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Craftsman Torque Wrenches: 1/2" Drive Click or 3/8" Drive Click Expired

$50 each
$98.98
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Lowe's has select Craftsman Torque Wrenches for $49.98. Shipping is free or choose free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for finding this deal.

Available:Features:
  • Bi Material handle for added comfort during extended use
  • Laser etched large markings for guaranteed readings
  • Durable and mobile case for secure storage and easy mobility
  • Locking collar for accurate torque every time

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    • Rating of 4.8 from over 100 Lowe's customer reviews.
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Lowe's has CRAFTSMAN torque wrenches on sale for $49.98. Shipping is free.

CRAFTSMAN 3/8-in Drive Click Torque Wrench (20-ft lb to 100-ft lb)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMA...1000772356

CRAFTSMAN 1/2-in Drive Click Torque Wrench (50-ft lb to 250-ft lb)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMA...1000772366
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Model: Craftsman 3/8 in. Micrometer Torque Wrench 1 pc

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05/01/24Amazon$54.98
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12/18/23Amazon$55 frontpage
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10/19/23Amazon$54.98
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10/29/21Lowe's$50 frontpage
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I'm not a big fan of plastic on my mechanics tools but the Craftsman did okay on the Project Farm test, especially when you factor in the $50 price. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP4uECoH8cc
These have been this price at Lowe since first posted in October. https://slickdeals.net/f/15364417-craftsman-torque-wrench-sae-3-8-inch-drive-20-ft-lb-to-100-ft-lb-cmmt99433-49-98?v=1

Amazon has been price matching them off and on too. https://slickdeals.net/f/15373855-craftsman-torque-wrench-sae-1-2-inch-drive-50-ft-lb-to-250-ft-lb-cmmt99434-amazon-49-98?v=1&src=SiteSearch

So now Amazon has a decent amount of 'Used' ones in their Warehouse for $45.
According to the product pages, both the Husky and Craftsman wrenches have "limited lifetime warranties", which only covers product failures caused by defects in material or workmanship. What is NOT covered is damages and failures due to misuse, abuse, calibration or normal wear and tear.

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12-31-2021 at 07:03 AM.

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12-31-2021 at 07:03 AM.
These have been this price at Lowe since first posted in October. https://slickdeals.net/f/15364417-craftsman-torque-wrench-sae-3-8-inch-drive-20-ft-lb-to-100-ft-lb-cmmt99433-49-98?v=1

Amazon has been price matching them off and on too. https://slickdeals.net/f/15373855-craftsman-torque-wrench-sae-1-2-inch-drive-50-ft-lb-to-250-ft-lb-cmmt99434-amazon-49-98?v=1&src=SiteSearch

So now Amazon has a decent amount of 'Used' ones in their Warehouse for $45.
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I'm not a big fan of plastic on my mechanics tools but the Craftsman did okay on the Project Farm test, especially when you factor in the $50 price. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP4uECoH8cc
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wshtb
12-31-2021 at 09:15 AM.
12-31-2021 at 09:15 AM.
Really tempted...

I always drive to the local AutoZone store and borrow their wrench to torque down the lug nuts (my car requires 170ft/lbs, which is more than my torque wrench can do).

But, the top reviews on Amazon all mention the same problem: it won't click when the desired torque is achieved. That's very concerning.
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12-31-2021 at 09:47 AM.
12-31-2021 at 09:47 AM.
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The husky one is better and has a lifetime warranty
Did craftsman drop the lifetime warranty?
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berrnard
12-31-2021 at 09:57 AM.
12-31-2021 at 09:57 AM.
Quote from guruguru :
Did craftsman drop the lifetime warranty?
torque wrenches arent straight hand tools. there more mechanics inside that wear out more easily and the have a % tolerance

im not sure of any that are lifetime, kobalt is 1 year and they are lifetime for all their hand tools
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12-31-2021 at 10:15 AM.
12-31-2021 at 10:15 AM.
Quote from NayelE :
The husky one is better and has a lifetime warranty
According to the product pages, both the Husky and Craftsman wrenches have "limited lifetime warranties", which only covers product failures caused by defects in material or workmanship. What is NOT covered is damages and failures due to misuse, abuse, calibration or normal wear and tear.
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12-31-2021 at 10:19 AM.
12-31-2021 at 10:19 AM.
FYI, Husky is on sale too at HD. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky...205914009?

For a budget torque wrench, I think Husky, Craftsman, and Tekton are roughly equivalent. Personally, I'd stay away from the Harbor Freight options and spend just a little more on one of these.
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12-31-2021 at 10:22 AM.
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Harbor Fright?
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12-31-2021 at 10:26 AM.
12-31-2021 at 10:26 AM.
Quote from nottrollin :
I'm not a big fan of plastic on my mechanics tools but the Craftsman did okay on the Project Farm test, especially when you factor in the $50 price. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP4uECoH8cc

Only thing I wish he had done was test at the top and bottom of the torque range, instead of only at 50 ft-lbs
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12-31-2021 at 11:34 AM.
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Quote from batpot :
Only thing I wish he had done was test at the top and bottom of the torque range, instead of only at 50 ft-lbs
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He did test the top range and he also tested after a thousand clicks that separated the wheat from the chaff for consistency.

For consistent accuracy, if you are consistently torquing at 20 to 100lbs, the 3/8 is a better choice, If you are consistently torquing from 0 to 40 or 50lbs, then the 1/4" is a better choice that is typically in inch/lbs.
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Meanwhile, if just torquing lug nuts on a vehicle, this Craftsman is fine. You are not going to be stretching the studs with plus or minus 4%. Where torque is critical, such as rebuilding engines, small or large, something a little more accurate and in the right size would be a good choice.

You can re-calibrate any of these 'click' models and should do so as per specs, or at least know the 'consistent' percentage off and adjust accordingly.
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Quote from guruguru :
Did craftsman drop the lifetime warranty?
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None have ever had a viable lifetime warranty for calibration. Some of the foreign sellers will quote 'lifetime warranty,' but if they are even around, the cost to ship to China will cost more than the wrench is worth.

Many auto stores have a torque meter to check accuracy. If you don't want to re-calibrate as per specs that is not difficult, then at least know the percentage off to compensate. Besides accuracy, consistency is what you want. The junk ones will never be consistent and a waste of time to try.

We have SnapOn and Proto that are probably older than many here, but I would not hesitate to buy these Craftsman for general usage.
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12-31-2021 at 11:53 AM.
12-31-2021 at 11:53 AM.
Quote from wshtb :
Really tempted...

I always drive to the local AutoZone store and borrow their wrench to torque down the lug nuts (my car requires 170ft/lbs, which is more than my torque wrench can do).

But, the top reviews on Amazon all mention the same problem: it won't click when the desired torque is achieved. That's very concerning.

How does borrowing tools from autozone works?
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