[Shotimes] (OT) Harbor Freight 1/2" Torque Wrench for $9.99

[Ron Porter]

They claim calibration of +/- 4%, and IIRC from the LONG torque wrench
discussion on the 911 list, these are quite accurate when new (as are most
TWs).

One tip was to always set it back to the lowest setting when storing, and
obviously don't use it as a hammer!!

OTOH, I wouldn't use this one to assemble a blueprinted race engine! 99% of
my TW usage is for lug nuts, and 100 lbs/ft is right in the middle of this
wrench's range, which should leave it calibrated finely enough for that
task.

As I understand, the loss of calibration occurs at either extreme of the
wrenches operating ranges.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Adam Parrott
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:43 PM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] (OT) Harbor Freight 1/2" Torque Wrench for $9.99


Out of curiosity, does anybody know how accurate and/or calibrated are
these wrenches are?  I know my Great Neck AZ special (which goes up to 100
ft-lbs) isn't that great in the accuracy department.

Adam P.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
To: "Shotimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>; "V8List SHO" <v8sho@v8sho.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 12:14 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] (OT) Harbor Freight 1/2" Torque Wrench for $9.99


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=00239

Harbor Freight is having the special on this torque wrench again. I picked
up a few of them the last time around, and it's a nice deal for $10 as my
lug nut wrench. Comes in a sturdy plastic case that's good for leaving in
the trunk.

There is also a 3/8" drive model for $15.99 (scroll down in the link
above).

Ron Porter
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