Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
I like the Craftsman beam-type ones myself, too. One other benefit is that you have a visual reference as you approach the right torque, rather than just tighter-tighter-tighter-CLICK.
+1, and they have a life time guarantee.
Plus-----------with the beam type you can bring the torque up to spec in steps. Example if the recommended torque is 30 foot pounds, on a 4 bolt clamp, do 10 FP and then 20 FP and then finally the full 30 foot pounds.