My first "stupid" question By 4denise (Read 1,273 times)

[zbuck]

Denise, congrats on your new scooter, have fun and ride safe. I use torque wrenches every day in my small engine business. I have 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" all from Snap On. I have a problem with after market torque wrenches as I see no + or - , tolerances listed. Also who is going to calibrated them? I have mine calibrated every year free of charge thru the calibration tech where I retired from. I am not trying to be negative here, but I can not see buying after market stuff on specialty tools. I do buy stuff from HF, that I am going to use 1 or 2 times. Good luck with your new scooter. Don B.

[Bashan]

Hey Zbuck, you're in the biz, what do you think of Lowes torque wrenches? Also, should I get it calibrated and if so where would you do something like that? Rich

[zbuck]

Rich, I have never seen a Lowes torque wrench and do not know who manufactures Lowes torque wrenches. Is the brand name Lowes or may be Kobalt tools. If Kobalt I would contact them and see who they recommend. Also any business in your area that sells checking equipment (mikes, dials and etc). should be able to calibrate your wrench. Don B.

[puddle jumper]

I wouldn't say to buy one or not because if the most your going to use it for is lets say a one job like putting on a wheel for the first time I would rent one most place's rent them for $10 then if you know your going to use it a lot then purchase. I want to cation on using it on the wheel nut I have always used a lug wrench because if you over tighten the nut that can cause damage to the nut and threads. I've gotten by without one in the past but when I new I needed to work on a motor I'd ask around to borrow or rent. If you are going to get tools do your best to purchase them with a life-time warranted.

[4denise]

I have ordered two. I figure that they're probably a good investment, since I can't see any possibility of getting help maintaining and repairing my scooter. One is within the parameters in this thread, and the other is small. Anything outside that range is unlikely. I take really good care of my belongings, so it was worth it.

Denise