Anyone use the Snap On "CDI" 1/2 torque wrench??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

prostreetC-10 · 12-27-2012, 10:22 AM

Through out my life, Snap On has usually represented top of the line tools but just too spendy for my non-professional career. Then I see these "CDI" line of torque wrenches. I rely a lot on the customer reviews I read on just about everything. I think it's a great way for people to REAL say how they feel about a product. Thing that has me scratching my head is that these wrenches have KILLER reviews and yet they are only $129 most places. I will be bolting on aluminum heads to my 496 and want to make darn sure the torque values are correct. Just doesn't seem like a lot for that kind of name brand.

Anyone use these and what do you think? Thanks!

mrein3 · 12-27-2012, 10:38 AM

Subscribed!
I used to work in a shop (20 years ago) and purchased some GREAT tools off the Snap-On truck. Tools I still use today. Like you I can't justify that quality of tool for my personal stuff. I will be watching this thread however because a quality torque wrench is a good investment.

68corvair · 12-27-2012, 11:36 AM

I have one at work, only complaint is the head is a little larger than my old snap on.
It is a very nice tool. First rate quality, I use it almost every day

Ed

leftybass209 · 12-27-2012, 01:48 PM

We had them in the Army. I was a small arms repairer. I worked on everything from an m9 to a 120mm cannon. Used every size CDI torque wrench from the 1-50 inch lbs up to the 150-600foot lbs inch drive, and a torque multiplier and 6 foot cheater bar to occasionally put a few bolts to their required 900+ foot lbs. We had to calibrate them yearly, after I pushed them way past what they should be used for, and they always came back spot on ready for another beating. Impressed me!
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prostreetC-10 · 12-27-2012, 05:13 PM

Man.....that's what I want to hear!

mikey2409 · 12-28-2012, 03:11 AM

If your questioning the torque values track down a snap on rep and have him test the wrench for you on the calibrator they have one their truck it will tell you if it dialed or not by inch or foot pounds and usually by degree of swing angle percentage during its torque
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12-27-2012, 10:22 AM	#1
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Anyone use the Snap On "CDI" 1/2 torque wrench??? Through out my life, Snap On has usually represented top of the line tools but just too spendy for my non-professional career. Then I see these "CDI" line of torque wrenches. I rely a lot on the customer reviews I read on just about everything. I think it's a great way for people to REAL say how they feel about a product. Thing that has me scratching my head is that these wrenches have KILLER reviews and yet they are only $129 most places. I will be bolting on aluminum heads to my 496 and want to make darn sure the torque values are correct. Just doesn't seem like a lot for that kind of name brand. Anyone use these and what do you think? Thanks! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

12-27-2012, 10:38 AM	#2
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Anyone use the Snap On "CDI" 1/2 torque wrench??? Subscribed! I used to work in a shop (20 years ago) and purchased some GREAT tools off the Snap-On truck. Tools I still use today. Like you I can't justify that quality of tool for my personal stuff. I will be watching this thread however because a quality torque wrench is a good investment. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

12-27-2012, 11:36 AM	#3
68corvair Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: piedmont s.c. Posts: 55	Re: Anyone use the Snap On "CDI" 1/2 torque wrench??? I have one at work, only complaint is the head is a little larger than my old snap on. It is a very nice tool. First rate quality, I use it almost every day Ed

12-27-2012, 01:48 PM	#4
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Anyone use the Snap On "CDI" 1/2 torque wrench??? We had them in the Army. I was a small arms repairer. I worked on everything from an m9 to a 120mm cannon. Used every size CDI torque wrench from the 1-50 inch lbs up to the 150-600foot lbs inch drive, and a torque multiplier and 6 foot cheater bar to occasionally put a few bolts to their required 900+ foot lbs. We had to calibrate them yearly, after I pushed them way past what they should be used for, and they always came back spot on ready for another beating. Impressed me! Posted via Mobile Device

12-27-2012, 05:13 PM	#5
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Anyone use the Snap On "CDI" 1/2 torque wrench??? Man.....that's what I want to hear! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

12-28-2012, 03:11 AM	#6
mikey2409 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bell Gardens Ca Posts: 152	Re: Anyone use the Snap On "CDI" 1/2 torque wrench??? If your questioning the torque values track down a snap on rep and have him test the wrench for you on the calibrator they have one their truck it will tell you if it dialed or not by inch or foot pounds and usually by degree of swing angle percentage during its torque Posted via Mobile Device



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