Digital Torque Wrench w/case $99 shipped

[Macmatic]

I found this on a Subaru forum I've been reading for some info on a car I'm working on. I have no connection with this in any way, just passing on what looks like a deal. Links at the bottom of this message.

(edit) The non-discount price of the torque wrench and case is $150 (edit)

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"As an introductory special, we are offering our Digital Torque Wrench w/ Blow Molded Case for $99 - including shipping. Just go to our website: Brown Line Metalworks, LLC | Professional Grade Digital Torque Wrench and click on the "Buy Now" button. At checkout, enter the coupon code: RS25"

Product Specifications

Patented Double Gear Sensing System
Designed, engineered, and tested by Brown Line Metal Works, the patented* D.G.S.S. technology ensures repeatable accuracy of +/- 3.5% both clockwise & counter-clockwise
Accurate from 20 – 100% of full scale (7% accuracy from 10 – 20% of full scale)

Microprocessor Controlled
8-bit electronics ensures accurate readings and simplicity of use
Allows for both Peak and Track mode
Individually calibrates each wrench
Supplies unique serial number for each wrench

Ratchet Head
1/2" drive reversible ratchet
32-tooth gear provides an 11.25? arc while handling high torque loads
Forged from Chromium Vanadium alloy to ensure strength
Conforms to ASME B107.10 2005 standards

Range
15 – 150 ft/lbs
180 – 1,800 in/lbs
20.3 – 203 Nm

Digital Control
Large backlit digital display shows both target torque and current read-out
Intuitive button design makes operating torque wrench simple
LEDs and digital display provide visual feedback when operating wrench
Buzzer creates audible feedback when target torque is reached
Easily switch between ft/lbs, in/lbs, and Nm
Automatically powers off when not in use for 2 minutes
Low battery indicator

Handle
Soft-touch overmold provides comfortable non-slip grip
Engineered plastics ensure an impact resistant housing


The offer is valid till August 1st, and is only for the lower 48 states.

Link to forum page:
http://www.rs25.com/forums/f14/t161449-digital-torque-wrench-special.html

Link to product site where you order:
http://www.brownlinemetalworks.com/

at least it isn't an upholstery shop....

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[Guest]

Wow, how cool is that!

 

[Hammered]

Looks like a similar wrench from HF but its $60 there.

 

[Macmatic]

Looks like a similar wrench from HF but its $60 there.

Yeah, the HF specs actually look a little better but I'm no expert on torque wrenches. I usually use an old beam type rather than a clicker, at least when it count. I feel that a beam type is more likely to be consistent than a cheap clicker.

The one I linked says it has a 32 tooth gear giving an 11.25 degree of arc bwteen clicks, the HF is a 36 tooth so that should be finer yet. Dunno, they both look good to me.

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[koolaid_kid]

I would hesitate to compare HF tools to anyone else. They are all made to a price, and I suggest you get what you pay for. However, I suspect calibration would be more important than anything else. When is the last time you had your torque wrench calibrated?
Just asking...

 

[Jethro]

When is the last time you had your torque wrench calibrated?
Just asking...

I have very pricey torque wrenches in both 3/8" and 1/2" drives. I've never had them calibrated and whats more... I don't even use them anymore. :-#

 

[Macmatic]

I would hesitate to compare HF tools to anyone else. They are all made to a price, and I suggest you get what you pay for. However, I suspect calibration would be more important than anything else. When is the last time you had your torque wrench calibrated?
Just asking...

You talkin to me? Huh?

I've never had my beam type calibrated, nothing much to calibrate or go out of calibration I think. There is a malleable needle at the tip of the stationary arm that can be re-zeroed if needed but the beam and arm have always been parallel so my thought has been that unless the temper of the flexing beam changes somehow it will basically always be as accurate as it ever was. Could be wrong, I've just always been working under that assumption.

I've used the beam type to check my 3/8 and 1/2 clickers before but never had to think about having them calibrated. I pretty much only use them for higher torque/low risk fasteners like lug nuts. Yes, lug nuts are hardly low risk but if you're doing it by hand with even a bar and socket you'd have to be a lugnut yourself to get it so far wrong as to cause problems.

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