Just used mine today, it's the cheaper model 30 or 40 bucks I think. Works great, has 3 lights on it. Good tools
Buy this, Not that!
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I use a Hakko. Weller stuff is good. Before the Hakko I had a Pace digital soldering iron - eBay one can buy used lab soldering irons at reasonable prices. I just picked up a hot air rework station so I could do the IC work on the EKP ... thinking I could have used my small heat gun and foregone another piece of equipment ... oh well!
Looking for TQ wrench recommendations. My cheap one failed and I snapped a bolt in a friends E46 oil filter housing.
No, after drilling it the hole was a little offset and could not get the tap to bite. Was a huge pain since we had to pull the radiator and a bunch of stuff to get access in the front. He found a used housing on Ebay for about $100 so it will have to sit for about a week but I'll get it fixed for him.
I just feel bad since I was turning the wrench and even stopped and reset it once because I thought it should have clicked and never did. Rookie mistake by me.
I own a lot of torque wrenches ... like 10 of them. Most are higher end units. I hate to say this but for short money the Harbor Freight units have reasonable tolerances. If you care enough:
Other than that, my standard advise on tools is to buy Made in Taiwan - best bang for buck. Think Japanese quality without America/German/French/Italian pricing. Brands that are frequently made in Taiwan include Gearwrench and Tekton.
Ok ... posting the reply above, I have another share. So Gearwrench has the 120xp line - 3 degree click ... stuff is fantastic, and I've mentioned it before. I have the full flexhead ratchet set. But I'd like to get a set of standard (not flex) 120XP ratchets.
Lo and behold ... Sata is identical to Gearwrench. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V1ZRZ29/ ... about $60 shipped from Amazon. These FREQUENTLY show up on Warehouse Deals (www.warehousedeals.com - Amazon's outlet for damaged boxes, returns, etc). Turns out these are in a plastic container that frequently damage. Both my son and I bought sets for about $45 on Warehouse deals. Absolutely criminal. Fantastic quality.
Lo and behold ... Sata is identical to Gearwrench. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V1ZRZ29/ ... about $60 shipped from Amazon. These FREQUENTLY show up on Warehouse Deals (www.warehousedeals.com - Amazon's outlet for damaged boxes, returns, etc). Turns out these are in a plastic container that frequently damage. Both my son and I bought sets for about $45 on Warehouse deals. Absolutely criminal. Fantastic quality.
I recently bought an eTork torque wrench. I like it because while it has the digital display, it's a traditional twist to increase/decrease and has the satisfying click instead of just the buzz. Lifetime warranty as well.
I have Tekton torque wrenches and ratchets.
I have had some problems with their ratchets locking up and they have handled that perfectly and I had a torque wrench make a weird rattle sound internally that I didn't like and they sent one out right away.
I have had some problems with their ratchets locking up and they have handled that perfectly and I had a torque wrench make a weird rattle sound internally that I didn't like and they sent one out right away.
My Texton 3/8” wrench blew apart on me after 3 years. The 1/2” Tekton also started to act weirdly. I just replaced them both with the Neiko Pro ones which are a really nice upgrade with locking handle.
NEIKO PRO 03707B 3/8" Drive Adjustable Click Torque Wrench | SAE | 15-80 Foot-Pound | Chrome Vanadium Steel | 14” Length https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LNDCX...abc_M83S23TVFQKBBJA8MKFC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
NEIKO PRO 03707B 3/8" Drive Adjustable Click Torque Wrench | SAE | 15-80 Foot-Pound | Chrome Vanadium Steel | 14” Length https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LNDCX...abc_M83S23TVFQKBBJA8MKFC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I've been using my trusty old deflecting beam torque wrench for years and have it checked every year
or if something happens but has never been out of calibration even when I accidently dropped it.
Torque Setting Equipment - Torque Wrenches - Shop Online | WB Tools
or if something happens but has never been out of calibration even when I accidently dropped it.
Torque Setting Equipment - Torque Wrenches - Shop Online | WB Tools
They are the best, trusty old analog tools.
My sons come and use my tools in the shop all the time because their new fancy schmacy tools keep stuffing up.
My sons come and use my tools in the shop all the time because their new fancy schmacy tools keep stuffing up.
This is one of my smaller torque wrenches my workers are using.
600nm wheel nuts
600nm wheel nuts
I bought this AC Delco. Seems pretty nice so far. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GOTK5C8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
What are you guys using to find TQ specs these days?
Is there a one stop shop or just have to google each part I want to TQ?
What are you guys using to find TQ specs these days?
Is there a one stop shop or just have to google each part I want to TQ?
