My first torque wrench.

[mau5trap]

Originally Posted by 1on1

I broke my first craftsman one within the year and was able to get a replacement for free. I broke my second wrench after 3-years of owning it and now use it as a breaker bar.

I am borrowing my buddy's 1/2 torque wrench (not sure what model of precision instruments but the photo is below) and I'm going to buy this next year. I would recommend since I've used this plenty of times at the track and home use.

nice! how do they compare the split beam torque wrenches to the the micrometer (og) torque wrenches?

I believe that model is the C3FR250F flex head (1/2" sq. dr/40-250 lb. ft.)
if the end doesn't flex, it's the C3R250F Rigid ratchet (1/2" sq. dr/40-250 lb. ft.)

[1on1]

I am unsure but I know it feels a lot more solid than my craftsman one.

[future]

That's the TQ wrenchs we use at work! About $180

[KAT-PWR]

My friend (mech engineer) set up a rig to see how accurate his cheap torque wrench was
It under tightened by 20%

[S14Serge]

I've got a digital Craftsman torque wrench. Pretty solid buy for the price...