Originally Posted by
cooleric1234
I've got the
Park TW-1 and love it. The only problem is the range isn't quite high enough for some things I'd like, but otherwise I much prefer it to the click type wrenches. I almost broke some parts using a cheap Harbor Freight click torque wrench. I know, the problem was that it was cheap but I like the feedback and response given by the beam type wrenches. Plus it's fairly cheap. Been meaning to buy a TW-2.
That would be my first recommendation too. Beams are tough, cheap, give continuous readout, don't need to be set, and don't need to be "relaxed" when you're done. I have a Snap-On TQFR50 0-600in-lb split-beam clicker, a Precision Instruments 0-150in-lb dial-type, and an old Craftsman clicker, and they have their place, but the best bang for the buck is the beam style IMO.
edit: yeah, the Pedros bit set works. The TW-1 is natively 1/4"-drive and includes a step-up adapter for 3/8"-drive sockets too.