Torque wrench

[Pdwight]

Wait until you try to use one on the engine mount....some are easy....some I have no idea how.....I had to just get them "familiar" tight

[BoomerRoadie]

So, I'd like to resurrect this conversation and get some thoughts.

I need a torque wrench. That's one tool I have never really needed in the wood shop.....

I'd like it for basic Boxster work like oil changes, brake work and putting the tires back on and torquing them correctly....

I think I want a 1/2" drive and I'd say a range from 10-150 ft/lbs is appropriate for those needs.

Amazon has the TEKTON 1/2-Inch Drive for a great price, but many people say it is not accurate in lower settings (clearly where it would be needed for oil changes).

Amazon also has the Gorilla Automotive TW605 for about twice the cost, but seems better reviewed, yet still not stellar in the lower torque range.

Can anyone point me to one that would suit these needs for say under $75.00? If you really feel passionate about one that costs more, tell me about it and why I should follow in your foot steps.

My concern with the cheaper ones is not so much limited life of the tool. My concern is more with inadvertent over/under torquing.

Thoughts?


EDIT: another thought was to blow off the tire torquing and go with a 3/8" drive. The thought here is the 3/8" size will be more appropriate for the torque ranges I will typically need for basic Boxster stuff and along with that is the assumption that the accuracy would be somewhat more reliable in this range (0 - 80 ft/lbs)....

[78F350]

For the wheel lugs, I use a 1/2" Drive, Beam Torque Wrench (0-150 ft/lbs). Cheap and effective (Like Rotella T6). Get yourself a nice 3/8 drive for the smaller more sensitive stuff, and then get a cheap HF 1/4" drive for the small stuff. Seriously, get 3 with the best one in the mid-range.