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QUINN 3/8 in. Drive 5.9 to 59 ft. lbs. Digital Torque Adapter ($29.99 In-Store at HFT after 25% coupon)

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Great deal on HFT's updated torque adapter (with 25% coupon). Unlike the previous version, this new version has 3 beeping led lights and an audible sound progression to let you know when you've hit the target torque. Plenty of videos out there on YouTube, as well -- these things tend to be quite accurate. Claimed accuracy of +/- 2%.
  • Convert any 3/8 in. drive ratchet or breaker bar into a precision torque wrench with this digital display torque adapter. Three LED indicator lights and a progressive audio notification alert the user when desired torque value is reached.
  • High quality display for easy measurement readings
  • Memory function records last 50 torque readings
  • Easy-to-read digital display provides measurements in: ft. lbs., N-m, kg-m
  • Accurate within +/- 2% clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Torque range: 5.9 to 59 ft. lbs.

https://www.harborfreight.com/38-...58705.html
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Great deal on HFT's updated torque adapter (with 25% coupon). Unlike the previous version, this new version has 3 beeping led lights and an audible sound progression to let you know when you've hit the target torque. Plenty of videos out there on YouTube, as well -- these things tend to be quite accurate. Claimed accuracy of +/- 2%.
  • Convert any 3/8 in. drive ratchet or breaker bar into a precision torque wrench with this digital display torque adapter. Three LED indicator lights and a progressive audio notification alert the user when desired torque value is reached.
  • High quality display for easy measurement readings
  • Memory function records last 50 torque readings
  • Easy-to-read digital display provides measurements in: ft. lbs., N-m, kg-m
  • Accurate within +/- 2% clockwise and counterclockwise
  • Torque range: 5.9 to 59 ft. lbs.

https://www.harborfreight.com/38-...58705.html

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I wish it did Inch-LBS as well.
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Quote from randonomous :
I wish it did Inch-LBS as well.
Wish granted. According to the manual, the 3/8th drive version posted here does kilogram/meter & centimeter, foot pounds and inch pounds, and Newton meters.
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Quote from TalentedPlant4519 :
Wish granted. According to the manual, the 3/8th drive version posted here does kilogram/meter & centimeter, foot pounds and inch pounds, and Newton meters.
You are right! I just saw that in the online user manual.
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Good call on the In Lbs - I bought one, but haven't even opened the package, yet.

For those interested, here's the link to the user manual: https://manuals.harborfreight.com...444875.pdf

Also, you'll note it states the following in the pdf user manual:

6. The Adapter contains three unit selections: Kg-m, ft-lb and N-m for 58707;
Kg-cm, Kg-m, ft-lb, in-lb, N-m for 58705 & 58706

The torque adapter in OP is, of course, the 58705 (3/8"), so this model and the 58706 (1/2") model both do inch lbs.
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Quote from twoweeled :
and he still isn't going to buy it laugh out loud
Me and my shiny new HF gift card from Xmas think you're a moron. 😘
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Sadly for you, nobody cares what you think.LMAO
You obviously do, otherwise you wouldn't feel the need to get the last word. ✌️
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Quote from TalentedPlant4519 :
Wish granted. According to the manual, the 3/8th drive version posted here does kilogram/meter & centimeter, foot pounds and inch pounds, and Newton meters.
Limited range for inch pounds: 5.9 ft lb x 12 in/ft = 70.8 in lb

For anything below 70.8 in lb and down to 20 in lb: https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/sockets-ratchets/torque-wrenches/14-in-drive-20-200-in-lb-c... [harborfreight.com]
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One thing that really sucks about these is that at least in my unit, every time I click it into place into a tool like a breaker bar, the knock of the click will disengage the battery so then you have to turn it on again after attaching it. It's super annoying but I only need it in a few places so I just deal with it.
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Quote from ScarletCircle7513 :
One thing that really sucks about these is that at least in my unit, every time I click it into place into a tool like a breaker bar, the knock of the click will disengage the battery so then you have to turn it on again after attaching it. It's super annoying but I only need it in a few places so I just deal with it.
I've never had that happen with mine.
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Quote from ScarletCircle7513 :
One thing that really sucks about these is that at least in my unit, every time I click it into place into a tool like a breaker bar, the knock of the click will disengage the battery so then you have to turn it on again after attaching it. It's super annoying but I only need it in a few places so I just deal with it.
If they're the same model, buy a new one. Return the old one with the new receipt. Never happened with mine either.
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Quote from ez1 :
Limited range for inch pounds: 5.9 ft lb x 12 in/ft = 70.8 in lb

For anything below 70.8 in lb and down to 20 in lb: https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/sockets-ratchets/torque-wrenches/14-in-drive-20-200-in-lb-c... [harborfreight.com]
I snapped a bolt with my 3/8" HF Pittsburgh torque wrench. I think I was looking for 20ft lbs or less and I didn't feel the "click".

Ended up getting this digital adapter for ft-lbs that are too much for the 1/4" torque wrench, but too insensitive for the 3/8" torque wrench. Going to rebuild the engine, so I need some precision and no damage to the block.

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Quote from SpinControl :
I snapped a bolt with my 3/8" HF Pittsburgh torque wrench. I think I was looking for 20ft lbs or less and I didn't feel the "click".

Ended up getting this digital adapter for ft-lbs that are too much for the 1/4" torque wrench, but too insensitive for the 3/8" torque wrench. Going to rebuild the engine, so I need some precision and no damage to the block.
I had a similar experience with a 3/8" HFT torque wrench. I have better torque wrenches, but decided to use the HFT cheapy on a ball joint bolt which needed something like 38 ft lbs. I remember tightening the bolt and thinking this feels like it's more than 38 ft lbs, and that turned out to be the case... stripped the bolt, but never made an audible click.

I would not let one of the cheap HFT 3/8 torque wrenches anywhere close to precision torque work around an engine block. The great thing about digital is you can monitor the progression. So, if you need 38 ft lbs and you think it feels tight, already, you can see where you're currently at on the digital readout. This new version is even nicer as it adds LED lights and audible warnings as you approach your programmed max torque setting.

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