Torque wrench?
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Does anyone own the Craftsman 1/2 drive torque wrench? Sears has it on sale for $48 (marked down from $74.99), and I'm wondering if it's worth it. The sale price ends on Saturday. Here's the link. Let me know what you think.
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http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00944595000
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I had one of those, it disassembled itself after about 5 years of light use. Craftsman torque wrenches do not have a lifetime warrenty. I replaced it with an all steel torque wrench from Harbor, less than $25 on sale, IMHO, just as good as the plastic Craftsman.
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i love my torque wrench i think mines a husky brand... cant remember been so long.
keep it in the trunk for tires or if u need some weight to bash someones head in.
i also keep a set of 1/2 sockets and wrench, never know when you might need more
keep it in the trunk for tires or if u need some weight to bash someones head in.
i also keep a set of 1/2 sockets and wrench, never know when you might need more
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I have that exact torque wrench and I have had no problems with mine. I use it on my wheels and it works great. I wish I could have paid that price
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Originally Posted by TexasGS
E-Man, do you know they have the same pricing at the retail store? Or is that price mailorder only?
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Originally Posted by IAGS400
It's in the store at that price. I was just there yesterday buying a replacement multimeter for $9.99. (1/2 price)
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I just got back from Sears at lunch. Yes, $48 is the in-store price (but I think you can get it online for that price as well). Sears also offers an additional $15 any order if you open a Sears Mastercard, so I did that. While there, I also bought a 21 mm socket ($4.99) and a 3 inch extension ($5.99). Does anyone know if you even need an extension to torque down the lug nuts?
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Originally Posted by Tammy
You don't need an extension if you purchased a deep well 21mm socket.
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Do you think I'm better off with a standard socket and an extension or a deep well socket? I think there are pros and cons for both, but what do you think?
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Driving a Lexus and trying to save $25 on a torque wrench?
Maybe you need a Civic.
Maybe you need a Civic.
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