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| Re: [GMCnet] 1/2" clicker torque wrench at HF [message #118619 is a reply to message #118616] |
Sat, 12 March 2011 23:41   |
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USAussie
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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Kelvin,
This is a good point. I bought three Harbor Freight Torque wrenches (1/4"
drive, 3/8" drive, and 1/2" drive) on sale which I carry in Double Trouble.
I have Cc'd Ken Henderson on this email to ask him to bring his torque
wrench calibrator and we'll check all three and report to the group.
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of KRDietz
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 4:07 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 1/2" clicker torque wrench at HF
What are the chances that a $10 torque wrench will be remotely accurate?
And at 18" it's pretty short for pulling 150#, too.
I have a nice torque wrench in the coach and if I need it when I'm home
I can always get it out of it's hidey-hole.
Just sayin'...
Kelvin
On 3/12/2011 8:11 PM, Larry wrote:
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> FWIW, At $9.99 this might be a good wrench to carry for loosening and
> tightening wheel lug nuts on our coaches. On sale through tomorrow,
> Sunday March 13th.
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http://www.harborfreight.com/merchandising-promotions/merchandising/parking-
lot-sale-311/1-2-half-inch-drive-click-stop-torque-wrench-239.html
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1/2" clicker torque wrench at HF [message #118621 is a reply to message #118616] |
Sun, 13 March 2011 00:39 |
Ken Burton
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| KRDietz wrote on Sat, 12 March 2011 23:07 |
What are the chances that a $10 torque wrench will be remotely accurate?
And at 18" it's pretty short for pulling 150#, too.
I have a nice torque wrench in the coach and if I need it when I'm home
I can always get it out of it's hidey-hole.
Just sayin'...
Kelvin
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I have a couple of those HF torque wrenches around here. I checked them with my tester and they are all right on. I have found when testing various torque wrenches that they are right on or way off. If they are off we just adjust them back into spec.
We tested quite a few of them at one of the GMCMI rallies. The brand did not seem to make much difference on whether they were accurate or not. The FAA requires us to test and certify all torque wrenches. I think it is required annually. We always test them when we know the GADO is going to pay us a visit.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: 1/2" clicker torque wrench at HF [message #118688 is a reply to message #118620] |
Sun, 13 March 2011 15:43 |
roy1
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I guess sometimes you get lucky. I bought a cheap HF torque wrench about 12 years ago and checked it against my expensive one. It checked out accurate. I keep it in the motorhome. When I had to replace a cylinder head on the road 10 years ago it came in real handy.
Roy
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1/2" clicker torque wrench at HF [message #118698 is a reply to message #118686] |
Sun, 13 March 2011 17:53 |
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USAussie
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David,
Sorry, IMHO that's a totally irrelevant comparison.
In fact that phrase is part of a Fram Oil filter marketing campaign!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fram_(oil_filter)
From what has been noted here and on the Internet generally Fram needs
catchy phrases like that to sell their filters, right Steve?
So far NO ONE has noted that a Harbor Freight (HF) torque wrench has been
INACCURATE.
Dan has noted he broke his, do you remember where / what broke on yours? Did
you return it for a new one? If yes, did you get it FOC?
Here's a comparison between the HF wrench and the Sears wrench.
LINK:
HARBOR FREIGHT:
http://tinyurl.com/2cknlo2
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-drive-click-stop-torque-wrench-23
9.html
SEARS:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944595000P#reviewsWrap
PRICE:
HF = $34.99 - This is the "normal" price for this wrench.
Sears = $101.46 AUD (Note: the Sears website recognizes that I'm in
Australia and automatically converts the price to AUD.)
WARRANTY:
HARBOR FREIGHT: Lifetime (With Limitations - whatever that means!?)
SEARS: Not sure - The pdf file on SEARS warranties is not clear regarding
tools with moving parts. I skimmed the bad reviews and one owner noted it
was 90 days another noted 1 year.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
HARBOR FREIGHT:
Utilizing a heavy duty cam and pawl mechanism, this reversible 1/2" drive
click stop torque wrench is the go-to tool when precise torque is needed.
The click-stop design provides a torque range from 20 to 150 ft. lbs and is
accurate to within +/- 4%.
SEARS:
1/2 in. square drive Wrench measures 20 to 150 ft. lb. in 1 ft. lb.
increments. Superior internal mechanisms reduce friction and provide
accurate and consistent measurements.
Micrometer-type scales stamped into housing show torque settings in both
English and metric units. Accurate to + or - 4 percent on clockwise or
right-handed reading greater than or equal to 20 percent of capacity. Larger
ergonomic handle easily turns to set torque.
ACCURACY: Same
REVIEWS:
HARBOR FREIGHT:
Good Reviews = 31
Bad Reviews = 5 (Note: one of the owners reversed his review)
Link:
http://tinyurl.com/652scnx
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-drive-click-stop-torque-wrench-23
9.html?p=1
SEARS:
QUOTE: "22 of 71 (30%) customers would recommend this product to a friend."
Link:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944595000P#reviewsWrap
I'll shut up now and let you guys decide whether or not the $10.00 torque
wrench is worth $10.00.
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of David H. Jarvis
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 7:12 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 1/2" clicker torque wrench at HF
Torque wrenches..."Pay me now or pay me later"
A cheap tool is exactly that, a cheap tool.
Would the same people install cheap wheel bearings?
--
"I've always been crazy, but it kept me from going insane"
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'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1/2" clicker torque wrench at HF [message #118727 is a reply to message #118720] |
Sun, 13 March 2011 19:48 |
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USAussie
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Kelvin,
Yup, but I'm a fat bastard so it's no big deal! ;-)
It is true that the extra 4" makes a difference, well at least that's what
girls say! ;-) ;-)
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of KRDietz
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 11:33 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 1/2" clicker torque wrench at HF
All this aside, it's still an 18" long wrench. Have you torqued 48 lug
nuts with an 18" wrench?
I did it... once. I'm actually in pretty good shape and it's a task. I
bought a 22" long wrench that tops out at 200#. That's what resides in
the GMC. The 18" wrench in the garage toolbox works great on car-sized
stuff.
But I guess it would work in a pinch. Better than having nothing on board.
Kelvin
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'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1/2" clicker torque wrench at HF [message #118753 is a reply to message #118749] |
Sun, 13 March 2011 22:49 |
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USAussie
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Dan,
Thanks for explaining why yours broke, did you get a new one? If yes was it
free?
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Dan Gregg
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 2:16 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 1/2" clicker torque wrench at HF
She was not talking to me Chuck.
I was using a 3 ft cheater when mine snapped and left me in the hedges. Lot
easier with a cheater, to break it.
dan
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'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1/2" clicker torque wrench at HF [message #118763 is a reply to message #118755] |
Mon, 14 March 2011 04:51 |
Ken Burton
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| WD0AFQ wrote on Sun, 13 March 2011 23:07 |
Rob, when I woke up I had a bad headache. Made me mad and in the trash it went. I need another one but will buy a better one this time.
Dan
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I do not think most torque wrenches will stand up to a 3' cheater bar. How much torque were you trying to apply to that bolt/nut?
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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