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nomad297's avatar
nomad297
Explorer
May 31, 2014

Your Torque Wrench?

Based on many posts here, it seems that many of you travel with a torque wrench. I have never owned or even used one, and I have turned many a nut or bolt with torque specifications just by guessing. As far as I know, that method has worked, but for some reason now, I feel that I should be torquing things properly -- paranoia, maybe? Owning a travel trailer, I have many nuts and bolts with torque specifications that require frequent removal and replacement, so I think it's time for me to buy a torque wrench.

What brand and model torque wrench do you use? Are there any accessories that go along with it for various applications?

Thank you,

Bruce
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  • BuckBarker's avatar
    BuckBarker
    Explorer
    May 31, 2014
    Don't forget that adding an extension onto the wrench so the socket will reach the lug nuts will change the torque reading. These wrenches are calibrated with a socket mounted directly onto the wrench.
  • Community Alumni's avatar
    Community Alumni
    May 31, 2014
    Dog Folks wrote:
    sch911 wrote:
    I have the Craftsman 1/2 drive Micro Click torque wrench.



    Also, a couple of 1/2 drive extensions, and a full set of 1/2 drive sockets metric and US. This is just a small subset of what I carry in the Motorhome at all times.


    X2. It has served us well for 8 years now.

    X3 had mine 11 years now.
  • Dog_Folks's avatar
    Dog_Folks
    Explorer
    May 31, 2014
    sch911 wrote:
    I have the Craftsman 1/2 drive Micro Click torque wrench.



    Also, a couple of 1/2 drive extensions, and a full set of 1/2 drive sockets metric and US. This is just a small subset of what I carry in the Motorhome at all times.


    X2. It has served us well for 8 years now.
  • sch911's avatar
    sch911
    Explorer
    May 31, 2014
    I have the Craftsman 1/2 drive Micro Click torque wrench.



    Also, a couple of 1/2 drive extensions, and a full set of 1/2 drive sockets metric and US. This is just a small subset of what I carry in the Motorhome at all times.
  • nomad297's avatar
    nomad297
    Explorer
    May 31, 2014
    gbopp wrote:
    Torque Wrench Posts


    Being the idiot I am, I didn't even think to do a search. There is a lot of information here about torque wrenches, but not many posts stating the preferred make and model.

    Bruce

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