3/8 in. Drive 15 ft. to 80 ft. lbs. Torque Wrench

Let me start by saying that this is my first torque wrench, I've owned socket sets before but never really thought that I had a need for one. With that said, I really can't speak of how this tool compares to other torque wrenches, but I can say that I am very impressed by the quality of it. It comes in a nice hard case to keep it protected which I thought was a very nice touch, especially since they are calibrated from the factory and you want to keep it that way. The tool itself is very nice and feels solid, the finish is very nice and the mechanism to adjust the amount of torque is smooth and easy to adjust. I tested it after I sharpened my lawnmower blade, the user manual suggested using a torque wrench when putting the blade back on, it worked really great for that, again very easy to dial in the setting that I needed. Again, like I said, I don't have a lot of experience with torque wrenches, so I can't compare it to others, but I'm assuming that this is more an entry level tool based on the price compared to others, it should serve a DIYer like me just fine. As an everyday tool? I can't say how well it will hold up, but for my purpose, it's all that I need.

I have used my father's torque wrench on numerous vehicles as well as their riding lawn mower for roughly 15 years. Now that I have my own home, vehicles and will be inheriting the tractor, I figured I should get a torque wrench to perform the regular maintenance. Having used this type of tool for so many years, I was familiar with its operation and the features that make it convenient. As part of my initial assessment of this product, I carefully unpacked and documented at each step. I was pleased with the care taken with packaging (sealed in shrink plastic -> inside rigid cardboard box -> inside durable rigid plastic tool case -> positioned to ensure tool does not shift during travel). I next assessed the operation of the tool in regards to torque adjustment setting, tightening of knob to lock torque setting and the operation of the socket and direction lever. During this process, I noted some purely cosmetic defects in the shaft of the tool (2 photos uploaded showing the two worst defects). The majority of the defects were too minor/small to be photographed and as such are of very little concern to a consumer since this type of tool is prone to dings in normal use. However, with a human or automated camera quality control system, this issue could be drastically reduced. Overall I have to say I am impressed though with the quality construction and care taken to verify that each specific product is tested and meets specifications the manufacturer has required on behalf of the consumer. At $35 according to the current price on Home Depot Online, this tool is a great deal and I would definitely recommend it for the average home owner to use to properly torque their wheel lug nuts and home heavy equipment recommending torque specifications. New mechanics should also consider this tool as it has the quality and features they will need in school while being lower cost which is absolutely critical when there are so many other necessary tools that are much more costly like pneumatic tools and high-precision tools. This item was requested through the Home Depot Seeds program which is an invite by HD only and voluntary participation program where Seeds participants provide unbiased reviews of vendor selected and supplied items.

If I could have tried it out in the store, I wouldn't have ordered it. I've used various torque wrenches for over 50 years. This is supposed to be a "click" style ratchet, but it doesn't make a click that I can hear. If you are really slow and careful, you can feel the head bend over. I returned this one after ordering and receiving a Tekton which is almost identical for less than 5 dollars more. The Tekton has an audible click and a very pronounced feel as the head/handle joint breaks over. I'd like to give this one no stars!

Yes it was as well as aspected.

Worked for what I needed it to. Seems sturdy and decent quality.

It didn't kick even at 5 foot pound setting after following all startup instructions

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I am new with using a torque wrench so i had a hard time Figuring it out no thanks to no instructions was a big help. Add to go to several YouTube videos to get an idea how to set the lbs.Not sure if im 100%correct or not but i think i am somewhat on track. I wouldn't use this as an every day tool but for the $40 it ok.

Great for occasional use. Well made.