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I need a Long Handle Torque Wrench

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Yeah, I'm old, tired everything hurts, etc....

My back is staring to bother me after using my 18" torque wrench. There are many available that are 24" which decreases effort only 33%. I am looking at this one, it is almost 30" so it would reduce force about 40%. Anyone have any better suggestions?

https://www.amazon.com/CRAFTSMAN-To...+handle+torque+wrench+1/2,aps,154&sr=8-8&th=1
 


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I bought the Quinn one from Harbor Freight a while back and been happy.
 


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Pretty low tooth count on that Craftsman. At 30” you run out of runway pretty quickly in tight places. If it’s just for lug nuts, you have all the room in the world, doesn’t matter, but consider more while you’re shopping.
 


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I bought the Quinn one from Harbor Freight a while back and been happy.
I looked at that yesterday, 24", much better than what I have. If don't find something better I figured I'd wait for the next 20% off coupon.

Remember, I'm an old guy! I have a couple decades on you! I need things to be easier! :)
 


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Pretty low tooth count on that Craftsman. At 30” you run out of runway pretty quickly in tight places. If it’s just for lug nuts, you have all the room in the world, doesn’t matter, but consider more while you’re shopping.
Yes, lug nuts. I have the short one for other jobs. And thanks, I didn't notice it was only 32 teeth! The Quinn is 72!
 


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Can you just slip a length of metal pipe over the handle ?
 




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