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I have quite a few of the gear Wrenches. I haven`t had any strip.
I have some other brands, Crescent, and some off brand I got a Costco, only because it had a small size, think a 4 or 6mm. I have had 2 that decided they didn`t want to ratched in one direction, but not the Gear Wrench. I have them in about every style they have, flex head, fixed angle and straight. This is the tool box I mentioned in post#1 Have any of you tried these type of wrenchs? they have the twist in the handle so you pull on the flat side instead of the edge. Best time to buy new Craftsman tools is the sales at Christmas time. 1/2 off if you watch. I bought one of these Craftsman Torque wrenches a few years ago for a project. It has 2 little windows FT lbs & NM scale. the FT lb window has some dirt covering it from inside. took it back to Sears, and it doesn`t have the normal tool warranty like hand tools. after I left, I felt like they thought I was trying to screw them for having a problem with one of their tools. they would have sent it in to a shop to be cleaned/recalibrated for a price. Won`t get one of these again. I picked up a Chinese torque wrench in Inch Lbs and in one of the blow molded red cases for $20. wouldn`t work right out of the box. get what you pay for. Charlie
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5 gallon bucket with attached canvas tool caddy filled with misc tools, gloves, Ice water, and a towel. My tool boxs are too bulky to carry around.
I agree with Larry!
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Wow. I guess if the price of something is what someone considers exorbitant, then that entitles them to steal it. LOL! I opt for not stealing it and instead buying it elsewhere...
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I haven't damaged the ones I have with years of frequent use.
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Some types are more sensitive than others. And if you read the warranty....thats against actual breakage.....not calibration. Two unrelated issues. You won't see an aircraft mechanic using a torque wrench he picked up at a yard sale. But if you are working on a lawnmower, ballparking it by feel is close enough to not cause issues. How much do you care about what the wrench says vs what it really might be?
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...or anyone else who can write their tools off on their taxes. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a used torque wrench of good quality, but I would have it calibrated. The trick is knowing what constitutes good quality and being able to spot abuse.
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Yeah...if you ever walked into their shop it would be fairly easy to see. I'm rough on my regular tools I admit, but my torque wrench resides in its original box on a shelf safe from harm or damage between uses.
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Oh, and after getting fed up with tool box prices, I chose to build my own wooden tool chest. I built a stout frame from 2x4's and spent a little money on good quality slides (took some shopping to find a good price on those, but they're out there) and I'm very happy with it. Then again, I'm not a bad woodworker. Probably not a solution for everyone.
I'm a fan of the tool bag for the yard myself. Something with a shoulder strap so I can skip the wheelbarrow.
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"If this product needs re-calibration within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, it will be re-calibrated free of charge." The might depend on whether he/she is working in a FAA-approved repair station or not. In any case, aircraft mechanics are just like everyone else; qualifications and professionalism are two unrelated issues. In any case, it's the rare aircraft mechanic who actually uses a torque wrench on every fastener that has a torque specification. |
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