forend screw tool

[Jal5]

I know this has been discussed many times, getting the forend screw set at the right torque. I have tried ebay for utica torque screwdrivers but the price gets crazy at times. Would this wrench from Harbor Freight work just as well? It looks like it would and would have other uses in my tool chest as well.

www.harborfreight.com
search on item 2696

I cannot get the right link to appear in the post, but that is the tool, 1/4 in. torque wrench, 20-200 in. lbs.
Joe

[jacksrbtr46]

My opinion is it would be too bulky and big for the job.  I have a FAT Wrench that I use.  Google FAT wrench. It's about $40.00 on  line.  Bass Pro has them if you have one near you.  a little more than the tool at Harbor Freight but I believe you'll use it more and get better usage out of it.  Good tools last a lifetime.

Jack
 

[blpenn66502]

I bought one of the HF in-lbs torque wrenches a year or so back thinking the same thing.  I think the 20 in-lb setting was closer to 20 ft-lb, allowing me to twist a couple of mild steel bits before I realized it was crap.  I bought the FAT wrench and the only complaint I have is the bit adapter doesn't stay on the shaft.  Supposedly it was supposed to be changed with later production.  Also, being able to easily apply downward force directly over a screw to me is a significant advantage in keeping the bit from caming out over a traditional torque wrench design.

[striker525]

this is the cheapest I could find the Fat Wrench.

http://www.gggaz.com/index.php?id=170

[quickdtoo]

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Tim

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[ranger 76]

   Hi JAL5
  I use a set screw takes a bit of time to set it up but once it is there it is good.
Just put the set screw so that the forend screw comes down tight on it then it will
end up in the same place every time. I have one frame and three barrels 243-308-22
hornet and have no problems when I change barrels to come back on zero. Hope this
helps good luck  Lorne

[JonnyC]

What setting should I set my torque wrench for the synthetic stock foreend?

[quickdtoo]

I don't think it matters too much, what's important is it's always the same every time you install the forend, 25-30 in/lbs is plenty, be aware the forend stud is just resistance welded on, they've been known to come off too easily, so torquing on it too much isn't recommended. 

Tim

[JonnyC]

Quick- thanks again

[Jal5]

thanks guys for the replies. I think I will keep looking on ebay for the utica tool if that fails I will get the fatwrench.

Joe