torque wrench?

abhishriv · 11-06-2012, 01:32 PM

I had one of those old style torque wrenches which i bought from Canadian tire a couple years ago (with the dial and needle), and it just broke. need to get a new one .

Where can i get a decent torque wrench for a low price?

e9012345 · 11-06-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by abhishriv

I had one of those old style torque wrenches which i bought from Canadian tire a couple years ago (with the dial and needle), and it just broke. need to get a new one .

Where can i get a decent torque wrench for a low price?

Mastercraft Maximum 1/2 Drive torque wrench from CT for under 75$

jheath · 11-06-2012, 01:59 PM

I use a Mastercraft Maximum I picked up a few years ago from CT, pretty reasonable if on sale. The standard model at Princess Auto is okay too.

abhishriv · 11-06-2012, 02:06 PM

the mastercraft 1/2 drive torque shows for 99$ right now at CT. which i dont wanna pay seeing how it goes on sale for much less.

e9012345 · 11-06-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by abhishriv

the mastercraft 1/2 drive torque shows for 99$ right now at CT. which i dont wanna pay seeing how it goes on sale for much less.

That's not a mastercraft maximum. I recently bought my maximum torque wrench for much less than that.. MSRP regular price is close to $200

dassub · 11-06-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by e9012345

Mastercraft Maximum 1/2 Drive torque wrench from CT for under 75$

That's the one I bought a few years back on sale for around $75. I haven't seen it that low in a while now, though.

m3h · 11-06-2012, 05:05 PM

Cheap one at Princess Auto:
1/2" drive click style torque wrench

KMS has a couple:
Magnum 1/2" drive

Magnum click style 1/2" drive

surendrant · 11-06-2012, 05:36 PM

New princess auto at Mccowan and 401 if you live around that area.

arthurg · 11-06-2012, 08:32 PM

Im pretty sure that all canadian tire tools have a life time guarantee (no receipt requied) as long as they have the mastercraft stamp on them, just get a new for free

Thats what I do when my wratchets/wrenches break

Wolf 335 · 11-07-2012, 12:31 AM

Try exchanging it first. Most of the time they dont care, so its worth a try

Tzu · 11-07-2012, 06:18 AM

Yes, Mastercraft should have a no fuss exchange policy.

I've been using the powerfist torque wrench for years, both 3/8" and 1/2". I have them calibrated once a year and its always within spec.

abhishriv · 11-07-2012, 09:21 PM

they just went on sale again! $45 at CT!

12beat · 11-07-2012, 09:35 PM

Buy it!

abhishriv · 11-07-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 12beat

Buy it!

yup i will. and they have the ratchet style breaker bar for 17$

e9012345 · 11-07-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by abhishriv

yup i will. and they have the ratchet style breaker bar for 17$

I would honestly wait for the mastercraft maximum TW to go on sale for an extra 30$... I've heard that the regular one is a piece of shit... and as for the breaker bar.. save your forearms and grab a 17mm lug wrench for a few extra dollars.

Way easier to swap wheels this way.

tomy12 · 11-08-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Try exchanging it first. Most of the time they dont care, so its worth a try

this..
if it doesnt work, try another store.
check the packaging at the store and see if it's lifetime warranty

i thought canadian tire mastercraft torque wrenches are lifetime warranty.

magico · 11-09-2012, 03:36 PM

after seeing this I'm gonna head over to CT to grab a breaker bar and torque wrench!

dassub · 11-10-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Maggio89

after seeing this I'm gonna head over to CT to grab a breaker bar and torque wrench!

Breaker bar and torque wrench is the best tire changing combo. Makes things so easy.

mapleridge · 11-11-2012, 10:31 AM

I use a jet equipment 1/2 drive torque wrench. Paid around $100 but the quality is excellent. The tricky thing is that the internals of the wrench are warrantied for a year but the rest of the wrench is lifetime. CT brand might be similar. I bought a cheap chinese one that broke the first time I used it. Buy quality and buy once I say.

magico · 11-11-2012, 05:22 PM

just picked up the mastercraft 1/2" torque wrench, breaker bar and deep socket set - so far so good!

abhishriv · 11-11-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Maggio89

just picked up the mastercraft 1/2" torque wrench, breaker bar and deep socket set - so far so good!

picked up the torque wrench from CT today which is on sale but it doesnt click at the set torque :S i even set it to 40ft/lb to see if it worked and it didn't

tomy12 · 11-12-2012, 08:27 AM

canadian tire has it on sale this week

50% off.. gogogo

btw, 90 lb/ft (88 to be exact) torque was what i was told

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jheath Private 1 Rep 93 Posts Drives: '15 X3 28d Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	I use a Mastercraft Maximum I picked up a few years ago from CT, pretty reasonable if on sale. The standard model at Princess Auto is okay too.
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abhishriv Major 100 Rep 1,384 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	the mastercraft 1/2 drive torque shows for 99$ right now at CT. which i dont wanna pay seeing how it goes on sale for much less.
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m3h Dis Member 1 Rep 44 Posts Drives: in the right lane Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: vancity iTrader: (0)	Cheap one at Princess Auto: 1/2" drive click style torque wrench KMS has a couple: Magnum 1/2" drive Magnum click style 1/2" drive
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surendrant First Lieutenant 14 Rep 337 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Scarborough, ON iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [9.00]	New princess auto at Mccowan and 401 if you live around that area.
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arthurg Private 3 Rep 86 Posts Drives: silver 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: mississauga iTrader: (2)	Im pretty sure that all canadian tire tools have a life time guarantee (no receipt requied) as long as they have the mastercraft stamp on them, just get a new for free Thats what I do when my wratchets/wrenches break
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Wolf 335 Brigadier General 2341 Rep 3,537 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: GTA - Greater Toronto Area iTrader: (0)	Try exchanging it first. Most of the time they dont care, so its worth a try
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Tzu Lieutenant Colonel 29 Rep 1,551 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Yes, Mastercraft should have a no fuss exchange policy. I've been using the powerfist torque wrench for years, both 3/8" and 1/2". I have them calibrated once a year and its always within spec.
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abhishriv Major 100 Rep 1,384 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	they just went on sale again! $45 at CT!
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12beat Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 253 Posts Drives: it's nice Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: 2 cars ahead of you iTrader: (2)	Buy it!
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magico Private 9 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i BSM ZSP 6MT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	after seeing this I'm gonna head over to CT to grab a breaker bar and torque wrench! __________________ E90 2006 325i - 6MT - BSM
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mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	I use a jet equipment 1/2 drive torque wrench. Paid around $100 but the quality is excellent. The tricky thing is that the internals of the wrench are warrantied for a year but the rest of the wrench is lifetime. CT brand might be similar. I bought a cheap chinese one that broke the first time I used it. Buy quality and buy once I say.
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magico Private 9 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i BSM ZSP 6MT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	just picked up the mastercraft 1/2" torque wrench, breaker bar and deep socket set - so far so good! __________________ E90 2006 325i - 6MT - BSM
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11-12-2012, 08:27 AM	#22
tomy12 New Member 3 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Markham iTrader: (1)	canadian tire has it on sale this week 50% off.. gogogo btw, 90 lb/ft (88 to be exact) torque was what i was told
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