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Oct 30, 2021 12:22 PM

Husky 1/2" Drive Torque Wrench (Torque Range 50-250 ft lbs)

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Home Depot has Husky 1/2" Drive Torque Wrench (Torque Range 50-250 ft lbs) on sale for $49.97. Select free curbside pickup where available.

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Product Details:
  • Torque range of 50 ft./lbs. to 250 ft./lbs.
  • Torque accuracy of plus/minus 3% CW in the upper 80% of wrench capability
  • Hard plastic case for storage and protection
  • Sealed head keeps out dirt and oil

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    • This price is $40 lower (~44.5% savings) than the list price.
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Home Depot has Husky 1/2" Drive Torque Wrench (Torque Range 50-250 ft lbs) on sale for $49.97. Select free curbside pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member BrudneyDurak for finding this deal.

Note, availability for curbside pickup will vary by location.

Product Details:
  • Torque range of 50 ft./lbs. to 250 ft./lbs.
  • Torque accuracy of plus/minus 3% CW in the upper 80% of wrench capability
  • Hard plastic case for storage and protection
  • Sealed head keeps out dirt and oil

Editor's Notes

Written by CChoiVA
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $40 lower (~44.5% savings) than the list price.
  • About this product:
    • Comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
  • About this store:

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v6pwr
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A torque wrench should never be used as a breaker bar (although it might be able to perform the task), as it will mess it up over time. Breaker bars (in addition to the socket you need) are much cheaper and proper to use to break loose and tighten lug nuts/bolts.
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I have a HF one and I've used a couple higher quality brands too. The HF gets the job done but I'd buy another brand if I had to buy one again. HF you get what you pay for.
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I think the concept of calibration is foreign to most. Most don't even know it, let alone consider doing it.

I'm an example until I read this post.

Update: after reading more post, I also didn't know it's better to tighten with torque wrenches and don't loosen with this tool for preservation. Use only breaker bar for loosening. Got it.
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Oct 30, 2021 9:40 PM
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sd0170822Oct 30, 2021 9:40 PM
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Am I better off getting one of these (specifically looking at the Craftsman one), or a torque adapter (https://harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-digital-torque-adapter-63917.html)? I only have plans to use it for tire rotation at the moment.
Oct 30, 2021 9:48 PM
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v6pwrOct 30, 2021 9:48 PM
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Quote from AbobTeff View quoted comment :
Strange (and ignorant) question ... would this make a reasonable replacement for a tire iron? I recently had a flat and could not get the lugs off with the piece of crap tool that was in the spare kit. I was going to buy an actual tire iron but am wondering if this would be better to keep in the vehicle. (Hopefully I never need it.)
A torque wrench should never be used as a breaker bar (although it might be able to perform the task), as it will mess it up over time. Breaker bars (in addition to the socket you need) are much cheaper and proper to use to break loose and tighten lug nuts/bolts.
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Oct 30, 2021 9:56 PM
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v6pwrOct 30, 2021 9:56 PM
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Quote from sd0170822 View quoted comment :
Am I better off getting one of these (specifically looking at the Craftsman one), or a torque adapter (https://harborfreight.com/12-in-d...917.html)? I only have plans to use it for tire rotation at the moment.
Both perform similarly as designed, comes down to preference. With the torque adapter, you will also need a socket wrench to attach the adapter onto.
Oct 30, 2021 9:58 PM
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DelightfulMint1373Oct 30, 2021 9:58 PM
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Quote from gsellstr View quoted comment :
Different range on the Craftsman. Having both, I like the husky better as well.
There were two: one was a 3/8, the other was 1/2". The 1/2" also has a 50-250 range.
Oct 30, 2021 9:59 PM
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Mike DOct 30, 2021 9:59 PM
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Quote from AbobTeff View quoted comment :
Strange (and ignorant) question ... would this make a reasonable replacement for a tire iron? I recently had a flat and could not get the lugs off with the piece of crap tool that was in the spare kit. I was going to buy an actual tire iron but am wondering if this would be better to keep in the vehicle. (Hopefully I never need it.)
Keep a 1/2" breaker bar and appropriate size (6 point!) socket in your trunk. That will help especially if you have to undo whatever the windowlicker at the quick lube place tightened your lugs to.

