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I used to work at a nuclear power house. They were very particular about torque wrenches. I have wondered about the Wheeler Fat Wrench. Could you point me to better wrench for not much more money? Thank you.


Not sure about the “for not much more money” part (I know quite a few gunsmiths that use the Fat Wrench daily)...but this seems like one option if I had the bucks and patience of Job...




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I have a Stanley-Proto 6-36 in-lb torque limiting screwdriver. It's a professional tool and I got it from Grainger for a lot more than a FAT wrench. Craftsman has some mid-priced options last I checked, so you might look into them.
 
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I have used my Fat Wrench more times than I can count. I am sure it is not dead nuts accurate but for what it is for it has never failed me.
 
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Wiha TorqueVario-S 2852

https://www.jbtools.com/wiha-2...4EAQYASABEgJjcvD_BwE

This is a german manufactured tool. Much higher quality than the Fat Wrench, for a LITTLE more money.

This is what I have, used it several times so far, couldn't be happier. I chose this model for gunsmith/scope work and did tons of research including the Fat Wrench, before settling on this. You can tell it's quality just by picking it up, let alone using it. I highly recommend it.




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Thanx for posting...options Smile Cool Cool Cool


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Thanx for posting Cool Cool Cool


One more thing: mine goes from 10 to 50 inch lbs. Verify this before you hit the buy button, since I THINK the copy for the URL I posted above says 5 - 10 in lbs, which I belive is a misprint, but do your due diligence before purchasing.




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This is a very rare occaision where I can mention an obscure tool that others will appreciate. I have a Tohnichi adjustable limiting torque screwdriver similar to the Stanley-Proto model that Lefty Sig has.



https://www.tohnichi.com/produ...-screwdriver-LTD.htm

Best of all is that I got it for the price of a Wheeler Fatty.
 
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Hot damn that's nice. I wouldn't need that xtra feature, but for those that do, the quality looks obvious.




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Amazon deal is back as the OP stated.
 
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Love mine
 
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I don't know how long the deal lasts, but Wheeler currently has their FAT Wrench w/ bit set for $35.99.

https://www.wheelertools.com/g.../553556.html#start=1

If you want something a little fancier, they have their electronic Digital FAT Wrench for $47.99.

https://www.wheelertools.com/g.../710909.html#start=1



If you use promo code "BENCH20" when you check out, you'll get an additional 20% off, which means you can get a FAT Wrench for $28.79 shipped!
 
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I like the Wheeler Fat Wrench not for super precision work, but it helps keep me for getting crazy and damaging things and gives me some measure of knowing I'm adjusting action screws to roughly the same torque each time.
 
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Interesting that they changed the ergonomics of the tool. I've had my pre-"Coke Bottle" one for years now and it's performed seamlessly every time, even with my small mitts.

Not particularly excited over a digital version; just more unnecessary complexity to go south on you.


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Thanks for the heads-up iron chef!

I missed out last year. Just placed my order.



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I have to question what is the specific torque range most useful for mounting a scope.

The reason I ask is because on NEW S&W revolvers it can take nearly ever bit of power I can deliver with a screwdriver to remove the sideplate screws. BTW, I have actually tested to determine how much torque I can produce with hand tools and with a screwdriver that is 20 ft.lbs. or 240 inch lbs. With a standard 3/8 ratchet 35 ft.lbs is my limit with one hand. Point is that with many firearms screws can be tightened far in excess of these screwdrivers.


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