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jgray1978 · 02-13-2014, 12:52 PM

Typically I buy Craftsman. Since my step dad took my Snap-On torque wrench, I've been doing the Autozone rent-a-tool but am getting tired of that. Does anyone have any opinion on the $100 Great Neck torque wrench that they sell and rent? I called Sears and they don't stock a whole lot any more.

JimE · 02-19-2014, 10:49 PM

Craftsman has gone down hill and I don't even think Craftsman tools have a lifetime warranty any more.

Kobalt are nice and have a lifetime warranty (average price). If you want cheap, you can go with Harbor Freight (lifetime warranty and I believe made in America) and most auto parts stores have a store brand (most of which, I think even AutoZone) have a lifetime warranty. Hard to go wrong with a lifetime warranty, regardless of brand.

AG1LE · 02-19-2014, 10:52 PM

Harbor Freight - I have 3 torque wrenches from there and they work great (and over the holidays I spent less than $40 for all 3 combined)

2010SSRSM6 · 02-20-2014, 06:27 AM

Kobalt and Craftsman are made by the same company and stamped for each store (Sears/Lowes). Both are forged in China now. I am 99% sure the Husky (Home depot) label is the same maker also.

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JimE · 02-20-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JMWNERW

Harbor Freight - I have 3 torque wrenches from there and they work great (and over the holidays I spent less than $40 for all 3 combined)

Especially if you buy a single item at a time and use the 20% or 25% off coupons that show up everywhere. Also watch their website.

Stevew · 02-20-2014, 08:34 PM

Torque wrenches aren't the best place to save money. If I was in a bind if would shop around at some pawn shops.
Can you even get an el cheapo torque wrench calibrated?

jgray1978 · 02-27-2014, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JimE

... If you want cheap, you can go with Harbor Freight (lifetime warranty and I believe made in America)...

Harbor Freight product is mostly (if not entirely) made in China. Hence the name...It's freight that came in the harbor on shipping containers.

jgray1978 · 02-27-2014, 04:12 PM

I ended up buying some $90 torque wrench at Advance Auto. It came with a case and pretty much stays dialed to 140 ft. lbs.

02-13-2014, 12:52 PM	#1
jgray1978 Drives: '12 2SS/RS 45th vert, '14 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 840 View My Garage	Great Neck Torque Wrench Typically I buy Craftsman. Since my step dad took my Snap-On torque wrench, I've been doing the Autozone rent-a-tool but am getting tired of that. Does anyone have any opinion on the $100 Great Neck torque wrench that they sell and rent? I called Sears and they don't stock a whole lot any more.

02-20-2014, 06:27 AM	#4
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	Kobalt and Craftsman are made by the same company and stamped for each store (Sears/Lowes). Both are forged in China now. I am 99% sure the Husky (Home depot) label is the same maker also. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

02-19-2014, 10:49 PM	#2
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	Craftsman has gone down hill and I don't even think Craftsman tools have a lifetime warranty any more. Kobalt are nice and have a lifetime warranty (average price). If you want cheap, you can go with Harbor Freight (lifetime warranty and I believe made in America) and most auto parts stores have a store brand (most of which, I think even AutoZone) have a lifetime warranty. Hard to go wrong with a lifetime warranty, regardless of brand.

02-19-2014, 10:52 PM	#3
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	Harbor Freight - I have 3 torque wrenches from there and they work great (and over the holidays I spent less than $40 for all 3 combined)

02-20-2014, 08:34 PM	#6
Stevew Stevew Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS and 2012 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 34	Torque wrenches aren't the best place to save money. If I was in a bind if would shop around at some pawn shops. Can you even get an el cheapo torque wrench calibrated?

02-27-2014, 04:12 PM	#8
jgray1978 Drives: '12 2SS/RS 45th vert, '14 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 840 View My Garage	I ended up buying some $90 torque wrench at Advance Auto. It came with a case and pretty much stays dialed to 140 ft. lbs.