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Eastwood Torque Angel vs ATECH2FR100A by Snap-on

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Snap-On is a no brainier for quality and resale in most instances - at least by reputation. If I could afford and also receive approval from the wife for the "big" outlay required for a Snap-On Torque Angle Wrench 5-100 lbs, then my only question would be: "where do I sign?" But life ain't that easy, and continuing marriage is cheaper than the alternative. Constraints of life.

Needs are what the ATECH2FR100A does. Wife's 1998 Harley-Davidson Dyna needs top end gaskets - no surprise, they all do.

I am a weekend garage mechanic, so don't torque or angle on a daily basis. To keep riding, I must keep wrenching on my own.

Will the Eastwood do the job? Not once but every several months? Or would I just be throwing away $.
 
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Do you need a digital torque wrench and what is your budget? The heads look like the typical Taiwan based Rotar/Toptul designs; I would be concerned about after sale support and service. While the snapon TW's are expensive; the flat repair fee is definitely something that is beneficial long term.

If you want USA quality that is sold under snapon and other truck name brands, at a cheaper price; look at pi and cdi.

http://www.cditorque.com/

http://www.torqwrench.com/

If you are willing to go with a non digital setup; consider the bullet proof split beam wrenches from PI. No batteries, no need to zero out after use, USA made, excellent after sales support, repair, calibration and probably will last forever. :)

http://www.torqwrench.com/tools/C.php

The eastwood sure is cheap; I would just be worried if you end up needing service and repair, would you be on your on or would it not be cost effective to repair?
 
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billymade said:
Do you need a digital torque wrench ...
If you want USA quality ....

http://www.cditorque.com/

http://www.torqwrench.com/
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The eastwood sure is cheap; I would just be worried if you end up needing service and repair, would you be on your on or would it not be cost effective to repair?
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I will check out the non digital URL. Regarding if I want USA quality, as one whom USA (including others on this forum) has chosen to outsource, I have no choice but to do the same regarding my consumption dollars. Not convinced that USA quality and service means anything more than a myth today, if it ever meant anything special. Nothing personal, simply realistic in the 21st century global economy.

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As the review of the digital Eastwood torque angle wrenches in "Trucking" writes, value is king today in the global economy. ... "value" is seen as inferior. Not so with Eastwood's new digital electronic torque-angle wrenches. We used them side by side with other "top brand" units costing more than double and found the Eastwood wrenches to be easy to use, accurate, and solidly constructed. ...we ... ordered a 3/8-inch digital electronic torque-angle wrench (PN: 13619, $119.99). With a spec range from 7-100 lb-ft, ...the 3/8-inch torque wrench can measure as little as 7 lb-ft, ...One push of the button easily allowed us to dial in the proper angle, and it also featured an automatic shutoff timer to prevent excessive battery usage. For the price, these units most certainly fit into the value category, but with a laundry list of features, you won't be disappointed with build quality and options.


Read more: http://www.truckinweb.com/tech/1207tr_eastwood_digital_torque_angle_wrenches/

http://www.truckinweb.com/tech/1207tr_eastwood_digital_torque_angle_wrenches/photo_01.html
 

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Received the Eastwood. First impression is that it is a quality tool. I have posted in my photo gallery here, images of unpacking and the tool.
 

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I guess you have already made your decision on what to buy (which is not a bad decision by any means), but I was going to suggest buying an angle gauge and a click type torque wrench. When used in combination, it is a lot cheaper than buying a digital wrench.
 
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kunkernator said:
I guess you have already made your decision on what to buy (which is not a bad decision by any means), but I was going to suggest buying an angle gauge and a click type torque wrench. When used in combination, it is a lot cheaper than buying a digital wrench.
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Indeed, very happy with the decision. Already put to use on my motorcycle home mechanics.
 

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