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Good quality torque driver
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01/27/15 10:22 PM
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J Herrera
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I want to install my own scope on a build that is almost ready and I find myself in need of a torque driver that is in inch pounds. I was told to look at the Wheeler but it looks like there are too many bad reviews for my liking. Anybody know of a good quality one that would fit my need? Thanks in advance.
Thanks, John
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/27/15 10:30 PM
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TexFlip
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Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/27/15 10:31 PM
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bjones2571
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Utica TS-35. Check ebay for a used one.
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/27/15 11:03 PM
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NTRP
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This is what I use http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/wrenches/general-wrenches/multi-torque-driver-kit-prod66350.aspx?avs|Style_1=Torque%20Wrenches&avs|Manufacturer_1=BORKA%20ENTERPRISES
Wow, they've really gone up in price since I bought mine.
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/27/15 11:14 PM
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Wburke2010
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I use the borka and it is great. Get one from triad tactical.
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/27/15 11:18 PM
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P_102
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I think most of the bad reviews on the FAT Wrench are from people that did not take the torque back to 0 when storing. I have never measured mine for exact accuracy but know that it feels like it 'breaks' at the same poundage on all 8 screws when I install a scope. I believe having a consistent breaking point to be more important than exact poundage, which it may have anyway.
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/27/15 11:42 PM
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/28/15 12:25 AM
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Toxarch
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I use a Wheeler FAT wrench and it's been great. I always put all my torque wrenches to zero or near zero before I put them up. Only part I don't like is that the Wheeler needs to come with sockets as well. At least a 1/2" for the picatinny scope rings.
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/28/15 12:37 AM
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huntandfish
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I laughed at the wheeler fat wrench when i bought one, seemed like a cheap made toy, sent it back and got my refund. Went on ebay and bought a used utica, nicely designed piece of equipment!
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/28/15 12:39 AM
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"From my cold dead hands"
"Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do."
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/28/15 10:42 AM
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J Herrera
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Thanks guys. I ordered a Borka. DONE.
Thanks, John
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/28/15 02:19 PM
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Korean Redneck
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i have a fat wrench with the whole lapping kit. I have no complaints and use it regularly, including loaning to others.
I'm a dude who likes long barrels!
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/28/15 03:25 PM
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Have had no issues with the fat wrench.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Good quality torque driver
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01/28/15 04:43 PM
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Precision_Shooter
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I'm looking at picking up the Neiko or Weaver torque driver. They have good reviews on Amazon. Anyone use either of these?
Last edited by Precision_Shooter; 01/28/15 04:44 PM.
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