----- Original Message -----
From: "Warren Lail" <wlail@OU.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 11:11 AM
Subject: torque wrench

> Hi Peter,
>
> I am on my third Craftsman 10-75 ft-lb torque wrench.  I had the first one
for about 7 months and when using it recently the
> springs popped out of the locking mechanism.  Sears replaced it, but
reluctantly, because I did not have my receipt (they are
>  only warranted for one year).  Fortunately, I used a credit card and they
were able to pull my purchase up on the computer and
> so they replaced it.  I came back home and was using my new wrench to
torque the cv axles on Maggie's bus and the racheting
>  mechanism would not reverse at a certain point (maybe a bad tooth in the
ratcheting mechanism).  I took it back and this time
>  Sears gladly replaced it.
>
> Is it a good torque wrench?  I have my doubts about its long term
viability.  But for the home mechanic, who else sells a good
>  one?
>
> Best of luck.
>
> Warren Lail
> 88 Westy "Billy Bones"
>

I have one from Harbor Freight Tools, with racheting mechanism and
calibrated in both ft/lbs and Nm., half inch drive. $19.95 plus s/h, never a
problem.

H�ctor