Torque driver/wrench?

I went through a bit of exhaustive comparisons and research not too long ago. I already had a little 1/4” ratchet from Pedros (rebranded), but I needed something larger and recently purchased a 3/8” from Pro Bike Tool. The nice thing about this is that it’s made in Taiwan like the Pedros, and it will torque in reverse too for left hand threads such as in installing some cranksets on bicycles.

I’ve read some so-so reviews on the box store brand’s such as Home Depot and Lowe’s. They don’t measure in reverse, and the warranty’s fine print show weakness. I recall them being built in China too.

I don’t own a Gearwrench torque wrench, but I own other Grearwrench tools, and I would recommend them too based on merit alone.

Some brands will include a test (calibration) card to show you what the actual readings are on the wrench when tested. My 3/8” wrench was remarkably close.

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A zero to 12 or 25 inch pound beam or click screwdriver handle should be adequate. To make it work you will need a selection of allen, and torx bits to fit the drive end of the torque wrench. and the socket heads of the scope mounts. Harbor Freight, NAPA, SnapOn, the choice is yours. Go easy - two or three stages of torque is a good approach...work your way up to a torque that will hold.

Buck in Willcox.

I know that this is somewhat expensive, but it is made in USA and has worked extremely well for me so far....



Bought from: The Harry J. Epstein Co.

This probably cost more now as its been more than a year since my purchase. I also bought a small set of Wiha allen heads to use with for torqueing every screw on my rifle where needed. 

mike

I know that this is somewhat expensive, but it is made in USA and has worked extremely well for me so far....



Bought from: The Harry J. Epstein Co.

This probably cost more now as its been more than a year since my purchase. I also bought a small set of Wiha allen heads to use with for torqueing every screw on my rifle where needed. 

mike

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I second SK Tools. I have a breaker bar by them, which I am never concerned about breaking.

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Although I don’t have one , what about the fat wrench from wheeler? Seems to be widely used but a lot of people. Only like $50 give or take.

I have the wheeler fat wrench. Non digital one. I love that thing.

I would suggest buying local like at your local NAPA and get the tools that carry a NO BS LIFETIME WARRANTY and keep your receipt safe. Woulda recommended Sears Craftsman who USED TO BE NO BS till they started going belly up. Home Depot and Wal-Mart are full of it when it comes to lifetime warranty stuff.

If you have a SNAP ON dealer there then they are THE BEST.

AND MOST EXPENSIVE.

Like Erics I also have a wheeler fat wrench. Great tool. Been using it to mount scopes for over 10 years without any issues. Price is about $40 depending on where you shop.

I have a wheeler fat as well but I have to say I just got the fix it sticks one it's the new all in one comes with the T Handel and I love it great quality as well and very fare price. 

Also use the Wheeler Fat wrench and love it.

I have 2. One did not go high enough for one application (CDI Tool), so I bought the Wheeler FAT wrench Both work well. The Fix It Sticks one is nice but you need inserts which are only good for one torque setting.

I use the Wheeler Fat Wrench that I got year ago from Midway.

Another Wheeler Fat Wrench user.

I have also been a Wheeler user for a long time. In a pinch, using just the short end of the Allen wrench that fits will usually keep you from overtorquing. Dependent on whether one has normal or gorilla hands, of course.

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/wrenches/general-wrenches/magna-tip-adjustable-torque-wrench-prod84011.aspx





I use the wheeler wrench also, but here’s another option from Brownells

I still say fix it sticks its the best is goes from 0 up to 65ft or you can get heavier ones. 

Never saw that one. Must be new. I have their scope jack. I’ll be ordering one of those.