Wheeler Torque Screw driver/wrench

Bearcat1982

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Recently bought one. I have no issues so far. Just seeing what everyone else is using.
 
I've got one but I most often grab my roto torque because it feels better in my hand but I have to set it with an actual torque wrench. I guess the Wheeler is more accurate if you set it that way too though.

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I have the digital version (Santa brought it to me). I like it pretty well. I have used different “big” bits for the ones that need more uga-duggas. Included ones twisted.
 
I have the FAT Wrench, but predominantly use a Fix-it-Sticks set of torque limiters or variable torque stick. The Wheeler tool works fine - not a precision instrument, but a hell of a lot better than hamfisting with no gauge at all.
 
I use Sturtevant-Richmont snap-action torque wrenches and torque screwdrivers. I have a handful that I've purchased over the years:
  • CCM-1200i, 240-1200 in./lbs. - I use this one for torquing AR barrel nuts.
  • CCM-150i, 30-150 in.lbs. - I use this one the most.
  • CCM-50i, 10-50 in./lbs. - for applications in which torque is below the CCM-150i.
  • Cal 36 Roto-Torque screwdriver, 2-36 in./lbs - for small screws
  • Quickset QS5-50M torque screwdriver, 5-50 in./lbs. - for screws whose torque is above the Cal 36
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The CCM torque wrenches have swappable drive heads, from 1/4-inch drive to 1/2-inch drive.
 
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I use the Fat Wrench. While not the most accurate, it does the job. One should really have any and all torque wrenches calibrated once a year if you want the utmost accuracy.
 
I use the Fat Wrench. While not the most accurate, it does the job. One should really have any and all torque wrenches calibrated once a year if you want the utmost accuracy.
Information only: I also have a Fat Wrench.....years old....contacted them this year and asked about having it re-calibrated....such service is not available.
 
I cannot comment on The Wheeler product. I originally bought Wiha, I think I have Brownells, and a Proto…

The fix it stuff seems really nice….

 
I originally bought Wiha
They make great stuff.

I can barely read the Sunex 10 to 50 In Lbs torque wrench any more. I bought the Lexivon 10 to 150 In Lbs to replace a torque wrench
in that range that I couldn't read anymore. The screwdriver style 10 to 50 In Lbs is easy to read as well. These cover all my rings and bases.
I have a half inch e-Torq torque wrench for barrels/actions. Used it yesterday swapping out a .22 LR barrel.
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Wheeler F.A.T STIX as well. Got them on black Friday sale and got a few extra off from TGC.

Only used them to install Pic rail to my Areo M4. Just wanted to have a set.
 

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Wheeler F.A.T STIX as well. Got them on black Friday sale and got a few extra off from TGC.

Only used them to install Pic rail to my Areo M4. Just wanted to have a set.
is it adjustable though? what if the scope or rings call for 18 or 20 inch pounds? Is 15 good enough?
 
is it adjustable though? what if the scope or rings call for 18 or 20 inch pounds? Is 15 good enough?
My set is not adjustable. However for what it's worth, one of the Vortex Nation Podcast episodes, Ryan was talking about wet and dry torque. Dry torque being 18in/lbs and wet torque, 15in/lbs an acceptable amount with the use of blue loctite. Will not stretch threads.

 
I've got wheeler fat wrench and a real avid torque wrench.

I bought the real avid torque wrench, allows you to adjust in 1lb increments, primarily for tuning my 10/22.

Fat wrench now lives in my range bag and the real avid resides in my gun cabinet with my cleaning supplies.
 
My set is not adjustable. However for what it's worth, one of the Vortex Nation Podcast episodes, Ryan was talking about wet and dry torque. Dry torque being 18in/lbs and wet torque, 15in/lbs an acceptable amount with the use of blue loctite. Will not stretch threads.

I actually remember this episode.
 
I use the fat wrench too.

I think the most important thing is that all screws are tightened evenly and consistently and to the same inch pounds across all the screws.

Using a torque wrench even if it is not precisely calibrated allows you to achieve this consistency.

At least those are my thoughts.

Dan
 
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