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Subject:Re: Harbor Freight Torque Wrench?
Date:Sat, 11 Nov 1995 20:24:20 -0500

In a message dated 95-11-09 12:00:28 EST, johnnys@u.washington.edu (J.
Stutsman) writes:

> I noticed that Harbor Freight has a 
>3/8" drive, 0-80 ft/lbs(unit?) for under $20.   Is this a good wrench for 
>a do-it-yourselfer? Or should I pay the $50+ for a Craftsman?  (I hope 
>this is not a religious issue.)

Craftsman also sells a less expensive one.  I bought it a few weeks ago and I
think I paid $20.  It's a pointer and scale style wrench.  By the way I saw
it at the local Pep-Boys (with different packaging) for $30.

Jim Davis
87 Syncro
88 Wolfsburg