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[matt32]

Are there any opinions out there about the quality of the torque wrenches and various tools that Harbor Freight sells?

 

[Bomar]

They are cheap but will work.

 

[87tlc60]

most are inexpensive enough that if you break - no problem - you can usually buy multiples at HF for what you pay for name brand.

 

[matt32]

So I guess I should spend a little more and try and find a better torque wrench.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Are there any opinions out there about the quality of the torque wrenches and various tools that Harbor Freight sells?

You get what you pay for

 

[matt32]

Okay so any recommendations on an inexpensive quality torque wrench.

 

[Land Speeder]

Okay so any recommendations on an inexpensive quality torque wrench.

Harbor Freight. Rome was built with cheaper tools

 

[matt32]

Well for 10.00 I may take a chance.

 

[Land Speeder]

I love HF (see also: hump it when i see it)... most of my tools have orange handles. If i was a pro, then maybe something else, but for weekend warrior types it does the job.

 

[bhmmapping]

I got mine at harbor freight. I don't trust the clicker for low torque bolts, but for axles it should be fine.

 

[MotoDave]

I've had very mixed luck with HF torque wrenches. We have torque calibration tools at work, so I've been able to test all of mine. My 1/2" clicker type is within 2%, as good as any of our Snap-On torque wrenches. However I bought a 3/8" and 1/4", and both were off by over 20%, reading lower than actual! I returned them to the store and tried to impress on the manager that it was a bad idea to re-stock them, and then watched an employee put them right back on the shelf. If I didn't have a way to check them I wouldn't truest them, even 20% off is plenty enough to break critical bolts.

 

[Elbert]

Craftsman, SK are worth looking at.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Good reviews with a life time warranty on Husky/Home Depot