[yrunvs]

The Fat Wrench seems to be the go to inch pound DYI armorers torque wrench. But I have a question and observation about it. Which part of the thick red line is used to take the accurate measurement? The top, middle or bottom? And how does one get precise when there are no serration dividing lines only 10, 20, 30, etc?

 

[FlysAlot]

It is not a precise instrument (not calibrated) so I'll wager it doesn't matter (much) Split the difference and pick an edge. Again it won't make much of a difference.

 

[DBCooper69]

I use the center, not using it on anything where 1lb will destroy something.

 

[yrunvs]

The fat red line spans about 7-8 inch pounds. I thought the whole idea of using a torque wrench was to be precise when tightening nuts and bolts because it matters.

 

[DBCooper69]

The fat red line spans about 7-8 inch pounds. I thought the whole idea of using a torque wrench was to be precise when tightening nuts and bolts because it matters.

If I was that worried I’d spend the money and get a digital one with a more precise calibration. The test card with the Fat wrench showed a 2lb variation in the three tests they did.

 

[yrunvs]

Yea I'm moving on from thinking about getting one. made in china too I suppose.

 

[FlysAlot]

Yes... Probably... However it probably doesn't matter given the cost of a USA made 1/4 micro torque wrench. For what it is, the Fat Wrench is just fine.

 

[FlysAlot]

Klein Tools 57060 Master Electricians Torque Wrench Set with 2 Adjustable Torque Screwdrivers, Micro-Adjustable for Accuracy, 25-Piece - Hand Tool Sets - Amazon.com

 

[Cowpokey]

They are handy. I use it more than my other in/# ratchet torque wrench. My ratchet one isn't "high dollar", but wasn't cheap either. I should test them against each other...maybe later this evening?

 

[Cowpokey]

Klein Tools 57060 Master Electricians Torque Wrench Set with 2 Adjustable Torque Screwdrivers, Micro-Adjustable for Accuracy, 25-Piece - Hand Tool Sets - Amazon.com

Well now...that's one way to step up the game...my rimfire addiction is only rivaled by my tool addiction.

 

[FlysAlot]

hah even i think it's overkill... do not guess what a snap on one might cost...

 

[Gibby]

The vortex in”# torque wrench is the only way to go.

 

[Cowpokey]

hah even i think it's overkill... do not guess what a snap on one might cost...

I have a bunch of Snap-On tools...they are stupid expensive. A Snap-On torque wrench is the top of the game for "made in the USA", at least for people with any kind of annual income less than $1M/year...but the people with that kind of money don't turn wrenches themselves anyway.

 

[yrunvs]

The vortex in”# torque wrench is the only way to go.

This one?

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[yrunvs]

Buying something that works that is made in china is bad enough but buying a piece of crap made in china no thanks.

 

[FlysAlot]

I have a bunch of Snap-On tools...they are stupid expensive. A Snap-On torque wrench is the top of the game for "made in the USA", at least for people with any kind of annual income less than $1M/year...but the people with that kind of money don't turn wrenches themselves anyway.

'... buy snap on or eat?' i work with a guy who has what i think is a complete set of British Standard Snap-on tools. I'd imagine he could have purchased a nice vacation for what they cost.

 

[Cowpokey]

Same rules apply with tools as they do with guns. Buy the best and you spend less money than "buy what I can pay for today". People that shop at Harbor Freight often spend more money on garbage than what it would have cost them to buy Snap-On, Klein, Mac, the list goes on.

 

[lesptr]

Fix-it-sticks

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You’re welcome.

 

[FlysAlot]

Thank You!

 

[10X1958]

This is my recommendation in lieu of using the Fat Wrench. I've been using their products for several years and haven't looked back. You can also find their products on other web sites where firearms related accessories are sold.

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