| Re: [GMCnet] 1/2" clicker torque wrench at HF [message #118718] |
Sun, 13 March 2011 19:23 |
David L Greenberg
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Registered: January 2004
Location: Port St Lucie, FL
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Don't know what you mean...? I didn't mention I have one but she ain't
broke-ever. Works like a charm
Or do you mean another David?
GMC Registry David
On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:53:27 +1100 "Rob Mueller"
<robmueller@iinet.net.au> writes:
> 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.
>
> ype 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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