Have anyone tried this?

 

shure, that snap-on torque wrench on ebay is good

 

sorry, forgot to put up the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=20774

 

I got the same torque wrench paid alot more then that tho. Works great, 12 bucks hell buy 2

 

I'm a little leery about buying cheap torque wrenches. There's a reason why it is so cheap, and the reason probably isn't a good one. Make sure you have it regularly calibrated if you buy it.

 

Do I need a special tool to calibrate it by myself?

 

 

Get the 1/2" drive torque wrench which goes up to 150 ft lbs. I have bought a Pittsburgh torque wrench and have been satisfied!

 

I got the Pittsburgh...havent used it yet though.

 

curious, why 1/2? all my wrench sockets are 3/8. is it just as good?

 

I don't think there's a way to calibrate the wrench yourself but be sure to always unwind it back to 0 when you're done. That keeps the spring from stretching out and keeps her accurate.

Do you guys have Harbor Freight in your area? It's a tool store here on the west coast that sells lots of Pitsburgh products (some are reconditioned)...may want to check it out.