TEKTON 1/2 Inch Drive Split Beam Torque Wrench (40-250 ft.-lb.) | TRQ62203

I've used a lot of different micrometer torque wrenches. This is my first beam wrench. First the bad: the head is not reversible like my aviation micrometer wrenches, nor is the ratchet reversible, so you'll not be torquing reverse threaded fasteners or measure release torque on a conventional fastener. On the other hand, It work fine for 98% of what I normally use such a wrench for so it's my new go to. The good: the long handle is a pleasure to torque say lug nuts to 140 ft lbs than some shorter handled wrenches I've used and the head pivots a little to clear a tire or surface without an extension. The adjustment is super fast with the small nob, super easy to read in just about any lighting since it's not just engraved markings, is secure since it's protected by a cover that snaps over it when not adjusting, and can be left at whatever setting intentionally or accidentally without fear of ruining a spring like the micrometer style wrenches. The click is very distinctly audible and tactile. I also love how the wrench is boxy instead of round so it doesn't roll around on the floor or in a drawer and I can even step on it while I pull the socket off with no need to press a socket release button like some other wrenches. There are certainly cheaper, smaller, lighter, crappier torque wrenches out there, but if you use torque wrenches a lot, consider this American wrench set for your tool box.

Long enough for 100 Nm that I need. Very perceptible click. Flexible head is a bonus in tight spaces. It does look a litle bulky in photos but is not.

So glad I was able to pick this up on Amazon. Great product from a great company with unreal warranty. Having the flex head means not having to turn the wheels to torque and the feedback when clicking is very nice. Setting the torque is way faster than the typical rotating style and comes in a nice hard case

I have a touch of O.C.D. and needed my 1/2" and 3/8" torque wrench to be a split beam type to match my aleeady owned 3/4". Only used the half inch so far but works as expected.

With auto mechanic shop rates having gone up considerably over the past couple of years I have taken to doing more of my own work. I have learned that in doing so you need to have quality tools. This wrench was not cheap but being confident that you're doing a job correctly is worth the investment. The setting dial has a protective cover that snaps into place to prevent it from being accidentally changed. The dial is pretty small and marked off in 5# increments which is kinda hard for my old eyes to see, but I like it better than the twist handle wrenches I've previously used. The click is very audible and quite satisfying - especially for those 200+ ft lb adjustments.The wrench is very well constructed and the head pivots on the handle making getting to some of the harder to reach places a bit easier. It's a lot of wrench for the money and well worth it.