For mechs that know torque wrenches, which would you buy & trust?

Question

Snapon
Torque Wrench, Adj. Click-type, U.S., Compact-Ratchet, 40-200 in. lb., 3/8" drive
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=hand&item_ID=55249&group_ID=953&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Sears
GearWrench Micrometer Torque Wrench 1/4" Drive 30-200 inch pounds
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00993097000P?vName=Automotive&keyword=%22torque+wrench%22

This is primarily for a Yamaha motorcycle

Was also considering a Stanley Proto thats miltary grade...
http://www.stanleyproto.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=MICROMETER+TORQUE+WRENCHES&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=J6061CX&strSiteName=PROTO&strDefaultCatalog=PROTO&SDesc=1%2F4%26quot%3B+Drive+40+-+200+in%2Flb.+Fixed+Head+Micrometer+Torque+Wrench

Answer 1

I just spent $800 upgrading my torque wrenches. I bought the Tech Angle Snap-ON 3/8" and 1/2" Most modern cars have torque to this spec then torque to this spec loosen all the bolts torque to this spec and then draw 90 degrees and 75 degrees to stretch the bolts Tech Angle will do that + or- 1 degree. And you will want to replace the fasteners when they measure to thin in the specified area. So you will need a good digital caliper too. Just depends what your doing and how often you build engines. Torquing wheels and suspension bolts Go with Sears. I remove the battery's when my tech angle are in there boxes. No leaky battery is going to ruin My 400 dollar wrench x 2

Answer 2

If you are going to use this torque wrench for vital things such as engine building I would spend the extra on the snapon torque wrench. I own a couple of different brands(snapon,matco craftsmen) I use my craftsmen for tightening wheels and such but I do not trust it for headbolts etc...

the snapon is a muh higher quality tool as well and easier to get warranteed if you ever have a roblem.

Answer 3

Like Randy said (Snap On) thats what I used. They come in inch and foot pounds.