Fix it Sticks or Wheeler FAT wrench?

[btb1983]

Looking for a torque wrench so I can start doing some of my own work. Fix it Stick or Wheeler FAT wrench or something else?

 

[cmert]

I have used both and prefer the fix it sticks. The FAT wrench is a more traditional style of torque driver with the "break" at the set torque but the fix it sticks are way more convenient in both use and storage. The biggest down side to the fix it sticks would be that if you're looking for an exact poundage for the torque setting that isn't a preset mark on the tool then you kind of have to guess. But really with how thick the indicator is on the FAT wrench you're kind of guessing there too...

 

[hereinaz]

Fix it sticks are more calibrated.

There is a “universal” fix it stick that you basically tighten and you can see the torque go up, can’t remember what it’s called but that is what I use. It is much smaller and more handy.

 

[BLJ]

Fix it sticks are more calibrated.

There is a “universal” fix it stick that you basically tighten and you can see the torque go up, can’t remember what it’s called but that is what I use. It is much smaller and more handy.

“More calibrated??” Thanks.

 

[KChunter71]

I have both. Fix it sticks rock, if I had to choose one.

 

[hereinaz]

“More calibrated??” Thanks.

You can buy the specific torque values with the fixed value fix-it stick limiters. They are preset ane checked.

If the FAT or others adjustable versions aren’t damaged by bad storage/misuse they will get you close enough based on the dial.

I had Borka as well. That’s another solid company.

 

[B23]

I have a conventional style in.lb torque wrench as well as the original, not the newer digital, Fat Wrench and when I've checked one with the other they consistently compare very equally to one another.

Wheeler has a new digital version Fat Wrench, curious, do any of you have the new digital version or used one and if so what are your thoughts compared to the older version? I've used a 1/2in drive SnapOn digital torque quite a bit and those things are sweet but I can't really compare one of those to a Fat Wrench either.

 

[WyldGoose]

I’ve got the Non-digital 2023 edition FAT wrench…works great, no complaints.

 

[Quicksilver]

Snap on 1/4” drive torque wrench, I may be biased though

 

[waspocrew]

Have both, prefer the fix it sticks. Easy to toss in the range bag. The FAT is nice for those odd torque values like 18 in/lbs for rings, etc.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I’ve used a fat wrench for like 10 years with. I issues at all. Fix it sticks are probably better though.