New tools you've bought recently?

[Roert42]

I tried the Pittsburg Pro ratchet on my Proto sockets at work. Fits fine. I am think it was a combination of sloppy tolerances on the PP ratchet and sloppy tolerances on the Huskey sockets that made them not fit together. I'm going to daily drive them both for a while and see if I notice any other differences.

 

[oldgeek]

Is there a Pittsburg Pro left handed ratchet?

 

[Roert42]

Only the metric 6.3mm square drive.

 

[mikkelstuff]

Just bought a $7 offset brake bleeder tool for 7 and 9 mm bleeders.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N322Q4?tag=959media-20

Who knew I'd ever need other than 1/4-3/8-7/16 inch bleeder wrench? My latest set of super bleeders need a metric wrench.

 

[Curious Hound]

I need to find a decently reliable AND affordable digital or click style 1/4” torque wrench. Preferably one that goes down to about 10in-lbs. every time I look at them. I don’t recognize most of the brands I’m willing to pay for.

 

[oldgeek]

I need to find a decently reliable AND affordable digital or click style 1/4” torque wrench. Preferably one that goes down to about 10in-lbs. every time I look at them. I don’t recognize most of the brands I’m willing to pay for.

I borrowed an inch/pound dial torque wrench to check the pinion nut on the differential. That was nice and easy way to measure the force needed to turn it. It was a Starrett. Don't think Starrett makes them anymore, but other brands do.

 

[Curious Hound]

I borrowed an inch/pound dial torque wrench to check the pinion nut on the differential. That was nice and easy way to measure the force needed to turn it. It was a Starrett. Don't think Starrett makes them anymore, but other brands do.

I have a cheap beam style that I used for that purpose. I would like something better for use with the small metric screws on my motorcycle. They are mostly threaded into expensive aluminum pieces like the engine casing.

 

[pjtoledo]

there's a few options out there.
28-Pc. Torque Screwdriver Set (infinitytools.com)

Imada DID-4A Cedar Digital Torque Screwdriver, 35 lb-in Capacity (abqindustrial.net)

scroll down on the Imada, there is an interesting one in the similar item section.

 

[Curious Hound]

there's a few options out there.
28-Pc. Torque Screwdriver Set (infinitytools.com)

Imada DID-4A Cedar Digital Torque Screwdriver, 35 lb-in Capacity (abqindustrial.net)

scroll down on the Imada, there is an interesting one in the similar item section.

Interesting. I hadn’t even considered the screwdriver style of device. Thank you.

The Imada stuff doesn’t exactly mesh with my idea of “affordable” or “brand I’m willing to pay for”

 

[Roert42]

Tekton has one that goes down to 20 in/lbs, I have a larger one from them I like.

10 in/lbs is almost nothing, I would probably just stick with the beam style.

https://www.tekton.com/1-4-inch-drive-micrometer-torque-wrench-24320 $50

 

[Curious Hound]

Tekton has one that goes down to 20 in/lbs, I have a larger one from them I like.

10 in/lbs is almost nothing, I would probably just stick with the beam style.

https://www.tekton.com/1-4-inch-drive-micrometer-torque-wrench-24320 $50

If my beam style was better quality, I might. On the other hand, 20 in-lbs is just barely less than the torque for m5 threads in aluminum. So, something that goes a bit lower would be a better fit.

 

[Curious Hound]

Just found a different Tekton model on Amazon. It’s in my basket. $43

 

[Sharky]

I have had good luck with the tools from Eastwood, you may want to try them as there are a few inexpensive torque wrenches.
I have 2 from there & have no complaints.

Search results for: 'torque wrench'

The Eastwood Company provides unique automotive tools and supplies, as well as expert advice and solutions, for the classic car and hot rod enthusiast. Visit us online today.

www.eastwood.com

 

[ryan]

Imo a nightschool course would be money and time well spent.

I wish, already doing grad school

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

From what I understand the precision follows a bell curve. The top and bottom of the range aren't nearly as accurate as the middle. Try to find a wrench where your target is in the center of the wrenches range.