GregInAtl Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) I am thinking of getting a new FAT wrench. The wrench I am thinking of getting is digital and has a range of 15-100 ft/lbs. There is an analog version that goes from 12-60 ft/lbs. I would prefer to get a digital FAT wrench but S&W says the torque should be 12 ft/lbs. Would the 15ft lbs instead of 12 ft lbs likely make much difference on the gun (like break the screws). I think most FAT wrenched have a margin of error of 1 or 2%anyway, don't they? Edited July 4, 2019 by GregInAtl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwray Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I have one and it has been money well spent. I don’t think they weight difference will break the crew unless it’s aluminum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregInAtl Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, mwray said: I have one and it has been money well spent. I don’t think they weight difference will break the crew unless it’s aluminum You have the Wheeler? Is it the digital one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwray Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 You have the Wheeler? Is it the digital one?Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhittin Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 I have the analog one. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming the Merciless Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 On 7/4/2019 at 7:48 AM, GregInAtl said: I am thinking of getting a new FAT wrench. The wrench I am thinking of getting is digital and has a range of 15-100 ft/lbs. There is an analog version that goes from 12-60 ft/lbs. I would prefer to get a digital FAT wrench but S&W says the torque should be 12 ft/lbs. Would the 15ft lbs instead of 12 ft lbs likely make much difference on the gun (like break the screws). I think most FAT wrenched have a margin of error of 1 or 2%anyway, don't they? I think you mean inch/lbs. If you can do 100 ft/lbs with a screwdriver, I don't want to shake hands with you!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregInAtl Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 18 hours ago, Ming the Merciless said: I think you mean inch/lbs. If you can do 100 ft/lbs with a screwdriver, I don't want to shake hands with you!!!!! Yah, your're right I meant inch/lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallisticianX Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) 3 in/lb of torque is equal to 0.25 ft/lbs. Considering your looking at the 12 in/lb range with a ferrous fastener of which is just "snug" in layman's terms ...other than NASA assemblies or fasteners of #4 and smaller thats an acceptable margin of error without concern. Edited July 17, 2019 by BallisticianX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verla Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Take a look at the Vortex optics torque wrench- it is great and very easy to use. Gradations from 10 to 110 in/lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILDOTS Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I have the analog Wheeler and it works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verla Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 On 8/1/2019 at 6:28 AM, verla said: Take a look at the Vortex optics torque wrench- it is great and very easy to use. Gradations from 10 to 110 in/lbs. adjustable in 1 in/lb increments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
683beretta Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 + 1 on the Vortex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prange Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I would skip the Chinese "precision" tools. CDI is Snap-On's consumer-available line. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for when it comes to tools. I got mine a few years ago for $150.00. Worth every penny. And if you drop it, you can get it re-calibrated if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 What happens when you overtorque mounting screws? Expensive things. Clean them spotless with solvent, loctite them, and torque them right. He torqued the adapter plate down with a hex key, bolts failed. Blammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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