Gunsmithing Good inch-pound touque wrench
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Many threads on this that I have read recently. On lower price range can get wheeler fat wrench (~$50) which many have no issues with. On higher end you find rave reviews of the borka kits ($125+). Many other options out there too but don't think you can go wrong with either.
i have the fat wrench. it is ok. being a mechanic buy trade it leaves me wishing for something a little fancier, but i it works fine. i think an i beam inch pounds torque wrench might be the ticket for tuning action screws. getting consistent torque with a torque wrench is like shooting. you must do everything the same every time to get the same results every time.
When it comes to torque-drivers, I prefer one that comes with a certificate of accuracy.
Also want it to be a click-driver when dealing with small threads to avoid stripping.
For that reason I went with the WiHa #28508. Very reliable, very precise.
Wiha 28508 Adjustable TorqueVario 20 - 70 in-lbs
Also want it to be a click-driver when dealing with small threads to avoid stripping.
For that reason I went with the WiHa #28508. Very reliable, very precise.
Wiha 28508 Adjustable TorqueVario 20 - 70 in-lbs
Man, this depends on how much you want to spend, how often you'll use it, etc. The best by far are those torque drivers adj. from 1-100. But they're real costly, hundreds of dollars. The best low money option is a quality, US made bar torque wrench. It's the old school shit with two thin bars and a scale and handle attached to one, and an indicator attached to the other. It's what I use for 1-60 inches.
There's the micrometer handle torque ratchet, but unless you get a good US made one, don't bother. The Chinese is shit, trust me. A good US made bar torque wrench will cost as much or more than a cheapo ratchet, but it'll last longer and perform better to higher tolerances than will a cheapo.
Remember, a torque wrench is a measuring instrument first, and you'll likely get what you pay for here.
Pro Torque Tools has good deals on all kinds of torque tools and that's where I got my T handle torque wrench for my DTA (but it's fixed at 75lbs. or whatever it is, locks in the reverse for removal). Look 'em up though, they have a lot of different stuff and their prices were great for the wrench I got, and super fast shipping too. They have some high quality tools as well.
For scopes and such, for myself and not as a business, I just got a 1-60 at a quality local tool store. A decent K-D Tools bar wrench, inexpensive but gets the job done right. Since I use Loctite and have to reduce my torque as much as 10-20% or even more due to this, I've not needed one stronger yet for this work.
There's the micrometer handle torque ratchet, but unless you get a good US made one, don't bother. The Chinese is shit, trust me. A good US made bar torque wrench will cost as much or more than a cheapo ratchet, but it'll last longer and perform better to higher tolerances than will a cheapo.
Remember, a torque wrench is a measuring instrument first, and you'll likely get what you pay for here.
Pro Torque Tools has good deals on all kinds of torque tools and that's where I got my T handle torque wrench for my DTA (but it's fixed at 75lbs. or whatever it is, locks in the reverse for removal). Look 'em up though, they have a lot of different stuff and their prices were great for the wrench I got, and super fast shipping too. They have some high quality tools as well.
For scopes and such, for myself and not as a business, I just got a 1-60 at a quality local tool store. A decent K-D Tools bar wrench, inexpensive but gets the job done right. Since I use Loctite and have to reduce my torque as much as 10-20% or even more due to this, I've not needed one stronger yet for this work.
Anyone else remember when we just tightened the rings by feel, and they still managed to hold the scope in place?
I remember that's why the wheeler fat wrench works for me & I have snap-ons but I like the screwdriver type for scopes.
QUOTE=damoncali;3066582]Anyone else remember when we just tightened the rings by feel, and they still managed to hold the scope in place?[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=damoncali;3066582]Anyone else remember when we just tightened the rings by feel, and they still managed to hold the scope in place?[/QUOTE]
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