Recommendations for a 'Torque Screwdriver'

Andries · Post by **Andries** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:29 pm

Hi all,

Wanting to add one of these to my firearm tool collection (for obvious reasons) and am wanting recommendations.

Wanting something that's good quality and performs well .... but doesn't cost a fortune.

Thanks in advance.......

chappo555 · Post by **chappo555** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:19 pm

Fat torque driver. Awesome and pretty cheap. From 0-60 inch pounds. Great portable little driver. Mine came with a heap of bits including the torx bits like on leupold rings etc.

Sneaky · Post by **Sneaky** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:39 am

+1 for the FAT wrench

JasonF · Post by **JasonF** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:31 am

What application do you have in mind? Action screws, scope screws or both?

I have a pair of Wiha torque screwdrivers and a deflecting beam Warren and Brown one. I prefer feel of the W&B, but both work well.

The Raven · Post by **The Raven** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:25 am

It's interesting I rarely see these tools in the gun shops.

I'm also interested in getting one to ensure I'm torquing things properly. It scares me to see how often people overtorque fasteners of any type. On firearms that can be an expensive mistake or a disaster.

lowndsie · Post by **lowndsie** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:01 pm

I noticed they have a few for sale at Abelas!

gtguru · Post by **gtguru** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:30 am

What range and torque values are you after?

Curtley78 · Post by **Curtley78** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:04 am

Gehman manufacture a neat torque wrench for such application. You should be able to acquire one online or via any of the established small bore associations.

I keep one in my range box although these days I seldom use it.

Regards

Sean

gtguru · Post by **gtguru** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:42 pm

only asked cause we have heaps at work

Andries · Post by **Andries** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:33 am

Thanks for the info guys.

The search continues......

Someone asked what torque range .... I think the lowest would be about 15 inch/lbs to 95 inch/lbs (I have a Ruger 77 and they recommend the high setting for the front angled screw).

Do others think these specs reasonable ?

Steve 2141 · Post by **Steve 2141** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:16 pm

this is the one that i have, bought it from penn tools in the states some time back for under $200

S-k hand tool Micrometer Torque Screwdrivers – 73008
Wt. 0.01 lb
Torque 16.00 In lb Min 88.00 In lb Max
Measuring System Fractional
Overall Length 6 1/2 In

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