I recently got a Wheeler FAT wrench that comes with 9 different bits and a quarter inch adapter for sockets. Works great for scope installation and I should of gotten one sooner as I have boogered up a few sets of scope rings.
Max torque is 65 inch pounds which will do most of what you need. But for the gas plug obviously you need an automotive type torque wrench. So you need both.
Another vote for the Wheeler FAT wrench, it uses a standard 1/4" drive so in addition to the bits that come supplied with the wrench you can use any 1/4" bit for those times you may need something other than the supplied bits.
I've made a living most of my life working with my hands and my tools. I learned a long time ago to buy the best tools I can afford. You can't do good work without good tools.
After returning two torque wrenches to Harbor Frieght because neither of them worked, I bought a Craftsman; it has worked perfectly for 6 years. I also have a Wheeler for the small stuff and it's great as well. I actually went to a Harbor Freight store once and tried all their torque wrenches just to see if any of them were good; not a one, they were all effectivly just $22 breaker bars. Buy once cry once.
Old Craftsman was o.k. New Craftsman is Chinese - nuff said.
These days, I prefer CDI torque wrenches. CDI is built by Snap-On in the USA, except for the ratchet head, which is made in Taiwan. They are good quality and a great value.
I like my Wheeler Fat Wrench for my hobby gunsmithing projects. Came with certifications, accepts standard bits.
It's not a Snap On or other high end tool, but I like it.
I also use a STURTEVANT RICHMONT 810587 TORQUE WRENCH 36/4 a bunch for my low torque stuff. You can find these on ebay used in great condition for good prices many times. They are expensive if gotten new.
I can recommend three that are not previously suggested.
Seekonk T-handle torque wrench, preset 65 IP from Brownell's.
Borkatool torque limiting wrench, www.borkatools.com
Cheap IP wrench from Harbor Freight Tools. (I only use this for the gas plug)
Snap On tools is all ive owned and will buy,yes there pricey but last a lifetime,im going on 40 plus yrs on some of mine and 0 issues and use them for everything,and I do a lot of wrenching on all kinds of automotive and smithing projects.Nuff Said.
I have a MAC. tools in lb ratchet its about 25 yrs old
No problems.
My wheeler tork handle checks out with the MAC
But my brother has a el cheepo harbor freight, that's about as accurate as an avalanche.
Go figure?
I have five torque wrenches, 3/4" all the way down to a 65lb tee handle. But for gun smithing chores I use a Snap On torque meter. Looks like this one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-3-8...orque-Wrench-600-in-lb-700cm-Kg-/252535698651
It is a reset-able dial type that doesn't need re-calibrating on a regular basis. If yall are using spring handle click type be aware that when stored they should be un-loaded. I have spent more on keeping my wrenches calibrated that the tools originally cost!USN3
When I am building a 600 hp diesel engine I have to stand behind my work & I cant scrimp on TMDE.
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