What is the metal on the wrench (hard or soft)? I am concerned that the tip may wear over time.
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I couldn't tell, as I only bought it to tune an old piano that I bought, It was fine for that. Sorry I could not be more helpful. Geoff
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It's solid chrome vanadium on a steel bar frame. It will wear over a long time if you use it everyday, but will hold up to a lot of tuning and use. The tip is inexpensive to replace, however. And being that this is a student/professional version, there are always more expensive versions designed to take many years of hard detailed use. Hope this helps.
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It is made of metal. I think it's a 36 MM socket but not impact wrench rated.
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I sort of guessed at tightness based on properly torque the old lug nut with a torque wrench. It's annoyingly imprecise. The package does include a washer, not like the metal crush washers that are normally used, rather this looks like a rubber washer.
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A hex wrench is necessary. I was unimpressed with the security of the fastening. Found the quad tip far to heavy & less than thrilled with it's functionality. I liked a three point tip, I got it thru Amazon but disremember the part number. A search should turn it up. it is a three point tip not a 4 & I like it more than any 4 point I've tried.
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I replace the tip as soon as it starts showing some wear, usually around 2 -3 weeks of daily use.
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The tip is like the picture here: http://www.tequipment.net/Weller7135N.html?Source=Google&gclid;=CJXioc2m1boCFcw7MgodkVoAgQ
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No! If you attempt to remove the plastic tip the whole thing will break and will need replacement tip, the plastic holds the small rubber piece inside from breaking sooner than it should
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This is true. It does not have a rubber tip so if you dont want the tool to leave a small dent just use a piece of cardboard and that will solve the problem.
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My tool came tight as you have described, used mine pretty hard for about a week and it's broken in well now.
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The extension is metal with black plastic cover for the tip I hope this will answer your concern.
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Look at the top tip and you will see an acorn nut. It is there to protect the 1/4"-20 threaded end. Mine was just finger tight and I didn't need a wrench to remove them.
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Depends on the tips you put on them. Rubber tips are softer than carbide points
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The index that holds the bits is a hard plastic. Read my review - For your safety, unless you only drill wood these are too aggressive a cut and they tend to grab the work piece and can twist it in your hands.
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My pen was the same way. I just realized that the carbide tip is threaded as well as the hidden key. Just use a pair of pliers to tighten it down and it will be fine.
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The wrench feels like any other wrench u would find in a toolbox and the caps are I guess the same polished metal material Just hollowed out tho. I have a white escalade with chrome trim and they match perfectly. Hope I could help.
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Hard to say. I think it must be a Snap On product. The instruction booklet labels it as "A Snap On Specialty Tool Product". It's an excellent torque wrench and comes with a hard plastic case for storage. When you use it, don't forget that you have to press the button on the back of the head to release the socket.
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Well, one thing for sure, it provides you the actual torque value you have reached. You might not like what you seen in the readout but it is what it is. It is still hard for me to accept the fact standard torque wrench can actually over-torqued the nut. Maybe it is because the sudden jerking movement did it.