I'm looking to buy a torque wrench, something mid-range. I've read around that snap-on or MAC are the best, but I don't want to spend $200+. I have a budget of around $100. Can someone recommend a decent one?

 

If you have a canadian tire or sears, buy one of theres. Lifetime warranty. Does it really matter if it's off a lb or 2?

 

Craftsman FTW. They have a few different types, I prefer the micrometer design but I haven't used any others a lot.

 

craftsman ftw

but yea, also take into account what type of things you're gonna use it for... you might want to get 2 torque wrenches, a large one and a small-medium sized one

 

Craftsmen is pretty good.

 

dito... get a good name wrench the first time and know its good! just be sure ya buy the right one... pounds per FOOT or INCH. best to have both. larger 1/2inch FOOT lbs and a 3/8 INCH lbs.

id like to have one of the nice electronic ones... BUT ive been sticken with the cheaper needle type.

 

So stay away from the harbor freights? The 3/8" is $15, whereas the craftsman is $70. I guess you get what you pay for.

 

i picked up an AmPro 1/2" 10-150 FT-LBS tq wrench from Adavanced Auto on sale for like $30. been using it for over a year or so and i use it A LOT, esp on my lug nuts since i swap wheels from racing a sh*t ton. if i can find tq specs, i'll use it each and every time...the sound of the wrench clicking is quite satisfying to me. i like the feeling of knowing a bolt is very unlikely to fail under stress because its tq correctly. its def one of my favorite tools.

 

I agree. A couple of good torque wrenches in the high and low ranges are a must-have for any good car work.

 

i think that's the one i have