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Jason, I just placed the Wheeler in my truck so I don't forget to ship on Monday (mabye  )
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Sounds good CT. A bud at work got the Wheeler for Christmas. He tested it 5x at each setting and did a full sweep up, then back down. He said it was dead-nuts, but didn't record the data.
I plan to test his and report it. It'd be great to get yours as an extra sample.
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Also got a Park Tools TW-1 from member Swarf. Its a beam-type with a neat ball handle. I suspect the ball handle is to minimize leverage error. Neat little wrench that I hope to get tested next week.
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In your test make sure not to just use whole "10" values. Try to repeatably set on 17 in/lbs, for example. ![[Linked Image]](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3QgMomTMpEo/VLFXaNqsdSI/AAAAAAAACi4/nRA6f184t7Y/w503-h600-no/photo%2B%286%29.JPG)
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17 in*lb   ?!?!? Hmm... We'll see how it does.
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The scale on that wrench leave a LOT to be desired. I have a 1/4" drive wrench that I use on certified aircraft. It hasn't been calibrated in over a year but typically spot on. I think it is Taiwanese made.
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In your test make sure not to just use whole "10" values. Try to repeatably set on 17 in/lbs, for example. What part of the central black -white -black piece do you use for the torque indicator?
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g5m, I have it set on what I believe to be approximately 17 in/lbs, if that helps. Like Dennis said, the scale is terrible.
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Once it's calibrated maybe it can be marked to make it more readable.
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Even so, with only the tens marked on the scale, and a narrow spacing between them, "close" is all that can be expected. I am sure close will get the job done most of the time but its not for me.
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Tested Fat Wrench #1 yesterday (co-worker's). It did pretty well, within 2 in*lb as per the Wheeler instruction sheet. I'll post test results in the near future.
In terms of "use", I don't care for the Wheeler. The scale is hard to read. Grip also sucks, but hey, it does the job.
CT is sending his so we'll have two samples
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Also tested a Park Tool TW-1. Its a beam wrench with tiny ball handle. Its an absolute gem and the darling of the test thus far. I love beam wrenches. In my experience they are very accurate and repeatable. The TW-1 is no exception. It was dead nuts from 10-60 in*lb, as in zero error.
The smooooooooth torque application of a beam wrench is so nice compared to click-clacking. And I like to hold that torque for a few moments, whereas the clickers break at the desired torqued. Just personal preference, ymmv.
I know the market has gone away from beam wrenches to a certain extent, so its nice to see the Park at a fair price.
Thanks to Swarf for sending it.
I'll post results in the next week or so. But not much else to say other than its my favorite wrench thus far by a mile.
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Also tested a Park Tool TW-1. Its a beam wrench with tiny ball handle. Its an absolute gem and the darling of the test thus far. I love beam wrenches. In my experience they are very accurate and repeatable. The TW-1 is no exception. It was dead nuts from 10-60 in*lb, as in zero error.
The smooooooooth torque application of a beam wrench is so nice compared to click-clacking. And I like to hold that torque for a few moments, whereas the clickers break at the desired torqued. Just personal preference, ymmv.
I know the market has gone away from beam wrenches to a certain extent, so its nice to see the Park at a fair price.
Thanks to Swarf for sending it.
I'll post results in the next week or so. But not much else to say other than its my favorite wrench thus far by a mile. I used to sell torque wrenches. The beam (and especially the double beam) are far more accurate than any click type. But the clickers are easier to use (you don't have to be in position to see them) and they now far out sell the clickers. It is also far more expensive to produce an accurate beam wrench.
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CDI (Snap on Industrial Brand) makes some of the best clickers. This is a older model (less high end). It's on clearance and a steal at this price. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/cdi-3-8-75-lb-micrometer-torque-wrench?a=1739166
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It's not much use if one is needing in-lbs.
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Should be some interesting results posted soon from the Wheeler Fat Wrench that I sent.
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Sure, if you are working on cars!
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I'm interested in seeing which part of the black mark is used to get the correct foot pounds. I've heard use the middle of the black strip the most. Can't wait to see the results.
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For the Wheeler that CTSMITH sent, I just centered the mark. Results to follow.
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