I'm looking for input/recommendations for a quality torque screwdriver for setting action screws. Need one for a Christmas present. I see that Brownell's carries them but I honestly don't know what I'm looking at. Thanks.

I dont know of any torgue screwdrivers, but you can buy a torgue wrench in Inch, Pounds at most Sears and auto parts stores.

http://www.jensentools.com There is a search bar that gets you to torque screwdrivers.

I've had both types, I like to use a 1/4" torque wrench with the appropriate bit.

Snap On makes a one that looks like a screwdriver with 1/4 inch head that is very accurate and "fits" into the kinds of places necessary for gun work, like behind trigger guards, etc. I just use a 1/4" socket head and the drop the correct bit for the job into the socket. I got mine used on Ebay for a reasonable price..They're expensive new....If you look at their website, they're under "torquemeters" not torque wrenches...

Roger

HS Precision sells one.

Chuck

Figure the torque range you need and then check ebay. I found a nice one to use for sight and scope base attachment. I got tired of alway guessing and wondering if I was over-tightening. One of the best things I did. Now it is just set the torque and tighten. No worrying about stripping threads or not using enough torque. Cost savings will be a lot better then you will find in any retail shop.

Later,

Here is the one I want. $163 Ouch!

http://www.seekonk.com/torqstart.html

Aren't scope bases torqued in the 20in-lbs range??

From their website.
"For applications where various torque settings are required, the Seekonk MCX Screwdriver is the tool of choice. It's exclusive pop up micrometer type adjustment feature makes it the most compact tool of its kind anywhere. Ideal for use in hard to access areas. Extensively used in electronic field service. Accuracy 3% + 1/2 in. lb. Conforms to Military Spec. MIL-W-29497B."

MODEL # MCX
RANGE 3-30 in. lbs.
GRADUATIONS 1/2 in. lbs.
DRIVE 1/4" Hex Female
DIMENSIONS 5" x 1 1/4"
WEIGHT 8oz.
PRICE $163.70


Seekonk Manufacturing Co. Inc.
87 Perrin Avenue
Seekonk, MA 02771
torque@seekonk.com
800.845.8015
508.761.8284
fax 508.761.7960

[ 10-21-2003, 05:52: Message edited by: Duckear ]

double tap, sorry

[ 10-21-2003, 05:53: Message edited by: Duckear ]