[El Pistolero]

Please recommend me a good quality gunsmithing torque screwdriver . I would have one on my workbench . Thank you.

 

[ActanonVerba70]

Please recommend me a good quality gunsmithing torque wrench. I would like use a torque wrench for installing rifle scopes. Thank you.

This article has a good review of some of the top gunsmith torque wrenches:

Best Torque Wrench for Gunsmithing and Scope Mounting of 2021 (vitalhandtools.com)

Scroll down to -
Top Rated 6 Gunsmithing Torque Wrenches Review

Also:
Top 5 Best Torque Wrenches for Gunsmithing [2021 Review] - TorqueWrenchGuide

Wheeler is a known brand that is good.

Regards

 

[El Pistolero]

This article has a good review of some of the top gunsmith torque wrenches:

Best Torque Wrench for Gunsmithing and Scope Mounting of 2021 (vitalhandtools.com)

Scroll down to -
Top Rated 6 Gunsmithing Torque Wrenches Review

Also:
Top 5 Best Torque Wrenches for Gunsmithing [2021 Review] - TorqueWrenchGuide

Wheeler is a known brand that is good.

Regards

Great info and very much appreciated!

Best

 

[CBTENGR]

I have the Wheeler Fat Wrench and have been very happy with it. It comes with a good variety of bits too.

 

[ede]

Most people wouldn't know a good torque wrench from a bad one. All the ones listed in the review are part of a promotional ad for Amazon that means very little. There's a very good chance there's more varaition with the user than the insterment. If you really want a good torque wrench look at CDI or SnapOn. Precession would also be a good choice but my exposure to them is limited. I'd avoid all the Wheeler stuff, Proto, Wright, and anything from the box stores.
Keep in mind when looking for one most are only accurate from 20% of scale to full scale. Some will have the scale extend below or outside of the range of accuracey or calbration. Most likely this will be below where you will set your torque value but if you buy one with a higher scale it may present an issue.
Keep in mind also that the certificate that comes with a torque wrench does not ensure it's accurcery or guarentee it's calibrated. Lot of people get confused on this point.

Remember when we used a quarter to tighten some of the scope mounts?

 

[weaselfire]

Fat Wrench.

Jefg

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[DirectDrive]

You want a torque screwdriver, not a torque wrench.
The screwdriver version measures in inch pounds which is what you need for scope mounting.
The build quality on this one is very good :
$63

Husky 1/4 in. Hex Inch Torque Screw Driver H4DTRQ - The Home Depot

The 1/4 in. hex torque drive has been calibrated for +/- 6% accuracy. It's positive bit locking to eliminate slippage or dropping in tight spaces. Perfect for technicians working on aluminum to copper

www.homedepot.com

 

[usnret]

You will also want it in inch pounds.

 

[wsleigh]

Anyone tried Fix-it-Sticks? Wife got me a kit for my last birthday. I actually like them.

 

[El Pistolero]

Thank you all for more valuable info. I haven’t bought a torque screw driver yet. That Husky looks pretty good.

 

[Tueller]

Fat Wrench is the standard and one has served me well. I heard the vortex torque wrench is better but it’s also 3 times the price.

 

[El Pistolero]

You want a torque screwdriver, not a torque wrench.
The screwdriver version measures in inch pounds which is what you need for scope mounting.
The build quality on this one is very good :
$63

Husky 1/4 in. Hex Inch Torque Screw Driver H4DTRQ - The Home Depot

The 1/4 in. hex torque drive has been calibrated for +/- 6% accuracy. It's positive bit locking to eliminate slippage or dropping in tight spaces. Perfect for technicians working on aluminum to copper

www.homedepot.com

Thank you for the info.

 

[El Pistolero]

Fat Wrench is the standard and one has served me well. I heard the vortex torque wrench is better but it’s also 3 times the price.

Thank you. I will check out the Fat Wrench and the Vortex.

 

[5Sensify]

If you are in a budget… this Neiko made in Taiwan is the best value:

NEIKO 10573B 1/4” Torque Screwdriver Set, 20 Hex Bits, 10 to 50 In-Lbs, Long Shank Screwdriver Torque Wrench, Adjustable Inch-Pound Torque Screwdriver for HVAC and Gunsmiths - Torque Wrenches - Amazon.com

NEIKO 10573B 1/4” Torque Screwdriver Set, 20 Hex Bits, 10 to 50 In-Lbs, Long Shank Screwdriver Torque Wrench, Adjustable Inch-Pound Torque Screwdriver for HVAC and Gunsmiths - Torque Wrenches - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[Flatbush Harry]

I have used a Wheeler FAT driver for years...it always gets the job done well.

FH

 

[yocan]

Wera, fix it sticks fat wrench are all good.

I went wera cause I like my other wera tools.

 

[Syclone0538]

I have the fat driver. It was cheap. I have no idea how accurate it is, but I don't care. It's a lot better than nothing.

 

[yocan]

I have the fat driver. It was cheap. I have no idea how accurate it is, but I don't care. It's a lot better than nothing.

It's consistent to itself and with 15% that's what matters my wera is within 4 but I'd use either

 

[Rich_J]

For whatever reason I recently compiled a spreadsheet with some common options. I happen to use a Wheeler FAT (analog) only because I need a Torque Wrench every once in a while for my optic screws, otherwise I'd go with something a bit less computed error.

 

[racer88]

Anyone tried Fix-it-Sticks? Wife got me a kit for my last birthday. I actually like them.

Old thread, I know. But, yeah... Fix-It Sticks are like crack for tool freaks. I started with the basic "all-in-one" kit:

It has grown to this!

Whenever someone ELSE'S gun falls apart at the range ('cuz mine never do!).... I'm ready!