My mechanical Snap-On is at least 20 years old and (coincidentally) I just checked mine on the truck (they have a torque tester on the truck) and after all this time and use, it is about 4lb/ft high, which is well within tolerance.
I do take good care of it (looks brand new) and keep it clean in the hard case when I’m not using it, but a used mechanical (the type you set the torque on the handle micrometer scale and the lock ring holds it) works very well.
I also have a raftsmen beam type torque wrench I use to set timing belt tension. I don’t use a beam type otherwise.
Check eBay for a used one and next time you see the truck have it tested. It’s free to test. |