim

 

It's funny now-a-days with tools. You can buy tools from a known "Made in the USA" brand and get tools made in Taiwan, and you can buy tools from a company that sells upper end foreign made tools and get some "Made in the USA" stuff. This mainly applies to specialty tools and not the main line of tools. Best bet is to sight the tool before you buy.

 

Craftsman is the worlds worst about sporting the "Made in America" motto and selling China crap

 

I have a Mac 0-200in-lb 1/4". Works good. Snap On makes a dead sexy digital one...

Bill

 

You must have a lot of money. That's a quite a bit more expensive than I want to spend. Not a one under $200.
Haven't seen one on Mac's web-site that read from 0-200in lbs.

Jim

 

I got SO's digital FT-# wrench and LOVE IT, if you can swing for the money get the SO in-# wrench. You need the TECH1FR240 cost oyu about 150 on ebay but well worth it IMO.

 

What makes you think I have alot of money? I picked up my little Mac torque wrench (TW4200A) used on the Snap On truck... for $75 2 years ago. I don't know how old it is but it was verified to work well prior to me buying it. There is one on eBay right now bidding at $50... and looks to be in alot worse condition than mine.

Good Luck

Bill