Torque Wrench

[easy rider]

I just borrow a Snap-On 1/4" drive torque wrench from work.

That's cheating. I have the Wheeler also, never thought it was this popular.

 

[robertc1024]

If you're not a gorilla, and feel the tightness of properly torqued screws, it ain't that hard to replicate with hand tools. I think the thing that surprised me is how firm 20ish inch lbs are when installing scope bases.

 

[AustinN4]

Ok, I’ll bite. What makes that one so much better?

Read my post. I didn't say it as better, I said it was more expensive.
Chevys are mid range, Caddys are high end - they both do the same thing, getting us from point A to point B.

Make you own decision:
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1...i22i30k1j33i22i29i30k1j33i21k1.85.RUnXDz5HRaM

 

[AustinN4]

Comparing the Wheeler FAT to the Vortex:
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2017/09/conner-w/vortex-torque-wrench-mounting-kit-gear-review/

 

[Sam7sf]

Comparing the Wheeler FAT to the Vortex:
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2017/09/conner-w/vortex-torque-wrench-mounting-kit-gear-review/

That looks like a nice tool. For smaller diam fasteners it's not a bad choice. Torque under a size 12 screw should be on spec. For fasteners that have a .160 thou shaft I can sleep at night being 1 to 2 inch lbs high. It's the smaller screws that vortex would come in handy. I think I will order one.

 

[Dawico]

Comparing the Wheeler FAT to the Vortex:
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2017/09/conner-w/vortex-torque-wrench-mounting-kit-gear-review/

Didn't even know that existed. Seems nice.

 

[easy rider]

Didn't even know that existed. Seems nice.

I like the Wheeler case better, and for as little I use it, it seems that it would be easier to find.

 

[SQLGeek]

Who you calling fat?

 

[V-Tach]

I use a Klein....most may say expensive at around $280.00...

 

[AustinN4]

deleted - not what I thought it was.

 

[avvidclif]

Another Fat Wrench fan...

 

[BRD@66]

If it seems too good to be true...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012AXR4...9fe1-2cc56809ecd1&ie=UTF8&qid=1527192704&sr=2
why is this Amazon FAT Wrench ad just barely more than half of what it costs at Midway??

 

[AustinN4]

...why is this Amazon FAT Wrench ad just barely more than half of what it costs at Midway??

Just a WAG, but I suppose it is because Midway charges more.

 

[easy rider]

If it seems too good to be true...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012AXR4...9fe1-2cc56809ecd1&ie=UTF8&qid=1527192704&sr=2
why is this Amazon FAT Wrench ad just barely more than half of what it costs at Midway??

I bought mine from Amazon. Amazon probably buys more bulk, therefore lower prices.

 

[BRD@66]

ok, thanks. it looked low enough to be fraudulent

 

[MetalCutter]

FWIW, I bought a FAT wrench through Amazon and returned it. Thought it felt cheap, flimsy plastic and hard to adjust. Replaced it with the Vortex, much happier with fit and finish although the Vortex only goes up to 50 in/lbs vs the FAT's 60.