Split Beam Torque Wrench Anyone?

aus · 02-19-2021, 01:39 AM

https://olsatools.com/products/split...4aAk3KEALw_wcB

Looks like you can set it and not worry about loosening it up after using it.
My buddy swears by his but wondering if anyone here has used one?
The video is pretty informative once you forward through the intro.

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Kelse92 · 02-19-2021, 07:31 AM

I have the similar precision instruments one. It is great

tdott · 02-19-2021, 08:04 AM

+\- 4% accuracy doesn't seem that great.
Might be okay for lug nuts, but not engine internals IMO.

My 3/8" was measured within +/- <1% accuracy at 50ft-lb.
It's what I use for rod bearing jobs, and only rod bearing bolts.

rhyary · 02-19-2021, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelse92

I have the similar precision instruments one. It is great

Me too. i like it

dparm · 02-19-2021, 04:32 PM

Just get it professionally calibrated if you're that worried about accuracy. I paid like $65 for my 10 year old Craftsman to be done.

aus · 02-19-2021, 04:43 PM

I've seen may say the $10 Harbor Freight torque wrench is great for most jobs.
But this just seems cooler... but is it worth 15 HF units that come with a lifetime warranty??
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dparm · 02-19-2021, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

I've seen may say the $10 Harbor Freight torque wrench is great for most jobs.
But this just seems cooler... but is it worth 15 HF units that come with a lifetime warranty??
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A torque wrench is not something I want to have anxiety about, especially for very sensitive work. A wheel nut being off by a few foot-pounds...you'll be fine. A valve cover being off by a few pounds...might lead to a pretty massive oil leak.

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aus Major General 1029 Rep 9,093 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I've seen may say the $10 Harbor Freight torque wrench is great for most jobs. But this just seems cooler... but is it worth 15 HF units that come with a lifetime warranty?? . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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