A&Q about 350Z
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72n03Zs, the new digital have less mechanical moving parts compare to the old traditional type therefore less maintainences and calibrations to worry about. Before you buy one you should figure what range of torque you need most and purchase the wrench that is +/- 20% of your targets (example: wrench range 0 - 100 ft-lbs only accurate at 20 - 80 ft-lbs). And ALWAYS put the wrench back 0-setting when not in used.
A:
I agree with jwthf. I don't use digital because they are quite a bit more expensive for a quality wrench. Snap-on has a new digital 1/2'' drive torque wrench for $733. I use Snap-on tools but the mechanical "clicking" type. Only because it's less expensive and I dropped a digital and cracked the screen. Had to have it repaired. The digital are a lot easier to read as well.
For home usage I'd agree with Craftsman. Just don't buy the "cheap one" because it's cheap. Also have it checked once a year to two years for calibration. You'll get a print out of what it was reading at certain test points and what it now reads. So you can compensate.
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I think I'll go with the mechanical model. Now to decide on the range of measured torque. And the price.
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Buy a Craftsman click type. I had the digi torque from Sears and the warranty is only 90 days on torque wrenches. The digi-torque broke as I was using it on a big block to torque the head bolts. Sears would not make it good so I went with the normal click type and it has been good every since. Now, understand that you are supposed to have the torque wrench calibrated every year so you be the judge of what needs to be done over time.