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Precision Instruments PREC3FR250F 1/2" Dr. "Split Beam" Torque Wrench w/Flex head (40-250 Ft./Lbs)

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I researched this type torque wrench and was looking at the Snap-on split beam when I saw this baby on Amazon. This Company (Precison Insturments) invented the split beam and for roughly half the price of a Snap-on I picked this one and I wasn't disappointed.

AS A RETIRED FEDERAL AIRCRAFT MECHANIC I UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER TORQUE. ALONG WITH PROPER TORQUE GOES THE PROPER TORQUE WRENCH. THE SPLIT BEAM STYLE IS THE TYPE I HAVE USED FOR OVER 20 YEARS. YOU WILL HAVE LESS CALIBRATION ISSUES THAN THE "CLICK" TYPE, IN MY OPINION. DON'T EXPECT TO BUY THIS ONE OR ANY BRAND AND IT HOLD ITS ACCURACY FOREVER. THERE ARE MUCH CHEAPER ONES ON THE MARKET. IN MY OPINION, AVOID THESE LIKE THE PLAGUE. THEY ARE CHEAP FOR A REASON. TO MY KNOWLEDGE THIS IS AN AMERICAN COMPANY MAKING A QUALITY PRODUCT FOR A FAIR PRICE. THIS IS THE BRAND I WILL STAY WITH ALONG WITH THE SPLIT BEAM STYLE UNLESS THEY SELL OUT TO SOME NON AMERICAN ENTITY THAT COULD CARE LESS ABOUT AMERICA BUT ONLY ABOUT PROFIT.