Gearwrench 1/2" Drive Electronic Torque Wrench (30-340 Nm)

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10-30-2020 at 08:16 AM #16

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Is it easy to switch this to ft lbs? Looks like it's Nm by default but it says ft lbs secondary

Yes, you'll find a denomination button, believe it's the one marked "Uni" in the upper left hand corner near LCD screen. That is for Unit of measurement, I believe. Just push the button, and it will show in the LCD screen what unit of measurement you're using. Click on the Walmart link I just added in the OP, and you can see a close up - if you're interested.

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10-30-2020 at 08:51 AM #17

Delete, wrong image with the post

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10-30-2020 at 09:00 AM #18

Make sure you choose "Ship in Amazon packaging"

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10-30-2020 at 09:09 AM #19

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Delete, wrong image with the post

Were you referring to the original image which appeared to show the 3/8 instead of the 1/2? If so, it looks like I modified it about the same time you wrote the comment. The original image was the one Amazon had at the time for the 1/2... looks like Amazon changed it, and I updated the picture.

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10-30-2020 at 09:40 AM #20

Reviews say this wrench does not do torque angle. That's really one of the main reasons to have a digital torque wrench, as torque angle is being used by carmakers more and more. The Quinn wrench at HF may look similar to this, but it does torque angle, so make sure you don't need torque angle if you're buying the gear wrench one.

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10-30-2020 at 09:41 AM #21

Thumbs up and repped. Used the Amex 10% off (max $10) from a previous SD post to knock another $10 off. Been waiting on a deal on one of these to retire my HF torque wrench.

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10-30-2020 at 09:53 AM #22

In for 1, nice.

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10-30-2020 at 09:58 AM #23

Is this a good buy for a home garage setup?

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10-30-2020 at 11:04 AM #25

That's a good deal. Just bought the Levitron tho. FYI. Levitron seems like fantastic quality for a non digital wrench. Way better that harbor freight

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10-30-2020 at 11:05 AM #26

Quote from LonelyHiker :

Reviews say this wrench does not do torque angle. That's really one of the main reasons to have a digital torque wrench, as torque angle is being used by carmakers more and more. The Quinn wrench at HF may look similar to this, but it does torque angle, so make sure you don't need torque angle if you're buying the gear wrench one.

What's torque angle. Lol

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10-30-2020 at 11:31 AM #27

Would this be good to remove car lug nuts?

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10-30-2020 at 11:34 AM #28

I feel like I need this in my life. What do they do and what do you use it for exactly?

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10-30-2020 at 11:35 AM #29

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I purchased this for $110 on December 5, 2018. Used numerous times and I really like it. Have previously used HF click type and while it worked, this is nicer. Also, after years of use, my HF started to slip. I'm guessing an issue with the pawls, but haven't tried to take it apart to fix (if I even can). Interestingly, the handle on mine is red.
The 3/8" is also at the lowest price, so I may pick that one up.

no need to try and repair you're HF torque wrench. HF does lifetime free replacements on their click type torque wrenches without receipt needed.

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10-30-2020 at 11:38 AM #30

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Would this be good to remove car lug nuts?

Is this serious? Or is this like, "No HDMI, no buy"?

You don't use torque wrenches to loosen things. It's for tightening fasteners to a specific torque... You'd use it to put lug bolts back on at 88ft/lbs or whatever the rating is for your car.

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