Bearcat1982
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Recently bought one. I have no issues so far. Just seeing what everyone else is using.
Wheeler Torque Screw driver/wrench
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Varminterror
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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.
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I use Sturtevant-Richmont snap-action torque wrenches and torque screwdrivers. I have a handful that I've purchased over the years:
The CCM torque wrenches have swappable drive heads, from 1/4-inch drive to 1/2-inch drive.
- 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
The CCM torque wrenches have swappable drive heads, from 1/4-inch drive to 1/2-inch drive.
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Well said. My sentiments exactly
I use a Wheeler FAT wrench. Wheeler also has a tool similar to Fix-it Stix called FAT Stix..
https://www.wheelertools.com/fat-wrenches/f.a.t.-stix-preset-torque-wrench-set/1136022.html#start=1
Never used the later. Not sure which tool the OP is asking about.
-Jeff
https://www.wheelertools.com/fat-wrenches/f.a.t.-stix-preset-torque-wrench-set/1136022.html#start=1
Never used the later. Not sure which tool the OP is asking about.
-Jeff
epags
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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.
Most manufacturers are not going to offer calibration services. We used third parties to calibrate equipment while both in the Army and as a civilian.
Amen!
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Bearcat1982
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I have the "standard" FAT wrench. So far so good. But its not precise like said.
rabid wombat
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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….
www.brownells.com
www.protoindustrial.com
The fix it stuff seems really nice….
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Proto® Torque Screwdrivers - In-Oz | PROTO
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.
entropy
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I use the Vortex torque driver, because that's what we have around the shop. There is one Wheeler, I think it's up in the Archery tool kit.
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Bearcat1982
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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.
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doubleh
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I bought a FAT wrench years ago. I use it to torque action screws when I replace an action in a stock. It's accurate enough for that.
twofewscrews
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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.
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.
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Bearcat1982
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I actually remember this episode.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.
#10MinuteTalk - How To Mount Your Riflescope Correctly
If your riflescope isn’t mounted correctly, your whole system is sunk. Mark Boardman grabs Ryan Muckenhirn and the tools needed to talk through mounting a ri...
That's the case with all torque wrenches or set and store at lowest setting. It's to help keep tension off the spring or whatever they use.
Dan Forrester
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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
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
