Time to replace old torque wrench

So it sounds like the in my price range the Craftsman is the way to go.

 

And if he needs it, he can always add a 50-250 later on.

But a 10-75 and 20-150 are going to satisfy his needs on the Taco until he can save a few bucks to broaden the collection.

I'm not a fan of the wide-range like a 20-250... I just don't trust the calibration over that span in "consumer grade" tools.

 

X2. If you need more than 150 ft-lb (for things like front driveshaft hub nut), use a larger size torque wrench.

 

like a 3/4? would the up to 250 wrenches be used on heavy equipment like dozers?

 

And as rare as those needs are, it's more economical to rent one from Autozone or Kragen/O'Reilly/Checker than to buy one.
Many stores are doing free tool loans now.

 

3/4" and 1" would be getting into heavy equipment.
I've never had a need for anything over 1/2" on a car or pickup.

 

3/4" drive is not necessary. By larger size, I meant a longer handle to avoid straining yourself.

 

Well it looks a trip to Sears is in my future tomorrow, thanks guys!
John

 

I like these.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=675230&store=snapon-store

Don't really fit your budget though I guess.

 

The web site does not show it on sale now. Darn.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-micr...p-00931425000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

 

They do offer these two models, any suggestions?

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-micr...p-00931425000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

or

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-micr...0944595000P?prdNo=10&blockNo=10&blockType=G10

 

Either one.
2nd one is on sale for only a couple of bucks more, I'd get that one.

 

Sounds like a plan, thanks.

 

Is this the type you use on the 15ft.lbs for spark plugs? Have changed them twice now without a T wrench, figure on the next change I will try one out. So far I have had good luck with finger tight then 1/4-1/2 turn more, done! But I also change out a TON of plugs on chainsaws during the summer, and know never to overtighten them.

 

Well I made the trip to Sears and they only had the first one that I previously listed, said the second one was being discontinued. And it was on sale for $10.00 off which helps. So I was forced to also get a little bit bigger plastic tool box for the truck so the torque wrench would fit, which was also on sale a little bit.

Thanks for everyone's help, Merry Christmas.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-micr...p-00931425000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

and this tool box.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-26-i...0959326000P?prdNo=13&blockNo=13&blockType=G13

Down the road I will add this one to the box.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-micr...p-00931424000P?prdNo=5&blockNo=5&blockType=G5

 

I think this one is more in line with the task.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-micr...p-00931424000P?prdNo=5&blockNo=5&blockType=G5

 

For spark plugs, I use a 10-75 ft/lb 3/8" clicker.

 

I use the gear wrench brand torque wrenches and have never had any issues out of them. I work at a power plant, so after buying the first one I took it in to our cal lab to see how good it was calibrated out of the box. It was within 3% in it's intended usable range, so I bought a couple more to cover all of the ranges that I regularly use.

EDIT: They are all micrometer type torque wrenches. 1/4" drive 30-200 in/lbf, 3/8" drive 10-100 ft/lbf and a 1/2" drive 25-250 ft/lbf.