Can anyone recommend which torque wrench they use when working on their Savage.

I do not want to break the bank and buy a 200 dollar wrench but I am very tempted to but the craftsman beam torque wrench (3/8" drive) or should I go for a 1/4 " drive?

Thanks for the info!  Do you use a 3/8"?

As for seeing the scale I have used a piece of tape to help me out in odd positions.

I, too, prefer the beam-type torque wrenches.

Like gy said above, sometimes it is tough to see when you've achieved the target torque.  Sometimes I use a piece of masking tape to help:





Also, I don't categorize torque wrenches according their to drive square sizes, I categorize them according to range.  For instance, I've got two different 3/8" drive torque wrenches that have widely different ranges.  One goes from 0-200 in-lb, the other goes from 0-600 in-lb.

IMO, you really can't get away with only one torque wrench if you want to use it in its most accurate range (usually the middle 60% of its total range, I believe).

I've got four beam-type torque wrenches.  A 0-60 in-lb one, a 0-200 in-lb one, a 0-600 in-lb one, and a 0-150 ft-lb one.  Each one gets called into service for work on the Savage.

Trying to save $$$ on tools is a false economy, penny wise and pound foolish, that will always come back to bite you in the ass......I'm just sayin'.

This is what I picked up to use. Not sure how long it will last but its a nice set.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00811WQT8/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Digger said, "Also, I don't categorize torque wrenches according their to drive square sizes, I categorize them according to range.  For instance, I've got two different 3/8" drive torque wrenches that have widely different ranges.  One goes from 0-200 in-lb, the other goes from 0-600 in-lb.

IMO, you really can't get away with only one torque wrench if you want to use it in its most accurate range (usually the middle 60% of its total range, I believe).

I've got four beam-type torque wrenches.  A 0-60 in-lb one, a 0-200 in-lb one, a 0-600 in-lb one, and a 0-150 ft-lb one.  Each one gets called into service for work on the Savage.

Trying to save $$$ on tools is a false economy, penny wise and pound foolish, that will always come back to bite you in the ass......I'm just sayin'. "

Agree completely.  

I use the tape trick, too.  Occasionally, when another body is handy, I'll them read while I torque.

I have 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2.  Like Digger said, though, the important part is to have the torque ranges covered,... low medium high.

I also concur with not getting cheapo tools.  I try to get really good tools, but get them on sale.  Often, for example, Sears will have some impressive sales on some pretty good stuff.  Anyone who does any wrenching at all will eventually need a torque wrench. Keep your eyes peeled for when a good sale pops up, buy the wrench, and then it'll be there 6 months from now when you need it.

Buy quality tools and you'll have the majority of them for a lifetime  

Funny at 42 I'm getting to the age where I typically have the tool I need for any given job, the issue is usually trying to figure out where I have it  

I will concur with several others.  Get good quality tools. The hassle, aggrivation, and possibly busted engine parts you save will be your own.  Buy them on sale as said above and you'll have them when you need them.  

I find myself more and more like ToesNose...I have the tool but where is it?  Organization is a BIG + for the tools as well.