Looking to buy a torque wrench off of Ebay? Good or Bad idea?
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If you're going the cheap route...
get the pittsburgh one from harbor freight...it's only $20 or so, and it's been tested to be as accurate as the uber expensive ones...
I think I might have bought my off of ebay becuase harbor had them backordered...
I think I might have bought my off of ebay becuase harbor had them backordered...
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Seriously?
A used torque wrench may not be close to being accurate if it's been used a lot or if it has been abused. You can have them calibrated, and I would recomend it for a used piece. I'd rather get a used Mac, Matco, Snap-on, Utica, etc. and have it calibrated than have a cheap POS from Harbor freight.
Like anything, you get what you pay for. A good torque wrench is going to cost you well over $130. Sure - you can buy a cheapie and it will probably be ok. I mean it's not like you are using it for anything important like keeping the wheels on your car.<ul><li><a href="http://www.teamtorque.com/main.html">Torque wrench calibration - click for info</a></li></ul>
Like anything, you get what you pay for. A good torque wrench is going to cost you well over $130. Sure - you can buy a cheapie and it will probably be ok. I mean it's not like you are using it for anything important like keeping the wheels on your car.<ul><li><a href="http://www.teamtorque.com/main.html">Torque wrench calibration - click for info</a></li></ul>
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