in. lbs. to foot lbs

[waterdonkey]

Does 12 in. lbs = 1. 0 foot lbs. ?



and what is a good in. lbs. torque wrench to buy?

 

[klenger]

1) Yes.



2) Snap On



Check it here

http://www.onlineconversion.com/torque.htm

 

[waterdonkey]

Do the "click" type work well in the in. lb. variety or should I stick with a dial type.



Thank you

 

[Andy Perreault]

Klenger is right on on both items 1) and 2). I just finished aircraft mechanics school, and the toolroom at the school had Snap-On torque wrenches, including a brand new in-lb 1/4" drive wrench. I will DEFINITELY buy one someday!

Andy

 

[parcher]

If you need a torque wrench for dialing in bearing pre-load (Turning torque) then Beam type is the way to go. Beam torque wrenches are the least accurate bur easiest to read in this application.

 

[nickleinonen]

we just got some new armstrong torque wrenches at work. i like them alot. there is no plastic on it other than the button that covers the adjusting nut at the bottom of the handle, and the scale on it is real easy to read [and the handle is a cool anedized [sp?] light blue color]

 

[waterdonkey]

I would like to have a dial type Snap-on but the $235. 00 price tag

 

[klenger]

what is a good in. lbs. torque wrench to buy?

You asked for good, not cheap. Just kidding. Snap On tools are not in the budget for most of us that use our tools on a recreational basis. You might also check at Sears; at least they are convenient, and usually stand behind their tools pretty well. Also, check out ebay.

 

[jrobinson2]

Sears tourque wrenches have a short warranty and low quality, I have a 1/2 and a 3/8 drive both are broken and out of warranty.

Jared