Together those should run you half the cost of this torque wrench, which shouldn't be used to break things free anyway, and take up very little space.
Oct 30, 2021 11:19 PM
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konoplyaOct 30, 2021 11:19 PM
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Quote from gsellstr View quoted comment :
Different range on the Craftsman. Having both, I like the husky better as well.
the ½ inch Craftsman one is 20-250, had mine for about a year with lots of use, very well have imo
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Oct 30, 2021 11:20 PM
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konoplyaOct 30, 2021 11:20 PM
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Quote from DelightfulMint1373 View quoted comment :
There were two: one was a 3/8, the other was 1/2". The 1/2" also has a 50-250 range.
it's 20-250

never mind, this one is 50-250, strange because the one i have looks the same but is 20-250 and i bought it for the same price on sale at the beginning of the year
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Oct 31, 2021 12:15 AM
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afeef745Oct 31, 2021 12:15 AM
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Quote from AbobTeff View quoted comment :
Strange (and ignorant) question ... would this make a reasonable replacement for a tire iron? I recently had a flat and could not get the lugs off with the piece of crap tool that was in the spare kit. I was going to buy an actual tire iron but am wondering if this would be better to keep in the vehicle. (Hopefully I never need it.)
Get a breaker bar, and if that doesn't give you enough leverage get a 2 foot piece of metal pipe to go over breaker bar and act as cheater bar. I had brakes done on our truck and that tool torqued lugs so tight I was fighting them with breaker bar and charter bar. Wore me the f out. Don't think you are the only one that faced that situation.
Oct 31, 2021 1:34 AM
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JimmyHatFatOct 31, 2021 1:34 AM
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Quote from konoplya View quoted comment :
it's 20-250

never mind, this one is 50-250, strange because the one i have looks the same but is 20-250 and i bought it for the same price on sale at the beginning of the year
Torque wrenches are said to be accurate in the top 80% of its range. That would be 50-250.
20-50 would most likely be less precise and accurate. I'm not sure why they chose to market it that way though. Same tool though.
Oct 31, 2021 2:24 AM
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hajimowOct 31, 2021 2:24 AM
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Quote from ToolDeals View quoted comment :
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Yes, you can calibrate if needed.... the adjustment is inside the end of the handle. You will need a torque meter like this [amazon.com], or at least access to one. You could do it with known weights hanging from the handle and can find that on youtube.

Most require checking for calibration once a year, or 5,000 clicks. And most people never do it.... lol
Then how should I calibrate the torque meter. to calibrate my wrench?
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Oct 31, 2021 2:33 AM
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KManOct 31, 2021 2:33 AM
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Quote from 80is View quoted comment :
unless you are a pro, just get one from HF at a fraction of the cost
They don't have a cheap one that goes up to 250 ft-lb.
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Quote from AbobTeff View quoted comment :
Strange (and ignorant) question ... would this make a reasonable replacement for a tire iron? I recently had a flat and could not get the lugs off with the piece of crap tool that was in the spare kit. I was going to buy an actual tire iron but am wondering if this would be better to keep in the vehicle. (Hopefully I never need it.)
Torque wrenches are to retighten fasteners like lug nuts properly, not loosen them. You could damage them if you tried, especially if they're on really tight. To break tough fasteners you need what's known as a breaker bar, and if they're really tough also a "cheater pipe" slipped over it to give you more leverage and cut down on flexing. A good impact wrench would be even better, but they're somewhat expensive and overkill if you're just changing the occasional tire. HF makes decent breaker bars. You should have one in your car for flats. The ones that come with most cars don't give enough leverage. Make sure you have the proper size non-impact socket for your lug nuts.
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Oct 31, 2021 2:41 AM
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KManOct 31, 2021 2:41 AM
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So how does this compare to Tekton or Levixon? They're all in the $45-$60 range. I have a 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" up to 150 ft-lb, but could use one that goes up to 250 for the occasional axle or suspension nut. So far I've either been estimating by pushing my 150 as far as it could go and then using a breaker bar to go what feels the proper force further, or loaning one from an auto store, but the ones they have are crap and often broken. Super accuracy probably isn't that important once you get much past 100.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MKSJ4SG
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-243...B00C5ZL1NS

Both are 25-250. This one's 50-250. Probably doesn't matter though if you have a decent 3/8" or 1/2" 10-150.
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Oct 31, 2021 3:40 AM
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shortprongOct 31, 2021 3:40 AM
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Quote from KMan View quoted comment :
Super accuracy probably isn't that important once you get much past 100.
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As an engineer, I would suggest you leave tightening bolts to someone else. But I guess that would make our jobs a lot easier when we list torque specs of anything over 100 is good (as you suggest). It may get a little tricky for bolts designed to stretch like some head bolts. But I'm sure when you're tightening you can figure it out.
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WB_KOct 31, 2021 3:41 AM
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Quote from ToolDeals View quoted comment :
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Yes, you can calibrate if needed.... the adjustment is inside the end of the handle. You will need a torque meter like this [amazon.com], or at least access to one. You could do it with known weights hanging from the handle and can find that on youtube.

Most require checking for calibration once a year, or 5,000 clicks. And most people never do it.... lol
I think the concept of calibration is foreign to most. Most don't even know it, let alone consider doing it.

I'm an example until I read this post.

Update: after reading more post, I also didn't know it's better to tighten with torque wrenches and don't loosen with this tool for preservation. Use only breaker bar for loosening. Got it.
Last edited by WB_K October 31, 2021 at 04:19 AM.

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