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Ace Hardware Torque Wrench Quality ? 200

posted by  DougC on  Sat Dec 20 08:11 CST 2008
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The wrench I'm wondering about:

Ace Micrometer Torque Wrench
Pro Series
3/8 inch drive
Range 5 lbs to 80 lbs
PN 2023919
Made in Taiwan

Anyone have any opinions about the quality/reliability/accuracy of this tool?
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Thanks for all the help. DougC 1981 242, IPD bars and Turbo wheels, M46 :::::::::::::::::: 1993 245, B230 NA L-Block, M47, Turbo bars::::::::::::1984 760, B23FT, M46, waiting to donate engine to 242








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    Ace Hardware Torque Wrench Quality ? 200

    posted by  weather on  Thu Dec 25 06:44 CST 2008
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    my recommendation is

    bending beam torque wrench is the least expensive and most accurate, although sometimes hard to use

    husky pro from home depot is better than craftsman.

    kobalt from lowes is supposedly made by snap-on, and is the best quality other than the real snap-on. it's been discontinued, though.








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    Ace Hardware Torque Wrench Quality ? 200

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    posted by  Ryan_R on  Thu Dec 25 04:53 CST 2008
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    Just get a beam style one. They're fool proof... which is good, as I am quite the fool! :-)

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    Ace Hardware Torque Wrench Quality ? 200

    posted by  Stickbuilder on  Sat Dec 20 09:39 CST 2008
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    Find your friendly local Snap On tool truck parked at a garage or Dealership Service Department, and buy yourself a nice accurate torque wrench. It will last a lifetime if you don't use it to drive tent stakes.








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      Ace Hardware Torque Wrench Quality ? 200

      posted by  Sputnik94115 on  Wed Dec 24 16:11 CST 2008
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      You might find a high quality used Snap-On or Mac torque wrench on Craigslist or ebay for a reasonable price. I have been looking for one myself because I'm starting to tackle more advanced projects.

      I've heard that the old beam style wrenches are plenty accurate and are much cheaper.








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        posted by  Stickbuilder on  Wed Dec 24 21:42 CST 2008
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        The Beam style wrenches can be accurate, but they would need to be recalibrated to be trustworthy. The best beam wrenches were made by P.A. Sturdevant Co. I still have one of them, but no longer use it, since going to an adjustable Blue Point from Snap-On.








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          Ace Hardware Torque Wrench Quality ? 200

          posted by  Sputnik94115 on  Thu Dec 25 08:47 CST 2008
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          Pretty sure to re-calibrate all you do is bend the needle so it points to 0 when at rest, right? No other calibration needed.








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            posted by  Stickbuilder on  Thu Dec 25 11:49 CST 2008
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            Actually, when you send one back, they adjust the needle to point to a known torque value. It may require some rework of the beam. It is not a cheap operation, but if you don't use them to drive tent stakes they will last a long time.








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        posted by  Stickbuilder on  Wed Dec 24 21:41 CST 2008
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        The Beam style wrenches can be accurate, but they would need to be recalibrated to be trustworthy. The best beam wrenches were made by P.A. Sturdevant Co. I still have one of them, but no longer use it, since going to an adjustable Blue Point from Snap-On.








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    Ace Hardware Torque Wrench Quality ? 200

    posted by  transit wind on  Sat Dec 20 08:30 CST 2008
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    It can't be any worse than my craftsman. They only guarantee the handle for like 60 days. POS. The local parts store has a nice one for loan.








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      Ace Hardware Torque Wrench Quality ? 200

      posted by  someone claiming to be wrench on  Wed Dec 24 16:53 CST 2008 [RELATED]

      Those cheap torque wrenches from Ace, Harbor Freight, etc with the knurled metal handle work ok initially but they quickly go out of calibration and aren't particularly linear across their range.

      IMO, get at least a Craftsman or the similar wrench at Home Depot, despite the plastic and the short warranty for the Craftsman wrenches they are considerably better in quality when it comes to torquing down a fastener...

      If you have to go cheap, get a beam style instead.








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        Ace Hardware Torque Wrench Quality ? 200

        posted by  Volvo From Heck on  Thu Dec 25 04:38 CST 2008
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        From my own personal experience I'd stay away from the Craftsmen torque wrenches. I bought one new, it would click loudly on the first few bolts and then become barely audible. They took it back for service. 3 months later they gave it back to me---with the same exact condition!!! Another 3 month wait and it then worked properly--for a short time--until the ratchet broke a couple of teeth. I do not treat my tools badly. On the other hand I've had one set of Craftsmen metric sockets for 42 years.







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