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Tool Pants · 07-15-2007, 08:43 AM

I have about 10 torque wrenches. Everything from CDI/Snap-On to Husky. They all do the job.

There is a Craftsman version I do not like. The one mentioned by MikenOH with the plastic locking ring. This is a copy of an old style Snap-On, but Snap-On used a metal locking ring. This plastic locking ring can break. I have seen a broken one still in the package in the store - but I suspect it had been dropped.

I do not know if Craftsman even still has this style. I'll have to look at my Sears Tool catalog when I get a chance.

SK is a good brand. It is now owned by Facom and SK has become the consumer line. I'm pretty sure SK has a metal locking ring.

07-15-2007, 08:43 AM	#6
Tool Pants Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,889	I have about 10 torque wrenches. Everything from CDI/Snap-On to Husky. They all do the job. There is a Craftsman version I do not like. The one mentioned by MikenOH with the plastic locking ring. This is a copy of an old style Snap-On, but Snap-On used a metal locking ring. This plastic locking ring can break. I have seen a broken one still in the package in the store - but I suspect it had been dropped. I do not know if Craftsman even still has this style. I'll have to look at my Sears Tool catalog when I get a chance. SK is a good brand. It is now owned by Facom and SK has become the consumer line. I'm pretty sure SK has a metal locking ring.