torque wrench craftsman
Is a torque wrench the same as a socket wrench?
I'm looking at getting Craftsman tools and I need a socket wrench.
torque wrenches are a special kind of socket wrench with a dial. Some mechanical designs require the bolts be tightened to a certain torque and the wrench indicates this. A good example are the bolts in a engine block cylinder head. Without the proper torque, the gasket is in danger of leaking. If the bolts are too tight, it could crack the block. Torque wrenches are generally used by professionals who repair machinery. Ordinary socket wrenches do the same job and are cheaper, but there is no way of accurately determining the torque. Fortunately, in most simple applications torque isn't an issue.
A look at what is currently available on eBay
 CRAFTSMAN 47712 Electronic Torque Wrench w Case ~20-200FTLB ~1/2" Drive US $71.00 
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 (2) CRAFTSMAN TORQUE WRENCH CASES 1/2" & 3/8" US $19.95
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 Craftsman Torque Wrench US $40.00
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 craftsman 1/2 in torque wrench US $7.99
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 Sears Craftsman Torque Wrench - Model 44483 US $4.99
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 Craftsman Digitork Torque Wrench Model # 44596 3/8" Drive 5-80 ft. lb. US $60.00
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 Craftsman Torque Wrench With Newton Meter BRAND NEW US $13.99
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 CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in. Electronic Torque Wrench US $149.99
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 SEARS CRAFTSMAN INCH POUND TORQUE WRENCH BEAM STYLE 600 US $12.99
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 CRAFTSMAN INCH POUNDS TORQUE WRENCH 3/8" DRIVE US $20.50
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 Craftsman 1/2 " Drive 150 lb. torque wrench US $44.99
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 Craftsman 150 ft./lb.Beam Style Torque Wrench - item # 44642 US $49.99
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